Best Podcast Archives Lawyers Podcasts (2024)

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LGM Podcast: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire 56:02

19d ago56:02

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In the second half of our interview with Chris Kempshall, we continued our discussion of the History and Politics of Star Wars. This included discussions of the depiction of warfare across the series, the depressing collapse of every democratic project in the series, and finally of the failure of the Jedi Order. As we note in the podcast, the seque…

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Episode 184: TOP 15 Mobsters In NYC In 2024 31:43

23h ago31:43

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I hear all the time that the Mafia is dead in America. While they are surely weakened there are still many men in the Mob that are dug in and still very powerful and all have the same core principles and ethics. Men like Bruno Indelicato, Lenny DiMaria, Joel Cacace and Gene Gotti. Today I delve into the top 15 most powerful mobsters in NY today, ex…

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Samantha Alecozay on the Corporate Transparency Act 41:53

3d ago41:53

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In this episode, Samantha Alecozay, a practicing faculty member at St. Mary’s University School of law, and the founding attorney of Alecozay Law Firm, PLLC, discusses her forthcoming article, “The Small Business Killer: How FinCEN Enforcement of the CTA Could Destroy the Last Bastion of the American Dream,” which will be published by the Lincoln M…

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Rohan Grey on Spending & Inflation 1:04:47

4d ago1:04:47

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In this episode, Rohan L. Grey, Assistant Professor of Law at Willamette University College of Law, discusses his new article "Public Spending, Price Stability, and the Green Transition: A Reassessment," which is published in the George Washington Journal of Energy and Environmental Law. Grey begins by explaining why inflation is a policy problem a…

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Episode 183: Serbian Gambino Associate Pedge Rajkovic 1:35:13

8d ago1:35:13

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Today we are back with another great Mafia interview as we speak to former Gambino mob associate Pedge Rajkovic. Pedge grew up in mob infested Ridgewood, Queens. He was surrounded by mobsters being taken under the wing of Gambino mobsters like Bobby Glasses Vernace. Pedge also ran around with various young guns who were a part of the notorious Gian…

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Episode 182: Michael Meldish 46:57

15d ago46:57

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Michael Meldish was a longtime associate of the Mafia connected to the Lucchese and Bonanno Crime Family. Meldish was originally from East Harlem and came up in the vicious "Purple Gang," Meldish would spend over a decade in prison and came out to a new world. In 2013, he faced a brutal end. We welcome famed author Scott Deitche to talk about Meldi…

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Episode 181: George Borgesi 28:53

22d ago28:53

28:53

In this week's episode we delve into the life of alleged Philly mob boss George Borgesi, a longtime friend of Joey Merlino. Before the biography I update you on a little Mafia news regarding a hot headed soldier in the Bonanno Crime Family who was found guilty of extorting a federal witness last week. Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia researcher, podc…

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LGM Podcast: The History and Politics of Star Wars 52:42

26d ago52:42

52:42

Last week Dan and I had the opportunity to speak with Chris Kempshall, author of The History and Politics of Star Wars and of The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire. The conversation was so productive and enjoyable that we went on for long enough to justify two podcast episodes. In the first we work through the academic logic of writing books on …

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Episode 180: Pasqualina Albano (Female Bootlegging Queen) 42:11

1M ago42:11

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This show has exclusively talked about men in the Mafia. Was there ever a woman connected to the American Cosa Nostra? Today we talk to Mafia historian Justin Cascio about the early stages of the Mafia in Springfield Massachusetts and the emergence of a woman named Pasqualina Albano who became the bootlegging queen of Western Massachusetts. We also…

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Episode 179: Let's Talk About Me For A Second 39:22

1M ago39:22

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This episode is significantly different from any other show I've ever done. This week it's time to talk about me for a second as the last year or so has been tough on me. From my father passing away to the rigors of doing mob content to the daily stressors of life. I want to delve into a nearly week ordeal I dealt with and how in the end it truly c…

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Episode 178: Mafia Rackets Today 37:22

