Judge Herb Dodell, longtime attorney and Superior Court Judge Pro Tem, welcomes adult entertainer and activist Ginger Banks to the latest episode of his legal talk show, For the People. With more than fifty years of experience and more than 10,000 cases presided over, Judge Dodell brings a seasoned perspective to a conversation that blends law, culture, and the fast-evolving landscape of digital speech.

In this episode, Dodell and Banks dive into an unfiltered discussion on free expression, online moderation, political influence, sex work, misinformation, and the legal framework that holds it all together. They explore the practical application of landmark rulings, including Brandenburg v. Ohio, to today’s internet battles, drawing connections between constitutional theory and the daily experience of creators navigating opaque moderation systems.

Ginger Banks, a prominent activist who rose from webcam performer to industry advocate, offers firsthand insight into how adult creators are affected by shifting laws, platform crackdowns, and coordinated online harassment. Known for exposing longtime predator Ron Jeremy and for pushing sex worker rights to the forefront of industry reform, Banks discusses how digital censorship disproportionately affects marginalized workers and how misinformation continues to shape public perception of sex work.

The episode, part educational breakdown and part cultural warning, examines how legal principles fail to keep pace with evolving technology and how “free speech” debates often mask political agendas. Dodell and Banks also outline potential paths forward, emphasizing the need for transparency, stronger legal literacy, and realistic policy solutions that protect both children and civil liberties.

Fans can watch or listen to the conversation on YouTube and Spotify.

Ginger Banks continues to balance her work as a performer with a growing advocacy platform, running a thriving Fansly presence, and using her visibility to challenge stigma across the adult entertainment industry. The episode underscores why her voice — both provocative and pointed — remains central to ongoing debates around speech, safety, and the future of the internet.

• Follow Ginger Banks on X at @thegingerbanks.
• Follow Judge Herb Dodell on X at @JudgeHerbDodell.