Michael Lucas: podcast appearances and interviews

Michael Lucas is the director of policy and planning at the MacIver Institute. He is an American businessman, performer, founder, and CEO of Lucas Entertainment, which is known as Manhattan's largest gay adult film company. Lucas, born Andrei Lvovich Treivas in 1972, has been recognized for his prominence in the adult entertainment industry, with titles such as Michael Lucas' La Dolce Vita, which he claims to be the most expensive gay porn film ever made. In 2009, he was inducted into the GayVN Hall of Fame, acknowledging his stature as an A-list director and performer. That same year, he released Men of Israel, which garnered media attention as a major porn film featuring an all-Israeli and all-Jewish cast. Beyond his work in adult entertainment, Lucas is known for his activism and outspoken viewpoints. He has often been a controversial figure, notably during the 2023 Gaza war when he claimed a boycott against his studio was antisemitic after posting an Israeli missile with a personalized message. His outspokenness has also led to criticism, including an acknowledgment by Queerty in 2010 of his exhibition of Islamophobia. Lucas's career balances entertainment, activism, and controversy, making him a prominent and sometimes provocative voice in both the adult industry and public discourse.