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On part 2 of Episode 63 we finish up our look into Frank Hague. Last week, we talked about Hague's rise to power, that saw him literally change the political landscape of not only Jersey City, but the region of Jersey that it occupied as whole. As Hague cemented a nearly autocratic regime as Mayor in the city. But this week, we'll talk about what he did with that power during his 32 years in power, and how he eventually lost it. Including how he dodged multiple attempts by the GOP to unseat him from his position. How he continued to manipulate and furthered his control over the electorate of Jersey City. As well as his unlikely alliance with Franklin D. Roosevelt, that would see New Deal politics save his mayoral career, and flood his city with 10's of millions of dollars.

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On part 1 of Episode 63, we delve into the story of Frank Hague. The former mayor of Jersey City, who would form one of the most powerful and corrupt local government regimes in the entire United States. Including how he started out as a constable, with backing from a local political boss, and using his cunning and treachery to rise through the ranks of government. From being the Chief custodian at city hall, to a seat on the city street and water board, to commissioner of public safety, and only then to the position of mayor. We'll talk about how Hague's rise to power would changed the political landscape, system of government, and even local culture in Jersey City. As well as how he extended his reach to effect politics in not only his city, but the region as a whole, and all the way up to the governor's office.

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Background Music:

Music: Dark Flashes by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Intro Music:

Music: Void Glider by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Intro audio sources:

Lufthansa clip belongs to The Fox Corporation

“New York City is a warzone” clip belongs to CBS Broadcasting Inc.

Joey Gallo and “Leave by violence” clip belongs to the American Broadcasting Company

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On part 2 of Episode 62, we finish up our look into the history of Organized Crime in Papua New Guinea. By talking about 4 main topics that feed the country's crime problem today. Including human trafficking, drug trafficking, illegal logging, and the proliferation or foreign organized crime groups. all of which seem to really feed into each other, causing a cycle of crime. As drug trafficking establishes the smuggling routes, which aid human trafficking, which supplies the forced labor workers for illegal mining, a heavy amount of which is overseen by Asian organized crime elements in the country.

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Background Music:

Music: Dark Flashes by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Intro Music:

Music: Void Glider by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Intro audio sources:

Lufthansa clip belongs to The Fox Corporation

“New York City is a warzone” clip belongs to CBS Broadcasting Inc.

Joey Gallo and “Leave by violence” clip belongs to the American Broadcasting Company

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