Crossing Jimmy Hoffa w/ Steven J Harper

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Steven J. Harper discussing his book about union corruption and his father's experiences with Jimmy Hoffa.

My guest is Steven J. Harper, author of "Crossing Hoffa: A Teamster's Story". His father, Jim Harper, was a member of Minneapolis Teamsters Local 544 who uncovered evidence of corruption within the union. In the late 1950s, he brought this information to the attention of the newly elected Teamsters president, Jimmy Hoffa. But his efforts to confront union leadership and root out corruption were met with severe resistance, including threats and even attempts on his life. More about the book at the author's website: https://www.stevenjharper.com/contact The book is available to purchase through the Minnesota Historical Society gift shop here: https://shop.mnhs.org/products/crossing-hoffa?srsltid=AfmBOooRjR8SomcEVQ_Y0WBg_gQgatZQiMX_2R4cZptmjaVTBa7nVNT It's available on ebook on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Crossing-Hoffa-Teamsters-Steven-Harper-ebook/dp/B01MT6I3B4/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: Steven J. Harper

Topics covered

• Teamsters
• union corruption
• Jimmy Hoffa
• true crime
• historical accounts

Keywords

• Teamsters
• Jimmy Hoffa
• union corruption
• Steven J. Harper
• Minneapolis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Minneapolis Teamsters Local 544, Minnesota Historical Society

Products: Crossing Hoffa: A Teamster's Story

Places: Minnesota