The Racket Report with Frank Morano

On this episode, Frank Murano takes a deep dive into the world of organized crime with special guest Jeff Nadu, host of 'The Sit Down.' They explore the current state of the mafia, discussing whether there's a resurgence, the dwindling influence of the old guard, and the challenges the mob faces today. Topics include the active involvement of figures like Gene Gotti and Vito Gazo, the recent Lucchese bust in New Jersey, and the entanglements between politics and organized crime. They also consider the mafia's adaptation to the digital age and the ongoing allure of mafia lore in popular culture. Jeff Nadu shares his insights on who to watch in the mafia world and makes a bold prediction for organized crime in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Dezenhall, crisis management consultant and author, whose latest book is “Wiseguys and the Whitehouse: Gangsters, Presidents and the Deals they Made” Topic: the connections Presidents have had with the Mob Book: https://www.amazon.com/Wiseguys-White-House-Gangsters-Presidents/dp/0063390612 Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Dezenhall Social Media: https://x.com/EricDezenhall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Frank Morano engages in a compelling conversation with Lou Ferrante, a former mob associate turned historian and author. Lou's latest book, 'Borgata: Clash of Titans: A History of the American Mafia: Volume 2 of the Borgata Trilogy', delves deep into the history of organized crime. Lou shares his personal journey from a young hijacker involved with the Gotti family to serving time in the penitentiary where he reformed and educated himself. The discussion covers notable mafia events and figures, including the Profaci-Gallo war, Joe Valachi's high-profile betrayal, and intricate details surrounding the alleged mafia involvement in JFK's assassination. Lou provides unique insights into the mafia's operations, their interactions with law enforcement, and the power dynamics within. The episode also touches upon J. Edgar Hoover's stance on the mafia, internal mafia politics, and the underestimated influence of mob bosses like Carlos Marcello. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

R.J. Roger, podcaster and author, whose latest book is "The Don: 36 Rules of Bosses" Topic: Who are the most successful mafia bosses? What leadership qualities do mob bosses have? Book:  https://www.amazon.com/Don-36-Rules-Bosses/dp/080654466X Social Media: https://x.com/RJRoger6 https://www.instagram.com/rjroger6/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WEBSITE: http://www.michaelcannell.com Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Michael-Cannell/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AMichael+Cannell Publisher: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250817785/bloodandthebadge/ Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf4edVqo2cw FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/authormichaelcannell/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Topic: How the FBI builds cases against prominent organized crime figures Book: https://www.amazon.com/Mafia-Takedown-Incredible-Story-Devastated/dp/1510783164/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GEADC1OMFGLO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1ZrHOln8TJQ3wMNaSZp3SRb7sO0G8KDZP0aWV4hPMZ7hsqxMZWbmxwKcx27uIzSuffptFRYDQp5A1IBoKdP8CorXWDD7-mSHqxLxmckV_oXW1hTiZOlI0cXW3FgTLMhq00ey3u6i6axNfiDKojd_ntYdXfzcieJW8rDfvO2T0IxQOzDLQFTlefU2keh5JGErJ4doTpgv5OdsMRxmsEmx1e6N2e5cUNHWMnFnVOplJv0.U4kpJtIJIuQO5gqMo3RZZPTfe_aYhe3SYAVOprwCR1I&dib_tag=se&keywords=Mafia+takedown&qid=1730136664&sprefix=mafia+takedown%2Caps%2C88&sr=8-1 Bio: Mike Campi's exceptional career as an FBI agent with the New York Division spanned both white-collar and organized crime, including financial fraud, labor racketeering, and political corruption. His main focus was the Genovese crime family, the most powerful and secretive organized crime family in the country. His investigations resulted in multiple devastating convictions of the Genovese family hierarchy, crippling this most sophisticated criminal enterprise. Campi retired as the Coordinator of the Organized Crime branch of the New York Division where he managed over 150 agents in the FBI's largest and most successful OC program. He was later recruited by a Swiss bank to be a vice president of Corporate Security for the Americas region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topic: Philadelphia Black Mafia Website: https://seanpatrickgriffin.net/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Brothers-Inc-Violent-Philadelphias/dp/1903854369 Social Media: https://x.com/spgauthor?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067891727161 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topic: the role of the mob in illegal sports getting; The Tim Donaghy NBA scandal Website: https://seanpatrickgriffin.net/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Gaming-Game-Betting-Scandal-Barricade/dp/1569804753 Social Media: https://x.com/spgauthor?