The Racket Report with Frank Morano

The Racket Report with Frank Morano

Frank Morano goes deep into the world of organized crime, and talks with former mafia bosses, enforcers, and even informants. Listen to the Racket Report every week to get your fill on all the secrets to understand more about mob organizations around the world.

Episodes

January 23, 2025 58 mins
R.J. Roger, podcaster and author, whose latest book is "The Don: 36 Rules of Bosses" Topic: Who are the most successful mafia bosses? What leadership qualities do mob bosses have? Book:  https://www.amazon.com/Don-36-Rules-Bosses/dp/080654466X Social Media: https://x.com/RJRoger6 https://www.instagram.com/rjroger6/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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WEBSITE: http://www.michaelcannell.com Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Michael-Cannell/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AMichael+Cannell Publisher: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250817785/bloodandthebadge/ Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf4edVqo2cw FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/authormichaelcannell/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Social Media: https://twitter.com/Sitdowncrimepod?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://twitter.com/jeffnadu https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYV0eyKQFhNZwLXpx7I0Ng https://www.facebook.com/groups/502509638758718?locale=bn_IN https://www.instagram.com/thesitdowncrime/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Topic: How the FBI builds cases against prominent organized crime figures Book: https://www.amazon.com/Mafia-Takedown-Incredible-Story-Devastated/dp/1510783164/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GEADC1OMFGLO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1ZrHOln8TJQ3wMNaSZp3SRb7sO0G8KDZP0aWV4hPMZ7hsqxMZWbmxwKcx27uIzSuffptFRYDQp5A1IBoKdP8CorXWDD7-mSHqxLxmckV_oXW1hTiZOlI0cXW3FgTLMhq00ey3u6i6axNfiDKojd_ntYdXfzcieJW8rDfvO2T0IxQOzDLQFTlefU2keh5JGErJ4doTpgv5OdsMRxmsEmx1e6N2e5cUNHWMnFn...
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Topic: Philadelphia Black Mafia Website: https://seanpatrickgriffin.net/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Brothers-Inc-Violent-Philadelphias/dp/1903854369 Social Media: https://x.com/spgauthor?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067891727161 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Topic: the role of the mob in illegal sports getting; The Tim Donaghy NBA scandal Website: https://seanpatrickgriffin.net/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Gaming-Game-Betting-Scandal-Barricade/dp/1569804753 Social Media: https://x.com/spgauthor?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067891727161 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Janet Uhlar, author, screenwriter, storyteller and someone who served as a juror on Whitey Bulger’s trial in 2013 and subsequently began a 5 year correspondence with him. She’s also the author of a book called “Truth be Damned”, which deals with the Bulger case. Topic: Was Whitey Bulger murdered to keep the secrets of the Federal government?  Website: https://janetuhlar.com/ Article:  https://www.newsweek.com/whitey-bulger-prison-l...
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August 28, 2024 50 mins
Anthony “Bingy” Arilotta former Capo in the Genovese crime family and the author of the new book “South End Syndicate: How I took over the Genovese Springfield Crew” Topic(s): The Genovese Crime Family, the mob in Springfield MA, the morality of the mob:  Book: https://www.amazon.com/South-End-Syndicate-Genovese-Springfield/dp/1949590755  Social Media: https://x.com/anthony52788530?lang=en&lang=en https://www.facebook.com/tony....
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Giovanni Rocco, Retired law enforcement officer, motivational speaker for First Responders and Corporations, first responder support specialist, co-host of the “Inside the Life” podcast and author of "Giovanni's Ring : My Life Inside the Real Sopranos" Topic: infiltrating the mob Website: https://giovannisring.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Giovannis-Ring-Life-Inside-Sopranos/dp/164160350X Social Media: N/A Learn more about your...
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The Genovese Crime Family, the mob in Springfield MA, the morality of the mob:  Book: “South End Syndicate: How I took over the Genovese Springfield Crew” https://www.amazon.com/South-End-Syndicate-Genovese-Springfield/dp/1949590755  Social Media: https://x.com/anthony52788530?lang=en&lang=en https://www.facebook.com/tony.canoli.378/ https://www.instagram.com/anthony_bingy_arillotta/?hl=en u=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutube.com%2Fchannel...
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Topic: The mob's role during prohibition Tony DeStefano's latest book is "Broadway Butterfly: Vivian Gordon: The Lady Gangster of Jazz Age New York"  Book: https://www.amazon.com/Broadway-Butterfly-Vivian-Gordon-Gangster-ebook/dp/B0CK5DPZNR  Website: https://tonydestefano.com/ Social Media:  https://www.facebook.com/tony.destefano.37 https://www.instagram.com/tony.destefano.newsday/?hl=en https://x.com/tonynewsday?lang=en Learn mo...
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Recent Mob indictments Social Media: https://twitter.com/Sitdowncrimepod?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://twitter.com/jeffnadu https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYV0eyKQFhNZwLXpx7I0Ng https://www.facebook.com/groups/502509638758718?locale=bn_IN https://www.instagram.com/thesitdowncrime/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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April 17, 2024 40 mins
On this episode of The Racket Report, Frank speaks with Joe McBratney, the son of James McBratney, who was killed by John Gotti in 1973. They discuss the circumstances surrounding his father's killing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jeffrey Sussman's latest book is "Tinseltown Gangsters: The Rise and Decline of the Mob in Hollywood" Book: https://www.amazon.com/Tinseltown-Gangsters-Rise-Decline-Hollywood/dp/1538173565 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Louis Ferrante, former Mafia Associate and best-selling author, whose latest book is “Borgata: Rise of Empire: A History of the American Mafia” Website: louisferrante.com Book: https://www.amazon.com/Borgata-Empire-History-American-Mafia/dp/1639366016 Topic: the history of the American Mafia Social Media: https://twitter.com/LOUFERRANTE https://www.facebook.com/louis.ferrante.92 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
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Topic: State of the Mob Today Social Media: https://twitter.com/Sitdowncrimepod?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://twitter.com/jeffnadu https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYV0eyKQFhNZwLXpx7I0Ng https://www.facebook.com/groups/502509638758718?locale=bn_IN https://www.instagram.com/thesitdowncrime/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Topic: Her cousin's mafia murder Bio: https://www.jsonline.com/staff/2646785001/mary-spicuzza/  Story: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/investigations/2024/01/17/milwaukee-reporter-investigates-cousins-1978-car-bombing-death/71883074007/ Social Media: https://twitter.com/MSpicuzzaMJS?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.facebook.com/mary.spicuzza/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
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January 9, 2024 50 mins
On this episode of the Racket Report, Frank Morano and George "Cowboy" Martorano, the longest-serving, first-time, non-violent offender in the history of the Federal Bureau of Prisons and the son of Raymond "Long John" Martorano, a leading Philadelphia Mobster discuss the Philadelphia mob, the criminal justice system, and his story. Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Martorano Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/therea...
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Frank and Nick discuss the Greek mob; covering the mob as a journalist, what role the media plays in glamorizing mob life. He also spoke about the recent Gambino crime family arrests and the death of Tommy Gambino. Nick also offered fascinating insight into Greek mobsters and talked about why he doesn't use the term "rat" anymore. Website: https://nickchristophers.org/ Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nick-Christophers-...
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On this episode of the Racket Report, Frank Morano and Criminal Defense Attorney / Mob Lawyer Gerald McMahon discuss processing the crimes of the late Vincent Asaro, if there's any vindictiveness from the Department of Justice going after people that beat them in trial, if being an actor helped as a trial attorney, if all cooperators lie, the trial of Colombo crime family associate Francis Guerra, being sentenced on acquitted condu...
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