About this episode

Meyer Lansky II discusses his grandfather's legacy and his new book about the notorious mobster.

During the Prohibition era and the rise of organized crime in the early 20th century, Meyer Lansky emerged as one of the figures who helped shape the modern American mob. Through his partnerships with Charles “Lucky” Luciano and Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel, he became closely tied to the development of legalized gambling in Las Vegas and casino operations in Cuba, earning the nickname the “Mob’s Accountant.” He was also remembered by his family for his insistence on education, philanthropy, and what his grandson describes as being a “mobster with morals” who believed in helping the communities where he did business. In this episode of Zone 7 , Sheryl McCollum welcomes Meyer Lansky II to discuss his new book, The Lansky Legend: The Life and Letters of Meyer Lansky. Meyer shares his memories of his grandfather, how he gradually came to understand the life his grandfather lived, and his grandfather’s role in Prohibition, gambling, Cuba, and the early development of Las Vegas. Highlights: (0:00) Sheryl introduces Meyer Lansky II and the legacy of his grandfather, Meyer Lansky (2:00)…

People in this episode

Host: Sheryl McCollum

Guest: Meyer Lansky II

Topics covered

• Meyer Lansky
• organized crime
• Prohibition
• Las Vegas
• gambling
• family legacy

Keywords

• Meyer Lansky
• organized crime
• Prohibition
• Las Vegas
• gambling
• mobster with morals
• family history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: iHeartPodcasts, CrimeOnline

Books & works: The Lansky Legend: The Life and Letters of Meyer Lansky

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