The Downfall of Don Vito Genovese (Rebroadcast)

IN THIS CONVERSATION

The story behind the story.

Gianni Russo, Pat Picirelli, and Megan Horan discuss a New York Post article claiming the five families worry younger mobsters are too tied to phones and social media, citing a fugitive Colombo consigliere, Ralph DiMatteo, caught after his son posted a poolside photo, and another extortionist who sent threats by text. The main topic is Vito Genovese: after the 1957 Apalachin meeting embarrassed the mafia, narcotics chief Harry Anslinger targeted Genovese for heroin trafficking. They describe an informant used to link Genovese to heroin meetings and argue he may have been framed by rivals like Costello and Gambino; Genovese’s conviction led to prison where he marked Joe Valachi for death, prompting Valachi to testify and expose La Cosa Nostra. In the mailbag, they answer questions about Russo’s delayed clothing line, Corleone Fine Italian products, Mort Downey Jr., mafia depictions, Harlem numbers king “Spanish Raymond” Marquez, Greg DePalma, top bosses, and continuing the podcast.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy