Sex, Romance And Venice’s Women — A Reputation Centuries Old
Behind it a proud record of empowered women who made a difference.
Changing Places
The old world that the church and school once encompassed was gone, and a new one that privileged real estate and architecture had taken its place in Italy as well as in the US.
Italy’s Blackest Friday
Black Friday is witnessing record high sales as it expands from a special day to a special week, but small and medium-sized businesses are struggling to keep up with tech giants. Can Gen Zers save them?
Why Maradona Matters
Maradona was not simply one of football’s greatest, like Pelé or Messi. Though his left foot was pure poetry, it was with his hand that he changed the world.
Cribs Italia: Berlusconi’s Villa San Martino
Whitney Cummings's Bunga Bunga introduces listeners to the many scandalous details of Silvio Berlusconi's life — including the setting.
A Future For The Past: The Venice Paradox
Venetians made their choice in the September 2020 elections and went for the quick-money option — but due to climate change and the legacy of the virus that may not be straightforward.
Mental Health in A Post Lockdown Italy
Italy is on the verge of a second total lockdown. What’s worse, is that there’s now data to support the experts' worst fears about the consequence of isolation.
Why Italy’s Contact Tracing Is Not Working
An inefficient contact tracing system and red tape are thwarting efforts to prevent Covid outbreaks.
My Encounter With The Carabinieri
Carabinieri jokes are ensconced in an old tradition of gentle anti-authoritarian humor and sentiment. But to be honest, I admire their charm.
Mi’Ndujo And Its Magical Powers
Mi'Ndujo is the first regional fast food that brings together the concept of American burger with the local products of Calabria.