Episode 117 History of the Mafia Part 2 Published Sep 05, 2022
Episode 117 is the third episode of a series of quasi history lessons as we begin to explore the forces that were shaping the world in that era of the twentieth century. We started first in Episode 115 with the origins of the CIA and the history of covert operations, since they will eventually play an important role in this story. Starting in Episode 116 and continuing in this Episode 117, we begin to discuss the Mafia and its historical origins in a small wander that provides essential history. History that will eventually tie in to the Cuban story whose politics, geography, and economic circumstances would all collide and create an epicenter of geopolitical consequences. Consequences that would intersect in a crescendo right at the moment that JFK was coming to the Presidency. Understanding the leadup and history of the various players who involved themselves in the Cuban story , including the Mafia and CIA, is critical to this part of the journey that is JFK the Enduring Secret. Enjoy! Jeff
Geoff, this episode is one of your best.
Though a huge (but necessary) meander it brings out what you do best – distill the pertinent information.
Great episode: with eye-opening assessment – thank you Geoff for that.
You expertly relaying the importance WWII relationships (and beyond) that are new to me, but I am beginning to appreciate their significance.
Great work … I can anticipate your gathering of your threads soon … but do whatever you feel necessary
Thanks Steve…I appreciate all the encouragement. As I say often on this blog, the encouragement I receive from folks like yourself who email or post here is a prime reason that I continue with this labor of love… and this journey that we are all on together….
Jeff
Thank you Stevo….really appreciate all the enouragement…its a labor of love as I say so often and I truly am inspired by your comment and comments from folks like you who appreciate the work that goes into all of this and the satisfaction I get from hearing from you all!
Jeff