Episode 122 Lessons of Mafia History Published Sep 24, 2022
Episode 122 is the final episode in the History of the Mafia series and it is a short episode and just a bit more wander that allows us to summarize some key elements of what we learned about the rise of the Mafia. Lessons we can take with us as we pivot in upcoming episodes and experience the island of the Cuba and the convergence of Cubans, CIA men and the mafia. All in one place. Join us as we continue 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 in the last six episodes we presented a short history of the Cosa Nostra in this country, 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