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Hollywood And Horsepower Show with Mark Otto

Guest: Lawrence Hicks - He produces the social media program, Detroit Mob History

Detroit Mob History, the Purple Gang, and the Mystery of Jimmy Hoffa

The Story Behind Detroit Mob History

Marc Otto opens the episode by introducing Hollywood and Horsepower and welcoming Lawrence Hicks, creator of Detroit Mob History. Marc explains that his own interest in the subject is personal because his father served for 27 years as a Detroit vice cop and had interactions with figures connected to the era being discussed. Lawrence describes how he began exploring Detroit organized-crime history through the Purple Gang and now shares that history through Instagram, TikTok, and an upcoming website.

The Purple Gang and Detroit Bootlegging

Lawrence explains that the Purple Gang rose in the 1920s and 1930s as a dominant bootlegging force in Detroit during Prohibition. He describes figures connected to the group, including the Bernstein brothers and Fleisher brothers, and emphasizes their reputation for aggression and ruthlessness. Marc adds context for listeners by explaining bootlegging as the illegal alcohol business during Prohibition and notes that the Purple Gang was known for making people disappear if they got in the way.

The Rise of the Tocco-Zerilli Partnership

The discussion moves from the collapse of the Purple Gang to the rise of the Italian families, especially William “Black Bill” Tocco and Joseph “Joe Uno” Zerilli. Lawrence describes how the Purple Gang’s internal distrust and violence created space for the Tocco-Zerilli partnership and the Detroit Partnership family. He also explains that Detroit’s crime family became known for staying quiet, low-profile, and business-minded, even requiring education and business acumen among made members.

Unions, Teamsters, Vegas, and Jimmy Hoffa

Marc and Lawrence discuss how the Detroit family became connected to unions, the Teamsters, Las Vegas casino funding, and Jimmy Hoffa. Lawrence explains that Hoffa’s access to Teamsters pension funds allegedly helped finance Las Vegas casino investments when banks were not interested in backing the projects. They also discuss tensions involving Hoffa, Frank Fitzsimmons, Tony Provenzano, and Detroit approval, leading into the mystery of Hoffa’s disappearance in 1975.

The Hoffa Disappearance and Detroit’s Low Profile

The episode explores several theories surrounding Jimmy Hoffa’s disappearance, including Marc’s story about his father being asked to have lunch with Tony Giacalone after Hoffa vanished. Marc says his father believed Hoffa and the car may have ended up at a steel plant, while Lawrence notes that only those involved truly know what happened. Both emphasize that, despite the heat from the Hoffa case, Detroit’s organized-crime family managed to fade back into the background and return to a lower profile.

Modern Detroit Mob History and Preserving the Past

The later discussion covers the 1980s and beyond, including Tony Zerilli’s decline in power, Jack Tocco’s leadership, RICO pressure, family friction, and the continuing low-profile nature of the Detroit family. Lawrence says he wants to focus next on the Purple Gang, the 1920s and 1930s, the Detroit Partnership, and the Crosstown Mob War involving Chester “Big Chet” LaMare. The episode closes with Lawrence promoting Detroit Mob History’s social platforms and merchandise plans, while Marc thanks him and highlights Tony’s Steak and Seafood, Old Friends Equine, and No Fallen Heroes.

SONS of LIBERTY Radio with Bradlee Dean

Mercy In The Midst Of Judgement

The Gay Manifesto, Pride Month Agenda, and Biblical Mercy in the Midst of Judgment

The Gay Manifesto Exposed
The host opens by reading the full text of Michael Swift’s 1987 Gay Manifesto, which was published in Gay Community News and entered into the Congressional Record, detailing explicit plans to seduce and recruit youth, infiltrate institutions, rewrite laws, and target churches and heterosexual society.

Chai Feldblum and Government Interest
The host discusses Chai Feldblum’s writings and nomination by Barack Obama, highlighting her argument that religious liberty must yield to government interests in advancing gay equality, leaving no room for conscientious objection based on faith.

Mercy Belongs to the Obedient
Drawing from James and other scriptures, the host explains that biblical mercy rejoices against judgment only for those born of the Spirit who keep God’s commandments, contrasting this with an idolized “all-love” God lacking justice, sovereignty, or wrath.

Scott Pressler and Conservative Hypocrisy
The host criticizes Turning Point USA and Charlie Kirk for promoting openly gay activist Scott Pressler as a conservative leader in Wisconsin, contrasting his views with Scripture and calling out Fox News for platforming him as controlled opposition.

Big Tech Censorship and Child Protection
A video is played exposing a transgender youth advocate charged with raping a six-month-old; the host condemns Facebook and big tech for censoring criticism of such crimes under hate-speech policies, arguing this inverts justice and endangers children.

Caller Henry and Call to Bold Action
Caller Henry urges Christian men to confront corruption and examine themselves per 2 Corinthians 13:5; the host agrees, stressing that parents and citizens must condemn sin rather than tolerate it, warning that failure to magnify the law invites national judgment while Leviticus 26 and Romans 1 outline God’s sovereign blessings and curses.

Guests, Dr. Tony Leazzo and Gary Reinl

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New Co GOP Chair Craig Steiner breaks his promise to the Party one week after his election. And election where he lied to Republicans and promised his support for opting out of the open primary…. Only to stack his committees with people who want jungle primaries. Ray Garcia with Colorado Hispanic Republicans says we will fight back.