In this episode of YAS Podcast, host Daisy Ducati converses with Michael McGrady Jr., contributing legal editor for AVN magazine, discussing recent legislative efforts aimed at regulating sex work and queer identities. They delve into various initiatives, including Michigan's proposed Anti-Corruption of Public Morals Act and the implications of age verification laws on the adult entertainment industry. McGrady provides insights on how such laws could jeopardize freedoms and privacy, emphasizing the need for continued advocacy and resilience within the sex work and queer communities. The episode highlights the importance of voting and staying informed to safeguard rights amidst increasing political and cultural challenges.

00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Anti-Corruption of Public Morals Act

00:42 Welcome to YAS Podcast

01:31 Meet Michael McGrady Jr.

04:21 Michael's Journey into Journalism

09:01 The Age Verification Debate

13:18 Concerns Over Data Privacy and Security

18:37 Impact on LGBTQ+ Community

21:51 The Role of VPNs and Data Security

24:52 Challenges Faced by Legitimate Porn Sites

27:11 FTC Settlement Concerns

28:45 Regulatory Challenges in the UK

31:02 Global Impact on Content Creation

34:58 Michigan's Anti-Pornography Bill

37:21 Defining Prohibited Materials

39:25 Conflation of Queer Identity and Porn

45:18 Fighting for Rights and Acceptance

48:16 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

Links: 

Michael McGrady AVN Profile

House Bill No. 4938 ( Anti-Corruption of Public Morals Act.)

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