This week, Ira spoke with Alan Geik, author of "Uncle Charlie Killed Dutch Shultz, The Jewish Mob, A Family Affair" (published by Sonador Publishing). In this familial episode of Ira’s Everything Bagel, Alan talks about why he decided to research and write about his relatives’ “colorful” histories; why he doesn’t feel conflicted about family members who operated on the wrong side of the law; why his “uncle” was dispatched to take care of Dutch Shultz; the pervasiveness of organized crime in the 20th century; and why Jewish organized crime figures wielded their power to fight antisemitism.
