Episode 28: Benjamin “Don’t Call Me Bugsy” Siegel

Content warning: This episode contains references to suicide. If you are struggling with suicidal ideation, please proceed with care and see our Listener Resources below.

This week Kirsten + Andrew jump into the deep end with a look at one of the founding fathers of modern organized crime and how he served as the template for countless portrayals across the pop-cultural spectrum.

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