Michael Franzese | Club Random with Bill Maher
February 16, 2025
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Episode 157 · February 16, 2025
Michael Franzese | Club Random with Bill Maher
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Michael Franzese | Club Random with Bill Maher
Summary
Bill Maher sits down with former Colombo crime family capo, podcaster, and best-selling author Michael Franzese for a fascinating exploration of organized crime, current politics, and America’s shifting cultural landscape.
From comparing Mafia code to modern government maneuvering, to dissecting the psychology of leaders, the two dive headlong into the forces shaping American life. Franzese shares candid reflections on his days running lucrative schemes (and why he ultimately walked away), while Bill challenges the notion of how power truly works.
They also swap favorite scenes from The Godfather and Goodfellas, delve into Franzese’s religious awakening, how lessons from the mob world can translate into navigating business, politics, and personal relationships.
Get ready for a raw, riveting sit-down that blurs the lines between comedy, true crime, and social commentary.
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