In this episode, hosts Sara and Jessica talk with historian and author John Dickie about organized crime in Italy. Special Guest John Dickie is a professor of Italian Studies at University College London, and an internationally recognized specialist on many aspects of Italian culture – including organized crime. He is an award-winning author whose books include “Cosa Nostra,” “Mafia Brotherhoods,” & his latest, “Mafia Republic.” (The latter two were released in the United States as one combined book called “Blood Brotherhoods.”) John’s website: John Dickie John Dickie on Twitter Links Mentioned in the Show “Italy gasps as inquiry reveals mob’s long reach” – New York Times Addio Pizzo and Addio Pizzo Travel, for visitors to Sicily