S1 E03: The Making of a Mayor

Buddy Cianci runs for mayor as the anti-corruption candidate, promising to change Providence. He’s a novice Republican politician in a city ruled by Democrats and mobbed-up unions. As he struggles to get elected, he faces an impossible choice: stay clean and lose, or get a little dirty and win. For credits and more information about this episode, visit crimetownshow.com. Our Sponsors Blue Apron - To get your first three meals free with free shipping, go to blueapron.com/crimetown. Mailchimp - More than 12 million people use MailChimp to connect with their customers, market their products, and grow their businesses every day. Squarespace - For 10% off your first purchase go to Squarespace.com and use the offer code "CRIME" at checkout.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices