Goodfellas: The Country Bar Theme Scheme

About this episode

An Arizona reporter uncovers a collapsing franchise empire and millions in fraud linked to a mysterious character with mob connections.

When an Arizona reporter starts looking into a flurry of closures at country music-themed restaurants, he thinks it’s just another boring business story. But he uncovers a collapsing franchise empire and millions in fraud, all linked to a mysterious character with mob connections living a double life.

Topics covered

• fraud
• country music
• restaurant closures
• business investigation
• mob connections

Keywords

• fraud
• country music
• restaurant closures
• Arizona
• Goodfellas

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Arizona reporter

Books & works: Goodfellas

Places: Arizona

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