The "Forrest Gump" of Chicago Crime

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2 months ago

USA TODAY’s critically acclaimed investigative podcast about power in American cities.

Season 1, Chicago: A black neighborhood fights back when a mysterious man with mob ties builds an illegal dump across the street from an elementary school. Along the way they confront corrupt politicians, apathetic bureaucrats—and a secret undercover FBI investigation.

Season 2, Reno: A surprising proxy battle for the future of Reno pits a brash strip club kingpin against power brokers in city hall. The winner-takes-all fight could remake the city—and ruin lives in the process.

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The "Forrest Gump" of Chicago Crime | S1 E5

The City

30 minutes 58 seconds

7 years ago

The "Forrest Gump" of Chicago Crime | S1 E5

A bank failure unearths a connection to the mysterious man in the limo—and suddenly, he’s everywhere. Bribery, fraud and violence are just ways of doing business. The FBI is on the case—but which one? And whose? There's bonus content for this episode of The City and more at our website: thecitypodcast.comInstagram: @thecitypodTwitter: @thecitypod Facebook: @thecitypodEmail: info@thecitypodcast.com_________________________________ Support The City by supporting our sponsors!Daily Harvest: Get three (3) free cups when you use promotion code THECITY at Daily-Harvest.com LinkedIn Talent: Get $50 off your first job post when you visit LinkedIn Talent at linkedin.com/thecity See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.