Topic: Mobsters

2 chapters across the catalog

Too Many Clips
Episode 368 25:15 - 28:08

368: Too Many Clips

Voting with Children, Mobster Nicknames, and Teen Pregnancy

A personal anecdote about taking a child into a voting booth is followed by a comedic recitation of mobster nicknames reminiscent of the film Goodfellas. The segment then shifts to a dramatic confrontation regarding the harsh realities and health risks associated with teen pregnancy.

Brown is the New Green
Episode 272 2:50 - 6:22

272: Brown is the New Green

New York Mob Arrests and Chicago Political Connections

Federal authorities arrested over 100 suspected mobsters on the East Coast, primarily in New York and Rhode Island. The timing of these arrests is linked to the appointment of Bill Daley as White House Chief of Staff, suggesting a consolidation of power or a message to New York crime families. The discussion highlights the colorful nicknames found in the indictments, such as "Tony Bagels" and "Vinnie Carwash."