Episode 267: Larry Flynt

In this episode, Neil, Niki, and Natalia discuss the life and legacy of pornographer and free speech champion Larry Flynt. Listen to our new limited podcast series, WELCOME TO YOUR FANTASY, for free only on Spotify. Click here to subscribe. Here are some links and references mentioned during this week's show: Larry Flynt, founder of the Hustler empire, died this month. Niki recommended historian Carolyn Bronstein's book Battling Pornography: The American Feminist Anti-Pornography Movement, 1976-1986 and referred to this Politico article about the GOP abandoning the war on pornography. Natalia mentioned the documentary Hot Girls Wanted and Nicholas Kristof's reporting on Pornhub. Neil mentioned our own episode on the life and legacy of Hugh Hefner. In our regular closing feature, What's Making History: Natalia shared the latest episode of BBC Radio 4's show "Front Row," featuring filmmaker Adam Curtis and Welcome to Your Fantasy. Neil recommended Leslie Brody's book, Sometimes You Have to Lie: The Life and Times of Renegade Author, Harriet the Spy. Niki discussed Gabby Birenbaum's Vox article, " Raskin Makes an Impeachment Case at Trump's Trial," and the impeachment trial videos.

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