It’s rare for outsiders to get mobsters to talk. But reporter Stephanie Barry always managed to get the inside scoop on organized crime in Springfield. She joins Elie for a conversation about her relationships with the major players from The Springfield Crew, the danger of reporting on her beat, and what the city is like now. 

This is part of a series of exclusive CAFE Insider bonus episodes of Up Against the Mob, a show that takes you inside law enforcement’s battles with the Mafia. If you haven’t listened to the main episode, head over to the Up Against the Mob feed, and then come back here to listen to the bonus. 

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