Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with CEO of the Justice Defense Fund, Laila Mickelwait. They discuss her ongoing efforts against the largest adult content platform in the world, their shady dealings with credit card companies, top-down refusal of proper moderation, potential safeguards which would benefit performers, and how anonymity fuels psychopathy on t ... Show More
Aug 30
How To Become Someone People Rely On
What does the way your attention moves across a crowded restaurant have to do with why civilizations collapse? In this lecture, Jordan Peterson opens where you’d least expect a talk about God to begin—with Richard Dawkins, a problem in cognitive science, and the uncomfortable fac ... Show More
1h 20m
Aug 16
Why Being Nice Is Destroying Your Family
What does a punk rock concert full of sneering nihilists have to do with the oldest question about how to live? In this lecture, the final numbers of a long tour, Jordan Peterson begins somewhere unexpected: a Ramones show decades ago, where a room full of people who claimed life ... Show More
1h 44m
Mar 2025
It’s Way Worse Than You Think: P*rnhub | Laila Mickelwait EP 225
In this disturbing episode, I was joined by Laila Mickelwait (@laila). She’s the founder of the Justice Defense Fund and the global #TraffickingHub movement.Laila broke down real cases, including a missing 15-year-old girl found in 58 videos on the site, and detailed how P*rnhub’ ... Show More
1h 4m
Jun 2025
How Pornhub Became The Internet’s Biggest Crime Scene - Laila Mickelwait - #956
Laila Mickelwait is an anti-sex-trafficking activist, founder, and an author. One of the most visited websites on the planet is more than just a site; it’s a crime scene. As Pornhub rose to global dominance, a lack of regulation allowed thousands to be exploited against their wil ... Show More
1h 17m
Jan 2025
The Silent Crisis: How Porn Is Reshaping Sexual Norms and Culture In Schools and Youth, w/ Melinda Tankard Reist
<p>In this episode of Unhooked, I sit down with Melinda Tankard Reist, a journalist and author of the book 'He Chose Porn Over Me.' We explore the devastating effects of pornography on women, relationships, and society. Melinda shares insights from her book on how women ... Show More
46m 32s
Mar 2025
402 - How Pornography Fuels a Culture of Abuse w/ NCOSE VP of Research, Lisa Thompson
<p>In this eye-opening episode, we’re joined by Lisa Thompson, Vice President of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation’s Research Institute. We delve into the complex and often misunderstood connection between pornography and sexual exploitation. We explore how the consumpti ... Show More
57m 53s
Oct 2024
“130 Million Daily Users” - PornHub Owner On Moderation, Sex Work & Morality | PBD Podcast | Ep. 484
<p>Patrick Bet-David sits down with PornHub owner Solomon Friedman to discuss the controversial acquisition of PornHub and the ethics surrounding adult content in the digital age. </p>
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<p>With a deep dive into legal challenges, moderation practices, and industry ref ... Show More
1h 36m