Philly Prime Podcast/Mobtalk Sitdown “The Mob Is Not Dead"

About this episode

The episode discusses the current state of the Mob in New Jersey, featuring insights from a recent hearing and updates on former mob boss John Stanfa.

New Jersey Investigators take a fresh look at the Mob in 2026 during a recent hearing that drew top law enforcement officials from across the state. The State Commission of Investigation is probing organized crime across the Garden State, looking into illegal gambling, mob violence, racketeering, union corruption, the waste hauling business and Mob connected businesses. Mob expert George Anastasia attended the hearing and will bring us the latest. Plus, jailed, former Philly Mob Boss John Stanfa is on the move, transferred to a federal prison medical center as some insiders debate whether the 85 yr old gangster could get out of prison after 32 years on compassionate release. And what would that mean for the local mob. Join us for another jam packed episode.

People in this episode

Host: Dave Schratwieser

Guest: George Anastasia

Topics covered

• organized crime
• mob activity
• law enforcement
• illegal gambling
• racketeering
• union corruption

Keywords

• mob
• organized crime
• New Jersey
• George Anastasia
• John Stanfa
• law enforcement
• racketeering
• illegal gambling

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: State Commission of Investigation

Places: New Jersey, Garden State

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