1M ago37:22

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Today I delve into how the Mafia makes money in 2024. The rackets are surely shrinking but the Mob still have a stranglehold on certain industries and businesses. They survive and adapt and I'm going to tell you how. I also chatted about some recent news involving members of the Gotti Family. Jeff Nadu is an American Mafia researcher, podcaster and…

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Episode 177: P Diddy Case With Lawyer Jason Goldman 42:32

2M ago42:32

42:32

Episode 177: P Diddy Case With Lawyer Jason Goldman Sean “Diddy” Combs was denied bail and taken into custody Tuesday September 17th after pleading not guilty in federal court to charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. Combs is a media mogul and innocent until proven guilty. Today on the show I welcome former prosecutor and current …

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Episode 176: The Mafia & San Gennaro Feast 32:53

2M ago32:53

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The Feast of San Gennaro is among the most popular Italian heritage festivals in America taking place in New York City for ten days in Mid September annually. We know that the Mafia has always loved making money and to the surprise of no one they have been very involved in getting their hands in multiple money pots when it comes to the Feast commit…

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LGM Podcast: The Downballot 50:09

2M ago50:09

50:09

Rob, Erik and I were fortunate to be able to chat with David Nir, formerly of Daily Kos elections and now at an indispensable Substack, the Downballot. We discuss a wide range of issues about the non-presidential races in the 2024 elections. This was a terrific conversation and I learned a lot from it, as always. These podcasts are time consuming t…

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Matt Steilen on Magna Carta and Common Counsel 53:36

2M ago53:36

53:36

In this episode, Matthew Steilen, Professor of Law at the University of Buffalo School of Law, discusses his draft article "Magna Carta and the Origins of Legislative Power," which is part of a book project. Steilen begins by explaining the origins and purpose of Magna Carta. He then focuses on Chapter 12 of Magna Carta, which requires "common coun…

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27 Years In Prison With The Mob - John Bartolomeo 1:27:00

2M ago1:27:00

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In Episode 175, I welcome on what some people would call an East Boston legend. John "Johnny Bart" Bartolomeo was a patched in member of the Hells Angels. Ultimately through his criminality he was sentenced to 27 years in federal prison. Throughout his stay inside he hobnobbed with mobsters like Genovese heavyweight Bobby Manna, Bonanno mobster Bru…

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LGM Podcast: NFC Preview 55:28

2M ago55:28

55:28

Here’s the second half of our NFL preseason podcast, focusing on the NFC. Should be fun tonight with the NFL starting! Unfortunately, I have to finish an article before I can watch, so we will see, but Chiefs-Ravens, dang, that’s a heck of an opener! The AFC Preview is here: Transcript is here. The post LGM Podcast: NFC Preview appeared first on La…

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LGM Podcast: 2024 AFC Preview 58:45

2M ago58:45

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Erik, Rob and I recently had our annual NFL preview podcast. Part one covers the AFC — has the window closed for the Bills? Can anyone beat the Chiefs? Can the Ravens finally turn a regular season powerhouse into postseason success? How will year 1 of the Harbaugh/Herbert marriage go? We discuss this and much more. If you enjoy the podcast, they ta…

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Episode 174: Andrew Campos 34:14

2M ago34:14

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In Episode 174, I delve into the life of Andrew Campos. Campos is alleged to be a current capo in the Gambino Crime Family. He came up in the 90's as a budding associate in the old LoCascio crew up in the Bronx. He alongside others including Salvatore LoCascio and Richie Martino would engage in making the Mob hundreds of millions in one of the larg…

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Examining the ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on the Legality of Israel’s Occupation of Palestinian Territory 1:01:45

2M ago1:01:45

1:01:45

On Wednesday 31 July 2024, the Institute for International Law and the Humanities (IILAH) at Melbourne Law School hosted a panel discussion examining the International Court of Justice’s Advisory Opinion on the Legality of Israel’s Occupation of Palestinian Territory.The panellists:Dr Adil Hasan Khan (Chair) - Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow, M…

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Daniel Joyce: Meta's Oversight Board: A Critique (Seminar) 1:00:30

2M ago1:00:30

1:00:30

On Wednesday 17 July 2024, the Institute for International Law and the Humanities (IILAH) at Melbourne Law School, hosted a seminar chaired by IILAH Director, Professor Margaret Young, and presented by Associate Professor Daniel Joyce (UNSW Sydney). This episode explores the ways in which private actors like Facebook (now re-branded Meta) are respo…

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Episode 173: Frank Coppa 48:54

3M ago48:54

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For the entire history of the Bonanno Crime Family up until 2002, the Mafia group NEVER had a cooperator in their ranks. That was until July of that year when family capo Frank Coppa decided to flip and testify against the upper echelon of the Bonannos. Coppa would directly testify against boss Joseph "Big Joey" Massino as well as various others. H…

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Episode 172: Gambino Associate Peter Zuccaro 36:16

3M ago36:16

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After a week off we are back with a brand new episode. Today we delve into the life of Queens gangster Peter Zuccaro who was a longtime Mafia associate of the Bonanno Crime Family and then the Gambino Crime Family. He has one of the more unique stories ever, never becoming a made man. That said, his life was filled with personal problems, run in's …

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LGM Podcast: Eleven Weeks Out 1:23:49

3M ago1:23:49

1:23:49

On Friday Scott and I had the opportunity to speak with long-term friend of the blog and contributor Dr. Chris Koski of Reed College about the current state of the election. We worked our way through how the race has changed since the Big Thing, the stark limitations of JD Vance, the ways in which Donald J. Trump has lost something off his fastball…

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LGM Podcast: Say Hello to My Little Friend 1:23:06

3M ago1:23:06

1:23:06

In a Very Special Edition of the LGM podcast, Rob and I had a great conversation with the great critic and friend of the blog Glenn Kenny about his new wonderful new book The World Is Yours: The Story of Scarface. We talk about Brian De Palma’s legacy as a “great artist and serious man,” the film’s many memorable scenes and treasure trove of great …

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Episode 171: Philly Mob Associate Roger Vella 47:46

3M ago47:46

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Today we delve into the wild story of "Crazy" Roger Vella, a young South Philly kid who idolized Joey Merlino. In the end he became Joey's driver, got involved with his own dirt and tried to frame Joey and his friends. That would lead to betrayal like most mob stories. In the first 30 or so minutes of the show I talked about the recent brawl involv…

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Episode 170: Gambino Family Scores Case 32:50

4M ago32:50

32:50

In this episode for the first 15 minutes or so we delve into the recent arrest of Sinaloa Cartel founder and kingpin El Mayo Zambada. After that I talked about Michael Blutrich who was the owner and founder of Scores Gentlemen's Club in Manhattan. In the early 90's he would open the business in the territory of the Gambino Crime Family. He was quic…

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Episode 169: The Mafia & The Fulton Fish Market 28:47

4M ago28:47

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The original Fulton Fish Market opened on the lower half of Manhattan in the early 1820's. For nearly 200 years it operated as one of the biggest East Coast fish markets in the world. Sadly though when money is made and profits are in the millions and billions, the Mafia shows up and today I detail the control the Mob had on the Fulton Fish Market …

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Episode 168: Hoboken Joe Stassi 36:22

4M ago36:22

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Today we delve into mobster Joseph Stassi who was a complete Mafia enigma. He goes way back to the early 1920's when he gained the respect of people like Meyer Lansky. He operated with a cold demeanor and was looked at as a very callous killer who made a ton of money through numbers and eventually casinos in Cuba. He was extremely respected by many…

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LGM Podcast: Black Officer, White Navy 50:39

4M ago50:39

50:39

Last week I had the extraordinary good fortune to speak with Reuben Keith Green, a retired US Navy officer and the author of Black Officer, White Navy, a new memoir available from the University Press of Kentucky. Reuben’s memoir covers his youth, his decision to join the Navy, his naval career (including a command stint in the Pegasus PHM squadron…

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Episode 167: Corrupt Chicago Cop Jerry Finnigan 1:40:15

