Joe Pistone (2025) - Donnie Brasco's Undercover Mafia Life
This recap episode unpacks an interview with Joe Pistone, also known as Donnie Brasco, a former FBI agent who infiltrated the American Mafia. Pistone recounts his extensive undercover career, detailing his initial experiences in gambling houses and car theft rings before his deep cover assignment within the Bonanno and Colombo crime families. He explains the meticulous preparation, including learning about jewellery and safe-cracking, and the constant challenges of maintaining his fabricated identity while gathering intelligence. The interview highlights the perilous nature of his work…
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