Akiko Takeyama, author of 'Involuntary Consent: The Illusion of Choice in Japan’s Adult Video Industry', challenges the notion of consent in the adult entertainment industry. She explores the behind-the-scenes realities of coercion and pressure faced by sex workers in Japan. The podcast also delves into power dynamics, gender disparities, and marginalized discourses. Additionally, it touches on the Asian experience in racial discussions and the impact of microaggressions on ethnic groups in the Midwest.

Akiko Takeyama, author of Involuntary Consent: The Illusion of Choice in Japan’s Adult Video Industry, explores the paradox of consent and coercion within Japan's adult video industry. She delves into the behind-the-scenes realities of the industry, revealing the pressures and abuses sex workers face. The podcast also discusses the intersection of political economy, law, and the adult video industry, as well as power dynamics and hierarchy within the industry. Additionally, the podcast touches on the Asian experience in the Midwest and personal experiences of feeling like foreigners in their own countries.