Yakuza: From Samurai to slot Machines — The Yakuza trace their lineage back to the 18th century samurai, left masterless following political upheaval, who turned to lives of crime. After centuries, the Yakuza is still going strong, following both tradition and new avenues of illicit revenue.
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Fresh Air Interview: Jonathan Eig - ‘What You Didn’t Know About Gangster Al Capone’ | NPR
Jonathan Eig’s new book Get Capone reveals new insights about the famous Chicago gangster, including how freely he spoke to reporters, the time he shot himself in the groin, and how venereal disease eventually robbed him of his health and sanity.
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Public Enemies: 5 Gangsters to Know — For every Al Capone, there was a cast of lesser-known men who were often just as dangerous. In this episode, Sarah and Deblina explore the lives of gangsters such as "Machine Gun" Jack McGurn and Roger "The Terrible" Touhy.
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