

Laila Mickelwait
Author of "Takedown", co-founder/CEO of the Justice Defense Fund, and founder of the #Traffickinghub movement. She is a long-time advocate against human trafficking.
Top 10 podcasts with Laila Mickelwait
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Dec 2, 2024 • 1h 13min
503. One Woman’s War on P*rnhub | Laila Mickelwait
Laila Mickelwait, founder and CEO of the Justice Defense Fund, passionately advocates against sex trafficking and the exploitation enabled by Pornhub. She reveals troubling connections between adult content and trafficking, stressing the need for accountability in the industry. Their conversation explores the psychological impacts of graphic content on youth and the challenges of severing financial ties with Pornhub. Laila shares her personal journey of activism, urging society to confront the dark realities of online pornography and support meaningful change.

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Apr 22, 2025 • 1h 31min
1143: Laila Mickelwait | Exposing Pornhub's Dark Trafficking Empire
Laila Mickelwait, an author and activist, is on a mission to expose the dark side of Pornhub and its connection to sex trafficking. She shares shocking revelations about how the platform profited from illegal content with minimal oversight. Laila discusses her successful tactics, such as pressuring credit card companies, which helped remove 80% of questionable content. With compelling stories, she emphasizes the urgent need for accountability and reform in the adult industry to protect vulnerable individuals from exploitation.

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Nov 29, 2024 • 1h 40min
"PornHub Is A Crime Scene!" - Laila Mickelwait EXPOSES PornHub Execs Shocking Child Abuse COVER UP! | PBD Podcast | Ep. 514
Laila Mickelwait, an activist known for her work on the Trafficking Hub petition, exposes the hidden dark side of Pornhub's practices. She discusses alarming allegations of underage trafficking and the platform's negligence in handling abusive content. Delving into heartbreaking stories, including that of Serena, Laila highlights the urgent need for accountability. The conversation also touches on the implications of recent ownership changes and the broader challenges of ethical oversight in the adult entertainment industry.

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Mar 28, 2025 • 1h 5min
It’s Way Worse Than You Think: P*rnhub | Laila Mickelwait EP 225
Laila Mickelwait, founder of the Justice Defense Fund and the #TraffickingHub movement, unveils the dark truths behind Pornhub. She shares harrowing cases of trafficking, including a missing girl featured in multiple videos. The conversation delves into the urgent need for better content moderation and age verification to protect children. Laila discusses the psychological impact of early porn exposure and the rise of sextortion, highlighting the failure of industry giants like MindGeek to prevent exploitation.

Feb 3, 2025 • 1h 56min
E559 Laila Mickelwait
Laila Mickelwait, author of 'Takedown' and founder of the #Traffickinghub movement, discusses her mission to shut down Pornhub and tackle human trafficking. She shares harrowing victim stories and critiques the site's lack of accountability. Laila highlights the financial motivations behind adult sites and the importance of holding credit card companies accountable. Their conversation also touches upon the mental health impacts of pornography and the urgent need for regulatory reforms to protect minors and vulnerable individuals.

Apr 21, 2023 • 55min
Pornhub was hosting videos of minors and trafficking victims — what's next?
Laila Mickelwait and Nicholas Kristof discuss the presence of child pornography and trafficking victims' videos on Pornhub, leading to investigations, lawsuits, and efforts to combat exploitation in the porn industry. They address the complexity of consent, the weak enforcement of obscenity laws, ongoing litigation faced by Twitter and Pornhub, and victories in advocating against sexual exploitation.

Aug 28, 2024 • 43min
Laila Mickelwait's Fight to Shut Down Pornhub, Pt. 2
Laila Mickelwait, an anti-trafficking activist and founder of the Justice Defense Fund, continues her crusade against Pornhub’s illegal content. She discusses holding credit card companies accountable for facilitating trafficking. Laila highlights alarming testimonies revealing systemic failures in reporting child sexual abuse material. The conversation includes survivor voices, a groundbreaking lawsuit against major corporations, and the significant shift in Pornhub's revenue model. She emphasizes the need for collective action to combat exploitation in the adult content industry.

Aug 14, 2024 • 59min
Laila Mickelwait's Fight to Shut Down Pornhub, Pt. 1
Laila Mickelwait, an anti-trafficking activist and founder of the Justice Defense Fund, passionately discusses her fight against sex trafficking and illegal content on Pornhub. She shares alarming revelations about the exploitation facilitated by the platform and highlights grassroots efforts like the #TraffickingHub movement. Laila emphasizes the need for public support to bring systemic change, while exposing the challenges faced by advocates and the importance of holding corporations accountable for unethical practices.

Jan 15, 2025 • 42min
Laila Mickelwait on My Fight to Take Down Pornhub
In this engaging discussion, Laila Mickelwait, Co-Founder and CEO of the Justice Defense Fund and leading expert on sex trafficking, shares her relentless journey against Pornhub. She uncovers the platform's systemic issues, including the distribution of non-consensual content and a disturbing lack of support for victims. Laila also reflects on the challenges of writing her bestselling book, emphasizing the need for open discussions between parents and children about digital privacy and the dangers of the porn industry. Tune in for insights into collective action for justice!

Sep 3, 2024 • 49min
My Chat with Laila Mickelwait, Fighting Against Pornhub (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_706)
Laila Mickelwait is an author and activist renowned for her fight against Pornhub and its link to digital exploitation. In this conversation, she shares her personal journey into activism against sex trafficking, ignited by a pivotal documentary. The discussion highlights the grim realities of non-consensual content and the corporate priorities of platforms like Pornhub. Laila emphasizes the contrast between true victimhood and false narratives, advocating for stronger accountability and a continued commitment to social justice.