Writers Guild strike, ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.’ and David Rubenstein’s iconic journey

Late night television programs have turned to reruns and soon production on scripted shows may halt as the Writers Guild of America went on strike.

The first Hollywood strike in 15 years meant 11,500 members stopped working with the expiration of their contract as they look for improved pay during the streaming era.

We have several interview clips with celebrities like Jimmy Fallon and Josh Gad weighing in with their support of writers. How long will the strike last? Co-host Bruce Miller suggests 100 days, which could delay the start of the fall season and lead to more reality shows.

In the meantime, we turn our attention to the coming-of-age movie “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.” The film is based on the 1970 novel of the same name from Judy Blume. The film adaptation stars Rachel McAdams, Abby Ryder Fortson, Elle Graham, Benny Safdie and Kathy Bates.

We then turn our attention to icons. What makes an icon? Philanthropist billionaire David Rubenstein, who is a collector of historical artifcats like the Magna Carta and Declaration of Independence, is the host of “Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories with David Rubenstein.”

Miller talks with Rubenstein about history, iconic items and locations, and collecting. You can also read more:

READ MORE: Icons help tell America’s story, says philanthropist David Rubenstein

Finally, Miller and co-host Terry Lipshetz talk about the upcoming summer blockbusters, which we’ll preview in next week’s episode. Did you know “Jaws” is considered the first summer blockbuster?

Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is now the editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin.