The Ambassador Series podcast

Amb. Sidique Abou-Bakarr Wai - Republic of Sierra Leone, Pt. II of II This week on This Is America & The World, Dennis Wholey visits the Embassy of the Republic of Sierra Leone in Washington, DC to conclude a two-part conversation with Ambassador Sidique Abou-Bakarr Wai. The Ambassador discusses the success of the recent U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit hosted by President Biden, Sierra Leone’s important relationship with the United States, Africa’s vast investment potential, and the Ambassador’s hope for the future of a United States of Africa. This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast in Feb. 2023 as episode 2621. You can view this and all other programs here - http://www.thisisamerica.net/.  

Amb. Sidique Abou-Bakarr Wai - Republic of Sierra Leone, Pt. I of II This week on This Is America & The World, Dennis Wholey visits the Embassy of the Republic of Sierra Leone in Washington, DC to begin a two-part conversation with Ambassador Sidique Abou-Bakarr Wai. Their conversion discusses Sierra Leone's capital city of Freetown and the qualities of the country’s citizens, economy, tourism, and natural resources. In addition, Ambassador Wai examines the background of Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada, and the security and integrity of its upcoming elections. This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast in Feb. 2023 as episode 2620. You can view this and all other programs here - http://www.thisisamerica.net/.  

Amb. Rosan Perkasa Roeslani - (Republic of Indonesia), Part II of II This week on This Is America & The World, Dennis Wholey concludes his conversation with the Republic of Indonesia's Ambassador, Rosan Perkasa Roeslani. The second half of their lively exchange examines Indonesia’s economic potential, the country’s inclusion within a region called "The Ring of Fire", and the happy qualities of the Indonesian people. This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast in Jan. 2023 as episode 2618. You can view this and all other programs here - http://www.thisisamerica.net/.  

Amb. Rosan Perkasa Roeslani - (Republic of Indonesia), Part I of II This week on This Is America & The World, Dennis Wholey visits the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Washington, DC to begin a conversation with Ambassador Rosan Perkasa Roeslani. Their conversation examines a wide variety of topics including Indonesia’s 2023 Chairmanship of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), tourism offerings and the defining characteristics of Indonesia’s cultural identity found throughout the country’s 17,000 islands. This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast in Jan. 2023 as episode 2617. You can view this and all other programs here - http://www.thisisamerica.net/.  

Amb. Bocchit Edmond - Republic of Haiti, Pt. II of II This week on This Is America & The World, Dennis Wholey visits the Republic of Haiti’s Embassy in Washington, DC to conclude a two part conversation with Haitian Ambassador Bocchit Edmond. The Ambassador shares his thoughts on the country’s need for both police and military presence to secure the country and the dangers facing Haitian politicians. Additionally, the Ambassador reaches out to American viewers and asks them to look at Haiti "through a different lens” because there is more to the country than its current struggles. This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast in Nov. 2022 as episode 2608. You can view this and all other programs here - http://www.thisisamerica.net/.  

Amb. Bocchit Edmond - Republic of Haiti, Pt. I of II This week on This Is America & The World, Dennis Wholey visits the Republic of Haiti’s Embassy in Washington, DC to begin a two-part conversation with Haitian Ambassador Bocchit Edmond. Their conversation unpacks the violence facing Haiti today, the gang upheaval that has occurred over the past few years, and the ramifications of proposed intervention to quell protests within the country. This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast in Nov. 2022 as episode 2607. You can view this and all other programs here - http://www.thisisamerica.net/.  

Amb. Hilda Suka-Mafudze - (African Union) This week on This Is America & The World, Dennis Wholey speaks with Ambassador Hilda Suka-Mafudze of the African Union at the African Union Mission in Washington, DC. Their conversation explores the Ambassador’s role representing the African Union in the United States, the needs of the 1.2 billion people that live in the 55 member states that comprise the continent and the immense potential of the many countries of Africa working together toward common goals. This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast in Oct. 2022 as episode 2606. You can view this and all other programs here - http://www.thisisamerica.net/.  

Amb. Masood Khan - (Islamic Republic of Pakistan) This week on This Is America & The World, Dennis Wholey travels to the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Washington, DC to speak with Ambassador Masood Khan about Pakistan today. The Ambassador discusses the impact of the recent flooding in the southeastern province of Sindh, the horrors of nuclear weapons, and the complex relationship between Pakistan and the United States. This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast in Oct. 2022 as episode 2605. You can view this and all other programs here - http://www.thisisamerica.net/.  

Amb. Jose Manuel Romualdez - (Republic of the Philippines) This week on This Is America & The World, Dennis Wholey visits the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Washington, DC to speak with Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez. Their conversation covers a variety of topics including the powerful impact of the most recent typhoon, the country’s special economic and historic relationship with the United States, and the goals of the new presidential administration. This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast in Oct. 2022 as episode 2604. You can view this and all other programs here - http://www.thisisamerica.net/.  

This week on This Is America & The World, Dennis Wholey speaks with the Kingdom of Thailand’s Ambassador to the United States, Manasvi Srisodapol about the ancient culture and customs of the “fun loving” people of Thailand, his country's goal to develop a green economy and Thailand’s hosting of the 2022 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit.  This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast in July 2022 as episode 2545. You can view this and all other programs here - http://www.thisisamerica.net/.

