Siri Dahl will host the second 12-hour "Corn Telethon" livestream on Thursday, September 4, with friends from both inside and outside the adult industry. The event is a fundraiser benefiting Sex Workers Outreach Project (SWOP) L.A. and Sex Workers Mutual Aid (SWAID) Las Vegas.
Event Details and Purpose
The "Corn Telethon" is a 12-hour livestream hosted by Siri Dahl and a rotating group of performers, activists, comedians, musicians, and writers. The event is produced and organized by Dahl, along with mainstream podcast producers Alex Steed and Madelynn Britt. The fundraiser will direct 100% of its profits to Sex Workers Outreach Project (SWOP) L.A. and Sex Workers Mutual Aid (SWAID) Las Vegas. Additionally, the telethon aims to fund a grant supporting journalism covering sex worker issues.
The livestream is described as "silly" and safe for work, featuring entertainers from both the adult world and beyond. A representative stated that the event, which began as a "cheeky fundraiser to raise awareness," has evolved into "a full-blown celebration of resistance, joy, and community in the face of attacks on free speech and accelerated authoritarianism." The representative also noted, "Project 2025 is real, and we’re seeing the plan going exactly as we’ve warned." The telethon will feature costumes and aims to "shine a harsh light on the diminishing state of free speech in this country."
The event's announcement compares it to historical telethons, such as those hosted by comedian Jerry Lewis. The name "Corn Telethon" is derived from a censored word for "porn" used by social media users. The telethon's website, CornTelethon.com, states, "Last year, we sounded the alarm. Those looming threats to free speech? They’ve officially arrived. So let’s have a telethon about it." It also emphasizes that "FREE SPEECH IS FOR EVERYBODY."
Addressing Project 2025
A primary objective of the "Corn Telethon" is to raise awareness about Project 2025, which is described as a "right-wing policy wishlist for Trump should he win the presidential election." One of the measures outlined in Project 2025 is to ban pornography and imprison those who create it. The telethon's announcement indicates that Dahl and podcaster Alex Steed recognized that politicians speaking against Project 2025 often do not address this specific threat, nor do many politicians speak out against broader dangers faced by sex workers.
The event's organizers highlight that "sex workers have long been the canaries in the coal mine when it comes to free expression." However, they note that the impact extends beyond sex workers, affecting "authors, comedians, artists, queer activists, and anyone who values creativity and privacy." The "Corn Telethon" aims to unite this "big, bold, beautifully unruly coalition to laugh, sing, and stand up for what matters."
Organizers and Beneficiaries
The "Corn Telethon" is hosted by Siri Dahl. The production and organization of the event are a collaborative effort involving Dahl, Alex Steed, and Madelynn Britt. The beneficiaries of the fundraiser are Sex Workers Outreach Project (SWOP) L.A. and Sex Workers Mutual Aid (SWAID) Las Vegas. The event's website confirms that 100% of profits will go to SWOP and SWAID Vegas.
The livestream will feature a diverse group of participants, including friends of Siri Dahl from both within and outside the adult industry. The event is scheduled for Thursday, September 4. Further information is available at CornTelethon.com.
Key Facts
- Siri Dahl will host the second 12-hour "Corn Telethon" livestream on Thursday, September 4.
- The event is produced and organized by Siri Dahl, Alex Steed, and Madelynn Britt.
- The telethon will benefit Sex Workers Outreach Project (SWOP) L.A. and Sex Workers Mutual Aid (SWAID) Las Vegas.
- The livestream aims to raise awareness about Project 2025, which includes measures to ban pornography.
- The event will feature a rotating group of performers, activists, comedians, musicians, and writers.
- Information about the telethon is available at CornTelethon.com.
