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"City of Brotherly Blood" Author Mike Stack on The Sunbury Press Books Show

October 31, 2025

Mike Stack was born into a Philadelphia political family, and followed his father and grandfather into the "Ring of Fire." After a series of defeats, Stack served in the Pennsylvania Senate, and later as Lieutenant Governor from 2015-19.

In his new book, City of Brotherly Blood: My Political Adventure of Power, Corruption and Redemption in Philadelphia, Stack pulls no punches in his analysis of big-city politics. He discusses the influence of his family, and those of national figures, such as former Mayor Frank Rizzo, and one-time political adversary Vincent J. Fumo (aka "The Prince of Darkness).

Amid corruption investigations, Stack navigated the minefield of party politics and in this book, tells the stories of these times, but also lessons learned. Speaking with host Lawrence Knorr, Stack discusses Democratic Party politics, how your enemy today may be your ally tomorrow, and his assessment of the national political scene.

Mike Stack's books is available through the Radio Free Press imprint of Sunbury Press Books. He earned his Bachelor's Degree at La Salle and his JD at Villanova University, respectively. He also works as an actor and standup comedian.