This week on This Is America & The World, Dennis Wholey speaks with Nepal’s Ambassador to the United States, Sridhar Khatri at his residence in Washington, DC. Ambassador Khatri discusses the impact of Mt. Everest and the Himalayan Mountain range on Nepal, gun safety and democracy within Nepal and the United States, and the unique ways in which both Buddhism and Hinduism have helped to craft the culture of Nepal and the spirit of its people.   This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast in July 2022 as episode 2542. You can view this and all other programs here - http://www.thisisamerica.net/.

This week on This Is America & The World, Dennis Wholey speaks with Iceland’s Ambassador to the United States, Bergdís Ellertsdóttir. The Ambassador discusses many facets of life in Iceland today including the frightening effects of the climate crisis within the Arctic region, the impact the war in Ukraine has had on Iceland's economy, and the uniquely high quality of life enjoyed by the Icelandic people, which includes more book stores per capita than anywhere else on earth.   This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast in June 2022 as episode 2540. You can view this and all other programs here - http://www.thisisamerica.net/.

This week on This Is America & The World, Dennis Wholey concludes a two program conversation with the Dominican Republic’s Ambassador to the United States, Sonia Guzmán. The Ambassador explores the essence and values of democracy, its importance in today's Dominican Republic and her country's vital relationship with the United States, including it's number one status as a Caribbean tourist destination for Americans.   This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast in May, 2022 as episode 2535. You can view this and all other programs here - http://www.thisisamerica.net/.

This week on This Is American & The World, Dennis Wholey begins a two-program conversation with the Dominican Republic’s Ambassador to the United States, Sonia Guzmán. The Ambassador discusses the many cultural influences and general happiness of the Dominican Republic people contrasts the democratic stability of the Dominican Republic with the chaos of its shared Hispaniola island neighbor Haiti and calls on France, Canada, and the United States to do more to aid Haiti, as the Dominican Republic has done for years. This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast in May, 2022 as episode 2534. You can view this and all other programs here - http://www.thisisamerica.net/.

On this program, Dennis Wholey speaks with the Czech Republic’s Ambassador, Hynek Kmoníček at his residence in Washington, DC. Among many topics, Ambassador Kmoníček discusses Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its ramifications for the region and the world. Additionally, the Ambassador examines the Czech Republic’s history and explains that "resilience" is at the heart of Czech culture. This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast in early March 2022 as episode 2524. You can view this and all other programs here - http://www.thisisamerica.net/.

This week on This Is America & The World, Dennis Wholey speaks with Ambassador Eugen Caras from the Republic of Moldova. Their conversation covers many topics including the Russian invasion of Ukraine with whom Moldova shares a border, how the country has handled the recent influx of Ukrainian refugees and if Moldova may be Russia’s next target. In addition, the conversation touches Moldova’s history, people and hopes for the future given the former Soviet republic’s unique position in Eastern Europe. This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast in March, 2022 as episode 2527. You can view this and all other programs here - http://www.thisisamerica.net/.

This week on This Is America & The World, Dennis Wholey speaks with the Kingdom of Cambodia’s Ambassador to the United States, Keo Chhea. Their conversation explores how “the killing fields” of the Khmer Rouge affected the Ambassador's family, the historical importance and power of the Angkor Wat temple complex and the country’s transition from Hinduism to Buddhism.   This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast in July, 2022 as episode 2544. You can view this and all other programs here - http://www.thisisamerica.net/.

This week Dennis Wholey visits the embassy of the Republic of Estonia in Washington, DC to meet with Estonia's Ambassador to the United States, Jonatan Vseviov. The conversation explores the Northern European country's history, culture and population while also touching on how Estonia relates to the region and the world. Additionally, the Ambassador discusses Estonia's positive human rights record and how it is one of the most tech oriented countries in the world with its elections being held online. The Ambassador also explains the relationship that Estonia maintains with the United States and his personal goals as the Estonian Ambassador in Washington. This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast as episode 2208. You can view this and all other programs here - http://www.thisisamerica.net/.

This week Dennis Wholey visits the embassy of the Republic of Yemen in Washington, DC to learn about the country from the Deputy Chief of Mission, Mohammed Al-Hadhrami. The conversation serves as an excellent introduction to the Middle Eastern nation and explores the unique role Yemen plays in the Arab world. Mr. Al-Hadhrami also discusses his country's complex recent history and current civil war as well as how it relates to Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and discussions of peace on behalf of the United States. Additionally, the dialogue examines Yemen's relationship with the United States and how the country can move beyond its current struggles. This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast as episode 2207. You can view this and all other programs here - http://www.thisisamerica.net/.

This week Dennis Wholey speaks with Ambassador Arikana Chihombori-Quao, who currently serves as the Permanent Representative of the African Union Representational Mission to the United States of America. Their conversation explores the history, function and goals of the African Union and examines the issues that are of the utmost importance to the continent today. Additionally, the Ambassador offers her thoughts on her role here in Washington and the goals she has set for herself while serving as Ambassador. This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast as episode 2205. You can view this and all other programs here - http://www.thisisamerica.net/.