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Part 2 Trying to Stem the tide of gun violence in Philadelphia Philadelphia Police Deputy Commissioner Ben Naish joins the show to discuss the violence in Philly and some new steps being used to crackdown on it. New investigative techniques are starting to yield results, but are they enough to reduce the shootings and murders?

Philly Prime Podcast 63

Trying to Stem the tide of gun violence in Philadelphia Philadelphia Police Deputy Commissioner Ben Naish joins the show to discuss the violence in Philly and some new steps being used to crackdown on it. New investigative techniques are starting to yield results, but are they enough to reduce the shootings and murders?

Philly Prime Podcast 62. The Gun Problem in Philly

Guns and gun violence continue to plague Philadelphia. 6,000 Guns were taken off the streets last year but the violence persists. Fox29 Emmy Award winning investigative reporter Jeff Cole joins the podcast with his extensive research on the Philly gun crisis. Join us on Philly Prime. 

Philly Prime Podcast 61 - Walt Hunter On Philly Crime Part 2

Philly Prime Podcast 60 - Walt Hunter On Philly Crime

Carjackings, murders, home invasions & shootings continue to plague Philadelphia. The police reaction to this crime crisis and what more could be done. We drill down on the problems & solutions with Emmy Award winning former CBS3 Investigative Reporter Walt Hunter. We’ll look at the impact on the city, it’s neighborhoods and the men & women in the PPD. Join us for the inside stories you won’t get anywhere else.

Philly Prime Podcast 59 - Remembering Ralph Natale

The death this week of former Philly Mob Boss turned cooperator Ralph Natale. Writer/Author/Producer of “The Last Don Standing” Dan Pearson joins the show to talk about Natale. The good, the bad, the ugly. Join us.

Philly Prime Podcast 58 - Carjackings out of control in Philly Part 2

Philadelphia Chief of Detectives Frank Vanore joins the show to discuss the explosion of carjackings across the city. Over 700 this year. We’ll discuss last week’s carjacking of Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon and what’s being done to crack down on these armed carjackers. Join us this week

Philly Prime Podcast 57 - Carjackings out of control in Philly Part 1

Philadelphia Chief of Detectives Frank Vanore joins the show to discuss the explosion of carjackings across the city. Over 700 this year. We’ll discuss last week’s carjacking of Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon and what’s being done to crack down on these armed carjackers. Join us this week

Philly Prime Podcast 56

Part 2 The Eastbound Strangler Case 15 Years Later This week a look back at the unsolved murders 15 years ago of four Atlantic City prostitutes by a man dubbed “The Eastbound Strangler”. It’s a case that mystifies investigators even today. Is it linked to other serial murders? The clues and evidence that lead nowhere. We’ll speak with Attorney James Leonard who represented the only publicly identified person of interest in the killings. Join us this week on the Philly Prime Podcast.

Philly Prime Podcast 55

The Eastbound Strangler Case 15 Years Later This week a look back at the unsolved murders 15 years ago of four Atlantic City prostitutes by a man dubbed “The Eastbound Strangler”. It’s a case that mystifies investigators even today. Is it linked to other serial murders? The clues and evidence that lead nowhere. We’ll speak with Attorney James Leonard who represented the only publicly identified person of interest in the killings. Join us this week on the Philly Prime Podcast.

Philly Prime Episode 54 - Dougherty and Henon Convicted

A Philly Bombshell: Philly’s top Union boss John “ Johnnie Doc” Dougherty and City Councilman Bobby Henon are convicted on political corruption charges after a 6-week trial. Now Doc has stepped down at Local 98 and Henon is on the hot seat. Both Facing possible 20 years in prison. Fox29’s Jeff Cole & Bruce Gordon break it all down,  discuss 2 more pending trials and the possible political ramifications. 

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Part 2 Mob Expert George Anastasia joins the show. We’ll discuss The Big Philly Mob Indictment 1 year later. Guilty pleas coming? Who gets tried first and how damaging are the secretly recorded tapes in this case and beyond. And Are more indictments on the way? We’ll have the very latest on The Philly Prime Podcast.

Philly Prime Podcast 52

Mob Expert George Anastasia joins the show. We’ll discuss The Big Philly Mob Indictment 1 year later. Guilty pleas coming? Who gets tried first and how damaging are the secretly recorded tapes in this case and beyond. And Are more indictments on the way? We’ll have the very latest on The Philly Prime Podcast.

Philly Prime Podcast 51

We go inside the ongoing Political Corruption Trial of Philly Labor Leader John “Johnnie Doc” Dougherty & City Councilman Bobby Henon. Emmy Award winning Fox29 Investigative reporter Jeff Cole and Emmy Award winning Fox29 political analyst Bruce Gordon break down the case, the trial and the political fallout. Join us this week on Philly Prime.

Philly Prime Podcast 50

We go inside the ongoing Political Corruption Trial of Philly Labor Leader John “Johnnie Doc” Dougherty & City Councilman Bobby Henon. Emmy Award winning Fox29 Investigative reporter Jeff Cole and Emmy Award winning Fox29 political analyst Bruce Gordon break down the case, the trial and the political fallout. Join us this week on Philly Prime.

