Al Capone’s infamy has made Chicago the center of what we call “gangster tourism,” where people from around the world visit the sites of Capone’s most violent acts. But is that the right way to frame his influence on the city? We couldn’t have a better guide than historian and TikToker Shermann “Dilla” Thomas. Dilla joins Host Jacoby Cochran to talk about Capone’s New York origins, his hold on the city’s operations, and how his legacy has shaped Chicago’s self-perception. Also, did you know we might have Al Capone to thank for milk expiration labels? 

Check out Dilla on 6figga_Dilla on TikTok and his website, Chicago Mahogany, for in-depth tours around Chicago.

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