Boosting Support for Essential Workers with Sean Segal and Sienna Daniel

Boosting Support for Essential Workers with Sean Segal and Sienna Daniel

Sienna Daniel and Sean Segal, along with host Mike Palmer, discuss the work they do at Escalate, a company focused on upskilling frontline workers. Sienna and Sean share their backgrounds in education and workforce development, explaining how their experiences led them to start Escalate. The conversation delves into the high costs associated with frontline worker … Read more

Sean Baker discusses his sex-worker narrative ‘Anora’ and his commitment to taking risks.

Sean Baker discusses his sex-worker narrative ‘Anora’ and his commitment to taking risks.

Sean Baker had a moment of triumph when he won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival for his film Anora. However, the focus quickly shifted to the upcoming Oscars campaign, much to his surprise. Despite the buzz around potential awards, Baker remains more interested in recognizing the hard work of his cast and … Read more

Sean Baker discusses his Palme d’Or-winning lapdance film: ‘I simply believed I had created a wild exploitation movie’

Sean Baker discusses his Palme d’Or-winning lapdance film: ‘I simply believed I had created a wild exploitation movie’

Sean Baker is known for his meticulous approach to research, fully immersing himself in the world of his film subjects. Despite this dedication, he is often unfairly labeled as a “horndog” by online commentators. However, Baker shrugs off these criticisms with a grin, looking youthful at 53 with his boyish charm. His films, such as … Read more

‘Anora: A Potential Solution to Humanizing a Devalued Profession for Sex Workers?’ by Sean Baker

‘Anora: A Potential Solution to Humanizing a Devalued Profession for Sex Workers?’ by Sean Baker

In Anora, a determined young woman involved in the sex industry finds herself in a modern-day Cinderella story. Anora, also known as Ani, portrayed with intense energy by Mikey Madison, becomes romantically involved with a wealthy young man (Mark Eidelstein), the pampered son of a Russian oligarch with connections to the mob. Their whirlwind romance … Read more

The events that caused the downfall of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

The events that caused the downfall of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Various lawsuits have detailed alleged sexual assaults at parties held at Mr. Combs’s properties, while so-called “Freak-off” parties at hotel rooms seem to be a focus for federal authorities. The Department of Justice charged him with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution in a 14-page indictment last month. Prosecutors have accused … Read more