How Pornhub Became The Internet’s Biggest Crime Scene - Laila Mickelwait

Laila Mickelwait is an anti-sex-trafficking activist, founder, and an author. One of the most visited websites on the planet is more than just a site; it’s a crime scene. As Pornhub rose to global dominance, a lack of regulation allowed thousands to be exploited against their will. Now, Leila Mickelwait is leading the charge to expose the truth, demand justice, and bring real accountability to an industry built on harm. Expect to learn why Pornhub isn’t just a porn site but a crime scene, the story of Pornhub across the years and where it all went wrong, the major significance of the #traffickinghub hashtag, what the most uncomfortable truth people ignore about online sexual abuse is, why regulators decided not to act despite obvious red flags from the site, the fallout of trying to get Pornhub shut down, what changes need to occur in tech regulation to stop abuse from occurring are, and much more… - 00:00 Pornhub Is Not A Porn Site, It’s A Crime Scene 08:01 The Movement That Held PornHub Accountable 22:15 The Investigation of Pornhub 32:13 What Does A Healthy Porn Moderation Process Look Like? 49:28 How Pornhub Tried To Discredit Traffickinghub 56:22 The Dangers Of Underage Exposure To Pornsites 1:06:03 Keeping Children Safe Online By Using Aura 1:12:51 Learn More About Laila - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

Chris WilliamsonhostLaila Mickelwaitguest

Jun 19, 20251h 14mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: June 19, 2025
Duration: 1h 14m
Channel: Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Laila Mickelwait is an anti-sex-trafficking activist, founder, and an author. One of the most visited websites on the planet is more than just a site; it’s a crime scene. As Pornhub rose to global dominance, a lack of regulation allowed thousands to be exploited against their will. Now, Leila Mickelwait is leading the charge to expose the truth, demand justice, and bring real accountability to an industry built on harm. Expect to learn why Pornhub isn’t just a porn site but a crime scene, the story of Pornhub across the years and where it all went wrong, the major significance of the #traffickinghub hashtag, what the most uncomfortable truth people ignore about online sexual abuse is, why regulators decided not to act despite obvious red flags from the site, the fallout of trying to get Pornhub shut down, what changes need to occur in tech regulation to stop abuse from occurring are, and much more… - 00:00 Pornhub Is Not A Porn Site, It’s A Crime Scene 08:01 The Movement That Held PornHub Accountable 22:15 The Investigation of Pornhub 32:13 What Does A Healthy Porn Moderation Process Look Like? 49:28 How Pornhub Tried To Discredit Traffickinghub 56:22 The Dangers Of Underage Exposure To Pornsites 1:06:03 Keeping Children Safe Online By Using Aura 1:12:51 Learn More About Laila - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

SPEAKERS

Chris Williamson
host
Laila Mickelwait
guest

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Chris Williamson and Laila Mickelwait, How Pornhub Became The Internet’s Biggest Crime Scene - Laila Mickelwait explores inside Pornhub: Unmasking Online Sexual Crimes And Corporate Complicity Worldwide Laila Mickelwait explains how Pornhub’s user-generated model and lack of ID/consent verification turned it into a platform saturated with sexual crimes, including child abuse, rape, trafficking, and image-based sexual abuse. She details the corporate history behind Pornhub’s parent company, its rebrandings, and the intentional policy choices that prioritized profit over safety while ignoring victims and legal obligations. Mickelwait recounts launching the Trafficking Hub movement, mobilizing public pressure, litigation, and credit card companies to force Pornhub to delete 91% of its content and begin age/consent verification. She argues that shutting Pornhub down, securing reparations, and criminal prosecutions are crucial for justice, deterrence, and driving systemic reforms in online porn and tech platforms.

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