Dr. Peterson's extensive catalog is available now on DailyWire+: https://utm.io/ueSXh
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Michael Franzese discuss being raised in a mafia environment, having a high-ranking father within the crime family, the schemes and successes of his career, and the ultimate reasons for why he walked away.
Michael Franzese is an American former mobster once affiliated with the Colombo crime family. Most notable for his gas-tax scheme from the mid 80's, it is estimated that Franzese at one point was personally making eight million dollars a week. At his height Franzese had achieved the rank of Caporegime, or the equivalent of a captain or general within the mob ranks, and was nicknamed the 'Yuppie Don' as well as the 'Prince of the Mob,' by his contemporaries. In 1986, Franzese was sentenced to 10 years in prison for conspiracy charges, and despite being released early, spent the next decade in and out of jail. In 1984 he was finally released, chose to retire from crime, and bought an estate in Florida. Since then he has traveled the world as a public speaker, and has written many books about his life and crimes, such as 1982's Quitting the Mob, or his most recent 2022 publication, Mafia Democracy.
—Links—
For Michael Franzese
Michael Franzese on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xuh0pSLRLhzWGUnpOlvXw
On Twitter https://twitter.com/MichaelFranzese?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/michaelfranzese_/?hl=en
Michael's newest book, Mafia Democracy https://www.amazon.com/Mafia-Democracy-Republic-Became-Racket/dp/1544530811
Franzese Wine https://franzesewine.com/
- Sponsors -
Birch Gold - Text "JORDAN" to 989898 for your no-cost, no-obligation, FREE information kit
Masterworks -
Invest in art today with Masterworks at http://masterworks.art/jbp.
See important disclosures at https://masterworks.com/cd.
— Chapters —
(0:00) Coming Up
(1:23) Intro
(3:28) Raised in the Mafia
(11:25) Early exposure to violence
(13:00) A father behind bars
(14:00) The five families, Lucky Luciano
(16:00) Racketeers and gangsters
(18:00) The infamous gas-tax scheme
(21:58) Keeping cool under intense pressure
(25:15) When your father is the mob, Sonny Franzese
(33:00) A dangerous meeting
(43:45) Why we romanticize criminality
(45:45) Responsibility and change
(49:00) When Family Breaks
(58:22) Turning points, Miami Gold Films
(1:04:40) Love, the mafia, and God
(1:11:30) 29 months of solitary confinement
(1:14:00) Divine intervention
(1:22:56) Christ and loyalty
(1:30:24) The need for a new mindset
(1:32:13) Showing change through action
(1:36:27) Illegal versus immoral
(1:39:00) White lies, living in truth
// SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL //
Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jordanbpeterson.com/youtubesignup
Donations: https://jordanbpeterson.com/donate
// COURSES //
Discovering Personality: https://jordanbpeterson.com/personality
Self Authoring Suite: https://selfauthoring.com
Understand Myself (personality test): https://understandmyself.com
// BOOKS //
Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life: https://jordanbpeterson.com/Beyond-Order
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos: https://jordanbpeterson.com/12-rules-for-life
Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief: https://jordanbpeterson.com/maps-of-meaning
// LINKS //
Website: https://jordanbpeterson.com
Events: https://jordanbpeterson.com/events
Blog: https://jordanbpeterson.com/blog
Podcast: https://jordanbpeterson.com/podcast
// SOCIAL //
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordanbpeterson
Instagram: https://instagram.com/jordan.b.peterson
Facebook: https://facebook.com/drjordanpeterson
Telegram: https://t.me/DrJordanPeterson
All socials: https://linktr.ee/drjordanbpeterson
#JordanPeterson #JordanBPeterson #DrJordanPeterson #DrJordanBPeterson #DailyWirePlus #podcast #michaelfranseze #crime #mob #boss #mafia #newyork #NYC #manhattan
Jordan doesnt understand how the government didnt figure it out, Meanwhile in minnesota 😂
@kellybeard2695 Says:
51:20 MK U destroyed so many families the same way. The trauma leaves families in chaos. They took advantage of you and it’s so obvious they discriminate against Italians like this.
@kellybeard2695 Says:
49:43 moral injury stories help me so much guys 💜🧬🧼🧠⚓️🔥
@kellybeard2695 Says:
47:13 thank you for talking about this 💜✝️🔥🕊️🧠🧼🧬🏆🇺🇸⚓️
@kellybeard2695 Says:
11:11 find me MF’r 😊
@BreakingOmerta Says:
Hearing someone describe growing up inside that kind of environment and eventually choosing to walk away really forces you to think about how much of a life is shaped by loyalty versus conscience. Curious how others see that kind of turning point in a person’s life.
@nirvanajunkie19 Says:
As an atheist part of why a lot of criminals and drug addicts become born again in my opinion is because when you become such a toxic person that society won't have anything to do with you then you'll invent imaginary friends to escape the crippling loneliness. Michael being in solitary for that long only affirms that opinion for me.
Regardless I enjoyed this interview and I'm glad that he feels happy and healthy today.
@LesPlays Says:
God is Good, Jesus Saves.
@chrisklaeffling1 Says:
I remember being young (around 20) and thinking at church: funny how they all live very earthly lifes and the moment death through mere time starts to close in they all become religious. Michael Franzese lived brutally and competitive life while strong, high-status, and in his prime.
