Mike Stabile, who appeared in Netflix’s Moneyshot: The Pornhub Story joins us to talk about important details that didn’t make it into the documentary. Some of what we discuss: 

• The aftermath of the 2020 New York Times article that shook up the adult industry

• How the far-reaching consequences affect us all

• Who’s behind the Traffickinghub campaign, related anti-trafficking organizations & why 

• What Pornhub did wrong & did right

• The role of adult performers in maintaining checks & balances in the industry

• The ins & outs of data collection & site moderation on Pornhub 

• The recent surprise announcement that Pornhub was acquired by a company called Ethical Capital Partners

 

Guest Bio – Mike Stabile

Mike Stabile is an activist, journalist, and documentary filmmaker who has written about and advocated for the rights of sex workers and sexual speech for over a decade. His firm, Polari Media, has developed press and media strategies for some of the adult industry's most well-known brands. Mike currently serves as the Director of Public Affairs at Free Speech Coalition, the trade and advocacy group for the adult industry.

 

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• The Restrict Act Bill S. 686 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/686/text 

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