“I believe deeply in the importance of old school reporting.”
Welcome Michael Cannell:
We’re joined on the Starline by an author, journalist and former New York Times editor. He’s written for the New Yorker, Sports Illustrated and his latest book is “Blood and the Badge” unveiling the full story behind two ruthless cops who worked for… the mafia. We welcome Michael Cannell.
Michael, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Two detectives staged eight mob hits, and even pulled the trigger at least once. You talked with fifty-five people for this book. Which is the one person you would have liked to talk to but weren’t able to?
What’s the one fact from this case that is the one you find most interesting? You did the research, what’s the fact that made you go “wow”?
“Criminal investigations can be like weather patterns swirling over unfamiliar terrain. The topography comes into view at its own pace, depending on how the wind blows.” How many more dirty cops are still in the employ of the mafia and are they as dirty as Eppolito and Caracappa?
The Rockin’ 8:
It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.
1. You wrote a book about him, what’s your favorite building of I.M. Pei?
2. Best concert you ever saw at Jones Beach?
3. What’s the last book you read?
4. Best thing about being a girl dad?
5. Which New York Mafia family intrigued you the most?
6. Favorite memory at Fire Island?
7. What’s the longest bike ride you’ve ever taken?
8. Best place you’ve ever skied?
Sneaking in Two More:
What does the power of the press mean today to you?
Do you ever see a fully legit American mafia?
One Big Question:
How has writing this book changed you and the way you see justice today?
The Wrap:
He loved drinking a cold one at the beach with his friends, rode from Phoenix to San Diego on a bike and wants you to read his book “Blood and the Badge”. Michael Cannell, thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.
And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.
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