Stefano Corti hosts Le Iene Inside special on human-animal relations

The television special “Che bestie! Più conosco gli uomini e più amo gli animali,” part of the Le Iene presentano: Inside series, is scheduled to air on November 1, 2026, on Italia 1. Hosted by Stefano Corti and written by Alessandra Frigo, the program explores the complex and often contradictory relationship between humans and other species.

The broadcast will examine various issues, including the hunting of whales in the name of tradition, lions raised for tourist interaction that are later used for hunting, and the use of pangolins in traditional medicine. It also covers domestic animal welfare, featuring stories of dogs treated as family members alongside instances of animal cruelty.

Contributors to the special include evolutionary biologist Telmo Pievani and journalist Giulia Innocenzi. Other participants include Senator Michaela Biancofiore, Enzo Salvi, Marco Fantini, and Beatrice Valli.