Podcasts about Mafia

Empire City Under Siege shares true stories of an FBI Special Agent spanning three tumultuous decades in New York City, beginning in the gritty 1970s when law enforcement refused to let their city be consumed by corruption and violence. Starting as an undercover operative investigating Mafia hijackers in Red Hook, Anthony John Nelson offers a gripping insider's look at the bureau's largest field office during one of its most transformative eras.From narcotics stings in Miami during the height of the Cocaine Cowboys to international manhunts, stolen Picassos, and late-night rides through Mafia hotspots with NYPD legend Kenneth “Kenny” McCabe, Nelson recounts some of the most impactful cases of the pre-Internet age. Each chapter pulls back the curtain on the dangers, strategies, and sacrifices behind the headlines.Featuring first-hand accounts from agents, officers, and prosecutors, this book honors the courage and commitment of those who fought to restore order, protect the innocent, and reclaim a city once on the brink.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

In this week's Short Suck, we head back to the 1930s, when milk wasn't just one of many beverages  - it was survival, income, and power. As the Great Depression crushed farmers, workers, and cities alike, a perishable staple sparked riots, bombings, deadly shootings, and even Mafia involvement across the Midwest. This is the forgotten history of the Milk Wars,  when America went to war... over cow juice.For Merch and everything else Bad Magic related, head to: https://www.badmagicproductions.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What drew Howard Hughes to surround himself with what our guest Heidi Luv calls “Mormon Mafia,” and how did their influence shape his decision-making? To what extent was Hughes truly in control of his empire in the final years of his life and who was really pulling the strings inside the Summa Corporation? Heidi Luv takes us inside her research and theories regarding a Mormon conspiracy.

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This is the trap Trump has set to use the Insurrection Act. Slowly but surely the [DS] will become more violent and Trump and team will have to call the ball. Buckle up, the storm is approaching. Economy Trump’s Tariffs Are Sinking The Eurozone  German trade surpluses are shrinking, with 2025 exports to the US projected down 7% and overall trade surplus far below 2024 levels. Structural challenges—especially Chinese competition in automotive—compound short-term pressures, threatening Germany’s role as Eurozone anchor. A German recession risks Eurozone-wide contagion, potential ECB stimulus, and euro depreciation, clouding the outlook for 2026. Since tariffs stepped in, the Eurozone has struggled with exports and hasn’t even retaliated to them. A passive approach that shows off all its weaknesses and, above all, is sinking the economy of its major member: Germany. Germany was already stuck with a negative GDP growth before tariffs, but the latter are acting as a final blow for the third economy in the world. A couple of weeks ago I pointed out the main risks that concern Japan (the fourth economy in the world); now it is time to assess the shape of the German economy. How tariffs are hitting Germany Germany's total exports in 2024 amounted to $1.63 trillion, and 11% of these goods were exported to the US, the main trading partner. Just this data says a lot; in fact, Germany used to rely on the US to generate billions and billions of trade surpluses. A sort of Chinese approach, but at a lower scale. Now, almost every European good exported to the US is subject to a 15% tariff, which is making German goods less convenient for US companies. We know that the latter pay most of the tariffs, and this means bearing higher costs of goods sold, therefore lower profits. Companies don't like to reduce their net profit margin, so it is not a surprise they are looking around to find new trading partners. On top of this significant issue, the currency fluctuations are adding further pressure on German exports.. Source: seekingalpha.com  (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/2008918914110021878?s=20   and brought directly to unloading docks in the United States. Thank you for your attention to this matter! DONALD J. TRUMP PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA https://twitter.com/DOGEai_tx/status/2008960798094188804?s=20 https://twitter.com/truflation/status/2008494612378501267?s=20   index, calculated from millions of price data points, has remained below 2% since Dec 30. https://twitter.com/Rasmussen_Poll/status/2008641445574615279?s=20 https://twitter.com/amuse/status/2008921005046350098?s=20   domestic production, tax relief & energy independence. America remained the strongest economy in the world as capital flowed toward US assets. https://twitter.com/amuse/status/2008694980944998633?s=20 Political/Rights  https://twitter.com/paulsperry_/status/2008707706052632955?s=20 Democrat Charlotte Sheriff Now Under Investigation for “Mafia-style” Intimidation and Corruption   District Attorney Spencer Merriweather has formally requested the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) to probe allegations of attempted extortion and corruption against Democrat Sheriff Garry McFadden. The petition outlines explosive allegations regarding Sheriff McFadden's conduct over House Bill 10, a controversial state law mandating cooperation between local sheriffs and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Rep. Cunningham, a fellow Democrat who provided a critical vote to override the Governor's veto of the bill, alleges McFadden threatened her safety to influence her vote. According to the petition, McFadden told Cunningham that if she continued to support the bill, the “people of Mecklenburg County would ‘come after' her.” The filing claims McFadden added, “I don't want to see you get hurt. You live in my county.” Cunningham described the interaction as “akin to a mafia boss demanding money by saying ‘nice little store you've got there; it would be a shame if anything happened to it.’”   District Attorney Merriweather confirmed he has asked the SBI's Professional Standards Unit to investigate the claims before his office decides whether to proceed with the removal petition. The DA's letter to the SBI specifically requests an investigation into: Extortion and bribery. Economic threats made to influence legislation. Hatch Act violations (regarding improper political activity). State campaign finance violations. Source: thegatewaypundit.com Breaking: Tensions Reach Boiling Point in Minneapolis As Woman Attacks ICE With Vehicle, Is Neutralized  https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/2008962609769533872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2008962609769533872%7Ctwgr%5Ea8d4c3aaf88bd8bfc614f35ff01e9af383546251%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fredstate.com%2Fbobhoge%2F2026%2F01%2F07%2Fbreaking-tensions-reach-boiling-point-in-minneapolis-as-woman-attacks-ice-with-vehicle-is-neutralized-n2197863https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/2008973759097733306?s=20 https://twitter.com/TriciaOhio/status/2008957179793998266?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2008957179793998266%7Ctwgr%5Ea8d4c3aaf88bd8bfc614f35ff01e9af383546251%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fredstate.com%2Fbobhoge%2F2026%2F01%2F07%2Fbreaking-tensions-reach-boiling-point-in-minneapolis-as-woman-attacks-ice-with-vehicle-is-neutralized-n2197863 https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2008958131502768415?s=20  Source: redstate.com Geopolitical https://twitter.com/WadeMiller/status/2008657547629392370?s=20 https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/2008906360537456723?s=20 https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/2008912529087779051?s=20 On December 20th, the US Coast Guard and Navy attempted to board a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. The tanker escaped, headed for the north Atlantic, painted a Russian flag on its hull, and has been operating under a new name (Marinera). US military aircraft are tracking the tanker off the coast of Ireland and are said to be preparing to board it. And now,  a Russian sub is enroute to intercept it. https://twitter.com/ConflictDISP/status/2008882720408305975?s=20 https://twitter.com/Rightanglenews/status/2008892280867000469?s=20 https://twitter.com/visionergeo/status/2008887222787887241?s=20 https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/2008953776976134460?s=20 https://twitter.com/TankerTrackers/status/2008926432026632522?s=20 https://twitter.com/amuse/status/2008937593702916205?s=20  Putin’s side against Trump. TDSx1000 https://twitter.com/PeteHegseth/status/2008900933242032586?s=20 https://twitter.com/drawandstrike/status/2008633796317372618?s=20   that asshole pretending to be it’s President. Neither is the gal currently pretending she’s President of Mexico. When you figure out what the transnational crime syndicate is, and the kind of shit it’s been up to for over 130 years, some of you are gonna be awfully surprised. But then a lot of stuff you’re presently confused about will make sense. Brilliant Restitution Plan – President Trump Announces Interim Venezuela Oil Payment of $2 Billion  This is way beyond winning, this is stunningly brilliant strategy.  Not only has President Trump successfully apprehended Venezuela dictator Nicolas Maduro, but the remaining interim government officials have acquiesced to fund a civil restitution plan to pay for their malfeasance. The government that stole from its people is being forced to pay restitution for their own fraud, abuse and misconduct. [SOURCE] The 30 to 50 million barrels of oil is approximately a $2 billion self-created reconstruction effort. Compare and contrast this approach with the trillions of U.S. taxpayer funds that were used in the failed efforts in Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, Syria, etcetera….  or even Kuwait, albeit the Kuwaiti's offered, but prior U.S. leadership chose influence over restitution. In this example, almost immediately the funds now in the control of President Trump can be deployed to the greater benefit of the Venezuelan people. Another way to look at this is like a type of ‘sovereign wealth fund' created by the corrupt Venezuelan officials, using the resources that belong to the Venezuelan people, to support the interim needs of the same citizens they victimized. Well done President Trump and Secretary Rubio! Source: theconservativetreehouse.com   The second phase will be a phase that we call recovery. And that is ensuring that American, western, and other companies have access to the Venezuelan market in a way that’s fair, also at the same time, begin to create the process of reconciliation nationally, within Venezuela, so that the opposition forces can be amnestied and released from prisons, and brought back to the country, and begin to rebuild civil society. And then the third phase, is of course will be one of transition. Some of this will overlap. I’ve described this to them (Venezuela) in great detail. We’ll have more detail in the days to follow. But we feel like we’re moving forward here in a very positive way. https://twitter.com/Matt_Bracken48/status/2008704247341183281?s=20   with a long-term secret IUD program, where Inuit women and young girls visiting Danish clinics for “health checks” were for unknowingly fitted with dangerous coil IUDs that were left in for years, leaving many sterile and in chronic lifelong pain. It was total “Dr. Mengele” stuff. The Inuit in Greenland are ripe for a better offer. And in any event, Denmark’s “claim” on Greenland is a total joke. Please read the whole Substack in the first reply. I’ll also do some more screen grabs in an X-thread to whet your appetite. War/Peace   me the Noble Peace Prize. But that doesn't matter! What does matter is that I saved Millions of Lives. RUSSIA AND CHINA HAVE ZERO FEAR OF NATO WITHOUT THE UNITED STATES, AND I DOUBT NATO WOULD BE THERE FOR US IF WE REALLY NEEDED THEM. EVERYONE IS LUCKY THAT I REBUILT OUR MILITARY IN MY FIRST TERM, AND CONTINUE TO DO SO. We will always be there for NATO, even if they won't be there for us. The only Nation that China and Russia fear and respect is the DJT REBUILT U.S.A. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!! President DJT Medical/False Flags The New Food Pyramid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has released a new food pyramid guide for Americans. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans released today meshes MAHA-influenced changes with longer-standing advice for people to cut sugar consumption while eating more protein, whole grains and colorful fresh vegetables and avoiding “highly processed” foods. Source: theconservativetreehouse.com [DS] Agenda https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/2008654733020717345?s=20 Medicaid Will ‘Claw Back’ Fraud Funds From Minnesota: Agency Head Minnesota will feel an “increasing vise grip of financial penalties” to help make up for taxpayer dollars lost to fraud, Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service, said Jan. 6. His agency is auditing all 14 Medicaid programs that Minnesota flagged as vulnerable to fraud; that excludes 73 other Medicaid programs Minnesota runs. The agency also will “claw back that money” from current Medicaid payments that were to be made to Minnesota, Oz told Fox News. “This is a major problem for the state, because they've got to own the fact that they have been bilking the federal taxpayer [because of] their sloppy behavior for years,” Oz said. Oz said his agency has had difficulty tracking at least $500 million in Medicaid payments to Minnesota. Available data makes it hard to figure out how it was billed and “where it went,” he said.      Source: zerohedge.com President Trump's Plan https://twitter.com/JudgeJeanine/status/2008642273991393473?s=20  Today? Less than 10% not prosecuted.  This is what REAL enforcement looks like. Trump's federal surge is delivering results — law and order is being restored in DC. https://twitter.com/WallStreetApes/status/2008789449178579342?s=20  – Neville Roy Singham and his network – Hansjorg Wyss, a billionaire donor in Switzerland – Additional Foreign Cash – Reid Hoffman (Named by Trump) “It’s also big left-wing funders, some of them who are not citizens of this country, Mr. Hansjörg Wyss in Switzerland, they’re pouring money into this entire ecosystem.” “We have identified dozens of radical organizations, not just the decentralized Antifa organizations, but dozens of radical organizations that have received more than $100 million from the Riot Inc investors.” “I think the most shocking thing is that we have found that more than $100 million in US taxpayer funding has flowed into these funding networks” Trump Offers Blueprint on How Republicans Can Win the Midterms and Future Elections Trump said this to the GOP members: You gotta win the midterms. ‘Cause if we don’t win the midterms, it’s just gonna to be… I mean, they’ll find a reason to impeach me. I’ll get impeached. We don’t impeach them, you know why? Because they’re meaner than we are. We should have impeached Joe Biden for a hundred different things. Here is the second part They are mean and smart: but fortunately for you, they have horrible policy. They can be smart as can be, but when they want open borders, when they want, as I said, men in women’s sports, when they want “transgender for everyone!” Bring your kids in, we’re going to change the sex of your child. Just send them our way. […] We have great, common-sense policy. They have horrendous policy. What they do, is they stick together. They never have a no vote. Trump wasn’t whining that he is afraid of impeachment — he was spitting facts: if Democrats win, impeachment is inevitable; so, don’t let them win and show them this is how you do it. Trump made clear to Republicans that they must hammer home their common-sense, America-forward policies and contrast those against the truly terrible schemes of the Democrats. Trump said, “You can own health care. Figure it out. […]If you explain it: the money goes directly to the people, that’s going to be your issue.” Source: redstate.com (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");

