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