Season 3, Ep. 1 – Unheard Scandals of the Web: Laila Mickelwait Reveals Its Deepest Crimes
Get ready to embark on a captivating journey as we kick off Season 3 of the Marisol Nichols Podcast.
In this new episode, Marisol sits down with Laila Mickelwait, the fearless author of the national bestseller “Takedown.” Laila shares her remarkable journey of uncovering and dismantling a notorious online empire, revealing shocking statistics and insights about online safety and internet privacy in the digital age. Discover the unsettling truths hidden in plain sight that challenge our understanding of how digital platforms operate.
Season 3, Ep. 2 – The Hidden Connection Between Pornography and Sex Trafficking
Dive into the revealing insights of the Marisol Nichols Podcast, together with Parker Hymas, Director of Public Outreach at Fight the New Drug, as we uncover the dark realities of the porn industry and its ties to sex trafficking. In this episode, we expose common exploitative practices and share real-life stories of individuals trapped in these harrowing situations. Join us in raising awareness about these critical issues and learn how Fight the New Drug is at the forefront of exposing the truth and advocating for change.
By bringing these issues forward, we aim to inform, educate, and inspire collective action against exploitation. Don’t miss out on this discussion that highlights the urgent need for awareness and what needs to be done about the porn industry.
Season 3, Ep. 3 – Pornography’s Impact: Objectification and Violence Explained
Join host Marisol Nichols and Parker Hymas, Director of Public Outreach at Fight the New Drug, as they unravel the disturbing realities of violent and aggressive pornography. This episode highlights how such content not only harms women through its portrayal but also fosters the objectification of individuals, leading people to perceive others, including loved ones, as mere objects devoid of thoughts and emotions. This episode also sheds light on exploitation within the industry as it often overlooks the abuse of women, with many pleading for their videos to be removed, only to be ignored.
Season 3, Ep. 4 – Inside ‘City of Dreams’ with Mohit Ramchandani
Marisol Nichols sits down with Mohit Ramchandani, the creative mind behind ‘City of Dreams.’ Mohit opens up about the hurdles he faced while bringing this impactful film to life, tackling intense themes that have sparked industry-wide conversations. Discover how he navigated critiques and embraced storytelling as a tool for social change.
‘City of Dreams’ is a 2023 American-Mexican drama thriller featuring a stellar cast including Ari Lopez, Renata Vaca, Alfredo Castro, Paulina Gaitán, Jason Patric, and Diego Calva. The film follows the journey of a Mexican boy whose dreams of becoming a soccer star are dashed when he’s smuggled across the border and forced to work in a Los Angeles sweatshop.
This episode explores the powerful themes of labor trafficking, human rights advocacy, and the transformative impact of storytelling. Tune in to hear Mohit and Marisol’s insights, and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring content.
Season 3, Ep. 5 – Sheriff Swanson paving the way with his badass, elite G.H.O.S.T. team
Join Marisol Nichols as she welcomes back Sheriff Chris Swanson in this compelling episode of the Marisol Nichols Podcast. Sheriff Swanson shares updates about the Genesee Human Oppression Strike Team (G.H.O.S.T.), a force he created to combat human trafficking and bring justice to victims.
Learn about his mission, the impact of G.H.O.S.T., and how they’ve arrested over 200 predators by flipping the script and luring them into operations. This episode also covers the expansion of G.H.O.S.T. ‘s operations across multiple states and how they train other law enforcement agencies to adopt similar strategies.