It\u2019s February 18th. On this day in 1984, a New York State liquor board is holding hearings on the all-male strip club Chippendale\u2019s.
\n\nJody, Niki, and Kellie discuss the way in which Chippendale\u2019s subverted and reinforced ideas about men, women, sex, and empowerment. Niki is a producer on the new podcast series \u201cWelcome to Your Fantasy,\u201d all about the wild history of Chippendale\u2019s. Check it out now!
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