EPISODE · Sep 7, 2026 · 17 MIN
Chicago Outfit After Al Capone: From Nitti to Accardo
from A History of the American Mafia Podcast: Organized Crime, Mob Families, Bosses, Gangsters, Prohibition, Criminal Trials, and the Rise of La Cosa Nostra · host Podily & Josh Linsk
The episode traces the Chicago Outfit’s transition after Capone’s fall—from Frank Nitti’s quiet enforcement, through Paul Ricca’s labor‑and‑casino infrastructure, to Tony Accardo’s strategic patience. It examines how the organization infiltrated waterfront unions, skimmed Las Vegas casinos, and survived federal scrutiny while reshaping its power structure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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