Angelo Vivolo | Chairman of the Board of the Columbus Citizen's Foundation Columbus Heritage Coalition Previews Today's Columbus Day Para...
Summary
Angelo Vivolo discusses his 42-year career in the Italian restaurant industry, including serving two popes, and his role as the first Italian-American on the CUNY board. He reflects on the history of Columbus Day, the fight to preserve the Columbus statue, and his pride in Italian-American heritage. Vivolo also shares his admiration for Joe DiMaggio and plans to co-anchor the parade coverage with Greg Kelly.
Topics discussed
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Introduction of guest Angelo Vivolo
Angelo's favorite Italian foods and restaurant history
Serving Pope Benedict and Pope Francis
History of defending the Columbus statue
Celebrating Italian heritage and family values
Parade coverage plans and the Cadillac Club
Criticism of Mayor Mamdani and Columbus Day exclusion
Angelo's role on the CUNY board
Truth about Columbus and political climate
The American Dream and Italian immigrant roots
Dispute over Indigenous Peoples Day vs. Columbus Day
Favorite Italian-American: Joe DiMaggio
Closing remarks and parade schedule
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