12.18.2023 - By Solid Listen
In this prefect Christmas episode Alyssa is joined by Jeff Barrett from the "It's No Fluke" podcast to discuss the most successful Madams about which you have never heard.
In the early 1900's Minna and Ada Everleigh ran the best brothel in the world. Jeff points out why this is a bad idea.
Digressions include:
Elon
Alex Jones
George Santos
The piss heard around Twitter Space
The Golden Age of Serial Killers
The State Street Evangelist
Fyre Fest Two
Being Dutch
Show Notes:
Madams, Mayors, and Madman
The Gangs of Chicago
Sin in the Second City: Madams, Ministers, Playboys, and the Battle for America's Soul
Chicago Tribune: The Everleigh Club
Chicago Tribune: Grand finale for a house of ill repute
Freakenomics: The Golden Age of Chicago Prostitution: A Q&A with Karen Abbott
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