Episode 9 Hannah Elias (Johan the American)

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On this month's episode, Brandon is joined by podcaster Johan the American to discuss Hannah Elias, an American sex worker and landlord who became one of the richest Black women in the world during her lifetime! They discuss Elias' incredible journey, Johan's love and appreciation of history, and why people drink on the show.

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