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 • 45 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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March 18, 2025 • 63 mins
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
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February 11, 2025 • 68 mins
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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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
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January 16, 2025 • 57 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/
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December 5, 2024 • 54 mins
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November 20, 2024 • 64 mins
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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October 22, 2024 • 49 mins
Topic: Philadelphia Black Mafia
Website: https://seanpatrickgriffin.net/
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Brothers-Inc-Violent-Philadelphias/dp/1903854369
Social Media:
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October 9, 2024 • 38 mins
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:
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October 4, 2024 • 67 mins
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:
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August 14, 2024 • 55 mins
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
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August 7, 2024 • 92 mins
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:
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July 30, 2024 • 53 mins
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:
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July 23, 2024 • 59 mins
Recent Mob indictments
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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.
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March 28, 2024 • 45 mins
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
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March 11, 2024 • 88 mins
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:
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March 4, 2024 • 70 mins
Topic: State of the Mob Today
Social Media:
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February 26, 2024 • 56 mins
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/
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