Andrew “Mush” Russo wasn’t the loud, flashy type of mob boss—and that’s exactly what made him dangerous. In this episode, we explore the life of the soft-spoken yet razor-sharp Colombo family leader who survived wars, indictments, betrayals, and the passage of seven decades in organized crime. From his deep ties to Carmine “The Snake” Persico to his rise as the strategic, steady hand guiding a chaotic crime family, we uncover how Russo became the quiet architect of the Colombos’ survival—and why his influence lasted well into his 80s.

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