THE P WORD TALKS

Lord James Bethell on Porn & Being At The Frontline Of Fixing Online Safety Laws.

July 7, 2025·52 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

How do we tackle the hidden harms of pornography—and is it time to rethink how tech giants profit from our private lives?In this episode, Ian Henderson sits down with Lord James Bethell, member of the UK House of Lords, to discuss:Why pornography is more than a private issue—it’s a public health crisisThe urgent need for stronger consent laws in adult contentThe addictive nature of online porn and its mental health tollChallenges of regulating Big Tech and algorithmic manipulationHow the Online Safety Act could protect future generationsLord Bethell’s personal reflections on addiction and preventionLord Bethell shares candid insights from Westminster and explains why protecting vulnerable people from digital harms is a fight worth having—even when it’s politically inconvenient.🎧 Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation about digital ethics, public health, and the future of online freedom.

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