Diana Giovinazzo, The Story of Three Sisters from 1940s Naples
Deborah Kobylt LIVE
Please welcome Diana Giovinazzo, author, "Daughters of Naples," whose newly-released historical fiction is inspired by the real-life Italian women who risked everything to fight for their homeland against Fascist domination and Nazism. It's a fascinating read, one I could not put down! The story centers around three Cozzolino sisters who navigate changing wartime dynamics that threaten to tear their family apart. Set in 1940s Naples under Mussolini's regime, it's got all the elements of survival, sisterhood, romance, and shifting loyalties during the time of Italian resistance, a complicated...
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J. J Flowers, A Dog's Mission To Heal
Deborah Kobylt LIVE
Dogs aren't just our best friends. They have the power to connect with humans on a spiritual level, providing emotional comfort and even physical safety because they can read us intuitively. And dogs react accordingly. Please welcome to our show JJ Flowers, author, "The Spiritual Dog, Emissary of Unconditional Love and Healing," which details physical, emotional, and spiritual gifts dogs are born with, and how they instinctively use those gifts to provide spiritual guidance to the people in their lives. Flowers details how the canine energy field physically and emotionally connects to the...
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Mike Crispi, Italian American Civil Rights League & Little Italy NY Advocate
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Mike Crispi, president of The Italian American Civil Rights League, joins us to discuss the recent uproar over the Little Italy New York enclave being removed from the City's list of immigrant neighborhoods. Italians took notice and fought back. In fact, Crispi's resume reads as a man who has been fighting for justice much of his life as a political activist, frequent commentator, and talk show host. And this topic made the top of his list. Cristi points out that much of New York - from the skyscrapers to underground tunnels, was built on the backs of Italian immigrant laborers, many of them...
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Andrew Cotto, The History of Little Italy in NYC
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Award-winning author and co-founder/editor-in-chief of Appetito Magazine, #AndrewCotto, joins us to discuss the deep-rooted history of Italians and Italian Americans in New York through hard-work, grit, culture and their culinary expertise, literally taking over the food scene from the moment the Italians landed on our shores. When it was discovered that #LittleItaly was no longer included on the map of immigrant communities in NYC, Italians stood up and fought back for their ancestors to be recognized for their contributions to making NY and America prosperous. Andrew has written extensively...
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Johnny Anello, Italian American Radio Founder & Musician
Deborah Kobylt LIVE
Please welcome infamous mandolin player #JohnnyAnello, also the founder of Italian American Radio, who joins us to talk about the history of Italians who came to this country through Ellis Island, settled primarily in #LittleItaly on the lower east side of Manhattan, and became the heart and soul of New York, building bridges, digging subway tracks and tunnels and anything else that needed to be done to help make the City of New York great. Johnny has had a decorated career as a musician, performing LIVE throughout NY and the entire tri-state area, but particularly in Little Italy, New York....
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Sara Chana Silverstein, Author, "Moodtopia" & "Moodtopia For Kids"
Deborah Kobylt LIVE
"Moodtopia for Kids: Nurturing Emotional Wellness with Nature's Remedies" is a guide to help parents balance medical and holistic care for their children, written by Sara Chana Silverstein," a renowned homeopath and master herbalist. And her research is based in years of research working with children and families, helping to find balance while treating various issues that young people are facing, from neurological to emotional. The book focuses on supporting a child's nervous system first to build long-term resilience rather than defaulting immediately to pharmaceuticals. She talks about how...
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Darls Centola, Author, "Finding Truth With Michael"
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What was superstar #MichaelJackson really like when he wasn't performing, particularly when he was much younger? Darls Centola, who wrote "Finding Truth With Michael: A Memoir of Friendship, Faith, and First Love" takes us there in a way that's never been done before. Darls befriended Michael and sister La Toya during their high school years, and she was one of the only friends outside of the Jackson's performing world to cut through all the noise and just be a friend. The memoir chronicles the everyday life of the famous Jacksons, from roller skating in Sherman Oaks to joyriding in her...
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Idanna Pucci, Co-Author, "Emilio Pucci"
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Idanna Pucci's latest book, "Emilio Pucci: The Astonishing Odyssey of a Fashion Icon," is a biography co-authored by the niece of the famed designer along with her husband, Terence Ward. The narrative moves beyond Emilio Pucci's vibrant prints to uncover his harrowing experience during World War II and his role in postwar Italian reconstruction. Carefully detailed and researched by Idanna Pucci and her husband, this is an inside look at an extraordinary story of bravery long before anyone knew #EmilioPucci as the fashion artist he became. The authors recount Pucci's capture, imprisonment, and...
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Jeni Lynn, Mystery in Bel Air
Deborah Kobylt LIVE
I started my summer reading a little early this year with "Bel-Air Confidential," a futuristic romance by Jeni Lynn, a journalist who has spent much of her career writing about technology and NASA. This is her first novel and series of "Confidential" books, each set in a different historic hotel. I must say, I'm already hooked. The book takes place in LA in the year 2172, and follows Alex and her boss, Eric, as they navigate a dangerous world where a secret society wants to prevent humanity from leaving earth. In the process, the two develop an epic romance. This is a clever book with lots of...
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Dr. Arnold Gilberg, Emotional & Physical Well Being
Deborah Kobylt LIVE
Let's rewrite the narrative on aging. Simply put, as long as we have our health, getting older can be a fun and invigorating, a time to live with no boundaries and try whatever it is we've always wanted to do but didn't because everyday living got in the way. So how do we age with purpose? We invited Beverly Hills psychiatrist Dr. Arnold Gilberg, author, "The Myth of Aging," to join the conversation. Dr. Gilbert argues that aging itself isn't the enemy, disengagement is, and he uses decades of clinical experience to provide a "prescription" for happiness that includes brain health, finding...
info_outlinePlease welcome acclaimed actress Monica Guerritore to our show, who joins us to
talk about her magnificent film, "Anna - The Untold Story" - about the life of legendary
actress Anna Magnini, specifically set on the night of 1956 when Anna won the
Academy Award for Best Actress for "The Rose Tattoo."
She was the first Italian actress to win an Oscar. The film portrays Anna as a woman
of immense strength and passion, navigating her private struggles and memories
while wandering the streets of Rome.
Monica wrote, directed, and also stars in the film, offering a rich portrayal of Anna the
person as opposed to the cinema icon. It's an incredible story, told from the heart,
and so beautifully acted by Monica, I was left speechless. I wanted to understand
Monica's process in capturing the story of Anna, as well as her keen interest. The film,
which debuted in Los Angeles for International Women's Day, also stars Tommaso
Ragno, Beatrice Granno, and Lucia Mascino.
I love a story about strong women, particularly Italian women. Today, I not only
interview one - Monica - we talk about one as well - Anna.
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