Call her “Madam“: The notorious Polly Adler

During the Roaring ’20s, Polly Adler joined the sex trade just as Prohibition was getting started. In her new book, “Madam,“ Pulitzer Prize-winning author Debby Applegate traces Adler’s rise from immigrant sweatshop employee to owner of one of New York City’s most popular bordellos, catering to politicians, celebrities, and the mob. She talks with CBS News’ John Dickerson about Adler’s hip, young take on the oldest profession. “CBS Sunday Morning“ features stories on the arts, music, nature, entertainment, sports, history, science and Americana, and highlights unique human accomplishments and achievements. Check local listings for CBS Sunday Morning broadcast times. Subscribe to the “CBS Sunday Morning“ YouTube channel: Get more of “CBS Sunday Morning“: Follow “CBS Sunday Morning“ on Instagram: Like “CBS Sunday Morning“ on Facebook: Follow “CBS Sunday Morning“ on Twitter: Subscribe to our newsletter: Download the CBS News app: Try Paramount free: For video licensing inquiries, contact: licensing@
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