About this episode
Is there still a place for strip clubs in Denver’s vast world of entertainment, arts, and “immersive” experiences? Can our local economy still support this kind of entertainment, between changing technology and an increasing cost of living? Denver Post reporter Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton dug into the business of strip clubs , and she sits down with host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi to talk financials, labor, and regulations of the industry — plus, they dig into the spicy, NBA-related controversy involving Shotgun Willie’s and the mysterious Texan strip club magnate betting big on the Denver market. Bree talked about Mayor Mike Johnston’s first encampment sweep last Friday. Oh and hey, check it out! Salt Lake City is still obsessed with us. Their newspaper of record recently printed an editorial calling on their mayor to follow our mayor Mike Johnston’s lead in declaring a state of emergency on homelessness. Check out City Cast Salt Lake for a breakdown of how it’s playing out there . For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver by texting “Denver” to 66866 Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on Reddit: r/CityCastDenver Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (720) 500-5418 Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Explore Colorado wine with the Colorado Wine Board Girl Scouts of America — DreamLab Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise