Hugh Hefner | 4. The Limits of Liberation

Power: Don King

Sony Music

Society & Culture, History, True Crime

3.9 • 2.5K Ratings

🗓️ 22 November 2021

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Hugh Hefner’s world is knocked off its axis when he's targeted by President Nixon’s new war on drugs. Bobbie Arnstein, the Playboy founder’s confidante and close ally, is caught up in the middle. Arnstein's friend Keith Stroup tells the story of her life and death. Power is a Somethin’ Else production with Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This series contains occasional references to abuse, sexual misconduct, and other topics
0:13.2	that some people might find disturbing.
0:15.9	This episode in particular needs a strong content warning about suicide.
0:25.0	March 21, 1974.
0:28.5	It's a bright day at the Playboy Mansion in Chicago.
0:31.8	Bobby Arnstein, Hugh Hefner's executive assistant, is walking across the property.
0:37.7	Suddenly, in front of the iron gates, a man in a long coat approaches her.
0:43.9	He asks if she is Roberta Arnstein.
0:46.7	When she says yes, he tells her he is a federal agent and that she is under arrest.
0:54.1	He puts her in handcuffs and leads her away from the mansion.
0:59.2	She seems to make light of it.
1:01.2	It's in that the time she was typical Bobby, then she says, well, I haven't had my lunch yet.
1:09.4	Like it interrupted her day.
1:11.7	She refused to take life seriously.
1:16.9	Despite Bobby's blase attitude, this is a big deal.
1:21.6	Bobby Arnstein is charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine.
1:27.6	The incident is reported all over the press.
1:30.8	Hugh Hefner's secretary is under arrest.
1:33.4	Secretary to Hugh Hefner seized on cocaine charge.
1:36.1	Hefner's secretary, subpoenaed by county, Hef's secretary faces drug case.
1:46.1	For most people, this is the image of Bobby Arnstein.
1:49.2	Assistant to Playboy publisher Hugh Hefner, a girl who somehow became involved in the
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