He was born into the Gambino family with a father as a made man who committed multiple murders, Anthony Ruggiano Jnr's life was always going to be different.He would spend 14 years in prison and commit multiple murders himself, including that of his brother in-law, before he decided he'd had enough.My first ‘sit down' with a former Mafia member and is this months Bonus subscriber episode.Anthony's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@AnthonyRuggianoInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/anthonyruggianojr/?hl=enEARLY AND AD FREE ACCESS: for as little as $1.69 a week!Apple + HEREPatreon and find us on Facebook here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laci welcomes back comedians, actors, and podcasters Paul Scheer and Jason Mantzoukas (How Did This Get Made?), and the pair immediately have a bone to pick with the studio: why is there a Chewbacca mural on the wall instead of one of them? Paul, Jason, and Laci then bond over their shared distrust of AI on social media before diving into a wild FBI sting that exposed former NBA players and coaches like Chauncey Billups and Damon Jones, who were allegedly involved in rigged poker games. Backed by the Mafia, the operation used insider information to cheat at sports betting on a multi-million-dollar scale. Stay schemin'! Listen to How Did This Get Made? wherever you get your podcasts. CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciHow Did This Get Made? Podcast: @HDTGMPaul Scheer: @paulscheer Research by Kathryn Doyle  SOURCEShttps://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/current-and-former-national-basketball-association-players-and-four-other-individualshttps://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/terry-rozier-tax-lien-sports-betting-ring/https://www.wsj.com/sports/basketball/nba-gambling-scandal-damon-jones-lebron-james-8a8f4f77?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqeaEzJTg4cht94T_OTRX8F97Huk54E3ijkntEnw6hLa9uRb3g4fWZcRz1Z86GE%3D&gaa_ts=69028121&gaa_sig=ygd3QlDvRJwbSjj9LqwuqIFelkFOD2AAQb4Xqj3sAmJsBIx8DMxsGnvzELsBJn988iMAwXtsdrwEpwiVDQgk0Q%3D%3Dhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/nyregion/nba-gambling-scandal-explained.htmlhttps://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/46695228/sources-terry-rozier-arrested-part-gambling-inquiryhttps://www.sportingnews.com/us/tsn/news/biggest-gambling-scandals-sports-history-bet/df2d2288eca5e3ba71738ecdhttps://nypost.com/2025/10/27/us-news/alleged-nba-poker-scammer-pookie-painted-portraits-for-celebrities-and-singers/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode we hear how the murder of a vending company owner leads to John Balistreri buying his company and getting into the vending business--Join the Milwaukee Mafia Newsletter and get updates about the Mafia and Gavin https://milwaukeemafia.com/join-the-mailing-list/Got a question about this episode? Email Gavin and Eric at milwaukeemafia@gmail.comExplore the Milwaukee Mafia Wiki: https://milwaukeemafia.com/Become part of the Family: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia--Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.Get Gavin's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFSBook Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/

In 1956, Alfred Hitchcock focused his lens on an issue that cuts to the heart of our criminal justice system: the risk of wrongful conviction. The result was The Wrong Man, a bracing drama based on the real-life false arrest of Queens musician Christopher “Manny” Balestrero. Manny's ordeal is part of a larger story of other miscarriages of justice in the first half of the twentieth century.  In Nothing to Fear: Alfred Hitchcock and the Wrong Men (Fayetteville Mafia Press, 2023), attorney Jason Isralowitz tells this story in a revelatory book that situates both the Balestrero case and its cinematic counterpart in their historical context. Drawing from archival records, Isralowitz delivers a gripping account of Manny' s trial and new insights into an errant prosecution. He then examines how Hitchcock' s film bears witness to issues that animate the contemporary innocence movement. Given the hundreds of exonerations of the wrongfully convicted in recent years, this genre-bending work of true crime and film history is a must-read. Jason Isralowitz is a partner in the New York office of Hogan Lovells. A Queens native, Jason graduated from Boston University's College of Communication with a bachelor's in journalism and holds a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He has practiced law in Manhattan since 1993. Jason lives in Summit, New Jersey with his wife, Jennifer. Daniel Moran earned his B.A. and M.A. in English from Rutgers University and his Ph.D. in History from Drew University. The author of Creating Flannery O'Connor: Her Critics, Her Publishers, Her Readers, he teaches research and writing at Rutgers and co-hosts the podcast Fifteen-Minute Film Fanatics, found at https://fifteenminutefilm.podb... and on Twitter @15MinFilm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Dr. Travis Morrell, chair of Colorado Principled Physicians and a senior fellow at Do No Harm Medicine, joins me to pull back the curtain on what he calls the "medical mafia"—the intricate web of organizations led by the American Medical Association that manufactures the illusion of consensus on controversial medical practices, particularly pediatric sex trait modification.We explore how the AMA maintains its power despite only 15% of American doctors being members. The answer lies in a government-mandated monopoly: the AMA holds the copyright on CPT codes—the procedural codes every healthcare provider in the country must use to bill insurance and Medicare. This generates hundreds of millions in revenue annually, which the AMA then uses to lobby politicians, influence other medical organizations, and train activists within specialty societies to align with their positions.Travis explains how this money flows into shadow organizations like Race Forward to push diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that ultimately tie back to gender ideology in medicine. We discuss the physical harms of cross-sex hormones on women—including vaginal atrophy, pelvic floor dysfunction, and incontinence affecting over 95% of female patients on testosterone—and why Travis compares these effects to female genital mutilation. We also discuss what everyday people and physicians can do to push back against this institutional capture, and why speaking up—even privately—is a moral duty.Travis Morrell, MD, MPH, is a dad, husband, and physician. A lifelong learner to a fault, his postgraduate medical training in five specialty departments and medical leadership gives him a broad perspective of his profession. He is published in the top journals of multiple fields and in popular media. Dr. Morrell is a Senior Fellow at Do No Harm Medicine. He is Chair of Colorado Principled Physicians, a grassroots organization of physicians promoting evidence-based medicine and classical liberal values.The X thread mentionedX: @MorrellMDmphProtect Kids ColoradoColorado Principled PhysiciansStop the Harm Database[00:00:00] Start[00:00:46] Introducing Dr. Travis Morrell[00:09:30] The AMA's $450 Million Empire and CPT Code Monopoly[00:17:34] How the AMA Controls Other Medical Organizations[00:30:53] Who's Driving the Gender Ideology Agenda[00:44:35] Cross-Sex Hormones as Female Genital Mutilation[00:49:06] Physical Harms of Testosterone on Women[01:07:01] What Doctors and Patients Can Do[01:10:51] Why Doctors Alone Won't Save the Day[01:17:43] Compassion for Affected Kids and Families[01:18:47] Where to Find Dr. Travis MorrellROGD REPAIR Course + Community gives concerned parents instant access to over 120 lessons providing the psychological insights and communication tools you need to get through to your kid. Now featuring 24/7 personalized AI support implementing the tools with RepairBot! Use code SOMETHERAPIST2026 to take 50% off your first month.PODCOURSES: use code SOMETHERAPIST at LisaMustard.com/PodCoursesTALK TO ME: book a meeting.PRODUCTION: Looking for your own podcast producer? Visit PodsByNick.com and mention my podcast for 20% off your initial services.SUPPORT THE SHOW: subscribe, like, comment, & share or donate.Watch NO WAY BACK: The Reality of Gender-Affirming Care. Use code SOMETHERAPIST to take 20% off your order.MUSIC: Thanks to Joey Pecoraro for our song, “Half Awake,” used with gratitude & permission.ALL OTHER LINKS HERE. To support this show, please leave a rating & review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe, like, comment & share via my YouTube channel. Or recommend this to a friend!Learn more about Do No Harm.Take $200 off your EightSleep Pod Pro Cover with code SOMETHERAPIST at EightSleep.com.Take 20% off all superfood beverages with code SOMETHERAPIST at Organifi.Check out my shop for book recommendations + wellness products.Show notes & transcript provided with the help of SwellAI.Special thanks to Joey Pecoraro for our theme song, “Half Awake,” used with gratitude and permission.Watch NO WAY BACK: The Reality of Gender-Affirming Care (our medical ethics documentary, formerly known as Affirmation Generation). Stream the film or purchase a DVD. Use code SOMETHERAPIST to take 20% off your order. Follow us on X @2022affirmation or Instagram at @affirmationgeneration.Have a question for me? Looking to go deeper and discuss these ideas with other listeners? Join my Locals community! Members get to ask questions I will respond to in exclusive, members-only livestreams, post questions for upcoming guests to answer, plus other perks TBD. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In 1956, Alfred Hitchcock focused his lens on an issue that cuts to the heart of our criminal justice system: the risk of wrongful conviction. The result was The Wrong Man, a bracing drama based on the real-life false arrest of Queens musician Christopher “Manny” Balestrero. Manny's ordeal is part of a larger story of other miscarriages of justice in the first half of the twentieth century.  In Nothing to Fear: Alfred Hitchcock and the Wrong Men (Fayetteville Mafia Press, 2023), attorney Jason Isralowitz tells this story in a revelatory book that situates both the Balestrero case and its cinematic counterpart in their historical context. Drawing from archival records, Isralowitz delivers a gripping account of Manny' s trial and new insights into an errant prosecution. He then examines how Hitchcock' s film bears witness to issues that animate the contemporary innocence movement. Given the hundreds of exonerations of the wrongfully convicted in recent years, this genre-bending work of true crime and film history is a must-read. Jason Isralowitz is a partner in the New York office of Hogan Lovells. A Queens native, Jason graduated from Boston University's College of Communication with a bachelor's in journalism and holds a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He has practiced law in Manhattan since 1993. Jason lives in Summit, New Jersey with his wife, Jennifer. Daniel Moran earned his B.A. and M.A. in English from Rutgers University and his Ph.D. in History from Drew University. The author of Creating Flannery O'Connor: Her Critics, Her Publishers, Her Readers, he teaches research and writing at Rutgers and co-hosts the podcast Fifteen-Minute Film Fanatics, found at https://fifteenminutefilm.podb... and on Twitter @15MinFilm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/performing-arts

