https://wabcradio.com/podcast/theracketreport/ 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. 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. en-US hourly 1 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. Red Apple Podcast Red Apple Podcast Yes Yes https://feeds.megaphone.fm/racketreport https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-48-eric-dezenhall-crisis-management-consultant-author/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-48-eric-dezenhall-crisis-management-consultant-author/#respond Tue, 18 Mar 2025 17:41:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-48-eric-dezenhall-crisis-management-consultant-author/ 0 5fa92274a582def9d1872b6bba12dd7650635 77 WABC 77 WABC full 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-Wh 01:03:43 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-47-louis-ferrante-former-mafia-associate-best-selling-author/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-47-louis-ferrante-former-mafia-associate-best-selling-author/#respond Tue, 11 Feb 2025 19:06:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-47-louis-ferrante-former-mafia-associate-best-selling-author/ 0 b1df692c7d52b8253a0f5c1b633a5feb491734 77 WABC 77 WABC full 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', d 01:00:44 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-46-r-j-roger-podcaster-and-author-2/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-46-r-j-roger-podcaster-and-author-2/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-46-r-j-roger-podcaster-and-author-2/ 0 1-17-racket-1 77 WABC 77 WABC full 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 M 00:58:19 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-45-michael-cannell-author/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-45-michael-cannell-author/#respond Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:46:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-45-michael-cannell-author/ 0 1-15-racket-1-1 77 WABC 77 WABC full 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=rf4 00:57:14 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-44-jeff-nadu-the-host-of-the-sitdown-podcast/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-44-jeff-nadu-the-host-of-the-sitdown-podcast/#respond Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:06:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-44-jeff-nadu-the-host-of-the-sitdown-podcast/ 0 6607527c2c044fb866f268161cc0a677349051 77 WABC 77 WABC full Social Media:https://twitter.com/Sitdowncrimepod?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://twitter.com/jeffnaduhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYV0eyKQFhNZwLXpx7I0Nghttps://www.facebook.com/groups/502509638758718?locale=bn_INhttps:// 00:54:11 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-43-mike-campi-former-fbi-agent-author/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-43-mike-campi-former-fbi-agent-author/#respond Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:51:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-43-mike-campi-former-fbi-agent-author/ 0 Podcast_-_Frank_Morano_-_Racket_Report233582 77 WABC 77 WABC full Topic: How the FBI builds cases against prominent organized crime figuresBook: https://www.amazon.com/Mafia-Takedown-Incredible-Story-Devastated/dp/1510783164/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GEADC1OMFGLO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1ZrHOln8TJQ3wMNaSZp3SRb7sO0G8KDZP0aWV4hPMZ7hsq 01:04:52 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-42-dr-sean-p-griffin-professor-author-former-police-officer/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-42-dr-sean-p-griffin-professor-author-former-police-officer/#respond Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:53:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-42-dr-sean-p-griffin-professor-author-former-police-officer/ 0 Podcast_-_Frank_Morano_-_Racket_Report458490 77 WABC 77 WABC full Topic: Philadelphia Black MafiaWebsite: https://seanpatrickgriffin.net/Book: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Brothers-Inc-Violent-Philadelphias/dp/1903854369Social Media:https://x.com/spgauthor?lang=enhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067891727161 00:49:17 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-41-dr-sean-p-griffin-professor-of-criminal-justice-at-the-citadel/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-41-dr-sean-p-griffin-professor-of-criminal-justice-at-the-citadel/#respond Wed, 09 Oct 2024 11:40:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-41-dr-sean-p-griffin-professor-of-criminal-justice-at-the-citadel/ 0 10-9-racket 77 WABC 77 WABC full Topic: the role of the mob in illegal sports getting; The Tim Donaghy NBA scandalWebsite: https://seanpatrickgriffin.net/Book: https://www.amazon.com/Gaming-Game-Betting-Scandal-Barricade/dp/1569804753Social Media:https://x.com/spgauthor?lang=enhttps:// 00:38:30 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-40-janet-uhlar-author-screenwriter-storyteller/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-40-janet-uhlar-author-screenwriter-storyteller/#respond Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:10:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-40-janet-uhlar-author-screenwriter-storyteller/ 0 Podcast_-_Frank_Morano_-_Racket_Report717351 77 WABC 77 WABC full 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 t 01:07:10 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-39-anthony-bingy-arilotta/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-39-anthony-bingy-arilotta/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:12:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-39-anthony-bingy-arilotta/ 