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SPECIAL GUEST: Sean Astin on Why He’s Running for SAG-AFTRA President — with Mike Nellis and Stefan Smith
HACK vs HUNK with Mike Nellis & Stefan Smith — Tuesdays 5pm ET
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Hey folks,
Sean—yes, Rudy himself—joined Stefan Smith and I on another HACK vs. HUNK live to talk about stepping into one of the biggest fights in Hollywood right now. It’s not about celebrity. It’s about dignity, solidarity, and protecting the soul of storytelling.
[04:42] From Rudy to SAG-AFTRA: Sean talks about following in his mother Patty Duke’s footsteps, union roots, and why now is the moment to fight.
[10:58] What the industry’s really facing: A candid take on fear, contraction, and how AI is reshaping everything—including what we’re owed.
[18:32] Building firewalls before we can dream: Sean lays out a visionary case for ethical boundaries before collaborating with AI.
[24:30] On friendship, masculinity & civic power: What Samwise, Rudy, and Stranger Things teach us about male community—and why it matters now.
[32:00] What working actors deserve: Sean breaks down what’s broken—and what he’ll fix—to make sure art and survival aren’t mutually exclusive.
If you care about labor, art, or tech, this is a must-watch. Sean isn’t just talking about what’s at stake—he’s showing us how to take the damn wheel.
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With urgency,
—Mike
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Mike Nellis is a Democratic strategist and entrepreneur who has raised over $1 billion for Democratic campaigns and causes. He’s the founder of Authentic.org, an award-winning fundraising and advertising agency, and a former Senior Advisor to Vice President Kamala Harris. This Substack is where he writes with endless urgency about the issues of the day—and how we can save the Democratic Party and our democracy.
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