What happens when family life collides with organized crime?In this episode of Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot, we explore the true crime story of a man who walked a fine line of morality and immorality; the mob—and paid the ultimate price for his choices. Growing up in the shadow of organized crime meant loyalty, silence, and risk. But when bad decisions stacked up and alliances shifted, the mob delivered its final verdict. This episode unpacks mob culture, family legacy, criminal psychology, and the deadly consequences of thinking you can outsmart the mafia. With dark humor and sharp analysis, we examine how one father's life in the underworld ended in murder—and why the mob always collects its debts. BUY the BOOK-https://amzn.to/4spMZ4i Check out Mark's site RIGHT HERE-https://www.markallenlanoue.com/ Family Ties & Mafia Lies with Mark Lanoue - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot Check out the merch, blog, buy the book, and so much more! mysteriesmayhemandmerlot.net WHERE'S WINNIE! - https://linktr.ee/WinnieSchrader Check out Winnie's Linktree for everything Winnie! From merch for Paranormal 60, Love+Lotus Tarot & Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot to digital designs with WS Media & more! Find the Paranormal 60 Podcast & Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot Podcasts on Rumble Use our link & Sign Up Today! - https://rumble.com/register/Paranormal60Network IF YOU NEED HELP PLEASE CONTACT Call or Text to 988 Chat online at https://988lifeline.org/ PLEASE SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOW From Haunted to Heartwarming, come stay with us at the Palmer House Hotel! (320) 351-9100 ⁠https://www.thepalmerhousehotel.com/⁠ PLEASE SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOW TalkSpace - Get $80 off your first month with Talkspace when you go to Talkspace.com/podcast and enter promo code SPACE80. True Classic - Step into your new home for the best clothes at True Classic ⁠www.TrueClassic.com/P60⁠ Raycon Everyday Earbuds - Save up to 30% Off at ⁠www.buyraycon.com/truecrimenetwork⁠ Cornbread Hemp - Save 30% off your first order at ⁠www.cornbreadhemp.com/P60⁠ and enter P60 into the coupon code Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to ⁠⁠⁠www.MintMobile.com/P60⁠ Cozy Earth - Begin your sleep adventure on the best bedding and sleepwear with Cozy Earth: ⁠https://cozyearth.com/⁠ use Promo Code P60 for up to 40% off savings! PLEASE RATE & REVIEW MYSTERIES, MAYHEM & MERLOT PODCAST WHEREVER YOU LISTEN #TrueCrime #MobMurder #MafiaLife #OrganizedCrime #MobHit #CrimeFamily #MobBoss #MafiaTrueCrime #Underworld #CrimePodcast #TrueCrimePodcast #MobViolence #CriminalLegacy #MafiaHistory #DarkTrueCrime #FatalChoices #RealCrimeStory #AmericanMafia #MysteriesMayhemAndMerlot #TrueCrimeCommunity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alice and the Triad stabbed them in the backs! Nico has been shot! Val and Adam have also been captured. These episodes were full of danger and betrayal. Josh joins us on this podcast episode! So many questions, clues, and theories to discuss in episodes 80-83 of The Mafia Nanny by Violet Matter and Sh00. FOLLOW THE WRITER: https://twitter.com/matter_violet FOLLOW THE ARTIST: https://www.instagram.com/sh0d03/?hl=en MY PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/girlwonder Connect with Girl Wonder:  My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTk-JbxxAnf5TKyeCchNRHA twitter.com/girlwonderpod instagram.com/girlwonderpodcast Email: girlwondersquad (at) gmail (dot) com Buy me a coffee: http://ko-fi.com/girlwonderpodcast MUSIC CREDIT: Isabella LeVan https://www.instagram.com/isabellalevan https://open.spotify.com/artist/3mHmktHG4sbkGsCORnaNT3?si=Nx2DvyOGQyatxudvD3ik9Q

Welcome back, everyone, for the conclusion of my interview with Author and retired FBI Special Agent Seamus McElearney. Séamus McElearney began his distinguished career with the FBI in 1998, joining Squad C-10 of the New York Organized Crime Branch. Tasked with investigating the Bonanno and DeCavalcante crime families—infamously known as “the real Sopranos.” In December 1999, he was assigned to arrest Anthony Capo, a violent soldier in the DeCavalcante family, as part of a sweeping indictment. Not only did he safely execute the arrest, but he also achieved a historic breakthrough: persuading Capo to become the first made member in the family’s century-long history to cooperate with law enforcement. This unprecedented move triggered a domino effect of cooperation that ultimately led to the dismantling of the DeCavalcante family. In all, 71 defendants were convicted, and 11 murders were solved.  Following this six-year investigation, Séamus was promoted to lead Squad C-38, overseeing the Colombo crime family. Under his leadership, the squad dismantled the Colombos through a series of operations—including spearheading the largest Mafia takedown in FBI history. As Supervisor, Séamus oversaw investigations that led to the conviction of more than 200 defendants and the resolution of 20 murders. Throughout his career as an Agent and Supervisor, Séamus helped convict ten Mafia bosses, recover five bodies, and solve the murder of an NYPD officer. He was part of historic FBI teams that dismantled three organized crime families—an achievement no one else can claim. Seamus is also the author of the popular book, Flipping Capo: How the FBI Dismantled the Real Sopranos. I’m a fan of the TV show The Sopranos, so it was amazing listening to Seamus explain how the “Real Sopranos” operated and how they were dismantled and brought to justice by Seamus and his team. Please enjoy my conversation with Seamus!   In today’s episode, we discuss: ·      How he got Capo to flip. ·      Capo was a soldier in the mob. What is the rank system of the mob? ·      What is involved in a ‘made man’ ceremony? (Kissing rings, burning saints, etc...) ·      Why are we so fascinated with mobsters? ·      What is the FBI’s role in WITSEC? ·      How do you keep a rat safe if they are in jail or out on bail? ·      9/11, how the FBI changed after that day. ·      How long did it take to put together the case against the DeCavalcante crime family? ·      How did the DeCavalcante crime family coexist with the five New York crime families? ·      Is it true that old-school mobsters didn’t mess with women or children? When did this change? ·      The Sopranos. What did Hollywood get right and wrong about mob life regarding The Sopranos? ·      The advice he would give to someone who wants to be an FBI agent. ·      Sylvester Stallone’s series, The Tulsa King.       All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.       Visit Seamus's website to learn more about him and his book. Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel! Check out my newest book, The Good Collar (Michael Quinn Vigilante Justice Series Book 1)!!!!! Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series. Please visit the Cops and Writers website.

