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

April 17, 2025 39 mins
On this episode, Frank Murano takes a deep dive into the world of organized crime with special guest Jeff Nadu, host of 'The Sit Down.' They explore the current state of the mafia, discussing whether there's a resurgence, the dwindling influence of the old guard, and the challenges the mob faces today. Topics include the active involvement of figures like Gene Gotti and Vito Gazo, the recent Lucchese bust in New Jersey, and the ent...
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Eric Dezenhall, crisis management consultant and author, whose latest book is “Wiseguys and the Whitehouse: Gangsters, Presidents and the Deals they Made” Topic: the connections Presidents have had with the Mob Book: https://www.amazon.com/Wiseguys-White-House-Gangsters-Presidents/dp/0063390612 Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Dezenhall Social Media: https://x.com/EricDezenhall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
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On this episode, Frank Morano engages in a compelling conversation with Lou Ferrante, a former mob associate turned historian and author. Lou's latest book, 'Borgata: Clash of Titans: A History of the American Mafia: Volume 2 of the Borgata Trilogy', delves deep into the history of organized crime. Lou shares his personal journey from a young hijacker involved with the Gotti family to serving time in the penitentiary where he refor...
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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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January 16, 2025 51 mins
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 44 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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