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The Birth of Vegas | The Feds Get Fed Up | 2

The Birth of Vegas | The Feds Get Fed Up | 2

FromBusiness Wars


The Birth of Vegas | The Feds Get Fed Up | 2

FromBusiness Wars

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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Aug 16, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Backing from a legitimate Mormon banker creates major funding for the Vegas mob infrastructure. The underworld is coming out on top in Sin City. But there’s a challenger out for blood: the United States government.A U.S. senator launches an attack on mob-run gaming, and brings his third degree hearings to town. It’s not the only problem in Vegas. Segregation rears its ugly head, but entertainer Harry Belafonte fights back.As a destination for all manner of illicit, adult good times, Vegas is firmly on the map. But that may not be a good thing.Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/businesswars.Support us by supporting our sponsors!Podium - Get started free today at podium.com.BW.Ping Identity - Listen to Hello, User at pingIdentity.com/podcast or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Pocket Casts, or wherever you like to listen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Released:
Aug 16, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Netflix vs. HBO. Nike vs. Adidas. Business is war. Sometimes the prize is your wallet or your attention. Sometimes, it’s just the fun of beating the other guy. The outcome of these battles shapes what we buy and how we live. Business Wars gives you the unauthorized, real story of what drives these companies and their leaders, inventors, investors and executives to new heights -- or to ruin. Hosted by David Brown, former anchor of Marketplace. From Wondery, the network behind Dirty John and American History Tellers.