Today, Explained The Adderall shortage
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Apr 24, 2023 
Lucas Shaw, a Bloomberg media and entertainment reporter and author of the Screen Time newsletter, joins to discuss the nationwide ADHD medication shortage. He attributes part of the problem to the DEA's regulations. The conversation touches on how this shortage affects not just individuals but also broader implications in healthcare. Shaw also dives into the recent Writers Guild strike, highlighting the struggles of writers with declining pay amid the streaming boom, and reflecting on the historical context of the industry's labor dynamics.
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Writers' Demands
- Writers want higher pay due to declining real wages and the rise of streaming.
- More writers work for minimum pay, and new streaming practices disadvantage them.
Declining Salaries
- Writers' salaries have declined because of the shift to streaming.
- Shorter seasons and less syndication mean fewer earning opportunities.
Residual Discrepancy
- Streaming residuals are significantly lower than network residuals.
- An example is the difference between $13,500 for network and $700 for streaming.