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In 1978, Milwaukee tavern owner Augie Palmisano was killed in a car bombing. Although many suspected crime boss Frank Balistrieri, the murder was never solved. 45 years later, Milwaukee Journal Sentin... more
FAQs about My Cousin Augie:How many episodes does My Cousin Augie have?The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.
August 21, 20247: The Downfall of Mr. B.In the final episode, hidden microphones and undercover agents give the FBI the evidence they need to move in on the Balistrieris. The resulting trials deal a crippling blow to organized crime in Milwaukee....more36minPlay
August 14, 20246: Full Court PressThe FBI sends in undercover agents to infiltrate Frank Balistrieri’s network, including Joe Pistone — aka Donnie Brasco. Augie’s high-profile death creates a new sense of urgency....more32minPlay
August 07, 20245: Closing TimeAfter Augie's bombing, Milwaukee police crisscross the city tracking down friends and enemies alike, until a meeting with the FBI brings them closer to a suspect....more29minPlay
July 31, 20244: Augie's WorldThe investigation turns up more evidence from the past: This time, a car bombing attempt against Augie's best friend Vince Maniaci. ...more29minPlay
July 24, 20243: Fancy PantsFrank Balistrieri ruled Milwaukee’s organized crime world with violence and fear. But fear isn’t the same thing as respect....more30minPlay
July 17, 20242: The King of Commission RowAfter Augie is murdered, many quickly assume he is an informant or member of organized crime — a rumor that persists to this day. The truth, it turns out, is far more complex....more27minPlay
July 10, 20241: My Cousin Augie45 years after her cousin is killed in a car bombing, a reporter goes searching for the truth — and unlocks Milwaukee’s forgotten organized crime history. ...more26minPlay
June 27, 2024Trailer: My Cousin AugieOn June 30, 1978, a blast shook downtown Milwaukee. To this day, the car bombing of Augie Palmisano remains unsolved. Many suspected Milwaukee crime boss Frank Balistrieri was behind his death. In the podcast “My Cousin Augie,” debuting July 10, investigative reporter Mary Spicuzza brings you along on her quest to investigate her cousin’s murder....more2minPlay
FAQs about My Cousin Augie:How many episodes does My Cousin Augie have?The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.