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067891727161 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Janet Uhlar, author, screenwriter, storyteller and someone who served as a juror on Whitey Bulger's trial in 2013 and subsequently began a 5 year correspondence with him. She's also the author of a book called “Truth be Damned”, which deals with the Bulger case. Topic: Was Whitey Bulger murdered to keep the secrets of the Federal government?  Website: https://janetuhlar.com/ Article:  https://www.newsweek.com/whitey-bulger-prison-letters-janet-uhlar-1902564  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony “bingy” Arilotta former Capo in the Genoese crime family and the author of the new book “South End Syndicate: How I took over the Genovese Springfield Crew” Topic(s): The Genovese Crime Family, the mob in Springfield MA, the morality of the mob:  Book: https://www.amazon.com/South-End-Syndicate-Genovese-Springfield/dp/1949590755  Social Media: https://x.com/anthony52788530?lang=en&lang=en https://www.facebook.com/tony.canoli.378/ https://www.instagram.com/anthony_bingy_arillotta/?hl=en https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutube.com%2Fchannel%2FUCVpaMDhkqVCK4RGwFlaiihQ&e=AT0Dtg3RznQoURYKThquGiNbFyo1NYtuc_AoYTN_kAdLR9OtAkwTf5HLlrR0VOwlwOLLxKaDjEP_QahGyKmTJfnUYadBRCI4o3Rva7inVbo_3rRHZDuJ This google drive link has book cover art and more info:  https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/1z7b85BdS5T7xhb-yKozjzyC0kJEq6Ax7?usp=sharing__;!!GLfh-cLJdg!dVlI08RDK_qtqtIxPxer5v77ZLopHTzgsBzMhLNPlzDfy3uOXKhayH-Wq9syiSaLw6KhWclvaSjQyni_KfpopoQ$ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Giovanni Rocco, Retired law enforcement officer, motivational speaker for First Responders and Corporations, first responder support specialist, co-host of the “Inside the Life” podcast and author of "Giovanni's Ring : My Life Inside the Real Sopranos" Topic: infiltrating the mob Website: https://giovannisring.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Giovannis-Ring-Life-Inside-Sopranos/dp/164160350X Social Media: N/A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Genovese Crime Family, the mob in Springfield MA, the morality of the mob:  Book: “South End Syndicate: How I took over the Genovese Springfield Crew” https://www.amazon.com/South-End-Syndicate-Genovese-Springfield/dp/1949590755  Social Media: https://x.com/anthony52788530?lang=en&lang=en https://www.facebook.com/tony.canoli.378/ https://www.instagram.com/anthony_bingy_arillotta/?hl=en u=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutube.com%2Fchannel%2FUCVpaMDhkqVCK4RGwFlaiihQ&e=AT0Dtg3RznQoURYKThquGiNbFyo1NYtuc_AoYTN_kAdLR9OtAkwTf5HLlrR0VOwlwOLLxKaDjEP_QahGyKmTJfnUYadBRCI4o3Rva7inVbo_3rRHZDuJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topic: The mob's role during prohibition Tony DeStefano's latest book is "Broadway Butterfly: Vivian Gordon: The Lady Gangster of Jazz Age New York"  Book: https://www.amazon.com/Broadway-Butterfly-Vivian-Gordon-Gangster-ebook/dp/B0CK5DPZNR  Website: https://tonydestefano.com/ Social Media:  https://www.facebook.com/tony.destefano.37 https://www.instagram.com/tony.destefano.newsday/?hl=en https://x.com/tonynewsday?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recent Mob indictments Social Media: https://twitter.com/Sitdowncrimepod?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://twitter.com/jeffnadu https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYV0eyKQFhNZwLXpx7I0Ng https://www.facebook.com/groups/502509638758718?locale=bn_IN https://www.instagram.com/thesitdowncrime/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Racket Report, Frank speaks with Joe McBratney, the son of James McBratney, who was killed by John Gotti in 1973. They discuss the circumstances surrounding his father's killing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeffrey Sussman's latest book is "Tinseltown Gangsters: The Rise and Decline of the Mob in Hollywood" Book: https://www.amazon.com/Tinseltown-Gangsters-Rise-Decline-Hollywood/dp/1538173565 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Louis Ferrante, former Mafia Associate and best-selling author, whose latest book is “Borgata: Rise of Empire: A History of the American Mafia” Website: louisferrante.com Book: https://www.amazon.com/Borgata-Empire-History-American-Mafia/dp/1639366016 Topic: the history of the American Mafia Social Media: https://twitter.com/LOUFERRANTE https://www.facebook.com/louis.ferrante.92 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topic: State of the Mob Today Social Media: https://twitter.com/Sitdowncrimepod?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://twitter.com/jeffnadu https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYV0eyKQFhNZwLXpx7I0Ng https://www.facebook.com/groups/502509638758718?locale=bn_IN https://www.instagram.com/thesitdowncrime/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topic: Her cousin's mafia murder Bio: https://www.jsonline.com/staff/2646785001/mary-spicuzza/  Story: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/investigations/2024/01/17/milwaukee-reporter-investigates-cousins-1978-car-bombing-death/71883074007/ Social Media: https://twitter.com/MSpicuzzaMJS?