Episode 59: Understanding the Italian Mafia with John Dickie

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