NPR News: 75 years ago, a viral TV moment ignited America's obsession with the Mafia

75 years ago, a viral TV moment ignited America's obsession with the Mafia
Crooked contracts, bribery, shady characters. In 1951, millions tuned in to watch the Kefauver organized crime hearings, showing the power of television.

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