Michael Franzese, a former caporegime of the Colombo crime family, joins journalist Shane Cashman to discuss the complexities of organized crime. They explore whether life under mafia rule offered more stability compared to today's chaos. Franzese shares insights on mafia operations and their connections to politics, critiquing modern corruption and societal decay. The duo reflects on nostalgia for a seemingly safer past and the evolving dynamics between organized crime and law enforcement, revealing personal anecdotes and the hidden realities behind mafia life.