On this weeks show we continue our look back at the music that has impacted the show during the year 2025. This week you will hear music from Busy Signal. Chezidek, Jelliss, Kenya Eugene, Earl 16, The Georgetown Orbits, Solo Banton, Inna Vision, Cocoa Tea & King Jammy, Clinton Fearon, Glen Washington, Pachyman, The Breadwinners, Linval Thompson, Niney The Observer, Khago, Clive Matthews, Tony Chin, Micah Shemaiah, Courtney John, Tenor Blue, Nga Han, Medisun, Baby Cham with Stephen and Damian Marley, Eek A Mouse, Luciano, The Co-Operators, L'Entourloop, Eesah, Irie Souljah, Indra, Roots Archtects, Yeza & Rory Stonelove, Lila Ike, and Jhazahra. Also this week we ride the Pon Di Island Riddim as well as the Vibesman Riddim featuring artists like Young Garvey, Naki Wailer, Yaksta, Khalia, Dre Island, and Kabaka Pyramid.  Enjoy!  2025 Year In Review Part 2 of 3 Busy Signal - Roots - Inna Roots Riddim - Kirkledove Records Chezidek & Greatest Friends - It's No Crime - Evidence Music Jelliss - Medication - Conquering Lion Records Kenya Eugene - Down - Bongo Rockers Riddim - Rebellion City Production Earl Sixteen & The Co-Operators feat. Cornerstone Horns - Concrete Rockers/Askew Road Rock - Concrete Rockers - Waggle Dance Records Jah Warrior - Drum Song - Jah Warrior The Georgetown Orbits - New Day - Constellations - Orion Anderson Solo Banton - Sound Teachings - Reality Shock Records Sugar Minott & Bounty Killer - Give The People What They Want - Hits 38 Production/Jammys Inna Vision & Lion Fyah - Royal Vibes - Faith & Deeds - Reggae Lives Inna Vision & Mellow Mood - Faith & Deeds - Faith & Deeds - Reggae Lives Cocoa Tea - The Marshall - Hits 38 Production/Jammys Dougy feat. Brother Culture - Still & Solid - Still & Solid - Evidence Music Queen Omega & Irie Ites - Touch Ina Di Place - Bun Dem Riddim - Irie Ites Records Clinton Fearon - Can't Stop Us - Jah Is Love - Kool Yu Foot/Boogie Brown Productions Clinton Fearon - Jah Is Love - Jah Is Love - Kool Yu Foot/Boogie Brown Productions Glen Washington - Better Than Before - Just Giving Thanks - Tad's Records Glen Washington - Oh To Be Like H.I.M. - Just Giving Thanks - Tad's Records Baltimores & Eskifaia Sound - Cool and Irie - Evidence Music Pachyman - Berlin - Another Place - ATO Records The Breadwinners - Full Power - Hi Dynamic Instrumental & Dub - Al Breadwinner Linval Thompson - Rebel Up - Groove Exploration 12” Sun Shade - Jah Love - Move With Motion - Sun Shade Niney The Observer - Judas - Niney The Observer - Observer Music Yaksta - Pon Di Island - Pon Di Island Riddim - Bebble Rock Music Khalia - This I Know - Pon Di Island Riddim - Bebble Rock Music Dre Island - Cold World - Pon Di Island Riddim - Bebble Rock Music Irie Souljah - Bout Ya - Pon Di Island Riddim - Bebble Rock Music Kabaka Pyramid - Jamaica - Pon Di Island Riddim - Bebble Rock Music Naki Wailer - Warrior Code - Leroy Sibbles Presents: Vibes Man Riddim - Tad's Records Young Garvey - Cool Natty - Leroy Sibbles Presents: Vibes Man Riddim - Tad's Records Zikki w/ Bost & Bim - Trouble - Angaza - The Bombist Khago  - 2Times - 2 Time Riddim - Long Chain Global Roots Architects & Roberto Sanchez feat. Dean Fraser - Everlasting Love Dub - Fruits Records Clive Matthews Meets Lone Ark - Going Home - Going Home - A Lone Productions Tony Chin - Rub A Dub - Tony Chin Music Micah Shemaiah - Same Thing - Yam & Banana Courtney John - Cool Me Down - Okapi Entertainment Tenor Blue - Rub A Dub Stylee - Blue Life Music Fatbabs feat. Queen Omega & Nyle Banks - Stay Conscious - This Love Is Forever - Big Scoop Records Nga Han - Original Man/Original Version - Sacred Verse - Majestic Vision  Naya Rockers feat. Queen Omega - Words Of Wisdom - Higher Education - Naya Records Medisun & King Jammy - One General - Hits 38 Production/King Jammys Baby Cham feat. Stephen Marley & Damian Marley Hustling In My Blood -  Sherlock - Lawless Army Productions Rastaveli MC & Dub Healer - Jah Plan/Dub Plan - Dubophonic Records Daniel Rising w/Jemere Morgan & Bost & Bim - Real Life - The Bombist Eek A Mouse w. Lewis Bennett & Roots Radics - Greedy Man - Burning Bug Records Lasai w/William Spring & Conscious Sounds - Guide Over Us/Dub Over Us - Roll & Record Luciano & Gaffa Blue - Slavedriver - The Great Warrior Riddim - Gaffa Blue Earl 16 & Gaffa Blue - Tribute To Jah Shaka - The Great Warrior Riddim - Gaffa Blue Gaffa Blue w/ Mafia & Fluxy - The Great Warrior Riddim - The Great Warrior Riddim - Gaffa Blue The Co-Operaters feat. Dennison Joseph - Bring Down Fire - Dub Over Yonder - Waggle Dance Records Elastica Dub feat. Gabriele Blue - Never Falter - Dubophonic Records L'Entourloop & Joe Yorke - Rocksteady - Evidence Music The Co-Operaters - Pennyquick Version - Dub Over Yonder - Waggle Dance Records Vanzo - People Jumping - Evidence Music Eesah & Little Lion Sound - Big & Bad - Success -  Evidence Music Irie Souljah feat. Kabaka Pyramid - World Citizen - World Citizen - Ineffable Records Indra - The Little Things - Reality Shock Records Roots Architects & Roberto Sanchez - Squirrel In A Barrel Dub - Fruits Records Yeza & Rorystonelove - Road Runner - Star Of The East - RoryStonelove/Black Dub Music Yeza & Rorystonelove - Ism Schism - Star Of The East - RoryStonelove/Black Dub Music Yeza & Rorystonelove - Heavyweight - Star Of The East - RoryStonelove/Black Dub Music Lila Ike feat. Protoje - All Over The World - Treasure Self Love - Wurl Records/Indiggnation Collective Lila Ike - Scatter - Treasure Self Love - Wurl Records/Indiggnation Collective Jhazahra - Wickedness - One RPM Irie Love w/ Bost & Bim - Faith - The Bombist Rasta Jahlor feat. Calibration Alert - More Consciousness/More Consciousness In Dub - South Capital Records

In this episode, Rob & Dump Truck share their fondest memories of 'The Ralph' ahead of the '25 NFL playoffs.Our Bills lost to the Eagles 13-12 last Sunday, but could it be a blessing in disguise as they now can rest their key players in regular season finale?What are your favorite memories at Highmark Stadium? From the epic tailgates to memorable matchups, the Bills stadium became a 2nd home for so many members of The Mafia. Rob & DT pay homage before the final game (most likely) ever to be played there.Goodbye, Old Friend. You will be missed in more ways than we can even express with words. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nickel-city-crew-podcast--5347543/support.

In this episode, Rob & Dump Truck share their fondest memories of 'The Ralph' ahead of the '25 NFL playoffs.Our Bills lost to the Eagles 13-12 last Sunday, but could it be a blessing in disguise as they now can rest their key players in regular season finale?What are your favorite memories at Highmark Stadium? From the epic tailgates to memorable matchups, the Bills stadium became a 2nd home for so many members of The Mafia. Rob & DT pay homage before the final game (most likely) ever to be played there.Goodbye, Old Friend. You will be missed in more ways than we can even express with words. 

"Mind Over Murder" podcast hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley are joined by best selling true crime author Cathy Scott, who fills us in on her new writing project, a biography of the legendary author Ann Rule.  This bonus episode of "Mind Over Murder" originally ran on August 11, 2025.Cathy Scott Website:  http://www.cathyscott.com/American Detective TV series: Colonial Parkway Murders:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp3rNRZnL0EWashingtonian: A Murder on the Rappahannock River:https://www.washingtonian.com/2019/06/27/murder-on-the-rappahannock-river-emerson-stevens-mary-harding-innocence-project/WTKR News 3: One year after development in Colonial Parkway Murders, where do things stand?https://www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-community/historic-triangle/one-year-after-development-in-colonial-parkway-murders-where-do-things-standWon't you help the Mind Over Murder podcast increase our visibility and shine the spotlight on the "Colonial Parkway Murders" and other unsolved cases? Contribute any amount you can here:https://www.gofundme.com/f/mind-over-murder-podcast-expenses?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customerWTVR CBS News:  Colonial Parkway murders victims' families keep hope cases will be solved:https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/colonial-parkway-murders-update-april-19-2024WAVY TV 10 News:  New questions raised in Colonial Parkway murders:https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/new-questions-raised-in-colonial-parkway-murders/Alan Wade Wilmer, Sr. has been named as the killer of Robin Edwards and David Knobling in the Colonial Parkway Murders in September 1987, as well as the murderer of Teresa Howell in June 1989. He has also been linked to the April 1988 disappearance and likely murder of Keith Call and Cassandra Hailey, another pair in the Colonial Parkway Murders.13News Now investigates: A serial killer's DNA will not be entered into CODIS database:https://www.13newsnow.com/video/news/local/13news-now-investigates/291-e82a9e0b-38e3-4f95-982a-40e960a71e49WAVY TV 10 on the Colonial Parkway Murders Announcement with photos:https://www.wavy.com/news/crime/deceased-man-identified-as-suspect-in-decades-old-homicides/WTKR News 3https://www.wtkr.com/news/is-man-linked-to-one-of-the-colonial-parkway-murders-connected-to-the-other-casesVirginian Pilot: Who was Alan Wade Wilmer Sr.? Man suspected in two ‘Colonial Parkway' murders died alone in 2017https://www.pilotonline.com/2024/01/14/who-was-alan-wade-wilmer-sr-man-suspected-in-colonial-parkway-murders-died-alone-in-2017/Colonial Parkway Murders Facebook page with more than 18,000 followers: https://www.facebook.com/ColonialParkwayCaseYou can also participate in an in-depth discussion of the Colonial Parkway Murders here:https://earonsgsk.proboards.com/board/50/colonial-parkway-murdersMind Over Murder is proud to be a Spreaker Prime Podcaster:https://www.spreaker.comJoin the discussion on our Mind Over MurderColonial Parkway Murders website: https://colonialparkwaymurders.com Mind Over Murder Podcast website: https://mindovermurderpodcast.comPlease subscribe and rate us at your favorite podcast sites. Ratings and reviews are very important. Please share and tell your friends!We launch a new episode of "Mind Over Murder" every Monday morning, and a bonus episode every Thursday morning.Sponsors: Othram and DNAsolves.comContribute Your DNA to help solve cases: https://dnasolves.com/user/registerFollow "Mind Over Murder" on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderOverFollow Bill Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BillThomas56Follow "Colonial Parkway Murders" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColonialParkwayCase/Follow us on InstaGram:: https://www.instagram.com/colonialparkwaymurders/Check out the entire Crawlspace Media network at http://crawlspace-media.com/All rights reserved. Mind Over Murder, Copyright Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley, Another Dog Productions/Absolute Zero ProductionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mind-over-murder--4847179/support.

“The story Unger weaves with those earlier accounts and his original reporting is fresh, illuminating and more alarming than the intelligence channel described in the Steele dossier.”—The Washington PostHouse of Trump, House of Putin offers the first comprehensive investigation into the decades-long relationship among Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and the Russian Mafia that ultimately helped win Trump the White House. It is a chilling story that begins in the 1970s, when Trump made his first splash in the booming, money-drenched world of New York real estate, and ends with Trump's first inauguration as president of the United States. That moment was the culmination of Vladimir Putin's long mission to undermine Western democracy, a mission that he and his hand-selected group of oligarchs and Mafia kingpins had ensnared Trump in, starting more than twenty years ago with the massive bailout of a string of sensational Trump hotel and casino failures in Atlantic City. This book confirms the most incredible American paranoias about Russian malevolence. To most, it will be a hair-raising revelation that the Cold War did not end in 1991—that it merely evolved, with Trump's apartments offering the perfect vehicle for billions of dollars to leave the collapsing Soviet Union. In House of Trump, House of Putin, Craig Unger methodically traces the deep-rooted alliance between the highest echelons of American political operatives and the biggest players in the frightening underworld of the Russian Mafia. He traces Donald Trump's sordid ascent from foundering real estate tycoon to leader of the free world. He traces Russia's phoenix like rise from the ashes of the post–Cold War Soviet Union as well as its ceaseless covert efforts to retaliate against the West and reclaim its status as a global superpower. Without Trump, Russia would have lacked a key component in its attempts to return to imperial greatness. Without Russia, Trump would not be president. This essential book is crucial to understanding the real powers at play in the shadows of today's world. The appearance of key figures in this book—Paul Manafort, Michael Cohen, and Felix Sater to name a few—ring with haunting significance in the wake of Robert Mueller's report and as others continue to close in on the truth.https://amzn.to/4qjR9JHBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

We're taking a look back at some of our favorite episodes of 2025. This week on the Oakley Podcast, host Jeremy Kellett welcomes Bryan “Bossman” Martin, Owner of 4 State Trucks/Chrome Shop Mafia in Joplin, Missouri. During the episode, Bryan shares his journey from a mechanic to a leader in the custom truck industry, detailing the evolution of his business from a small parts store to a renowned custom truck shop. He discusses the impact of the "Trick My Truck" TV show on his business and the growth of his truck show. The episode highlights the sense of community in trucking, Bryan's future plans for 4 State Trucks and Chrome Shop Mafia, and so much more.Key topics in today's conversation include:Bryan's Background in Trucking (2:05)Evolution of 4 State Trucks (3:23)Impact of "Trick My Truck" (7:08)Reality of Reality TV (8:37)Origin of Chrome Shop Mafia (10:46)Trends in Truck Customization (16:24)Guilty by Association Truck Show Origins (20:26)Entertainment at the Truck Show (24:44)Community and Camaraderie in the Trucking Community (27:16)Future Plans for 4 State Trucks (28:05)Location and Accessibility for 4 State Trucks (30:14)Final Thoughts and Takeaways (32:04)Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a textBrought to you by our friends at BLACKOUT COFFEE!! (Promo code KINGHAP saves 20%) https://www.blackoutcoffee.com/?p=Hy85hLyRLHigh energy morning show live from The Fantasy Sports Network! It's the final regular season week for the nfl  WHO IS TANKING? WHO NEEDS A WIN …… MLB headlines & As always great chats with all the VIPS!!!Enjoy a Listen & a Coffee with a couple hundred friends talking sports to start you day off right!!!This episode was recorded live on the network infront of Happy Hour V.I.P.sIf you want to be part of the live tapingsfollow us on Twitchhttps://m.twitch.tv/thehappyhourscorwww.TheHappyHourSocialClub.comAS ALWAYSThe Happy Hour is brought to you by the official Top Shelf Alcohol of the Happy Hour!CLEARWATER DISTILLERY https://shop.clearwaterdistilling.com/PROMO CODE KINGHAPSAVES 10% and free shipping over $100OLD SCHOOL LABSAmazing Supplements made for Amazing people!TRY OATMEAL CREAM PIE PROTEIN! Save 15% site wide with promo code Kinghaphttps://shop.oldschoollabs.com/?aff=364

As discussed in the previous Patreon episode Gavin reads the book Epitome of Courage and discusses the meeting that happened between the Milwaukee Mafia and a gang from Chicago that was big into the vending business, drugs, as well as purchasing missiles from the Libyans.--Join the Milwaukee Mafia Newsletter and get updates about the Mafia and Gavin https://milwaukeemafia.com/join-the-mailing-list/Got a question about this episode? Email Gavin and Eric at milwaukeemafia@gmail.comExplore the Milwaukee Mafia Wiki: https://milwaukeemafia.com/Become part of the Family: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia--Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.Get Gavin's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFSBook Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/

Well, we're a week late because life is hard and the holidays are super busy. But still, we're excited to talk about Good Spirits by B.K. Borison! We have no idea why this book is generating so many mixed reviews because we absolutely loved it. Harriet, the owner of an antiques shop is visited by Nolan, the Ghost of Christmas Past–except that they can't seem to find any memories that would lead them to believe she's in need of divine intervention. It's funny, it's emotional, and it made both of us cry. 10000/10 recommend.SOS Novella: Frosted: A Frosty the Snowman Erotic ParodyWhat we're reading:Jolly and Jaded by DJ SkimmerThat Time I Accidentally Took Over the Mafia by Rebekah Sinclair (audiobook 12/19)Tied with a Bow by Amber ThomaFollow us on SpotifyWebsite: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.comMerch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/TikTok: ChickLitBookClubInstagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcastPinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcastBlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.socialYoutube: @ChickLitBookClubEmail: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IMPORTING THE MAFIA STATE: THE 2014 MOSCOW DINNER AND THE ROOTS OF TRUMP'S RUSSIAN ENTANGLEMENTS Colleague Craig Unger. Investigative journalist Craig Unger analyzes a pivotal February 2014 dinner in Moscow attended by Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump, and prominent Russian oligarchs like Roman Abramovich and Viktor Vekselberg. Occurring just weeks before Russia's invasion of Crimea, Unger suggests this gathering exemplifies how Donald Trump has sought to replicate Vladimir Putin's "mafia state," where a "godfather" figure controls billionaire "capos." Unger argues that the Kremlin's leverage over Trump is primarily financial rather than sexual; Russian entities frequently rescued Trump from bankruptcy and laundered billions through his real estate ventures, such as the Trump SoHo. Consequently, figures like Kushner and Steve Witkoff—who attended the dinner and now act as envoys—are viewed by Moscow not as independent negotiators, but as known operators within a compromised infrastructure exported from Russia to the United States. 1945 POTSDAM: ATLEE, STALIN, TRUMSN

Die italienische Mafia ist bekannt dafür, sich neu zu erfinden: Ihre neuste Werbeplattform ist Tiktok. Die Mafiosi inszenieren dort einen luxuriösen Lebensstil – und filmen auch mal ihre eigenen Verhaftungen. Social-Media-Videos mit explizitem Bezug zur Mafia sind längst keine Seltenheit mehr. Zur typischen Ästhetik gehört zum Beispiel das Inszenieren eines luxuriösen Lebens, sagt Korrespondentin Virginia Kirst: «Mit Geldbündeln, Ferraris, und Luxusuhren wird die Mafia als Weg gezeigt, wie man schnell zu viel Geld kommt.» Und dass man sich als Mitglied nicht zu schämen braucht, davon zeugen Videos, die Nutzer von ihren eigenen Verhaftungen posten. Der gezeigte Lebensstil findet viele Nachahmer und die so genannte Mafia-Ästhetik habe sich bereits in weiten Kreisen etabliert, sagt Kirst. Im Podcast erklärt sie, welche Probleme entstehen, wenn solche Inhalte normalisiert werden und sich gar in der Popkultur etablieren. Heutiger Gast: Virginia Kirst, Italien-Korrespondentin Host: Alice Grosjean Virginias Text zur Mafia-Ästhetik auf Social Media könnt ihr auch [in der NZZ nachlesen](https://www.nzz.ch/international/schaut-ich-habe-so-viel-geld-schaut-ich-bin-verhaftet-worden-tiktok-ist-die-neue-werbeplattform-der-mafia-ld.1915891). Hier findet ihr [die Studie "die Mafia im digitalen Zeitalter" ](https://series.francoangeli.it/index.php/oa/catalog/book/1462)von Marcello Ravveduto (auf Italienisch).

Welcome, everyone, to part one of my interview with Author and retired FBI Special Agent Seamus McElearney. Come back next Sunday for the conclusion of my interview with Seamus. Séamus McElearney began his distinguished career with the FBI in 1998, joining Squad C-10 of the New York Organized Crime Branch. Tasked with investigating the Bonanno and DeCavalcante crime families—infamously known as “the real Sopranos.” In December 1999, he was assigned to arrest Anthony Capo, a violent soldier in the DeCavalcante family, as part of a sweeping indictment. Not only did he safely execute the arrest, but he also achieved a historic breakthrough: persuading Capo to become the first made member in the family’s century-long history to cooperate with law enforcement. This unprecedented move triggered a domino effect of cooperation that ultimately led to the dismantling of the DeCavalcante family. In all, 71 defendants were convicted; 11 murders were solved. As a result, Séamus and the team received the U.S. Attorney’s Office Director’s Award. Following this six-year investigation, Séamus was promoted to lead Squad C-38, overseeing the Colombo crime family. Under his leadership, the squad dismantled the Colombos through a series of operations—including spearheading the largest Mafia takedown in FBI history. The Bonanno squad was later merged into C-38 under his command. As Supervisor, Séamus oversaw investigations that led to the conviction of more than 200 defendants and the resolution of 20 murders. Throughout his career as an Agent and Supervisor, Séamus helped convict ten Mafia bosses, recover five bodies, and solve the murder of an NYPD officer. He was part of historic FBI teams that dismantled three organized crime families—an achievement no one else can claim. Seamus is also the author of the popular book, Flipping Capo: How the FBI Dismantled the Real Sopranos. I’m a fan of the TV show The Sopranos, so it was amazing listening to Seamus explain how the “Real Sopranos” operated and how they were dismantled and brought to justice by Seamus and his team. Please enjoy my conversation with Seamus!   In today’s episode we discuss: ·      Growing up in the Bronx as a first-generation Irish-American. ·      The amazing work ethic that was instilled in him by his parents. ·      Lessons learned working at his dad’s gas station as a kid. ·      Why he chose the FBI and even a dislocated knee couldn’t stop him! ·      How he proved himself as a new FBI agent. ·      His interest in organized crime and his first organized crime case. ·      The benefits of consensual witness phone recordings. ·      Omerta and how RICO changed the code of not being a rat. ·      How to get confessions from mobsters. ·      Anthony Capo and his first impression of the man Tony Soprano was molded from. All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast. Visit Seamus's website to learn more about him and his book. Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel! Check out my newest book, The Good Collar (Michael Quinn Vigilante Justice Series Book 1)!!!!! Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series. Please visit the Cops and Writers website.

