Visiting Mussolini’s hometown as Italy veers right

For the primary time since Mussolini’s rule in the course of the Second World War, a far-right social gathering has been elected to energy in Italy. 

We take you to Mussolini’s birthplace, Predappio — which, to this present day, is dwelling to memento outlets and shrines honouring the dictator — to discover the lasting impression of fascism within the nation’s politics.

Featuring:

• Carlo Magistretti, Italian freelance journalist.
• Piero Ignazi, political scientist.
• Giorgio Frasinetti, former mayor of Predappio.
• Roberto Canali, present mayor of Predappio.

Nothing is Foreign, a podcast from CBC News and CBC Podcasts, is a weekly journey to the place the story is unfolding. It’s hosted by Tamara Khandaker.