Fifth Season announced the appointment of Peter Traugott as President of Television on Tuesday, while the Writers Guild of America West staff went on strike, accusing union leadership of breaking labor laws. Meanwhile, Paramount Skydance stated they are prepared to engage with Warner Bros. Discovery on takeover talks, and CBS faced criticism for allegedly preventing Stephen Colbert from airing an interview with a Democratic candidate. Additionally, President Donald Trump is experiencing a decline in support among young voters.
According to Variety, Peter Traugott, an award-winning executive and producer, will join Fifth Season, the global film and television studio behind "Severance." The company also elevated Noah Greenshner and Maggie Burkhead. The WGA staff strike, affecting approximately 100 of the 150 staffers, was authorized after talks broke down, as reported by Variety.
Paramount Skydance's willingness to engage with Warner Bros. Discovery on takeover talks was also reported by Variety. However, the company did not indicate whether it would raise the price of its hostile bid.
In a separate development, Stephen Colbert accused CBS of refusing to broadcast his interview with Democratic Texas state Rep. James Talarico, a U.S. Senate candidate, out of fear of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). "We were told in no uncertain terms by our network's lawyers, who called us directly, that we could not have him on the broadcast," Colbert said, according to Time. He added that he was also told he could not mention not having the candidate on the show. This directive followed guidance on changing broadcasting regulations put forward by FCC chairman Brendan Carr in January.
Furthermore, President Trump's support among young voters has declined significantly, according to Time. In the 2024 presidential election, Trump received 39% of the vote share among 18-29-year-olds, according to Pew Research Center data. However, an Economist/YouGov poll conducted February 6-9 showed that Trump's Gen Z approval dropped to its lowest level in his second term.
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