In case you missed them, over Christmas we're bringing you some of the best Bunkers of the year. Today: How mobbed up is the American political establishment? From FDR to Trump, every modern president has had brushes with organised crime. So how have secret pacts, betrayals, and under-the-table deals influenced the commander-in-chief? Eric Dezenhall, author of Wiseguys and the White House, explores the not-so-hidden ties between the leader of the free world and the mob with Seth “The Consigliere” Thévoz. www.patreon.com/bunkercast Written and presented by Seth “The Consigliere” Thévoz. Produced by Liam “Big Guy” Tait. Audio editor: Ice-Pick Simon Williams. Art direction: Crazy Jimmy Parrett. Managing editor: Jacob “Mr Clean” Jarvis. Music by Mr Fingers Kenny Dickinson. Group Editor: Andrew “Uncle Junior” Harrison. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production. You should drop by some time. Play some cards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this weeks show we start our look back at the reggae music that has impacted the SOTC playlist in the year of 2025. You will hear selections from Aza Lineage, Indra, Suns of Dub and Rhumba Youth, Duke Robillard Meets Soul Shot, Perfect Giddimani, DubMarta, Brother Culture, Capleton, Ras Demo & Krak In Dub, Jesse Royal, Duane Stephenson, Micah Shemaiah, Kumar Fyah & Zclive Hunt, Hector Roots Lewis, Mr Woodwicker & Ranking Joe, Burro Banton, Shanti K with Sister Maki & Aki Mittoo, Shaggy & Sting, Lutan Fyah & Chronixx, Israel Vibration, Mellow Mood, The Human Rights, Protoje, Groundation, Manwel T, Joseph Lalibela and Vibronics, Blanc Du Blanc & Scientist, Dezarie, Keith & Tex, Chezdek, Collie Buddz, Busy Signal and many many more. Also this week we ride the Helicopter 2.0 and Black Heart Riddims featuring artists like Zamunda, Bugle, Jesse Royal & Agent Sasco, Brother Culture, Ilements, and Stranjah Miller. Happy New Year! 2025 Year In Review Part 1 of 3 Queen Omega w/Chezidek & U-Brown - Three The Hard Way - Irie Ites Indra - Keep We Strong - Reality Shock Records Suns Of Dub feat. Shumba Youth, Jah Bami & Sleepy Time Ghost - Riding East - Suns Of Dub Dub Idren Meets Mixcave Mastering - King's Melody - Dubophonic Records Aza Lineage - Rule The Sound - VP Records Duke Robillard Meets Soulshot feat. Andy Bassford & Mark Berney - Cornbread - Two Guitars One Sound - Soul Shot Music Perfect Giddimani - High Grade/High Grade Dub - Sibusiso - Sibusiso - Giddimani Records Kaylan Arnold - Joy - Sandy Park Riddim - Silly Walks Discotheque David Cairol & Tairo - Dread (French Remix) - Bost & Bim DubMarta - Watch Me Grow - Conscious Sounds Brother Culture & The 18th Parallel - Ghetto Man/Ghetto Man Dub - Fruits Records Zamunda - My Sound - Helicopter Riddim 2.0 - A/C Records Bugle - Upside Down - Helicopter Riddim 2.0 - A/C Records Jesse Royal & Agent Sasco - So High - Helicopter Riddim 2.0 - A/C Records Capleton - & Little Lion Sound - Jah Is My Leader - Uhuru Riddim - Evidence Music King Lorenzo - Roots Reggae Man - Reality Shock Records Kuzikk - Legalize - The Chemist Music Brother Culture - We Want - Black Heart Riddim - Street Rockaz Family Ilements - Rebel - Black Heart Riddim - Street Rockaz Family Stranjah Miller - So High - Black Heart Riddim - Street Rockaz Family Luciano & Derrick Sound - Old School Rule - Upliftment - Evidence Music Ras Demo & Krak In Dub - Zion Gate - Free The Hard Way EP #3 - Evidence Music Wadadah II - What A Woe/What A Dub - Development Of Vital Energies Junior Jazz - Try Love Again - Living Room/SPI Music Jesse Royal - Those Days - Reggae Party Time Riddim - Tad's Records Skari - September Morning - Reggae Party Time Riddim - Tad's Records Duane Stephenson - Jah Jah Give Us Life - Weekend Dude - Penthouse Records Micah Shemaiah - When Yuh Right - Jah Solid Rock Music Kumar Fyah & Clive Hunt - Message In A Bottle - Fields Of Gold: A Reggae Tribute To Sting - Ineffable Records Hector Roots Lewis feat. Busy Signal & The Movement - Dangerous - Ineffable Records Irie Love - Organic Woman - Irie Love & Light Mr. Woodwicker & Ranking Joe - Reda Than Red - Woodwicker Records Burro Banton - Untouchable - Reggae Roast Shanti K Meets Sister Maki feat. Steve Fox & Aki Mittoo - Alive/Alive Dub/Alive Melodica - Alive Ep - Dubophonic Records Shaggy feat. Sting - Til A Mawnin - Ranch Entertainment Lutan Fyah & Chronixx - Freedom Sound - Strength & Resilience - I Grade Records Israel Vibration - Don't Let Dem Make You Do - Reggae Music Never Dies - Riddim Agency Israel Vibration - Reggae Music Never Dies - Reggae Music Never Dies - Riddim Agency Mellow Mood feat. Romain Virgo - Pull Up - 7 - LaTempesta Dub Mellow Mood feat. Anthony B & Dub Inc - Home Or Abroad - 7 - LaTempesta Dub Protoje - Big 45 - Ineffable Records/Indiggnation Collective Groundation - Energy - Candle Burning - Young Tree/Baco Records The Human Rights - Leave It Alone - One People - The Human Rights The Human Rights feat. Exco Levi - Can't Get Away/Pitters Skank - One People - The Human Rights Robert O Dallas - Wings Of Jah - Sir Coxsone Outernational Medisun - Discrimination - Hits 38 Production/King Jammy's Zion I Kings - Dirt Road - Live Free - I Grade Records Manwel T - Zulu Drum/Zulu Dub - Manwel T Music Joseph Lalibela Meets Vibronics & Mafia & Fluxy Band - Ancient Breeze - Ancient Breeze - Scoops Records Joseph Lalibela Meets Vibronics & Mafia & Fluxy Band - Chant Down Babylon/Chant Down Dub - Ancient Breeze - Scoops Records Scientist Meets Blanc Du Blanc - The Creative Awakening - Before The Beginning - Soul Selects Records Scientist Meets Blanc Du Blanc - The Receptive Harmony Of Stars - Before The Beginning - Soul Selects Records Cheshire Cat & Kingston Express - Just Pass - Kingston Express Records Dezarie - Lion Is A Lion - Guardian - Dezarie Music Sista Livity & Good Over Evil - Power Of The Rasta/Power Of Dub - Good Over Evil Nupah Meets Dub Wizards Band - Liberated Woman/Liberated Woman Dub - Time To Roots Records Keith & Tex - For A Better Life - Gun Life - Liquidator Music Keith & Tex - On The Streets - Gun Life - Liquidator Music Duke Robillard Meets Soulshot feat. Andy Bassford & Mark Berney - Im Is Im - Two Guitars One Sound - Soul Shot Music Brother Culture & Derrick Sound - Dubplate King - Evidence Music L'Entourloop & Queen Omega - Haffi Live - Evidence Music Collie Buddz feat. Busy Signal - Spark Up - Ineffable Records Busy Signal - In Every Country - Dub Style Riddim - River Nile Entertainment Smoke & Little Lion Sound - The People's Cry - Evidence Music Chezidek & Little Lion Sound - Play Me That Song Again - Evidence Music Perfect Giddimani - Worthy For Jah - Sibusiso - Giddimani Records Perfect Giddimani - Worthy For Jah Dub - Sibusiso In Dub - Giddimani Records Black Market Dub - Auld Lang Syne - A Black Market Christmas - Escape Hatch Records  

The Stuph File Program Featuring some of the great guests of 2025 in this “Best-Of” year ender Stuph File Program Download Actress Stefanie Powers, best known from shows like Hart To Hart & The Girl From U.N.C.L.E. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0804. Also heard & seen on YouTube under the title Stefanie Powers – Legendary Actress & Founder Of The William Holden Wildlife Foundation). David Samuels is the co-founder and editor of the newspaper County Highway, who talks about conspiracy theories. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0805). Former mobster, Louis Ferrante, talks about the second book in his Mafia history trilogy. This one is called Borgata: Clash Of Titans, A History Of The American Mafia. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0806. Also heard & seen on YouTube under the title Louis Ferrante – Borgata: Clash Of Titans, A History Of The American Mafia). Natasha Marsh is the co-owner, along with her husband, Bill Steele, of the Dorchester Jail Bed & Breakfast in New Brunswick. They live in the 150 year old prison and have turned it into a bed and breakfast where people can spend the night behind bars. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0821). Donna Rowley is the manager of The Canadian Potato Museum, in O'Leary, Prince Edward Island. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0825). Pete Melfi is the founder and Commissioner of the annual Florida Man Games. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0835. Also heard & seen on YouTube under the title Pete Melfi -The Florida Man Games). Rod Schejtman is a composer who collaborated on an amazing symphony with legendary composer Lalo Schifrin. It was the last project that Lalo worked on before he died. The symphony is called Long Live Freedom, which is a 40-minute experience with 100 musicians. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0832). We remember legendary composer, Lalo Schifrin, who passed away on June 26th, just five days after his 93rd birthday. We remember him from an interview we did back in June 1996. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0829). We remember actress Loretta Swit, best known for her Emmy winning television role on the long running hit CBS series M*A*S*H. Loretta died of natural causes at her home in New York City on May 30th. We feature an interview done in January 2017, which highlights that she was also an artist and an animal activist and combined those two traits in a book entitled, SwitHeart: The Watercolour Artistry & Animal Activism of Loretta Swit. (The full interview can be heard in its original form on Stuph File Program #0385). We remember game show legend, Wink Martindale, who recently passed away at the age of 91, with a conversation we had a quarter of a century ago, from May 2000. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0818). This week's guest slate is presented by Peter J. Radomski, a standup comic, burlesque host & friend. Click below to order directly from Amazon.com Part of the success of this show depends on the generosity of its listeners worldwide. If you enjoy the program please feel free to make a donation in any amount, no matter how small, in any denomination of $1, $5, $10, $20 or more. Just click on the donate button to the left. It will be greatly appreciated. This website is powered by PubNIX a boutique Internet service provider with great personalized service that was instrumental in helping to structure the look of this very site! The computer used for this site was built by InfoMontreal.ca, serving individuals, commercial & industrial companies in Quebec with computers, software and networks. Your needs are unique and InfoMontreal.ca believes the solutions should be too.

