This episode contains adult content.

I speak with two women involved in the sex trade, one where it's legal.

Houses of prostitution are preparing to reopen.

The brothels are literally right outside the county line.

The other, where it's not.

Police say an undercover investigation revealed that a massage therapy business was really

a front for prostitution and independence.

They share their stories.

Some prostitutes in Kansas City only make 20 bucks a transaction.

And escort trades her time for money.

I should be protected legally and I should have insurance.

And talk about the pitfalls and the perks.

The study estimates that in Kansas City,

nearly 15% of men over 18 have been customers. It's scary. It is absolutely scary.

Prostitution, the Act of exchanging sex for money.

Within the Americas, the United States is one of the few countries where it is illegal.

Although, even there, there is an exception to the rule in certain parts of Nevada where

brothels remain a popular yet controversial tourist attraction.

But in Kansas City, like most of the US, providers and their clients risk prosecution.

One Casey provider who for personal and legal reasons are referred to simply as Rose Recently explained to me how she became involved in this industry.

I've always loved sex and one night I was out having some drinks with some friends

and I had just joked about it because I had always

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