Philly Prime Podcast 49

Part 2 Inside the life and times of NY Mobster John “Sonny” Franzese with author S.J. Peddie on her new book “Sonny” The Last of the Old Time Mafia Bosses. Author & Producer Dan Pearson also joins the show. Hear riveting accounts of Franzese’s life in the Mafia as told to Peddie right from the 103 yr old Sonny himself before he died in 2020. Fascinating stuff!

Philly Prime Podcast 48

Inside the life and times of NY Mobster John “Sonny” Franzese with author S.J. Peddie on her new book “Sonny” The Last of the Old Time Mafia Bosses. Author & Producer Dan Pearson also joins the show. Hear riveting accounts of Franzese’s life in the Mafia as told to Peddie right from the 103 yr old Sonny himself before he died in 2020. Fascinating stuff!

Philly Prime Episode 47

Part 2 The Gabby Petito story. Join me and South Jersey Legal expert James Leonard Esq. as we break down the high profile case, the investigation and what comes next for person of interest Brian Laundrie as the FBI presses their investigation. It’s all on the Philly Prime Podcast this week.

Philly Prime Episode 46

The Gabby Petito story. Join me and South Jersey Legal expert James Leonard Esq. as we break down the high profile case, the investigation and what comes next for person of interest Brian Laundrie as the FBI presses their investigation. It’s all on the Philly Prime Podcast this week.

Philly Prime Episode 45

Part 2 Nationally known Gang expert Edwin Torres from the NJ State Commission of Investigation joins the show. We're talking Pagans, Hells Angels and gang violence that's dominating city streets across the country and our region. Join us for two head turning shows.

Philly Prime Episode 44

Nationally known Gang expert Edwin Torres from the NJ State Commission of Investigation joins the show. We're talking Pagans, Hells Angels and gang violence that's dominating city streets across the country and our region. Join us for two head turning shows.

Philly Prime Episode 43

Gun violence is once again escalating across Philadelphia with shootings and murders making headlines everyday. Capt Matt Gillespie from the 18th Police District joins the show to talk about the violence, who's behind it and the staggering number of gun arrests that don't result in jail time. Join us on Philly Prime this week.

Philly Prime Episode 42

Gun violence is once again escalating across Philadelphia with shootings and murders making headlines everyday. Capt Matt Gillespie from the 18th Police District joins the show to talk about the violence, who's behind it and the staggering number of gun arrests that don't result in jail time. Join us on Philly Prime this week.

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Part 2 This week George Anastasia and I go undercover with a former North Jersey cop who infiltrated the DeCavalcante Crime Family and helped take down a top Capo and his colleagues. The thrilling inside story, the tapes and his life working with the FBI on the crime family that brought us the Sopranos. Please Join us.

Philly Prime Episode 40

This week George Anastasia and I go undercover with a former North Jersey cop who infiltrated the DeCavalcante Crime Family and helped take down a top Capo and his colleagues. The thrilling inside story, the tapes and his life working with the FBI on the crime family that brought us the Sopranos. Please Join us.

Philly Prime Episode 39

Part 2 Inside the race for Philadelphia District Attorney, the Democratic Primary. Former Fox29 Political Correspondent Bruce Gordon joins the show to break down the race between Incumbent Larry Krasner and challenger Carlos Vega. The issues & the political fireworks on the hottest race in town, this week on Philly Prime.

Philly Prime Episode 38

Inside the race for Philadelphia District Attorney, the Democratic Primary. Former Fox29 Political Correspondent Bruce Gordon joins the show to break down the race between Incumbent Larry Krasner and challenger Carlos Vega. The issues & the political fireworks on the hottest race in town, this week on Philly Prime.

Philly Prime Podcast 37

Part 2 of a candid discussion with the man who heads up the Philadelphia Police Department's day to day criminal investigations. Chief of Detectives Frank Vanore joins the show to talk gun violence, illegal gun trafficking, homicide investigations and the new tools detectives are using to track down criminals and make cases that stick. Join us this week on Philly Prime.

Philly Prime Podcast 36

A candid discussion with the man who heads up the Philadelphia Police Department's day to day criminal investigations. Chief of Detectives Frank Vanore joins the show to talk gun violence, illegal gun trafficking, homicide investigations and the new tools detectives are using to track down criminals and make cases that stick. Join us this week on Philly Prime.

Philly Prime Podcast 35

Part 2 We're gonna drill down with Philly Police Captain Matt Gillespie to unwrap the gun violence, the murders and the shootings plaguing Philadelphia. What's fueling the violence, where are all these guns coming from and what are some of the possible solutions. Join us this week on Philly Prime.

Philly Prime Podcast 34

Part 1 We're gonna drill down with Philly Police Captain Matt Gillespie to unwrap the gun violence, the murders and the shootings plaguing Philadelphia. What's fueling the violence, where are all these guns coming from and what are some of the possible solutions. Join us this week on Philly Prime.