Dr. NoSleep Studios presents a Dr. NoSleep Original series: SMASHER vs. Mafia: An SvM Prequel. Over 80 exclusive bonus episodes are waiting for you. Unlock them now with a 7-day free trial of⁠ ⁠Dr. NoSleep Premium⁠⁠. Cancel anytime. No commitment. Wake up or stay up with NoSleep Coffee! Check out⁠⁠ ⁠NoSleepCoffee.com⁠⁠⁠ to get 20% off insanely fresh, roasted-to-order coffee delivered straight to your door. Just use promo code NOSLEEP20 at checkout for 20% off your first order! Author: Dave Kavanaugh * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised.  #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #horrorpodcast #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Lechner is the king of Christmas trees in Manhattan, nicknamed the “Pontiff of Soho.” But when his business runs afoul of the mob, he gets an offer that he can't refuse. And a covert operative is assigned to extract a high-level target from Russia, and it's about to ruin his holiday plans.STORIESThe Christmas Tree MafiaScott Lechner is the king of Christmas trees in Manhattan, nicknamed the “Pontiff of Soho.” But when his business runs afoul of the mob, he gets an offer that he can't refuse. The crazy true story of the New York Christmas tree industry, full of turf wars, karate fights, and the mafia.This story contains explicit language, sensitive listeners please be advised.This story is dedicated to the memory of Scott Lechner, the pontiff of Soho and the emperor of New York city treemen. Thanks as well to Russ and Little Scott.Produced by Ilana Strauss, John Fecile & Annie Nguyen, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot.Secrets in SiberiaMike Ramsdell is a covert operative for the federal government. He's assigned to capture and extract a high-level target from Russia, but the mission goes horribly wrong.Find Mike's book here.Produced by Anna Sussman, original score by Renzo Gorrio.Snap Classic - Season 16 – Episode 60 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Who were the Italian sailors who stole the bones of St Nicolas from his church in Turkey in 1087? How was the mythology of St Nicolas combined with Germanic pagan stories of Odin riding a white horse accompanied by ravens? How did polar-mania and Coca Cola advertising transform Dutch traditions around St Nicolas into the Santa Claus we know today? William and Anita are joined once again by Sam Dalrymple to discuss his original research on the epic Heist of St Nicolas… Join the Empire Club: Unlock the full Empire experience – with bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to miniseries and live show tickets, exclusive book discounts, a members-only newsletter, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at empirepoduk.com  For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com. Email: empire@goalhanger.com Instagram: @empirepoduk Blue Sky: @empirepoduk X: @empirepoduk Producer: Anouska Lewis Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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https://www.theforbiddenknowledgenetwork.com The assassination of President John F. Kennedy remains one of the most controversial and disputed events in modern history. Official reports concluded that a lone gunman acted alone, yet decades of unanswered questions, sealed documents, and conflicting eyewitness accounts continue to fuel suspicion. Why were key records classified for generations? Who benefited most from Kennedy's death? And why do so many intelligence connections, foreign interests, and covert operations intersect at Dealey Plaza? In this episode of Conspiracy Files with Paige Carter, we examine the assassination from every angle—Oswald's shadowy background, intelligence agency involvement theories, the mysterious deaths of witnesses, and the gaps left behind by the Warren Commission. From alleged CIA and Mafia ties to Cold War power struggles and suppressed evidence, this case has become the blueprint for modern conspiracy culture. More than six decades later, the truth still feels just out of reach. Was justice ever served, or was history deliberately rewritten?

Dr. NoSleep Studios presents a Dr. NoSleep Original series: SMASHER vs. Mafia: An SvM Prequel. Over 80 exclusive bonus episodes are waiting for you. Unlock them now with a 7-day free trial of⁠ ⁠Dr. NoSleep Premium⁠⁠. Cancel anytime. No commitment. Wake up or stay up with NoSleep Coffee! Check out⁠⁠ ⁠NoSleepCoffee.com⁠⁠⁠ to get 20% off insanely fresh, roasted-to-order coffee delivered straight to your door. Just use promo code NOSLEEP20 at checkout for 20% off your first order! Author: Dave Kavanaugh * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised.  #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #horrorpodcast #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Long before Prohibition, long before speakeasies and Tommy guns, Pittsburgh's underworld was already taking shape—quietly, violently, and largely unseen.This episode traces the true origins of organized crime in Western Pennsylvania, beginning not with a Mafia family as we know it today, but with knives in an alley, whispered threats, and fear used as a business model. We open on October 28, 1892, when a brutal Sicilian knife duel erupts on a dusty Pittsburgh street—an encounter that nearly kills Salvatore “The Banana King” Catanzaro and sets the tone for everything that follows.From there, the story widens. We travel back to southern Italy and the Mezzogiorno to understand the conditions that shaped the men who would later carry old-world codes of silence, honor, and vengeance across the Atlantic. We follow Italian immigrants into the mills, mines, and boarding houses of Pittsburgh and its surrounding towns—places where law enforcement was distant, protection was unreliable, and fear became currency.At the center of this episode is the rise of the Black Hand. Through contemporaneous newspaper accounts, police reports, and court records, we reconstruct a chilling pattern of extortion, kidnappings, bombings, and assassinations that terrorized Italian communities from the early 1900s through the First World War. Letters marked with daggers and bloody handprints. Demands signed “La Mano Nera.” Victims who paid, victims who vanished, and victims who fought back.We follow real cases that gripped the city: the kidnapping of a Brooklyn child believed hidden in Pittsburgh, assassinations tied to refusal to pay tribute, mining towns paralyzed by fear, and bodies burned or dumped in the hills outside the city. We examine how authorities alternately dismissed, denied, and misunderstood what was happening—even as the violence escalated.Threaded through it all is Salvatore Catanzaro—a man remembered publicly as a successful fruit merchant, civic leader, and pillar of the Italian community, yet whispered about by historians as Pittsburgh's first Mafia boss. We explore his rise from Sicily to America, his near-fatal duel, his quiet accumulation of influence through legitimate business, and the mystery surrounding his true role in the city's early underworld. Was he a padrone who ruled through respect rather than blood? Or a myth retroactively shaped by later generations?By the episode's end, one thing is clear: the Black Hand did not disappear—it evolved. As Prohibition loomed, extortion gave way to bootlegging, and loose networks hardened into organized hierarchies. The foundations of the Pittsburgh Mafia were already in place, built on fear, silence, and survival.This is not a romanticized story. It's a reconstruction—grounded in primary sources—of how organized crime took root in a city better known for steel and smoke than secret societies. And it's the first chapter in a much longer, darker history still to come.

Send us a textIn Episode of 2025 for Coon Hunting Confidentials, the HT Mafia sit down with just Daniel, Dustin and Ryan to catch up on what's been going going on over the past month. 

In this episode Gavin discusses an article that was recently published by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal about a high profile car bombing that the Mafia was most likely responsible for.--Join the Milwaukee Mafia Newsletter and get updates about the Mafia and Gavin https://milwaukeemafia.com/join-the-mailing-list/Got a question about this episode? Email Gavin and Eric at milwaukeemafia@gmail.comExplore the Milwaukee Mafia Wiki: https://milwaukeemafia.com/Become part of the Family: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia--Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.Get Gavin's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFSBook Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/

Listen to the full series now with a 7-DAY FREE TRIAL of ⁠Dr. NoSleep Premium⁠. Cancel anytime. No commitment. Dr. NoSleep Studios presents a Dr. NoSleep Original series: SMASHER vs. Mafia: An SvM Prequel. ⁠NoSleepCoffee.com⁠⁠ — Get 20% off insanely fresh, roasted-to-order coffee delivered straight to your door. Just use promo code NOSLEEP20 at checkout for 20% off your first order! Author: Dave Kavanaugh * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised.  #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #horrorpodcast #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Federico analiza cómo en España se instala la criminalidad, desde el arsenal hallado en Ávila al robo de papeletas en Extremadura.

In 1983, a cherubic, homely doll triggered something close to national hysteria. Parents fought in store aisles. Shelves were stripped bare. Even the New York mafia found itself selling children’s toys. Cabbage Patch Kids went from handmade curiosities to the most coveted object in America — igniting riots, corporate battles, and a moral panic that stretched from suburban malls to federal courtrooms. All in a single Christmas season. And the frenzy didn’t end when the Kids disappeared from shelves. In an unexpected twist decades later, these dolls would get more care and attention than they ever had before. Previously on VSE: The Furby Files * Very special thanks to all our guests! You can hear more of Larry Mazza’s story in his book The Life, available on Amazon. * Today's episode is a production of iHeartPodcasts and School of Humans. Hosted by Dana Schwartz, Zaron Burnett, and Jason EnglishWritten by Jake RossenSenior Producer is Josh FisherStory Editor is Virginia PrescottEditing and Sound Design by Jonathan WashingtonAdditional Editing by Mary DooeMixing and Mastering by Josh FisherFrom School of Humans, producers are Emilia Brock and Edeliz PerezResearch and Fact-Checking by Jake Rossen, Virginia Prescott, and Austin ThompsonOriginal Music by Elise McCoyShow Logo by Lucy QuintanillaSocial Clips by Yarberry MediaExecutive Producers are Virginia Prescott and Jason English Got a question for a future mailbag? Send it to veryspecialepisodes@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1983, a cherubic, homely doll triggered something close to national hysteria. Parents fought in store aisles. Shelves were stripped bare. Even the New York mafia found itself selling children’s toys. Cabbage Patch Kids went from handmade curiosities to the most coveted object in America — igniting riots, corporate battles, and a moral panic that stretched from suburban malls to federal courtrooms. All in a single Christmas season. And the frenzy didn’t end when the Kids disappeared from shelves. In an unexpected twist decades later, these dolls would get more care and attention than they ever had before. Previously on VSE: The Furby Files * Very special thanks to all our guests! You can hear more of Larry Mazza’s story in his book The Life, available on Amazon. * Today's episode is a production of iHeartPodcasts and School of Humans. Hosted by Dana Schwartz, Zaron Burnett, and Jason EnglishWritten by Jake RossenSenior Producer is Josh FisherStory Editor is Virginia PrescottEditing and Sound Design by Jonathan WashingtonAdditional Editing by Mary DooeMixing and Mastering by Josh FisherFrom School of Humans, producers are Emilia Brock and Edeliz PerezResearch and Fact-Checking by Jake Rossen, Virginia Prescott, and Austin ThompsonOriginal Music by Elise McCoyShow Logo by Lucy QuintanillaSocial Clips by Yarberry MediaExecutive Producers are Virginia Prescott and Jason English Got a question for a future mailbag? Send it to veryspecialepisodes@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textWOW!!!!  This fun explosive episode has Godfather star Gianni Russo joining King Hap to talk about lots of issues that "They dont want you to know".From surviving Polio as a child, to life in the mob, to life on the big screen starring in ledgendary movies like THE GODFATHER....Gianni's life has been a movie!!!  He joins “The Happy Hour” to talk about all the secrets you have always wanted to hear answers to!!!Who killed JFK? Was Marilyn Monroe killed?   If so, who was responsible? Where is the remains of Jimmy Hoffa? Why did the ledgendary Frank Sinatra sing till only a year before his passing? All these questions and more are anwsered here on “The Happy Hour” and in Gianni's New book.... MAFIA SECRETS!!! This episode was recorded live on the network infront of Happy Hour V.I.P.sIf you want to be part of the live tapingsfollow us on Twitchhttps://m.twitch.tv/thehappyhourscorwww.TheHappyHourSocialClub.comAS ALWAYSThe Happy Hour is brought to you by the official Top Shelf Alcohol of the Happy Hour!CLEARWATER DISTILLERY https://shop.clearwaterdistilling.com/PROMO CODE KINGHAPSAVES 10% and free shipping over $100OLD SCHOOL LABSAmazing Supplements made for Amazing people!TRY OATMEAL CREAM PIE PROTEIN! Save 30% site wide with promo code Kinghaphttps://shop.oldschoollabs.com/KINGHAPLiquid I.V.WOW..... SUGAR FREE LIV ENERGY!!!https://glnk.io/koyv/kinghap*PROMO CODE KINGHAP SAVES 25%

