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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!
\\n\\nFind a transcript of this episode at:\\xa0https://tinyurl.com/esoterichistory
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