Could expanding film and TV tax credits save Hollywood?

Oct. 28, 2024 California

Governor Gavin Newsom wants to bring film and TV production back to California by expanding the state’s tax credit program. Could it reverse Hollywood’s fortune?

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Credits

Guest:

Matt Belloni - founding partner of Puck News and regular contributor to KCRW’s The Business - @MattBelloni

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Stephen Gregory, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Robin Estrin, Zeke Reed

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