Giuseppe Cruciani (born 15 September 1966) is an Italian

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and

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. He is known in Italy for his provocative and irreverent manner.

''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 Gari ...

, Cruciani is the host of 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 political ...

'' (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. Many 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

* '' Complotti'' (

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, 2011–2012) * '' La zanzara in tv'' ( TGcom24, 2012) * '' Radio Belva'' (

, 2013) * ''

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, 2014–2015) * '' RDS Academy'' (

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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