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Philly Prime 32 We take a hard look at the infamous $500 Million Isabella Stewart Gardner Art Museum heist in Boston back in March 1990. One of Boston's top investigative TV reporters joins the show. Emmy Awarding Winning journalist Bob Ward takes you inside one of the biggest art heists in history. Contributors :

Philly Prime Podcast 32

We take a hard look at the infamous $500 Million Isabella Stewart Gardner Art Museum heist in Boston back in March 1990. One of Boston's top investigative TV reporters joins the show. Emmy Awarding Winning journalist Bob Ward takes you inside one of the biggest art heists in history.

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Inside the Philly/ Boston Mob Connection from the 1990s with former Boston Mob Captain Bobby Luisi and Mob expert George Anastasia. From the Gardner Art Museum Heist to his days with Philly Mob Boss Joey Merlino.

Philly Prime Podcast 30

Inside the Philly/ Boston Mob Connection from the 1990s with former Boston Mob Captain Bobby Luisi and Mob expert George Anastasia. From the Gardner Art Museum Heist to his days with Philly Mob Boss Joey Merlino.

Philly Prime Podcast 29

The assault on the Capitol in Washington. The ongoing and complex investigation, the ramifications for those involved and where does this go next. We're breaking it all down this week with former Philadelphia FBI Special Agent JJ Klaver, a 25-year veteran of the FBI. Thanks for joining us.

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The Philly wiseguys are all out on bail and ready to fight the latest racketeering indictment. What's the strategy and their future look like. A government cooperator drops a media bomb of sorts on the Philadelphia Mob. We'll discuss. And Finally, the legendary Carmine Franco, trash industry mogul and Genovese Crime Family associate, passes away. A look back at his history.

Philly Prime Podcast 27

The latest details on the federal indictment that rocked the Philly Mob. One wiseguy gets released on bail, a second high ranking mobster pushes for his release too. Where this case is headed next. Are more arrests coming and are there more cooperators involved.

Philly Prime Podcast 26

Inside the recent takedown of the Philly Mob. Some big names, big charges. We cover it all. Mob expert & author George Anastasia joins the show. Don't miss it.

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A fatal police shooting, protests and widespread looting rock Philadelphia. This week on Philly Prime two top law enforcement experts break it all down. Sheriff Mike Chitwood Jr. and former Philly Deputy Police Commissioner Joe Sullivan join the show.

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Part 4: The Mob War between Philly Mob Boss John Stanfa and Joey Merlino 25 Years later. The murders, the plots and the first Mob Hit.

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Part 3: The Takedown of Philly Mob Boss John Stanfa and his crew 25 Years later. The Witnesses who put Stanfa &26 other Wiseguys away. Mob Expert George Anastasia joins Philly Prime along with the former Chief of the FBls 0rganized Crime Squad Jim Maher and Former Strike Force Prosecutor Barry Gross. It's all on The Philly Prime Podcast.

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Part 2: Inside The Takedown of Philly Mob Boss John Stanfa and his crew 25 Years later. Mob Expert George Anastasia joins Philly Prime for the behind the scenes details from the former Chief of the FBIs Organized Crime Squad Jim Maher and Former OC Strike Force Prosecutor Barry Gross. It's all on The Philly Prime Podcast.

Philly Prime Podcast 21

The Anniversary of the takedown of Philly Mob Boss John Stanfa 25 years ago. A tumultuous time in Philadelphia lead to a Mob War between Stanfa and Joey Merlino's crew. Murders, assassination attempts, open mob warfare on the streets and finally 5 life terms for Stanfa. We'll talk to a Stanfa wiseguy who lived through it on this edition of Philly Prime.

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It was one of the most talked about murders to rock the Jersey Shore in years. The murder of radio host April Kauffman. Author and 6 ABC correspondent Annie McCormick joins the Philly Prime Podcast this week to talk about her new book "The Doctor, The Hitman and The Motorcycle Gang". Don't miss it. Fascinating.

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Gun violence in Philadelphia is soaring. So far this year, over 300 murders, over 2,000 shootings. This week I'm sitting down with Bilal Quayyum, one of Philly's most influential anti-violence leaders. We'll talk about the problem, the solutions and what city leaders and the community need to do to slow down the bloodshed. That's this week on the Philly Prime Podcast.

Philly Prime Podcast 18

He's back. Outspoken FOP President John McNesby returns to Philly Prime to discuss the Defund Police movement, Philly's new police commissioner, her new anti-violence initiative and his future plans. Are politics in his future?

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One of the most outspoken figures in Philadelphia today, FOP President John McNesby joins the show this week. We'll talk Protests, Police & Politics along with his view of the changes taking place at Police Headquarters. He's a man of many words. Don't miss Philly Prime this week.

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Former Philly Deputy Comm. Joe Sullivan returns to Philly Prime to talk about his departure from Philly PD, morale in the department after the recent events in Philly and how he would handle the city's worsening gun violence. Murders are up. Shootings are up. What's best going forward. Join us for some riveting conversation.

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Former Philly Deputy Police Commissioner Joe Sullivan joins the podcast this week to discuss evolving police tactics, recent controversial arrests and the Philly police protest strategies gone awry. Don’t miss it.