E139: The House Always Wins

About this episode

The episode explores the high-profile kidnapping in Prohibition-era Chicago and the ensuing legal battles involving Roger “The Terrible” Touhy.

FAN MAIL TEXT HOTLINE In Prohibition-era Chicago, beer meant power, and power meant enemies. When a high-profile kidnapping shakes the city, Roger “The Terrible” Touhy becomes the perfect villain. What follows is a decades-long battle through courtrooms, prison walls, and a justice system that may not have been looking for the truth at all. Recorded at the legendary Anne Nicole Nelson Hall in support of the Minot Symphony Orchestra, into music performed live by Erik, Diana, and Erik Mychal...

People in this episode

Hosts: Jonah Lantto, Dawn Palumbo

Topics covered

• Prohibition
• kidnapping
• Chicago crime
• court battles
• justice system

Keywords

• Prohibition
• Chicago
• kidnapping
• Roger Touhy
• courtroom battles
• true crime

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Minot Symphony Orchestra

Places: Chicago, Anne Nicole Nelson Hall

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