Explore the intricate hierarchy of the historical Mafia, from the lowly associate to the powerful capo. Discover how each rank operates within the organization and the unique challenges they face. Unravel the myths and truths about the Mafia's career ladder and the code of silence that governs it. Chapters: 00:00 The Rank Movies Ruined 00:12 How We Know 00:24 The Org Chart 00:36 Rung Zero: Associate 00:48 The Associate's Deal 01:00 Designated Fall Guy 01:12 The Books Are Closed 01:24 Getting Made 01:36 Omertà , Decoded 01:48 The Code Cracked 02:00 Rung One: Soldier 02:12 No Salary. None. 02:24 Crews and Buffers 02:36 Soldiers Die First 02:48 Rung Two: Capo 03:00 The Capo Tax 03:12 Purged First 03:24 Ladder of Deniability 03:36 The Consigliere Truth 03:48 Sorry, Tom Hagen 04:00 Rung Three: Underboss 04:12 Worst Seat in House 04:24 The Boss: A Tollbooth 04:36 How Rich? Unclear 04:48 Bosses Don't Retire 05:00 The Commission 05:12 Apalachin, 1957 05:24 The Hands on TV 05:36 Follow the Flows 05:48 Who Went to Prison 06:00 Honor Was Payroll 06:12 Opera Versus Inventory 06:24 Actuarial Math by Rank 06:36 The Ladder Was the Trap











