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Retired Kansas City Mafia Detective Gary Jenkins brings his unique perspective to his examination of 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.Become a supporter of this podcast: www.spreaker.com/podcast/gangland-wire--5504357/support.

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In this episode of Gangland Wire, retired Kansas City Intelligence Unit detective Gary Jenkins welcomes author Ray Franze to discuss his historical fiction novel The Heights, a story inspired by the real-life mob figures who controlled Chicago Height... more

Retired Kansas City Police Intelligence Unit detective Gary Jenkins welcomes back organized crime historian and author John Binder for an in-depth discussion about his new book, The Chicago Outfit During the 1960s. Together, they explore one of the m... more

In this episode of Gangland Wire, retired Kansas City Police Intelligence Unit detective Gary Jenkins sits down with organized crime historian and author John Binder to explore the violent and chaotic world of Prohibition-era Chicago. Drawing on his ... more

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

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John Binder
Author and Prohibition Tour organizer; wrote Al Capone's Beer Wars
John Binder's Prohibition Tour
Episode: Prohibition Chicago: How Al Capone Created America’s Most Powerful Crime Syndicate
David Amoroso
Expert on gambling and organized crime
Episode: From Cuba to Amsterdam, Netherland: Lansky Cellini in the Netherlands
Cam Camillius Robinson
Co-host / guest researcher; frequent collaborator on Gangland Wire episodes
Independent researcher / author collaborator
Episode: From Albert Anastasia to Joe Colombo: Joey Gallo’s Deadly Mob War
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
Jimmy Dennedy
Retired New York City Police Officer, author of Hard Guys Cry
New York City Police Department
Episode: From Black Liberation Army Cop Killers to the Mafia: An NYPD Detective's Prison Ministry
Michael Vecchione
Law enforcement professional and author
Unknown (author, investigator)
Episode: From Black Liberation Army Cop Killers to the Mafia: An NYPD Detective's Prison Ministry
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

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

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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

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    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 !!!

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    PsyHawk50
    United States3 months ago
  • Excellent!

    Well done.

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    3sticks.
    United Statesa year ago
  • The inside dope

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

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    Rick in KC
    United Statesa year ago
  • Authentic voice

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

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    United Statesa year ago

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Prohibition Chicago: How Al Capone Created America’s Most Powerful Crime Syndicate
Q: How did researchers verify details about murders and gang activities from that era?
Researchers rely on the Chicago Crime Commission's historical tabulations, newspaper archives, and cross-referencing with police and court records to build a detailed, verifiable timeline of events and to separate myths from facts.
Prohibition Chicago: How Al Capone Created America’s Most Powerful Crime Syndicate
Q: What was Cicero's role during Prohibition, and why is it significant?
Cicero became a key hub under Capone and Torio, providing a controlled environment for illegal activities like gambling and alcohol production, which helped sustain illicit profits and demonstrate the reach of organized crime beyond Chicago proper.
Prohibition Chicago: How Al Capone Created America’s Most Powerful Crime Syndicate
Q: Can you explain the St. Valentine's Day Massacre and who was involved?
The massacre involved outside gunmen hired by Capone and allies, including Fred Burke's crew, brought in to avoid direct association with Capone's own men, illustrating the use of proxy shooters in high-profile crimes.
Prohibition Chicago: How Al Capone Created America’s Most Powerful Crime Syndicate
Q: How did Capone come to dominate Chicago's criminal landscape, and what were the key gang dynamics?
Capone built on the Torrio foundation, absorbed the Jenner Brothers, and leveraged ethnic alliances and violence to push rivals out, turning Capone's faction into the dominant force in Chicago's bootlegging wars.
Prohibition Chicago: How Al Capone Created America’s Most Powerful Crime Syndicate
Q: What's the title of your Prohibition-era book, and what's the scope of its history?
The short title is Al Capone's Beer Wars, and it aims to be a complete history of organized crime in Chicago during Prohibition, starting before Prohibition and tracing bootlegging, gang formation, and the ensuing conflicts.

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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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