January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Over the course of several Capitol Weekly stories this month, reporter Brian Joseph explores the nuances of this horrific crime, its cultural influences and possible reform options. He joined us today to talk about "The Life", the intersection of Pimp culture and Pop culture, Sen. Shannon Grove's SB 14, one of last year’s most controversial bills, and more. Plus, hosts Rich Ehisen and Tim Foster take a look at a busy "Worst Week."

:31 Human Trafficking Awareness Month

1:37 Background

2:16 SB 14

5:03 Third Party control

6:00 What happens where sex work is legal?

7:37 "The invisible chains"

12:14 The connection to Hip Hop and Pop Culture

16:28 The dangers of talking about "The Life"

17:27 Andrew Tate, Don Perata and The Sopranos

20:50 Challenges of legislation

24:27 Casual acceptance

26:28 Switching gears: Lobbying expenditures

30:05 #WWCA

30:35 Senate debate

33:45 Tribal gaming initiatives

35:27 Psychedelic mushroom initiative

36:19 Temecula School Board president Joseph Komrosky

37:07 PG&E

38:17 Chicory fans

40:26 Jose Huizar

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