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The Black Hand: An Organized Crime History Podcast

The Black Hand: An Organized Crime History Podcast

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Summary

A podcast that delves into the lives and history of some of the most powerful people and organizations in the history of organized crime, we talk about the history and members of the Italian-American Mafia, Cartels, or street gangs, and everyone/everything in between

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Episodes
  • Episode 64: Open Air Drug Markets Pt 1.
    Oct 12 2026

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    In part 1 of Episode 64, we begin our look into open-air drug markets. One of the biggest problems when it comes to drug trafficking today. On today's episode, we'll go through an in-depth introduction to the concept of them.

    Including what an open air drug market actually is. How they operate, including their structure. As well as the dangers that they pose to communities all around the U.S. and the world today.

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    Background Music:

    Music: Dark Flashes by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


    Intro Music:

    Music: Void Glider by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


    Intro audio sources:

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    “New York City is a warzone” clip belongs to CBS Broadcasting Inc.

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    39 mins
  • Episode 63: Frank Hague Pt. 2
    Sep 19 2025

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    On part 2 of Episode 63 we finish up our look into Frank Hague. Last week, we talked about Hague's rise to power, that saw him literally change the political landscape of not only Jersey City, but the region of Jersey that it occupied as whole. As Hague cemented a nearly autocratic regime as Mayor in the city. But this week, we'll talk about what he did with that power during his 32 years in power, and how he eventually lost it. Including how he dodged multiple attempts by the GOP to unseat him from his position. How he continued to manipulate and furthered his control over the electorate of Jersey City. As well as his unlikely alliance with Franklin D. Roosevelt, that would see New Deal politics save his mayoral career, and flood his city with 10's of millions of dollars.


    Sources:

    Background Music:

    Music: Dark Flashes by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


    Intro Music:

    Music: Void Glider by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


    Intro audio sources:

    Lufthansa clip belongs to The Fox Corporation

    “New York City is a warzone” clip belongs to CBS Broadcasting Inc.

    Joey Gallo and “Leave by violence” clip belongs to the American Broadcasting Company




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    51 mins
  • Episode 63: Frank Hague Pt. 1
    Sep 4 2025

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    On part 1 of Episode 63, we delve into the story of Frank Hague. The former mayor of Jersey City, who would form one of the most powerful and corrupt local government regimes in the entire United States. Including how he started out as a constable, with backing from a local political boss, and using his cunning and treachery to rise through the ranks of government. From being the Chief custodian at city hall, to a seat on the city street and water board, to commissioner of public safety, and only then to the position of mayor. We'll talk about how Hague's rise to power would changed the political landscape, system of government, and even local culture in Jersey City. As well as how he extended his reach to effect politics in not only his city, but the region as a whole, and all the way up to the governor's office.



    Sources:

    Background Music:

    Music: Dark Flashes by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


    Intro Music:

    Music: Void Glider by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


    Intro audio sources:

    Lufthansa clip belongs to The Fox Corporation

    “New York City is a warzone” clip belongs to CBS Broadcasting Inc.

    Joey Gallo and “Leave by violence” clip belongs to the American Broadcasting Company




    Support the show

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    51 mins
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