Time Stamps: 3:15 - Dana DooDah "The Candace Slayer"6:15 - Australian Gladio8:24 - "From PSYOP to MindWar: The Psychology of Victory"13:37 - The Candace Owens Effect21:15 - Erika Kirk & Candace Owens "Productive" Private Meeting28:24 - Was Charlie Kirk Electrocuted?32:58 - (First Call) Society of the Cincinnati Candace connections35:35 - The Mormon Mafia47:08 - Sandy Hook Shooting56:07 - Postmortem Call-in Portion1:05:05 - The Epstein Octopus1:11:04 - The Unholy Alliance1:17:20 - The "Snake Eyes" Theory -- Candace Owens the Rap Groupie1:32:06 - International Satanic Child Sex Abuse Ring busted in Australia1:40:19 - Prenatal Trauma -- Eyes Wide Shut1:48:25 - The Delphi MurdersVenture into the shadowy realms of power and secrecy with Already Dead, where hosts Jose Galison (@towergangjose) and Austin Picard (@theatrethugawp) dissect the intricate web of conspiracy, covert operations, and the underlying political machinations that might just be pulling the strings of our society.What to Expect: Live Listener Interaction: Call in to share your theories, ask burning questions, or discuss personal experiences related to the topics at hand. In-Depth Explorations: Each episode focuses on a different conspiracy or hidden aspect of political history, offering a platform to question and analyze what's often left unsaid. Thought-Provoking Guests: We invite individuals with insider knowledge or those who've taken the red pill to discuss topics that range from the fringe to the forefront of conspiracy culture. Critical Analysis of Current Affairs: We don't just report on events; we interpret them through the lens of parapolitics, looking for patterns and hidden agendas.Join Us: Every Tuesday at 9:30 PM ET, dive into the depths of the unknown with us. Subscribe, participate in our live call-ins, and be part of a community that seeks to understand the world beyond the surface narrative.Disclaimer: This podcast thrives on speculation, hypothesis, and the examination of alternative theories. It's meant to provoke thought and encourage personal research. Not all discussed is proven fact, but rather a call to question, explore, and understand.Warning: For those not ready to challenge their worldview, tread carefully. Once you enter the world of Already Dead, you might find that the truth is often already dead to the uninitiated. Welcome aboard, where curiosity is your guide.Please consider supporting our work-Dana's YouTube: rottingjewels - YouTubeDana on X: https://x.com/DanaDooDah?s=20Dana's Patreon: rottingjewels | “The centre of me is always and eternally a terrible pain..." | PatreonDana's PayPal: PayPal.MeAustin's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheUnderclassPodcastAustin's Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-underclass-podcast--6511540Austin's Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TheUnderclassPodcastAustin's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnderclassPodcast#TheCandaceSlayer #AustralianGladio #BondiBeach #AntisemiticISISthemedGladioOP #BrownUniversityShooting #FromPSYOPtoMindWar #TheCandaceOwensEffect #ErikaKirk #CharlieKirkAssassination #CharlieKirkElectrocuted #SocietyoftheCincinnati #TheMormonMafia #SandyHookSchoolShooting #TheEpsteinOctopus #TheUnholyAlliance #SnakeEyesTheory #CandaceOwensRapGroupie #AustralianSRA #EyesWideShut #TheDelphiMurdersBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-underclass-podcast--6511540/support.

Host Frances McDormand leads us through this rich international story collection of land, community and food. From the organic olive groves and vineyards being grown on confiscated Mafia land in Sicily, to secret night clubs embedded in Soviet dissident kitchens. From tales of "cooking dogs" in Medieval England, to the little-known tale of agricultural explorers — the "Indiana Joneses of the plant world" — who introduced exotic dates from the Middle East to the Coachella Valley. We also go underground into the world of wine, war, and counterfeiting.Plus, actor Gael Garcia Bernal takes us to his grandmother's Sinaloa kitchen in Mexico, Salman Rushdie takes us to Chocolate Town, Werner Herzog eats his shoe, and poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti gives us his recipe for happiness.Hidden Kitchens World was produced by The Kitchen Sisters (Davia Nelson & Nikki Silva) in collaboration with Nathan Dalton and Brandi Howell, along with listeners around the world. Mixed by Jim McKee.

Bradley Sutton shares his wild journey from sumo wrestler and Zumba instructor to Amazon launch expert, revealing the Amazon seller grind mindset, resilience, hustle, heart, and hard-won lessons.

In this explosive episode of Gangland Wire, host Gary Jenkins sits down with actor, entrepreneur, and mob insider Gianni “Johnny” Russo, best known for his unforgettable role as Carlo Rizzi in The Godfather. Russo pulls back the curtain on a lifetime of stories that stretch from Frank Costello and Joe Colombo to Las Vegas skimming, the Vatican Bank, Marilyn Monroe, Jimmy Hoffa, and even Pablo Escobar. Russo discusses his new book, Mafia Secrets: Untold Tales from the Hollywood Godfather, co-written with Michael Benson—an unfiltered account of power, violence, politics, and survival inside the criminal underworld and Hollywood royalty. This is not recycled mythology—this is Gianni Russo's personal version of history from the inside. Whether you believe every word or not, the stories are raw, violent, and utterly fascinating. This episode discusses: The Godfather, The Kennedy assassinations, Vegas skimming, Marilyn Monroe, Jimmy Hoffa, the Chicago Outfit, Pablo Escobar

True Crime Tuesday Presents: Empire City Under Siege: Three Decades of NY FBI Manhunts, Murders, and Mafia Wars with Researcher/ Author, Craig McGuire EMPIRE CITY UNDER SIEGE: Three Decades Of New York FBI Field Office Manhunts, Murders, And Mafia Wars shares true stories of an FBI Special Agent spanning three tumultuous decades in New York City, beginning in the gritty 1970s when law enforcement refused to let their city be consumed by corruption and violence. Starting as an undercover operative investigating Mafia hijackers in Red Hook, Anthony John Nelson offers a gripping insider's look at the bureau's largest field office during one of its most transformative eras. From narcotics stings in Miami during the height of the Cocaine Cowboys to international manhunts, stolen Picassos, and late-night rides through Mafia hotspots with NYPD legend Kenneth “Kenny” McCabe, Nelson recounts some of the most impactful cases of the pre-Internet age. Each chapter pulls back the curtain on the dangers, strategies, and sacrifices behind the headlines. On Today's show, we sit down with Craig McGuire and talk about the crime fighting legend that is Anthony Nelson, his relationship with another legend, Kenny McCabe, how Anthony managed to survive and thrive through so much historical crime in the largest city on Earth, and manage to suppress it!  And, was there anything left of him, his family, or his sanity when it was time to retire? Get your copy of "Empire City Under Siege..." here:  https://wildbluepress.com/empire-city-under-siege-true-crime-fbi-mob-craig-mcguire-anthony-john-nelson/ PLUS: AN ALL NEW DUMB CRIMES/STUPID CRIMINALS WITH TRAVIS THORPE! Check out Jessica Freeburg's website and get tickets to her events here:  https://jessicafreeburg.com/upcoming-events/ and check out Jess on Tik Tok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicafreeburgwrites There are new and different (and really cool) items all the time in the Darkness Radio Online store at our website! . check out the Darkness Radio Store!   https://www.darknessradioshow.com/store/ Make sure you update your Darkness Radio Apple Apps! and subscribe to the Darkness Radio You Tube page:  https://www.youtube.com/@DRTimDennis #crime #truecrime #truecrimepodcasts #truecrimetuesday #craigmcguire #anthonyjohnnelson #empirecityunderseige #threedecadesofnewyorkfbifieldofficemanhuntsmurdersandmafiawars #FBI #newyorkpolicedepartment #NYPD #cocainecowboys #autotheft #kennethmccabe #bronx #mafiahistory #drugwars #september11th #lacosanostra #dumbcrimesstupidcriminals #TimDennis #travisthorpe #combatrev #floridaman #drugcrimes #foodcrimes #stupidcrimes #funnycrimes  #sexcrimes

Empire City Under Siege shares true stories of an FBI Special Agent spanning three tumultuous decades in New York City, beginning in the gritty 1970s when law enforcement refused to let their city be consumed by corruption and violence. Starting as an undercover operative investigating Mafia hijackers in Red Hook, Anthony John Nelson offers a gripping insider's look at the bureau's largest field office during one of its most transformative eras.From international manhunts, celebrity kidnappings, and late-night surveillance of Mafia hotspots with NYPD legend Kenneth “Kenny” McCabe, Nelson recounts his involvement in some of the most impactful and infamous cases of the pre-Internet age—pulling back the curtain on the dangers, strategies, and sacrifices behind the headlines.Featuring first-hand accounts from agents, officers, and prosecutors, this book honors the courage and commitment of all those like Anthony John Nelson who fought to restore order, protect the innocent, and reclaim a city once on the brink. EMPIRE CITY UNDER SIEGE Three Decades of New York FBI Field Office Manhunts, Murders, and Mafia Wars—Craig McGuire

Joe Pistone is a former undercover FBI agent best known for infiltrating the Mafia as “Donnie Brasco.” He hosts the podcast “Deep Cover: The Real Donnie Brasco,” where he breaks down his years inside organized crime and the cases that followed. Follow him on Instagram @therealdonniebrasco.IN THE NEWS: A United Methodist Church congregation in upstate New York was stunned when their senior pastor, Rev. Dr. Phil Phaneuf, came out as transgender mid-sermon, igniting fresh debate over gender identity and leadership in mainline churches. Adam then pivots to the latest Palisades fire rebuilding updates, ranting about the slow, bureaucratic recovery process and how long it's taking residents to get their homes and neighborhoods back.Get it on.Subscribe to The Adam Carolla Show on Substack: https://adamcarolla.substack.com/FOR MORE WITH JOE PISTONE:PODCAST: Deep Cover: The Real Donnie BrascoINSTAGRAM: @therealdonniebrascoFOR MORE WITH JASON “MAYHEM” MILLER: INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: @mayhemmillerWEBSITE: www.mayhemnow.comLIVE SHOWS: December 5 - Santa Barbara, CADecember 6 - Corona, CADecember 11 - Fort Lauderdale, FLDecember 12 - Miami, FL (2 shows)December 13 - Miami, FL (2 shows)December 14 - Fort Lauderdale, FLThank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnline​​Chime.com/ADAMHydrow.com use code ADAMListen now to the Life Kit podcast from NPRoreillyauto.com/ADAMPluto.tvGo to https://OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And use code ADAM at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks!SIMPLISAFE.COM/ADAMSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The penultimate CFP rankings are out and after all the talk about Miami and Notre Dame, there is an easy path for both to be left out of the playoff. We ask Taylor who could actually win the National Championship. Plus, the Mormons and Crumbl are keeping Sitake at BYU and it just looks worse for Penn State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices