Listen "What Next TBD: How Crypto Fails Sex Workers"
Episode Synopsis
At first, cryptocurrency seemed like the solution to the problems sex workers have had with traditional banks. But as the US moves to regulate the crypto industry, many are finding it hasn’t worked out like they hoped.
Guests:
Joel Khalili, reporter at Wired
Liara Roux, sex worker, organizer, and writer
You can check out Joel’s reporting in Wired here.
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Guests:
Joel Khalili, reporter at Wired
Liara Roux, sex worker, organizer, and writer
You can check out Joel’s reporting in Wired here.
If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you’ll be supporting the work we do here on What Next TBD. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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