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The Rise and Fall of Al Capone
In this episode, we explore the life of one of the world’s more notorious gangsters, Al Capone. From his humble beginnings on the streets of New York, to his peak in the 1920s as the undisputed King of Chicago, we take a look at his speedy rise and his equally rapid fall. What crimes did he commit to get himself locked up in Alcatraz?
Cast List:
Jonathan Eig: American journalist and biographer. Author of ‘Get Capone’
Dominic Selwood: A historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph
Craig Alton: Tour guide and co-founder of Untouchable Tours: Chicago’s Original Gangster Tour
Tony McMahon: A former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian
Hallie Rubenhold: Author, broadcaster and historian
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In this episode, we explore the life of one of the world’s more notorious gangsters, Al Capone. From his humble beginnings on the streets of New York, to his peak in the 1920s as the undisputed King of Chicago, we take a look at his speedy rise and his equally rapid fall. What crimes did he commit to get himself locked up in Alcatraz?
Cast List:
Jonathan Eig: American journalist and biographer. Author of ‘Get Capone’
Dominic Selwood: A historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph
Craig Alton: Tour guide and co-founder of Untouchable Tours: Chicago’s Original Gangster Tour
Tony McMahon: A former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian
Hallie Rubenhold: Author, broadcaster and historian
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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