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In 2025, the show was credited with finding Carlotta Morri and her daughter after years of silence, a case that had captivated the Italian public.

More recently, it has championed the right to dignity in end-of-life care, following the stories of patients like Laura Santi in their legal battles for assisted dying. Controversies and Criticism

While it began with celebrity pranks and humor, it gained national significance by "biting" into social and political injustices that mainstream news sometimes overlooks. Major Impact Stories Le iene

It faced heavy criticism for its 2013 coverage of the unproven "Stamina" therapy, which experts argued promoted pseudo-science.

The show's "in-your-face" style has often blurred the line between journalism and sensationalism. In 2025, the show was credited with finding

Some critics argue the show focuses on "easy indignation" and "gut reactions" rather than deep, objective analysis.

The show is notorious for "doorstepping" politicians. In 2006, it famously tested 50 deputies for drugs under the guise of makeup applications, finding that nearly one-third tested positive—a report that was ultimately censored by Parliament on privacy grounds. Major Impact Stories It faced heavy criticism for

One of its most famous investigations revealed how tomatoes imported from China were being illegally labeled as "Made in Italy," a report that sparked massive public outrage and further official inquiries.