Midwest Travel

Midwest Travel


Cigars and Wires: Jack Atkins and the Omaha Mob

December 18, 2013

The first in a series of podcasts featuring Omaha, Nebraska, Episode 14 features an interview with historian J.R. "Jack" Atkins, co-author of the book "Cigars and Wires." In a 7.5 minute interview, Jack talks about his father and grandfather, both of whom were involved with bootlegging and prohibition in Omaha in the 1930s. His father, John Sr. was the dealer for Al Capone and Frank Nitti.