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Podcast: Crime and the Courtroom
Episode: #105: Vegas Concierge: Sex Trafficking, Hip Hop, and Corruption in America - with Brian Joseph
Description: Host John Collins sits down with award-winning investigative journalist Brian Joseph to discuss his provocative new book, Vegas Concierge: Sex Trafficking, Hip Hop, and Corruption in America. The conversation explores the complex realities of sex trafficking through the lens of Brian's reporting and his in-depth investigation into the story of hip-hop music producer Molly Maul. Brian shares insights from his career as a freelance reporter and the challenges he faced bringing this book to market, including the publishing industry's reluctance to engage with difficult—but necessary—topics. Together, John and Brian examine how societal stereotypes, entertainment norms, and...