4M ago1:40:15

1:40:15

Today we welcome former Chicago police officer Jerry Finnigan to the show. Jerry at one point was a decorated cop who was given various awards for his abilities to get guns and drugs off the street. He eventually would begin taking drug money off suspects and this would divulge into criminal activity in which in the end he paid for as he was sent t…

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Episode 166: The 10th And Oregon Crew 34:50

5M ago34:50

34:50

Philadelphia is a city rich in the annals of crime. From the Mafia to black gangs to bikers. One of the lesser known organized crime groups that operated in South Philadelphia over the years is the 10th and Oregon Crew. They are a tale of two different stories that came face to face with the Philly Mob and Joey Merlino and other groups like the Pag…

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LGM Podcast: The July 4 Massacre 49:19

5M ago49:19

49:19

I had the opportunity yesterday to speak with LGM Blogger Emeritus Dave Brockington about the upcoming British general election. Quick summary, things do not look great for the Tories, but Labour is inheriting a lot of intractable problems. We also talked a bit about the results of the European Parliament elections and the big, extremely dangerous …

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Episode 165: Ralph Natale 36:33

5M ago36:33

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Joey Merlino has an extremely interesting presence right now on YouTube. He tells colorful stories and dishes on everything from his criminal life to various informants that testified against him. One person he clearly despises is Ralph Natale. Natale in his own right was a squirrely outlandish guy who was easy to manipulate. Today I delve into Ral…

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Episode 164: Philly Kingpin Alton "Ace Capone" Coles 31:40

5M ago31:40

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Alton "Ace Capone" Coles was a flashy large scale drug dealer from Philadelphia. He grew up without any sort of family dynamic and began selling narcotics. He would graduate to selling huge amounts of drugs and began investing in legit businesses which culminated in creating a record label and filming a movie that would get himself on the FEDS rada…

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Episode 163: Joe Campanella 37:56

5M ago37:56

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Today in this episode I delve into the interesting story of Colombo capo Joseph "Joe Campy" Campanella. Joe was the protege of Colombo powerhouse Bill Cutolo and has an extremely interesting story of power and deceit. I also discuss in the first 15 minutes the death of John Gotti 22 years ago and what Gotti's legacy actually is? DISCLAIMER: My vide…

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Episode 162: The CURRENT Mafia In America In 2024 1:00:13

6M ago1:00:13

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Today in this episode I delve into the Mafia in 2024 in America. Where do these crime families stand as far as power and influence? In a city by city look I also look into what we know about the hierarchies in cities like Boston, Philly and of course New York. DISCLAIMER: My videos and podcasts are meant for entertainment and educational use. All m…

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Episode 161: Teamsters Union Steward Joe Lanfranchi 1:28:14

6M ago1:28:14

1:28:14

Today we welcome former Teamsters Local 282 shop steward Joe Lanfranchi onto the show. Joe came up as a friend of legendary union leader John Cody. Joe was involved in some of the biggest construction projects in the city and in turn dealt with the Gambino Crime Family who held control of Local 282 for years. Local 282 at one point was under the co…

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Oliver Traldi on Political Beliefs 55:23

6M ago55:23

55:23

In this episode, Oliver Traldi, a John and Daria Barry Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the James Madison Program at Princeton University, discusses his new book "Political Beliefs: A Philosophical Introduction," which is published by Routledge. Here is the description of the book: Anyone who’s had an argument about politics with a friend may walk a…

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Episode 160: Frank Morano - Mafia Journalist And Radio Host 1:15:48

6M ago1:15:48

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On this podcast our goal has always been to bring you interviews from the world of organized crime. Today we do that again, we welcome on radio host and Mafia journalist Frank Morano, who hosts a terrific show called "The Racket Report." We discussed many things about his start as a journalist coming up in Staten Island, the RICO act. his relations…

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Alison LaCroix on the Interbellum Constitution 36:47

6M ago36:47

36:47

In this episode, Alison L. LaCroix, Robert Newton Reid Professor of Law, Associate Member of the Department of History at the University of Chicago Law School, discusses her new book, "The Interbellum Constitution: Union, Commerce, and Slavery in the Age of Federalisms," which is published by Yale University Press. LaCroix explains what made interb…

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