Episode 91: MAFIA

Journalist Ugo Barbara joins host Katy Sewall to talk about Italian mobsters, the Roma (aka gypsies), sexual slavery in Italy, and immigration issues. They also explore why Berlusconi came to power and why Ugo was Katy’s only Italian friend while living abroad. Ugo Barbara Homepage: http://www.ugobarbara.it/ New to the show? Come along for the whole journey by starting with Episode One: OUTSET. DONATE:  If you love the show, please help pay for it. Your donation keeps the show functioning and coming to you week after week. Visit: http://www.thebittersweetlife.net/donate/ Then check your mailbox for a handwritten thank you note! Guest (and Katy’s friend) journalist and author, Ugo Barbara SPONSOR: Reach thousands of expats all over the world by sponsoring The BitterSweet Life. Write Katy at bittersweetlife@mail.com to get the conversation going. WRITE US: bittersweetlife@mail.com. Topic ideas, suggestions, feedback, and guest nominations all welcome as well. REVIEW: Write us a review. Give us some stars! It helps others discover the show. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bittersweet-life/id843351111?mt=2 SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or Sticher. Here’s a link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bittersweet-life/id843351111?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 TWEET US: We’re on Twitter together @BitterSweetPod. Host Katy Sewall is @KatySewall. Host Tiffany Parks is @ThePinesOfRome SHARE: Please help others find the show. Write a post to your social network or on your blog. Send your friends an email. Talk the show up over drinks. If you write an article, share it with us so we can pass it on. TOUR: Walk the streets of Rome with Tiffany Parks as your guide. http://thepinesofrome.blogspot.com/p/tours.html © Web and show content can only be used with written permission.