When age, consequences, or mortality start to close in, he suddenly seeked forgiveness, redemption, and a higher moral framework — usually turning to God or religion.
@GaGirl-m8c Says:
Lying to help is NOT wrong.
1:42:34
@TroyN.-eb4mw Says:
Read or listen to the classic , " MATEO FALCONE ." My grandma was a second grade bilingual teacher in Watts . She raised the boys in the family on this book .
@TroyN.-eb4mw Says:
YO MIKE ! BATTABOOMBATTABING . IT'S ALL A MATTER OF PERSPECTIVE ... GODS BLESS YOU .
@MikeAll-G Says:
Sounds like the high level mobsters were just mercenaries for white collar workers..... I wonder if he knows anything about what happened to JFK?
@MikeAll-G Says:
Wow. To live that life, in and out of prison AND live to 103. His dad must have been tough as diamonds. He was looking at nails in the rear view morror. You have to respect that alone
@MikeAll-G Says:
Some people dance to the beat of their own drum, no matter what. Some people need a drum to be beaten for them. Chances are, the former will eventually become a criminal in some degree
@sophiekosmanis5527 Says:
Respect for michael
@4ognen4ognen4 Says:
Jordan just ask the questions man, every question is 2mins long
@goatedbrit Says:
this is a really good video. I always get a good vibe from Michael. Great conversations and brilliant questions that both had for one another xx
@julibugable Says:
Taxes are what we give to the government to achieve things for our society we can’t do on our own, things that benefit us all, such as roads, infrastructure, bridges, firefighters, police, defense, etc. They aren’t to line the pockets of those who take them and use them for that purpose, though those people who administer them should be paid a reasonable salary from them. That is why what you did was morally wrong. I hope you read this, Michael, if a hundred other people didn’t say it already.
@mitchkuras116 Says:
I wish I had his money he stole
@theelfchannel Says:
I don’t buy it. This Michael guy is still deep in war against God
@DriiiverStudios Says:
1:01:54 Good Christian stripper
@cassandramanier9776 Says:
This man is very good looking! Whoa! What takes it over the top is his quiet confidence. Very controlled emotions.
@JamesSnowden-b6n Says:
This is more of a testimony of God's work in Michael's life more importantly than psycho analytical session.
@sophfores430 Says:
Thank you so much
Great interviewer
and Interviewee
I learned a lot 🤗
@ppmtrader Says:
Who among you here has watched this after watching Mafia boss vs 20 police officers?
@TheCaesar429 Says:
One thing that bothers me about Michael is that he says hes a christian now but hes still profiting from his identity as a mob boss…🤔
@AggressiveNugget Says:
Oh yea I did this, far more dramatically tho hahaha
@Clorophylle Says:
Aside anything else, I think Michael is a loving wonderful man, who has learned from his mistakes and has grown through his challenges and victories. Good man.
I must say, his sincerity and sense of responsibility are huge learning points for all of us listeners. ❤🎉
@TheBlueskyson Says:
The Reco act caused big problems. It's hard to make a decent living these days since its introduction. I can tell you the streets were safer before this act was applied. ty for convo lads.
@UnKindMasta Says:
Huge fan Mr Peterson!
@patrickchargualaf4375 Says:
Big dichotomy from bill maher's interview
@DubsCheckum Says:
this one white hair at Michael's collar makes me very uncomfortable
@peacegroove7854 Says:
Somehow honesty always leads to wisdom...
@andutei Says:
So much talk of his dad's "innocence" and how he was framed but the guy was a mass murderer, he was caught on tape later on, it's on his wikipedia page.
@karenchamps9087 Says:
“… exceptional criminal life…”
@gaddielmensahyamoah910 Says:
57:33 How is JP able to recall and quote authors from the numerous books he's read.
I think that is brillia
@Joketimeuk Says:
Hi prof, I just wanted to thank you for everything you’ve done for us reprobates in need of guidance. Much love. Remember to take care of yourself too, there’s more work to be done.❤
@muthusala6143 Says:
In the old Testament Abraham had to lie to help/ for the good
@muthusala6143 Says:
Your dad I think he wanted you to think and what he did was Two different things because he loved you Mikael/ my opinion
@muthusala6143 Says:
Poverty is something President Trump should go after and try to ilmmanate
@muthusala6143 Says:
Sometimes to hurt someone that is very loyal means to sacrifice your own life/ my opinion
@muthusala6143 Says:
Personally Mikael I don't believe for a half a second that your dad agreed to hurt you/ that's my opinion
@muthusala6143 Says:
Mikael I seen your dad on the news in St Louis getting out of prison
@muthusala6143 Says:
I think it's disgusting framing your dad
@BennyBlanco-007 Says:
Chicago Senate Hearing Comittee Mike Franzese 1992 testified watxh on Youtube. ..the Rat has been skating theu the system
@AngelBP714 Says:
The nethanial freedmin experiance.
@deanr.johansen6377 Says:
Logically, if not coerced, your actions and decisions are always the real you. It is absurdity to say "this is the more real me" thant that other behavior or decision. They are all the real you. If you're coerced, even then your actions and decisions are the real you. Every coercive act still leaves you with decisions to make. Every dilemma has at least two decisions; yes, or no.
@brandonlee3381 Says:
verygood
@BortSampson-999 Says:
Snitched his way out🧀🧀🐀 lil bro can keep capping, he gave names and admitted that their is a mafia
LATEST COMMENTS