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The Italian Radio Hour

Viviana Altieri
Italian Americans
Los Angeles
Italy
Istituto Mondo Italiano
Volterra
Bread
Architecture
Italian Culture
Italian Cuisine
Italian-American Heritage
Creative Minds: Italian American Inventors and Innovators
World War II
Kindness
Digital Preservation
Naples
Sfogliatella
Italian Film Festival USA
Italian Sounding
Accademia Italiana Della Cucina
Feast Of the Seven Fishes

Join The Italian Radio Hour every week as we share hidden gems of Italy, from food, to culture to travel to interesting stories of Italians. Ascoltaci anche tu! Proudly sponsored by Istituto Mondo Italiano, your gateway to anything Italian! www.istitutomondoitaliano.org Video interviews on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCyJ1yaVcxq7BOrLlKylTDRQ #Italy #Italian #madeinitaly #i... more

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This week on The Italian Radio Hour - Macaroni and cheese—creamy, comforting, and deeply American… or is it? What if this iconic dish actually tells a much older story—one that begins in ancient times, crosses continents, and reveals how food carries... more

This week on The Italian Radio Hour - We sit down with Brooklyn-born Italian American artist John Avelluto, who with his work playfully and provocatively explores Italian American identity, memory, and culture through painting, trompe-l’œil, and mult... more

This week on The Italian Radio Hour, we explore thepower of theatre to cross cultures, languages, and histories.

Our focus is the work of legendary American playwright August Wilson, whose extraordinary cycle of plays chronicles ten decades of Afric... more

This week on The Italian Radio Hour - In Italy, cookies are more than sweets—they’re stories. They carry the fragrance of toasted almonds, the warmth of olive oil, and the quiet rhythm of hands shaping dough in kitchens where traditions have been pas... more

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Professoressa Roberta D'Alessandro
Chair of Linguistics, Syntax and Language Variation, and Head of the Linguistics Division at Utrecht University.
Utrecht University
Episode: Abruzzese is a language not a dialect with Prof. Roberta D'Alessandro
Dr. Fiorello Primi
Long-time mayor and founder of the association I Borghi più Belli d'Italia.
I Borghi più Belli d'Italia
Episode: I Borghi piu' belli d'Italia with Dr. Fiorello Primi
Gabriel Zuchtriegel
Director of the Archaeological Park of Pompeii
Episode: The Buried City: Unearthing the real Pompeii with Gabriel Zuchtriegel
Caroline Chirichella
An American who moved to Italy and built a new life, working as a PR consultant.
Chirichella & Associates
Episode: The Italian Dream & The American Dream - Chasing a dream or a leap of faith
Simona Pappalardo
An Italian who moved to the United States, working previously as an engineer.
Episode: The Italian Dream & The American Dream - Chasing a dream or a leap of faith
Antonio Scasserra
Director of Muves, Museo delle Vestimenta in Campo Basso, passionate about preserving Molisean traditions and culture
Muves, Museo delle Vestimenta
Episode: The Bride’s Journey: Hidden Wedding Traditions of Molise
Michelle Darren
Actress, director, and acting coach, creative force behind The Italians.
Episode: Espresso, drama, and The Italians with Michelle Darren
Isabella Dalla Ragione
Known as Italy's Fruit Detective, she has dedicated her life to uncovering forgotten varieties of fruit and preserving biodiversity through her foundation, Archeologia Arborea.
Fondazione Archeologia Arborea
Episode: The "Fruit Detective" Isabella Dalla Ragione
Carmen Amato
Award-winning author and former CIA intelligence officer
Author of the Galliano Club series
Episode: From CIA Officer to award-winning mystery author - Carmen Amato

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Viviana
Host of The Italian Radio Hour.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Very informative and fun!

    A great program to stay connected with Italy, learn about interesting stories about Italians and interesting Italian Americans!

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    La Voce d'Italia
    United States3 years ago

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Abruzzese is a language not a dialect with Prof. Roberta D'Alessandro
Q: What do you want to study?
I wanted to know what happened to these languages when they enter in contact with other languages, like English, but also other languages from the same family, like Spanish.
Abruzzese is a language not a dialect with Prof. Roberta D'Alessandro
Q: What questions were you asking yourself?
The first thing I want to have is to find the law of language and understand how to derive a process from any other language.
The "Fruit Detective" Isabella Dalla Ragione
Q: What challenges did you face in your mission to preserve biodiversity?
Initially, I faced skepticism from colleagues who believed in modern varieties alone, but over time, the importance of biodiversity has been recognized, especially amid climate change discussions.
The "Fruit Detective" Isabella Dalla Ragione
Q: What inspired you to focus on preserving ancient fruit varieties?
I grew up with a strong appreciation for plants and trees, reinforced by my father's mission to save peasant culture, which led me to my current work.
The Bride’s Journey: Hidden Wedding Traditions of Molise
Q: Who was responsible for the bride's dress in traditional Molisean weddings?
In Molise, it was the family of the groom that commissioned and paid for the bride's gown, highlighting the family's wealth through the elaboration of the dress.

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The episodes showcase a rich tapestry of Italian culture, touching upon various aspects such as language, culinary traditions, and regional histories. With guests ranging from linguists and chefs to cultural advocates, conversations often center on the preservation of Italian heritage, the experiences of expatriates, and the unique narratives linked to small towns in Italy. The program not only celebrates well-known figures like best-selling authors and cultural icons but also highlights lesser-known stories, making it a fascinating exploration of Italy's diverse cultural landscape.

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1. Professoressa Roberta D'Alessandro
2. Dr. Fiorello Primi
3. Gabriel Zuchtriegel
4. Caroline Chirichella
5. Simona Pappalardo
6. Antonio Scasserra
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