Episode Details

Claire White from the The Mob Museum joins Hey Bighead for a fascinating conversation about the real history behind organized crime in Las Vegas. From Tony Spilotro and Jimmy Hoffa to the origins of the Black Book, Claire breaks down how the mob helped shape the city.

We also get into how movies like Casino and shows like The Sopranos influenced public perception of the mob, the role law enforcement played during Vegas’ mob era, and some unbelievable stories that sound too wild to be real.

We get into:

• The real story behind Tony Spilotro and the Vegas skim

• The Mob in pop culture

• The Nevada Black Book and who ends up on it

• Sheriff Ralph Lamb’s fight against organized crime

• Jimmy Hoffa and the Teamsters’ connection to Las Vegas

• Why people romanticize the mob era

• Women’s roles within organized crime operations

• How the mob helped shape modern Las Vegas

• Covid-era mafia rackets and organized crime today

• Witness protection stories from former mob associates

• The Mob Museum’s upcoming Folies Bergere exhibit update

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