Radio Voice Italia Broadcast for August 9, 2023. Show #551. Un-edited Archive version as streamed live at 6:00pm EDT. (Points of program origination may vary during the broadcast)
Joe and Dee open the program with some brief commentary on our "Christmas in July" 11th Annual Show from Ocean City NJ on July 28th. Express their thanks to everyone listening for their positive feedback.
As RVI continues the year long 10th Anniversary Celebration our official programming vault keeper "Miranda" had dusted off 2 classic interviews for replay. Guest #1 is "Frank Monastra", author of "Brancato Mafia Street Boss". (Frank is the Grandson of Frank Brancato) For more than half a century Brancato was one of the most feared men in Ohio. The Sicilian immigrant claimed to be a humble tire salesman .... in reality he was the right hand man of Cleveland Mafia Boss 'John Scalish'. Catch this compelling interview here from this program.
Legendary Philadelphia Broadcast Pioneer "Pat Delsi" got the final word closing out the show. Hear about his incredible radio career than spanned 65 years! It's part of the recurring series "Legendary Philadelphia Italian American Radio Broadcasters".
"Dope on the Pope" recaps the Pope's 5 day visit visit to Portugal for "World Youth Day" in which he stated the church is open to everyone including the LGBTQ community .... however does not mention they are excluded from the sacraments. Includes commentary from Joe Morinelli ....
Dee's "Dee Buzz" covers the superyacht impounded by the Italian government in 2022 due to the invasion of Ukraine by Vladimir Putin. The government permitted the owner to maintain and refit the vessel but will not disclose who is footing the bill. Rumor has it the superyacht belongs to Putin.
And .... tourists strike again in the Italian region of Lombardy ......
It's Radio Show #551. Since January 9, 2013.
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Italian themed Talk Radio program from USA, promoting Italian heritage. Broadcasting live every Wednesday night from 6:00-9:00pm EST. The Official Radio Voice of Mario Lanza. Joe Morinelli and Dee Loglisci are the hosts. Follow Radio Voice Italia on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/joe.morinelli.90