3 chapters across the catalog
History of Plato's Retreat and 1970s Sexual Revolution
A discussion of 1970s "wild parties" highlights Plato's Retreat, a notorious swingers club in New York City that became a symbol of the sexual revolution. Writer Buck Henry famously documented the club's activities for Playboy magazine. The era of organized public orgies largely ended in the mid-1980s due to the onset of the AIDS epidemic.
Military analysts report that Ukrainian forces may be preparing to withdraw from Bakhmut as Russian forces close in. Logistics have become difficult due to blown bridges and the onset of the "mud season," which restricts vehicle movement to paved roads. A retreat from Bakhmut could signal a new border in the Donbas region.
Historical Sex Clubs and Local Government Corruption
The discussion shifts from secret societies to historical sex clubs in New York and the potential for small-town corruption. The hosts describe how groups can take over local offices to misappropriate government grants, citing examples from California's history.