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.facebook.com/mary.spicuzza/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Racket Report, Frank Morano and George "Cowboy" Martorano, the longest-serving, first-time, non-violent offender in the history of the Federal Bureau of Prisons and the son of Raymond "Long John" Martorano, a leading Philadelphia Mobster discuss the Philadelphia mob, the criminal justice system, and his story. Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Martorano Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/therealgrowfather/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=aca083a4-1444-4b58-97cf-6f1d8dbb62ee&ig_mid=150AFF53-9F30-4EC8-AA85-CB8C2DDF8D83 https://twitter.com/georgemartorano?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeMartorano/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank and Nick discuss the Greek mob; covering the mob as a journalist, what role the media plays in glamorizing mob life. He also spoke about the recent Gambino crime family arrests and the death of Tommy Gambino. Nick also offered fascinating insight into Greek mobsters and talked about why he doesn't use the term "rat" anymore. Website: https://nickchristophers.org/ Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nick-Christophers-Ink-Corp/308199362640709 https://twitter.com/fellas43 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Racket Report, Frank Morano and Criminal Defense Attorney / Mob Lawyer Gerald McMahon discuss processing the crimes of the late Vincent Asaro, if there's any vindictiveness from the Department of Justice going after people that beat them in trial, if being an actor helped as a trial attorney, if all cooperators lie, the trial of Colombo crime family associate Francis Guerra, being sentenced on acquitted conduct, and so much more.- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Racket Report, Frank Morano speaks with Geno Munari, expert on classic Las Vegas and an author, whose books include "The Dunes Hotel and Casino: The Mob, the Connections, the stories. They discuss The Mob's influence on old Vegas, the mob's role in JFK assassination. Book: https://www.amazon.com/Dunes-Hotel-Casino-connections-stories/dp/1634243846/ref=sr_1_1?crid=RNMF1YABSPL8&keywords=geno+munari&qid=1695170188&sprefix=geno+munari%2Caps%2C98&sr=8-1 website and social media below: www.genomunari.com https://www.amazon.com/Dunes-Hotel-Casino-connections-stories/dp/1634243846/ref=sr_1_1?crid=16GIYSSPJHR6E&keywords=the+dunes+hotel+and+casino&qid=1695132748&sprefix=dunes+hotel+%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-1 www.ibeatthebookie.com  https://www.facebook.com/betpicks4U/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Racket Report, Frank Morano speaks with Mayor Oscar Goodman to discuss Trump's racketeering indictment and how it brings an incredible opportunity for the RICO statute to be learned/looked at by the general public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Racket Report, Frank Morano speaks with Matt Birkbeck, award-winning investigative journalist and author of "The Life We Chose: William "Big Billy" D'Elia and the Last Secrets of America's Most Powerful Mafia Family". They discuss The Bufalino crime family, Jimmy Hoffa's disappearance, Frank Sinatra, The Kennedy assassination, and The Irishman. Website: https://www.mattbirkbeck.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Life-We-Chose-Americas-Powerful/dp/006323467X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Racket Report, Frank Morano speaks with Jeffrey Sussman, the best-selling author of 16 non-fiction books. The most recent is the paperback edition of Big Apple Gangsters: The Rise and Decline of the Mob in New York. They discuss the mob's influence on his upbringing, The Mob in NYC, The Mob in Las Vegas, Boxing and the Mob Book: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Apple-Gangsters-Rise-Decline/dp/1538134047 Social Media: https://twitter.com/jeffreysussman?lang=en https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065364555285&eav=AfbHEYDyPxCd3vwT5xoeLwnyZrxn_CCUsbmZYcZfCwhX5cD6f-bsHXE5xKkm9YQuPCw&paipv=0&_rdr https://www.instagram.com/boxingauthor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank talks with Alan Geik, author of "Uncle Charlie Killed Dutch Schultz: The Jewish Mob: A Family Affair" Amazon.com: Uncle Charlie Killed Dutch Schultz: The Jewish Mob: A Family Affair eBook : Geik, Alan: Kindle Store Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest Racket Report with Frank Morano, best selling author and historian Scott Burnstein joins the podcast to discuss the Detroit Mafia. Visit Scott's website www.gangsterreport.com for the latest information on all things mafia related. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest Racket Report with Frank Morano, Rita Gigante joins the podcast. She is the daughter of former Genovese Crime Family Boss, Vincent "Chin" Gigante and the author of the book "The Godfather's Daughter". Check out her website is https://www.ritagigante.net to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest Racket Report with Frank Morano, Frank talks exclusively with Victoria Gotti, Sr. Mrs. Gotti is the widow of notorious Gambino Crime Family Boss, John Gotti (the Dapper Don), the mother of former Gambino Crime Family Boss, John A. (Junior) Gotti and the sister-in-law of former Gambino Crime Family Boss, Peter Gotti. This has got to be one of the most revealing portraits of someone who was in the unique position to be the wife, mother and sister-in-law to a mob boss. This interview took place in 2018, right after Kelly Preston depicted her in the film "Gotti". Prior to the interview, Frank provides some context as to how the interview came to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest Racket Report with Frank Morano, Frank speaks with Frank DiMatteo, a former Mob Associate, the author of the book "The President Street Boys: Growing Up Mafia" and the publisher of Mob Candy Magazine. Talks include the murder of Joey Gallo, the Colombo family Wars, how he came to leave mob life without becoming a rat, & Mob Candy Magazine! The Book: https://www.amazon.com/President-Street-Boys-Growing-Mafia/dp/1496705475 Magazine: https://mobcandymag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest Racket Report with Frank Morano, Anthony Ruggiano Jr., ex Mobster with the Gambino Crime Family and host of "The Reformed Gangsters Podcast", joins the show to talk about his father Anthony “Fat Andy” Ruggiano Sr., meeting John Gotti, being used as a tool for the government, and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Jenkins, former Intelligence Unit detective with the Kansas City Police Department has produced 4 documentary films, created the Kansas City Mob Tour app, authored 3 books, and currently produces and produces and hosts his own true-crime podcast, titled Gangland Wire Crime Stories. In this popular true-crime podcast Gary Jenkins tells many stories about the Kansas City mafia, interviews experts on mafia families in many other cities, and has found many former mafia members to tell their stories. WEBSITE: https://ganglandwire.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest Racket Report with Frank Morano, former Chief of the Rackets Division in the Brooklyn (NY) District Attorney's Office Michael Vecchione, joins the podcast to discuss the life and crimes of Luigi Ronsisvalle. A mob hit man that boasted himself for 13 killings and classified himself as a "hit man of honor". To find out more, check out Michael Vecchione's book “Homicide is My Business: Luigi the Zip… A Hitman's Quest for Honor”: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BJMW74X2/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of the Racket Report with Frank Morano, author & journalist Peter Lance joins the podcast to talk about Greg Scarpa aka "The Grim Reaper", a high ranking Colombo Crime Family Mobster. Frank & Peter dissect Scarpa's relationship with his FBI handler, Lindley DeVecchio, who has been accused of helping Scarpa carry out these murders. To check more of Peter Lance's content, go to http://peterlance.com/wordpress/ for more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest Racket Report with Frank Morano, son of longtime Colombo Crime Family Underboss John Sonny Franzese & former Captain in the Colombo Crime Family, Michael Franzese himself joins the show to talk on his decision to leave the Mob, the most realistic mob movie(s), his upcoming show in Atlantic City, & so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of the Racket Report, best-selling author, Emmy-nominated investigative journalist, award-winning columnist and accomplished screenwriter Michele McPhee joins Frank Morano to talk about James Whitey's criminal career and his tenure as the leader of the Winter Hill Gang. Plus, his relationship with the mafia, which films that were based on him, were the best, & so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of the Racket Report, Judge John Gleeson joins Frank Morano to talk on his book called, "THE GOTTI WARS: Taking Down America's Most Notorious Mobster", and what it was like dealing with John Gotti during the moments of his trials, and how he was revered by people everywhere else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of Racket Report, author of a brand new book called "Be a Disruptor: Streetwise Lessons for Entrepreneurs—from the Mob to Mandates", Stratis Morfogen to talk his book, the Mob influence on the restaurant business, & much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of Racket Report, Angel Gotti has joined Frank Morano and talks about the lifestyle of being the daughter of American organized crime boss John Gotti, standing up for her family, the injustice her father has dealt with in prison, & so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of Racket Report, Geoff Schumacher, Vice President of Exhibits and Programs at The Mob Museum in Las Vegas, joins with Frank Morano to discuss the ins and outs of the Mob Museum, its history, what people can do when they come to explore within it, & so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices