Susie begins today's show with a look at why Pfc Bradley Manning's announcement that "I am a female" and that she will seek hormone replacement therapy is not so surprising. After being sentenced to 35 years in prison for leaking government files, Manning made the not-so-shocking announcement about her transition and new name: Chelsea. Susie points out that many people are taking hormones and asks what all the uproar is over Manning requesting some while in prison. Transgendering has been around, and in the public's eye, for some time. Really, what's all the fuss?

Next, the legendary Lusty Lady peep show has closed. It began in the 1970s in Seattle, and another LL show soon opened in San Francisco. This uniquely worker-owned, unionized sex shop featured exotic dancers and offered customers private pleasure booths from which they could watch and talk to the "Lusties". Oh, Susie has so many memories of this institution. She recalls many fun stories and a few secrets.

Lastly, Susie previews a new, sexy audiobook from Audible that is a must listen. This book is her erotic pick of the year! It's Bending: Dirty Kinky Stories About Pain, Power, Religion, Unicorns & More by Greta Christina. Susie talks about what makes this book so hot. She also has some insights from Greta about what it was like to read and narrate this steamy title.

Have a question? You can call Susie's hotline at 831-480-5110. And you can send your confidential questions - plus requests for free samples and blog banners! - to susie@susiebright.com [Episode 583, September 6, 2013]

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