Paolo Corsini, the director of Rai Approfondimenti, is under fire for controversial comments and past social media posts.

The uproar began when Corsini referred to journalist Corrado Formigli as "infame" during an interaction, which he later attempted to downplay as a misunderstanding.

This incident has sparked widespread criticism, with calls for his resignation from political figures and media organizations.

Past posts by Corsini, featuring fascist references and support for Putin, have resurfaced, intensifying the backlash.

Rai's CEO has expressed disapproval, and disciplinary actions are being considered.

The incident has raised concerns about the reputation and integrity of public broadcasting in Italy.