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Are YOU part of the Struffoli Squad? These beloved Neapolitan confections, deep fried and coated in a sticky sweet sheen of freshly warmed honey, are often considered an essential part of an Italian American Christmas, but for this week’s guest, they’re special enough to earn the title of “show stopper.” Annie Petito is one of the incredibly talent...

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Alexis N. Carra-Tracey, Esq. is an attorney at the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York. She assesses parish compliance on child protection policies and speaks on matters of law, philosophy, and religion. Alexis has a B.A., M.A., and J.D. from Fordham University in New York City. She is the founder of Discussion & Discipleship, a forum dedicated...

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Music always plays an outsized role in getting us in the “Holiday Spirit,” and this year, Christmas in Italian America will have a distinctly Sicilian sound thanks to one very devoted Sicilian American songstress. In this conclusion of our two-part episode with special guest Michela Musolino, we learn more about her new Christmas album, “La Notti T...

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Deep into a successful career in the exhilarating world of auditing, Italian American serial-achiever Michele Di Pietro decided she needed more out of life.  And so, at nearly double the age of most entrants, this life-long lover of the art of “feeding others” decided to head off to culinary school. Today, Michele is an entrepreneur, classically-tr...

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Great news! The new podcast by Visit Italy is a local, informal, entertaining journey through Italians' Italy. We start with a trip to the Rome loved by the Romans. We have been doing so for a few months, and you have shown us your appreciation. Week after week, we are telling you about Italy according to Italians in our Like a local column. With a...

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This week’s legendary guest is no stranger to our show, and this week she’s here to celebrate the release of her latest book, “Ciao Italia: Plant, Harvest, Cook!”  and celebrate her 30th season as TV’s longest-running cooking show host! Chef, author, and Italian American icon Mary Ann Esposito is the creator and host of the nationally televised PBS...

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Audio: https://italianamericanpodcast.com/iap-251-ready-or-not-here-comes-giorgia-with-special-guest-umberto-mucci-of-we-the-italians/ October 14 2022 Roma, Italy

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Audio: https://italianamericanpodcast.com/iap-241-draghi-departed-whats-next-for-italy-with-special-guest-umberto-mucci/ July 27 2022 Roma, Italy

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Food is Love! The concept might just be one of the few things every Italian on earth can agree on. But, for this week’s guest, it’s also a mission statement! Alessandra Aiello was born in Vico Equense near Napoli, and was minding her own business raising her three daughters, and focusing on her family when COVID quarantine inspired her to start fil...

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