Episode 298: Tampa Mobster Charlie Wall
About this episode
This episode discusses mobster Charlie Wall's influence in Tampa during the 1920s and 30s, alongside recent legislation affecting clean energy in Florida.
The state legislature passed laws preventing Florida municipalities from pursuing clean energy. Mobster Charlie Wall ran Tampa in the 20s and 30s. Author and journalist Paul Wilborn researched Wall's life for a fictionalized version of it he wrote titled " The Everlasting Life of Charlie Wall." "Welcome to Florida" patrons receive exclusive access to our weekly conservation newsletter for only $5 per month.
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