Giuseppe Cruciani (born 15 September 1966) is an Italian radio personality,

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, television presenter and journalist. He is known in

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for his provocative and irreverent manner.

''Family and personal facts''

Born in 1966 from an aristocratic family close to the Vatican City, he graduated in Political Sciences by studying a Peruvian far-left movement. He then decided to move to Milan in the early 2000s to work in "Radio 24" and to host programs such as "Linea 24" and "La Sfida". His co-host David Parenzo for many times alludes about this affinity with the Holy See and the supposed link with the right wing side of the Vatican "La Borghesia Papalina Nera". He is owner of a castle in Umbria region and also owns many proprieties in Rome. He is a supporter of Lazio football team. He calls himself a fetishist and often talks about his passion for feet.

''La Zanzara''

Alongside

David Parenzo David Parenzo (born 14 February 1976) is an Italian journalist and radio/television presenter. He is mostly known for being host, together with Giuseppe Cruciani, of the Italian radio show ''La Zanzara''. Biography Great-grandson of the Gar ...

, Cruciani is the host of the hot talk radio show ''

La Zanzara La Zanzara is an Italian radio program created by the Italian journalist Giuseppe Cruciani, and broadcast on Radio 24. Journalist David Parenzo is the co-host. The show is known for giving space to controversial topics and for being politicall ...

'' (Italian for ''The Mosquito'') aired on Radio 24. On ''La Zanzara'', current affairs are discussed with guests including politicians, pundits and listeners calling from home. Over time, the show has dealt with subjects such as satire, politics and sex, with Cruciani often taking controversial positions. Listeners can leave their number and be called back by the hosts. Calls often turn into heated dispute. Traditionally, rock and heavy metal music is played in the background. Some of the listeners calling from home ended up dead or in jail, such as Mauro da Mantova, Giovanni da Reggio Calabria, Donato da Varese or Doctor Petrella.

Television

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Cruciani, Giuseppe 1966 births Living people Mass media people from Rome Italian television journalists Italian radio presenters Italian television presenters Italian atheists