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Lidia Bastianich Celebrates Community in Upcoming PBS Special

11/20/2025

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Lidia Bastianich, Emmy Award-winning TV host and restaurateur, emphasizes community ahead of her PBS special Lidia Celebrates America: A Nation of Neighbors, premiering on November 25.
She discusses visiting community initiatives, including a wildfire recovery effort in California and a pay-what-you-can café in Denver.
She highlights the power of small acts of kindness to foster connection and well-being.

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Story summary

Lidia Bastianich, Emmy Award-winning TV host and restaurateur, emphasizes community ahead of her PBS special Lidia Celebrates America: A Nation of Neighbors, premiering on November 25.
She discusses visiting community initiatives, including a wildfire recovery effort in California and a pay-what-you-can café in Denver.
She highlights the power of small acts of kindness to foster connection and well-being.