The Racket Report with Frank Morano

On this episode of The Racket Report, Frank Morano speaks with Matt Birkbeck, award-winning investigative journalist and author of "The Life We Chose: William "Big Billy" D'Elia and the Last Secrets of America's Most Powerful Mafia Family". They discuss The Bufalino crime family, Jimmy Hoffa's disappearance, Frank Sinatra, The Kennedy assassination, and The Irishman. Website: https://www.mattbirkb...

On this episode of The Racket Report, Frank Morano speaks with Jeffrey Sussman, the best-selling author of 16 non-fiction books. The most recent is the paperback edition of Big Apple Gangsters: The Rise and Decline of the Mob in New York. They discuss the mob's influence on his upbringing, The Mob in NYC, The Mob in Las Vegas, Boxing and the Mob Book: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Apple-Gangsters-Ris...

Frank talks with Alan Geik, author of "Uncle Charlie Killed Dutch Schultz: The Jewish Mob: A Family Affair" Amazon.com: Uncle Charlie Killed Dutch Schultz: The Jewish Mob: A Family Affair eBook : Geik, Alan: Kindle Store Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest Racket Report with Frank Morano, best selling author and historian Scott Burnstein joins the podcast to discuss the Detroit Mafia. Visit Scott's website www.gangsterreport.com for the latest information on all things mafia related. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest Racket Report with Frank Morano, Rita Gigante joins the podcast. She is the daughter of former Genovese Crime Family Boss, Vincent "Chin" Gigante and the author of the book "The Godfather's Daughter". Check out her website is https://www.ritagigante.net to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest Racket Report with Frank Morano, Frank talks exclusively with Victoria Gotti, Sr. Mrs. Gotti is the widow of notorious Gambino Crime Family Boss, John Gotti (the Dapper Don), the mother of former Gambino Crime Family Boss, John A. (Junior) Gotti and the sister-in-law of former Gambino Crime Family Boss, Peter Gotti. This has got to be one of the most revealing portraits of someone wh...

On the latest Racket Report with Frank Morano, Frank speaks with Frank DiMatteo, a former Mob Associate, the author of the book "The President Street Boys: Growing Up Mafia" and the publisher of Mob Candy Magazine. Talks include the murder of Joey Gallo, the Colombo family Wars, how he came to leave mob life without becoming a rat, & Mob Candy Magazine! The Book: https://www.amazon.com/President-S...

On the latest Racket Report with Frank Morano, Anthony Ruggiano Jr., ex Mobster with the Gambino Crime Family and host of "The Reformed Gangsters Podcast", joins the show to talk about his father Anthony “Fat Andy” Ruggiano Sr., meeting John Gotti, being used as a tool for the government, and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Jenkins, former Intelligence Unit detective with the Kansas City Police Department has produced 4 documentary films, created the Kansas City Mob Tour app, authored 3 books, and currently produces and produces and hosts his own true-crime podcast, titled Gangland Wire Crime Stories. In this popular true-crime podcast Gary Jenkins tells many stories about the Kansas City mafia, interviews exper...

On the latest Racket Report with Frank Morano, former Chief of the Rackets Division in the Brooklyn (NY) District Attorney’s Office Michael Vecchione, joins the podcast to discuss the life and crimes of Luigi Ronsisvalle. A mob hit man that boasted himself for 13 killings and classified himself as a "hit man of honor". To find out more, check out Michael Vecchione's book “Homicide is My Business:...

On the latest episode of the Racket Report with Frank Morano, author & journalist Peter Lance joins the podcast to talk about Greg Scarpa aka "The Grim Reaper", a high ranking Colombo Crime Family Mobster. Frank & Peter dissect Scarpa's relationship with his FBI handler, Lindley DeVecchio, who has been accused of helping Scarpa carry out these murders. To check more of Peter Lance's content, go to...

On the latest Racket Report with Frank Morano, son of longtime Colombo Crime Family Underboss John Sonny Franzese & former Captain in the Colombo Crime Family, Michael Franzese himself joins the show to talk on his decision to leave the Mob, the most realistic mob movie(s), his upcoming show in Atlantic City, & so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of the Racket Report, best-selling author, Emmy-nominated investigative journalist, award-winning columnist and accomplished screenwriter Michele McPhee joins Frank Morano to talk about James Whitey's criminal career and his tenure as the leader of the Winter Hill Gang. Plus, his relationship with the mafia, which films that were based on him, were the best, & so much more! L...

On the latest episode of the Racket Report, Judge John Gleeson joins Frank Morano to talk on his book called, "THE GOTTI WARS: Taking Down America’s Most Notorious Mobster", and what it was like dealing with John Gotti during the moments of his trials, and how he was revered by people everywhere else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of Racket Report, author of a brand new book called "Be a Disruptor: Streetwise Lessons for Entrepreneurs—from the Mob to Mandates", Stratis Morfogen to talk his book, the Mob influence on the restaurant business, & much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of Racket Report, Angel Gotti has joined Frank Morano and talks about the lifestyle of being the daughter of American organized crime boss John Gotti, standing up for her family, the injustice her father has dealt with in prison, & so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of Racket Report, Geoff Schumacher, Vice President of Exhibits and Programs at The Mob Museum in Las Vegas, joins with Frank Morano to discuss the ins and outs of the Mob Museum, its history, what people can do when they come to explore within it, & so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of Racket Report, award-winning author, comic book creator, lecturer and organized crime historian from PA, Christian Cipollini joins Frank Morano to give us a brief history on how organized crime use to be back in the day. From topics of who were Murder Inc., to why we don't hear about mob killings anymore, to the mafia's motivations, & so much more! Learn more about your ad...

On the latest episode of Racket Report, Ori Spado, author of "The Accidental Gangster", and the Mob Boss of Hollywood joins Frank Morano to talk about Jimmy Hoffa, former Colombo Crime Family Underboss John "Sonny" Franzese, spending 62 months in prison and his battles with the FBI. All that right here to tune in!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the 5th episode of Racket Report, Frank & Mathew spoke about how the justice system treats organized crime defendants, as well as some of the high profile mobsters he's represented over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Racket Report, Frank Morano is joined by author Tony DeStefano who talks about the life of former Bonanno crime family boss, Vincent “Vinny Gorgeous” Basciano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Morano is joined by author Larry McShane, who talks about the odd life of former Genovese Crime Family boss Vincent "the Chin" Gigante. Larry talks about how the Chin was able to run the crim syndicate, all the while making people believe he was clinically insane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2nd Racket Report has Frank Morano bringing back former Colombo Family enforcer Anthony Luciano Raimondi. In his second appearance, Anthony reviews the ABC Special, "The Last Gangster." Anthony also gives an update on how much power the Italian crime families hold today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this debut episode of the Racket Report, Frank Morano talks with Anthony Luciano Raimondi about his time working as an enforcer for the Colombo Crime Family. Anthony explains how he was born in to the mafia, and breaks down some of more infamous "work" he had seen, and been apart of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices