How a Bagel Union Fought Off the Mafia

Constant Wonder • Season 2022, Episode 783, Segment 2

Dec 11, 2020 • 8m

In 1960's New York City, bagels were just getting popular, and the mafia wanted in on the profits. Bagel Union 338, though, would have none of it. Guest: Jason Turbow, author of "How New York’s Bagel Union Fought—and Beat—a Mafia Takeover"

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