The P. Diddy sex trial exposed disturbing allegations of abuse, but also revealed how race, celebrity status, and systemic misogyny shield powerful men from consequences. In this episode, we unpack the complexities of the charges: Why did prosecutors struggle to apply sex trafficking laws, and what does that say about how those laws are actually used?

We explore how the public discourse around "sex trafficking" often misses the mark, and how US trafficking laws are rooted in racist, anti-immigrant moral panics going back over a century. From Cassie as an “imperfect victim” to Diddy as an “imperfect perpetrator,” we break down the legal and cultural narratives that shape how we understand abuse, power, and justice.