Topic: Appalachian Meeting

The 1957 Appalachian Meeting is cited as the beginning of the Mafia's downfall due to increased media and police attention. Dyer compares real-life mobsters like Frank Costello and John Gotti to the character of Tony Soprano, noting that their desire for the spotlight ultimately led to their prosecution. He argues that the only way to combat the "New World Order" is to shine a similar light on their operations.