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189: Pennsylvania Mob Boss Russell Shorto w/ Russell Shorto - A True Crime History Podcast
189: Pennsylvania Mob Boss Russell Shorto w/ Russell Shorto - A True Crime History Podcast
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Length:
62 minutes
Released:
Feb 21, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
My guest, Russell Shorto, has a unique connection to the subject of his latest book, "Smalltime: A Story of My Family and the Mob". He is the namesake of his grandfather, a gangster who ran an Italian-American outfit in the town of Johnstown, Pennsylvania in the 1940s and 50s. The organization would eventually crumble after the murder of a local bookie in 1960 exposed its underbelly to unwanted attention. He joins us today not only to share details about his grandfather and his business, but also about his own journey as he researched this very personal story. More information about his work can be found at: https://www.russellshorto.com/
Released:
Feb 21, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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