The Outfit

Dan and Alana revisit the story of Ken Eto, nicknamed “Tokyo Joe,” whose experience of racist persecution and American internment camps set him up for a life lived in the margins — and high up inside the Chicago Outfit. That is, before a fabulous FBI agent with a gun in her Gucci derails his underworld climb. Sources: Read Dan’s *award winning* Chicago Magazine story on Ken Eto  here ! Watch...

On this, the day of the very first episode of The Outfit, Dan and Alana revisit one of the most famous mobsters to ever live: Al Capone. Plus, they look at how the mafia has shaped American life in surprising ways — and how it helps explain the world we live in today. Sources: Gus Russo, " The Outfit "  Nelson Algren, “ Chicago: City on the Make ”   John Binder, “ Al Capone’s Beer W...

Welcome to The Outfit premiering August 14th. Each week, a fascinating (and often hilarious) Mafia story reveals something deeper about the way our society works. Hosted by Alana Hope Levinson and Dan O'Sullivan. Produced by Higher Ground and Headgum . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .