<p>In this episode of YAS Podcast, hosts AM Davies and NatsHoney, discuss the latest developments in the strip club industry, focusing on RCI Hospitality Holdings. They address the multiple allegations against RCI, including tax fraud, bribery, and a current misclassification lawsuit affecting employees and shareholders alike. The conversation features insights from dancers at RCI-owned clubs in Colorado and highlights the broader implications for the industry. With multiple lawsuits and increased house fees, there&#39;s an urgent need for transparency, better labor practices, and a reevaluation of worker classifications. The episode emphasizes the significance of community allyship and the ongoing struggle for workers&#39; rights within the industry.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Welcome to YAS Podcast</p><p>00:44 Reflecting on the Year 2026</p><p>02:14 Investigating RCI Hospitality Holdings</p><p>03:52 Employee Misclassification and Legal Troubles</p><p>09:18 Voices from the Clubs</p><p>19:23 The Impact of House Fees</p><p>23:09 Independent Contractors vs. Employees</p><p>27:12 Dress Code Dilemmas</p><p>28:04 Panel Updates and Announcements</p><p>28:33 Independent Contractor vs Employee Debate</p><p>29:27 Misclassification and Labor Rights</p><p>30:44 Tipping Culture and Management Expectations</p><p>31:55 Young Dancers and Industry Challenges</p><p>33:48 RCI Lawsuits and Investor Concerns</p><p>41:43 Denver Labor Investigation</p><p>46:07 Future of the Industry and Worker Rights</p><p>55:44 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action</p><p><br></p><p>Links:</p><p><a href="https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2025/attorney-general-james-charges-former-new-york-tax-auditor-role-strip-club?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">NY Attorney General Press Release</a></p><p><a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250916608441/en/RCI-Statement-Regarding-New-York-Attorney-Generals-Charges?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">RCI&#39;s Official Response</a></p><p><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/09/17/3151940/0/en/RCI-Hospitality-Holdings-Inc-RICK-Faces-Investor-Scrutiny-After-Tax-Fraud-Indictment-Against-Company-CEO-CFO-Hagens-Berman.html" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Investor Scrutiny</a></p><p><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/16/rci-strip-club-new-york-tax-fraud.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">CNBC News Story</a></p><p><a href="https://www.denverpost.com/2025/03/17/colorado-strip-clubs-wage-theft/amp/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Denver Strip Clubs Steal Wages</a></p><p><a href="https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Auditors-Office/Denver-Labor/Civil-Wage-Theft-in-Denver/Wage-Theft-in-the-Adult-Entertainment-Industry" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Wage Theft in the Adult Entertainment Industry</a></p><p><a href="https://yaswork.org/donate/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Donate to our work </a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/yasworkorg/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠YAS Work Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/yaswork.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠YAS Work BlueSky⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://x.com/YASWorkOrg" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠YAS Work Twitter⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@YASWorkOrg" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠YAS Work Youtube</a></p><p><a href="https://www.yasstore.shop/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">YASStore.Shop</a></p><p><br></p>