Radio in Italy's coronavirus red zone

03/18/20 • 7 min

83-year-old Pino Pagani is the presenter of Radio Zona Rossa - or Radio Red Zone - in the virus-hit Italian town of Codogno. His show gives people a sense of community while in lockdown.

Presenter: Emily Webb Producer: Alice Gioia

Picture: Pino Pagani (left) and colloborator at Radio Zona Rossa Credit: courtesy Pino Pagani

83-year-old Pino Pagani is the presenter of Radio Zona Rossa - or Radio Red Zone - in the virus-hit Italian town of Codogno. His show gives people a sense of community while in lockdown.

Presenter: Emily Webb Producer: Alice Gioia

Picture: Pino Pagani (left) and colloborator at Radio Zona Rossa Credit: courtesy Pino Pagani

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