Are we living in the most debaucherous era? To figure it out Alyssa and Risen Lady Heathen travel back to early 1900’s Chicago to discuss a long forgotten degenerate tradition and pollical fundraiser known as the “First Ward Ball” AKA “the orgy.” Think “Eyes Wide Shut” meets “The Purge."

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Show Notes: 

Chicagology: The First Ward Ball

Chicago Tribune: DECEMBER 15, 1908

Chicago Politics Ward By Ward

The Gangs of Chicago: An Informal History of the Chicago Underworld

Mayors, Madams, and Madmen

Sin in the Second City: Madams, Ministers, Playboys, and the Battle for America's Soul

Chicago Magazine: The $12 Million Minute and Chicago’s Historic War on New Year’s Eve

Encyclopedia of Chicago:Era of "Hinky Dink" and "Bathhouse John" :

Episodes Referenced:

Oh Malort: Drunk Elephants: Or A Glimpse into Chicago Politicians

Oh Malort: The Everleigh Sisters: Best Lil Whorehouse in the World.

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