What Sex Workers Want

What Next | Daily News and Analysis

EpisodeMay 4, 202126m

What Sex Workers Want

What Next | Daily News and Analysis

EpisodeMay 4, 202126m

Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance recently announced the end to prosecuting some charges related to sex work, following decisions in other New York City boroughs. But is this policy shift something sex workers actually want? And does it go far enough? Guest: Melissa Gira Grant, staff writer at The New Republic and the author of Playing the Whore: The Work of Sex Work.Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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