Jun 24, 2022

Let’s get weird about work-life balance with the creator of “Severance”

We speak with Dan Erickson, the creator, showrunner and head writer of the Apple TV+ show "Severance," where a group of workers at a mysterious corporate monolith have elected to undergo a surgical procedure that splits their personalities in two: a work version and home version. The nation’s biggest banks have passed the Federal Reserve’s annual stress test, meant to ensure that banks can keep lending to consumers and businesses even during a severe recession.

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"Severance"

On "Severance": Why you should balance work and life instead of separating them entirely

by David Brancaccio , Alex Schroeder , Rose Conlon and Erika Soderstrom

Jun 24, 2022

The hit Apple TV+ series "Severance" offers searing commentary on corporate values, organized labor and finding purpose at work.

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Meredith Garretson Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer/Director

Jarrett Dang Production Assistant

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