Sam Giancana was a notorious Chicago mob boss whose criminal empire extended beyond the underworld into the realms of politics, Hollywood, and international espionage. Born in 1908, Giancana rose through the ranks of the Chicago Outfit, eventually leading the syndicate and expanding its operations into Las Vegas and Cuba. His influence reached the highest levels of U.S. politics, as he allegedly helped John F. Kennedy secure the presidency in 1960. Giancana was also embroiled in CIA plots to assassinate Cuban leader Fidel Castro, highlighting his ties to both organized crime and government espionage. Despite his power, Giancana was betrayed by the Kennedy administration, and after years of legal trouble, he was murdered in 1975 just days before testifying about his CIA connections. His unsolved murder remains one of the great mysteries of organized crime, leaving behind a legacy of power, betrayal, and intrigue. (commercial at 14:21) to contact me: [email protected] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.