Celebrated scholar Dr. Fred Gardaphé joins us in the studio to shed light on the vibrant tapestry of Italian American culture, identity, and scholarship. With warmth, humor, and memorable stories, Fred reflects on the moments that have shaped his journey—like how one of his books inspired our host’s …
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Italian American Voices, the Hidden Threads of History with Don Caprio and Anthony Colombo IAP | 386
What really happened on 9/11 when a New Jersey home became a frenzied trading floor as the World Trade Center went silent? Guest Don Capria takes us inside that day, connecting its ripple effects to Italian American heritage, family legacies, and the way history is remembered. From the …
Brooklyn Bites and the Fight to Preserve Italian American Culinary Culture | IAP 385
Can the charm of classic Italian American culture withstand the pace of a modern world? Giuseppe Falanga of Brooklyn Bites takes us inside beloved Brooklyn institutions like Ferdinando’s and Bari Pork Store—businesses now threatened by the “Great Extinction” of traditional Italian shops. Through …


