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Former mobster Michael Franzese claims that the assassination of John F. Kennedy was a "mob hit" orchestrated by New Orleans boss Carlos Marcello. Franzese argues the U.S. government refuses to release classified documents because the CIA is embarrassed that they could not prevent the mafia from killing a sitting president. The hosts discuss this as a potential "psy-op" involving the long-term withholding of government records.
Michael Franzese Interview, Al Sharpton FBI Informant, Don King
Ex-mobster Michael Franzese reveals in a podcast interview that Al Sharpton served as a "gun for hire" and an FBI informant starting in 1983. Franzese describes a sting operation called "Shadowboxing" where Sharpton introduced undercover agents to boxing promoter Don King. The discussion questions how Sharpton maintained his career at MSNBC despite his history as a federal informant involved in bringing down the Genovese crime family.
FBI Corruption, Michael Franzese Critique, James Comey
Michael Franzese expresses shock at the current level of corruption within the U.S. political arena and the FBI. Drawing on his experience with five indictments and multiple racketeering cases, Franzese argues that modern authorities are violating the law more flagrantly than in previous decades. He specifically criticizes former FBI Director James Comey for "tainting" the reputation of the bureau through his public actions and book tour.
