Mae West's Ingenious Response to Historical Inaccuracy

Mae West was an actress, writer, and unapologetic sex symbol. She enchanted the American stage with unabashed humor and demand for social change. Mae West dominated every facet of performing arts for eight decades, from vaudeville to Broadway, Hollywood to the Vegas Strip. She left an indelible legacy on this nation's history and carried a torch for sex workers.

Learn more about Mae West's legacy on The Oldest Profession Podcast, with your host Kaytlin Bailey.

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