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Hollywood's Political Struggles and Production Incentives

Updated 2026-06-16 21:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

The entertainment industry is facing significant political challenges as Hollywood’s systemic issues become a key factor in the race for L.A. mayor and California governor. The podcast 'Daily Variety' explores how showbiz is rallying for federal production tax incentives.

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LISTEN: Hollywood’s Problems Intersect With California Politics Like Never Before as Showbiz Rallies for a Federal Production Tax Incentive

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Gene Maddaus unpacks the brawl that has erupted as Hollywood’s systemic problems become a pivotal political issue in the race for L.A. mayor and California governor. The attention now being paid to the p

2026-06-16 21:50 UTC