About this episode

Michael Franzese ranks the most dangerous criminal organizations based on his personal experiences and insights.

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People in this episode

Host: Michael Franzese

Topics covered

• criminal organizations
• mob history
• violence
• drug cartels
• organized crime

Keywords

• criminal organizations
• mobster
• violence
• drug cartels
• Cosa Nostra
• Sinaloa Cartel
• Yakuza
• Triads
• organized crime

Sponsors

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sinaloa Cartel, Cosa Nostra, DEA, FBI, Franzese Family

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