Chicano Squad

Up Against the Mob is CAFE’s six-episode series, hosted by former prosecutor Elie Honig, that lifts the veil on the world of the mafia and law enforcement’s efforts to bring mobsters to justice.  Episode 1 tells the story of Michael Visconti. Once a rising star in the Genovese crime family, Visconti decided to leave the mafia and become a cooperating government witness. Visconti opens up to Elie Honig about his life and rise in the mob — how he first got mixed up with the mafia, the violent crimes he committed, and his decision to flip against his mob “family.”   Up Against the Mob is produced by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Binge the whole season now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Forty years after it was founded, the Chicano Squad was almost completely forgotten. In our final episode, a look at how a dedicated few made sure the Squad's legacy would live on, and questions about what we can learn from them today. Take our listener survey here; thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After twenty years, the Chicano Squad had an extraordinary 91% clearance rate. But there were some cases where justice eluded even them. Take our listener survey here; thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bobby Gatewood used to be one of the Chicano Squad’s stars, until temptations led him to make bad choices that got him suspended indefinitely. Benched and in financial free fall, how far will Bobby go to try and change his fortune? Take our listener survey here; thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Chicano Squad has handled cartels, kidnappings, and cop killers. But can they handle corruption from within? Take our listener survey here; thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices