Author Jim Rossi discusses the widespread, relatively low-dollar cons he uncovered in his book &ldquoCleantech Con Artists&rdquo, set in Las Vegas.

Bestselling author Rich Cohen describes the &ldquomissing link&rdquo between American pirates and gangsters: underworld legend and notorious criminal Albert Hicks. Rich also makes clear how far law enforcement has come since the days of Hicks&rsquo many gruesome crimes.

Pulitzer Prize winning author Jesse Eisinger joins the podcast to talk about his colorfully named and provocative book &ldquoThe Chickenshit Club: Why the Justice Department Fails to Prosecute Executives.&rdquo We chat about political will, revolving doors and what Jesse calls &ldquocompliance theater."

On today's podcast, David Montero discusses his new book "Kickback" and tells the story of how Saddam Hussein found collaborators willing to help him thwart the purpose of the Oil-for-food program and prop up his thuggish regime.

Aaron O&rsquoConnell, a Marine colonel, author and history professor discusses his research of, and personal experience in, Afghanistan and his excellent book: "Our Latest Longest War: Losing Hearts and Minds In Afghanistan."