0 Podcast_-_Frank_Morano_-_Racket_Report17554 77 WABC 77 WABC full 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 00:50:48 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-38-giovanni-rocco-retired-law-enforcement-officer/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-38-giovanni-rocco-retired-law-enforcement-officer/#respond Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:57:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-38-giovanni-rocco-retired-law-enforcement-officer/ 0 Podcast_-_Frank_Morano_-_Racket_Report155665 77 WABC 77 WABC full 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 Sopran 00:55:40 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-37-anthony-bingy-arilotta-former-capo-in-the-genoese-crime-family-author/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-37-anthony-bingy-arilotta-former-capo-in-the-genoese-crime-family-author/#respond Wed, 07 Aug 2024 12:59:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-37-anthony-bingy-arilotta-former-capo-in-the-genoese-crime-family-author/ 0 Podcast_-_Frank_Morano_-_Racket_Report750828 77 WABC 77 WABC full 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:htt 01:32:57 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-36-tony-destefano-award-winning-journalist-true-crime-author/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-36-tony-destefano-award-winning-journalist-true-crime-author/#respond Tue, 30 Jul 2024 13:09:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-36-tony-destefano-award-winning-journalist-true-crime-author/ 0 Podcast_-_Frank_Morano_-_Racket_Report312010 77 WABC 77 WABC full Topic: The mob's role during prohibitionTony 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: h 00:53:52 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-35-jeff-nadu-host-of-the-sitdown-a-crime-history-podcast/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-35-jeff-nadu-host-of-the-sitdown-a-crime-history-podcast/#respond Tue, 23 Jul 2024 13:04:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-35-jeff-nadu-host-of-the-sitdown-a-crime-history-podcast/ 0 Podcast_-_Frank_Morano_-_Racket_Report919895 77 WABC 77 WABC full Recent Mob indictmentsSocial Media:https://twitter.com/Sitdowncrimepod?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://twitter.com/jeffnaduhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYV0eyKQFhNZwLXpx7I0Nghttps://www.facebook.com/groups/50250963875871 00:59:53 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-34-joe-mcbratney/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-34-joe-mcbratney/#respond Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:39:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-34-joe-mcbratney/ 0 Podcast_-_Frank_Morano_-_Racket_Report776538 77 WABC 77 WABC full 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 00:40:26 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-33-jeffrey-sussman-crime-historian-author/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-33-jeffrey-sussman-crime-historian-author/#respond Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-33-jeffrey-sussman-crime-historian-author/ 0 eaa6e58dcb1084267fb996c8d112caf0208732 77 WABC 77 WABC full 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 00:45:47 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-32-louis-ferrante-former-mafia-associate-best-selling-author/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-32-louis-ferrante-former-mafia-associate-best-selling-author/#respond Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-32-louis-ferrante-former-mafia-associate-best-selling-author/ 0 Podcast_-_Frank_Morano_-_Racket_Report791851 77 WABC 77 WABC full 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.comBook: https://www.amazon.com/Borgata-Empire-History-American-Mafia/dp/1639366016 01:28:53 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-31-jeff-nadu-host-of-the-sitdown-a-crime-history-podcast/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-31-jeff-nadu-host-of-the-sitdown-a-crime-history-podcast/#respond Mon, 04 Mar 2024 17:15:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-31-jeff-nadu-host-of-the-sitdown-a-crime-history-podcast/ 0 Podcast_-_Frank_Morano_-_Racket_Report616292 77 WABC 77 WABC full Topic: State of the Mob TodaySocial Media:https://twitter.com/Sitdowncrimepod?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://twitter.com/jeffnaduhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYV0eyKQFhNZwLXpx7I0Nghttps://www.facebook.com/groups/5025096 01:10:15 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-30-mary-spicuzza-investigative-reporter-for-the-milwaukee-journal-sentinel/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-30-mary-spicuzza-investigative-reporter-for-the-milwaukee-journal-sentinel/#respond Mon, 26 Feb 2024 17:59:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-30-mary-spicuzza-investigative-reporter-for-the-milwaukee-journal-sentinel/ 0 Podcast_-_Frank_Morano_-_Racket_Report160520 77 WABC 77 WABC full Topic: Her cousin's mafia murderBio: 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: 00:56:36 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-29-george-cowboy-martorano/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-29-george-cowboy-martorano/#respond Tue, 09 Jan 2024 15:25:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/episode-29-george-cowboy-martorano/ 0 Podcast_-_Frank_Morano_-_Racket_Report836414 77 WABC 77 WABC full 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 Philadelph 00:50:31