Lidia Bastianich raises a wine glass in celebration

Lidia Celebrates America: Overcoming the Odds


Premiering Tuesday, Dec 14. at 7 p.m.

In this hour-long “Lidia Celebrates America” special, Lidia travels from big cities to small pockets of rural America, both in person and virtually, to share the inspiring stories of a diverse group of resilient Americans who have overcome extraordinary odds in their own lives, found purpose in serving their communities, and turned their loss into inspiring accomplishments.

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