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Kansas City
Genovese Crime Family
Union Station Massacre
Al Capone
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New York City
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Jimmy Hoffa
John Gotti
Frank Jelly Nash
Thomas Lucchese

Retired Kansas City Mafia Detective Gary Jenkins brings his unique perspective when he examines the American Mafia. He offers listeners interviews with law enforcement, mafia members, and academics in his shows. He always adds his experience to enhance those stories. In this episode, I share a riveting story of a raid conducted by the Chicago Police Department's Intelligence Unit on a high-stakes ... more

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Gary Jenkins celebrates the Netherlands, who are in Kansas City for the World Cup. He has a discussion with a Dutch organized crime researcher, David Amoroso, and they trace how the American Mafia expanded its gambling empire after losing Cuba. The e... more

In this replay, as a tribute to Camillius "Cam" Robinson, Retired Kansas City Police Intelligence Unit detective Gary Jenkins, and co-host Cam dive deep into the wild life and violent death of one of the Mafia’s most unpredictable figures—Crazy Joey ... more

In this episode of Gangland Wire, retired Kansas City Police Intelligence Unit detective Gary Jenkins examines one of the most puzzling events in organized crime history—the 1971 shooting of Joe Colombo.

At the height of his influence, Colombo stood ... more

In this episode of Gangland Wire, retired Kansas City Police Intelligence Unit detective Gary Jenkins examines one of the most puzzling events in organized crime history—the 1971 shooting of Joe Colombo.

At the height of his influence, Colombo stood ... more

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Recent Guests

Bill Corum
Former inmate turned guest with firsthand mob and drug-trafficking experience
Self (author, speaker)
Episode: Mob Fences, Cocaine, and Prison Ministry | Bill Corum Interview
Frank Hayde
Author and researcher focused on Hoffa and organized crime
Author of Hoffa's Connection
Episode: Hoffa’s Connections: Mob, Unions, and Sylvia Pagano
Michael Vecchione
Prosecutor who pursued mob cases; author
Prosecutor, author of Friends of the Family
Episode: The Life of a NYPD Cop
Jimmy Dennedy
Retired New York City Police Department officer; author
NYPD, author of Hard Guys Cry
Episode: The Life of a NYPD Cop
Scott Deitch
Author and mob historian
Author of Garden State Gangland and Jersey Boss
Episode: Jerry Catena and the New Jersey Genovese Empire
Eddie Inserra
Grandson of Fred G. Pastore, author of Confidence of the Mob
Author, Confidence of the Mob
Episode: Boston’s Mafia Rackets, IRS Wars, and Mob Secrets
Springs Toledo
Author who wrote a book about the Winter Hill Gang
Author, wrote Don't Talk About Joe Mac
Episode: Inside the Winter Hill Gang: The Untold Story of Joe Mac
Charles Bufalino
Author of Revelations of a Mafia Family
Revelations of a Mafia Family
Episode: The Ashes of Hoffa
Carlos Perez
Former drug trafficker interviewed about his life and career
Former drug smuggler, author
Episode: The War on Drugs: A Smuggler’s Inside Story

Host

Gary Jenkins
Host of the show, former Kansas City Police Intelligence Unit Detective

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 889 ratings
  • Great

    Listen daily at work! Great stories! But why can’t I listen from the beginning? I could only go back 2024

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SonShyne420
    United States2 months ago
  • Awesome!

    Love learning about the past, books I have never heard of . So interesting and well done LOVE THIS!! Thank you !!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PsyHawk50
    United States2 months ago
  • Excellent!

    Well done.

    Carriage Hill Gladstone MO

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    3sticks.
    United Statesa year ago
  • The inside dope

    Gary Jenkins is a great storyteller and a prince of a guy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rick in KC
    United Statesa year ago
  • Authentic voice

    Found this podcast by accident, love Gary’s voice and take on the subject matter

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    luv2kitty
    United Statesa year ago

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Episodes blend history with engaging, detailed crime analysis.

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Apple Podcasts
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Hoffa’s Connections: Mob, Unions, and Sylvia Pagano
Q: What was the pivotal moment that linked the Mafia with the Teamsters, according to your research?
The interview describes a summit-like meeting arranged by Sylvia, where a peace conference effectively shifted the Mob-Teamsters alliance in their favor against the Detroit Lumber Company, marking a turning point in the relationship.
Hoffa’s Connections: Mob, Unions, and Sylvia Pagano
Q: Tell us a little about how you first connected Sylvia Pagano to Hoffa and the Detroit scene.
The guest explains Pagano's early Detroit connections, her role in facilitating meetings between Hoffa and Detroit mob figures, and how her background and work as a union organizer positioned her to broker alliances.
The Mafia in Colorado
Q: Historical fiction, how much of it is true? Is it from family stories or?
Linda Stasi clarifies that while the book is fiction, it is based on true family stories and a substantial record of actual events from Colorado, blending memoir with history.
Did the Mafia Queen Open Springfield to the Genovese Family
Q: Tell us a little about how Pasqualina Albano connected with the Genovese crime family and what that meant for Springfield.
Justin explains that Pasqualina, a Springfield bootlegger, formed an alliance through a second marriage to Antonio Miranda, whose brother was connected to Vito Genovese. This marriage helped integrate Springfield's gangster network with the Genovese family, shaping alliances that persisted across decades.
From Capone to Genovese and Luciano: A Violent History of the Mafia
Q: What drew you to this period of mob history, and which story surprised you the most?
The evolution of the Bogan-Meyer gang and Murder, Inc. stood out because of their bureaucratic approach to crime and the way their internal 'menu of crimes' illustrated a chillingly systematic criminal enterprise. The depth of interviews with Ralph Salerno and early witnesses also highlighted how insider perspectives can reveal the scale and brutality behind seemingly routine criminal activity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gangland Wire

What is Gangland Wire about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A veteran true-crime host leverages decades of law-enforcement experience to tell hard-edged stories of American organized crime, with a strong emphasis on historical context, investigative nuance, and insider perspectives. Episodes commonly feature former agents, detectives, authors, and researchers who dissect infamous cases, mob dynamics, and the human side of crime—from the Winter Hill Gang to the Carmine Galante hit and the Hoffa era. The show stands out for its nuts-and-bolts approach, detailed sourcing, and willingness to challenge mainstream narratives while balancing engaging storytelling with rigorous history. This makes it particularly helpful for listeners who want a deeper, sometimes counter-narrative understanding of how crimi... more

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