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."
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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