Stanley Tucci talks about Nat Geo’s “Tucci in Italy,” including how well he speaks Italian, his favorite region and why the dream of moving to the country is so hard. He also shares where the show is going next — and it’s not in Italy! Also, Gold Derby editor-in-chief Debra Birnbaum joins us to give her takes on the Emmy race, including how “Widow’s Bay” has become the comedy frontrunner.

<p>Stanley Tucci talks about Nat Geo&rsquo;s &ldquo;Tucci in Italy,&rdquo; including how well he speaks Italian, his favorite region and why the dream of moving to the country is so hard. He also shares where the show is going next &mdash; and it&rsquo;s not in Italy! Also, Gold Derby editor-in-chief Debra Birnbaum joins us to give her takes on the Emmy race, including how &ldquo;Widow&rsquo;s Bay&rdquo; has become the comedy frontrunner.</p>

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