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Congressman Rob Wittman (VA 01) has served the First Congressional District of Virginia since 2007. He is focused on  "strengthening our military and supporting veterans, promoting economic development through fiscal responsibility, fixing our crumbling infrastructure, increasing access to high-speed internet, and promoting workforce development through Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs." In the U.S. Congress, Congressman Wittman serves on the House Armed Services Committee and the Committee on Natural Resources, advocating for our men and women in uniform and as a champion of the Chesapeake Bay. On the Armed Services Committee, he serves as Ranking Member of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee.   During this conversation, Congressman Wittman talks about his public service. He highlights his work in strengthening the military, supporting veterans, promoting economic development through fiscal responsibility, fixing infrastructure, increasing access to high-speed internet, and promoting workforce development through Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs, and cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay and Infrastructure. In closing, he discusses the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade, recent violence in America and what he believes the U.S. strategy should be toward China, both today and in the future.

Dr. YANG Jianli is a scholar and human rights activist, a world-renowned leader for China’s democracy. The son of a Communist Party Leader, he was detained in China in 2002, remaining imprisoned until 2007. He was present at the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989, and has studied at Harvard University and the University of California, Berkeley. During this conversation Dr. Jianli talks about the state of human rights and press freedom in China. He also discusses the the DNA of the Chinese Communist Party. He also reviews what he believes the greatest challenges facing US-China relations, both now and in the future, and the overall political, economic and social future of Hong Kong. Dr. Jianli provides his perspective on the silent majority in the Chinese population, along with his beliefs on the future of the Chinese Communist Party and regime.  In closing, he explains the meaning behind the centerpiece quote on his website, “In every heart, there is goodness, and there is knowledge of right and wrong. That is where our hope comes from.”

Adam Roosevelt is a Father, Combat Veteran, Army Reservist, and Small Business Owner. He was the Nominee for Virginia's House of Delegates in Legislative District 49 (Arlington and Parts of Fairfax). Born in Portsmouth Virginia, he enlisted in the Army at 17 years of age. His first unit assignment was at Ft. Drum, then deploying to Bagram Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom with the International Security Assistance Force. In this conversation, Adam talks about his time in Afghanistan, recent run for office and defense contracting work. He also reflects on the greatest challenges facing the United States today, to include comment on the current nationwide violence. Finally, he discusses his views on the American mainstream media, along with his perspective regarding U.S. policy toward China.

Simon Gao is a producer and host for New Tang Dynasty (NTD) Television's, "Zooming In with Simone Gao."  During this conversation, Simone talks about her career, her recent reporting on China, overall freedom of press in Asia, the American Media and the COVID 19 Pandemic.   In particular, Simone highlights her latest one hour documentary entitled," The Coverup of the Century." As posted on You Tube 28 June 2020: "Zooming In’s one-hour documentary movie follows investigative reporter Simone Gao’s inquiry into critical questions about the pandemic: What did the Chinese Communist leadership do at the early stages of the outbreak? What significant truth have they concealed from the world, and why did they do that?"

"The Indo American Center ia an independent, non-partisan, free market think tank, dedicated to strengthening the strategic partrnership emerging between India and the United States." During this conversation, Indo American Center Executive President Mr. Vinson Palathingal further details the mission of the Indo American Center, with focus on the goals, target audiences and recent initiatives of the Center.   Vinson also spotlights the recent history of India, along with a review of the current relationship between the United States and India.

Mr. Ben Loyola is a Cuban native who escaped the communist country to America when he was two years of age. He moved on to serve for 30 years in the United States Navy, retiring as a Captain. In 1991, he founded Loyola Enterprises Inc., an engineering service contracting firm. He is now a candidate for the Second Congressional District in the Commonwealth of Virginia. In this conversation, Ben discusses family escape from Cuba, service in the United States Navy, business career and his current campaign for Congress. He also highlights what he believes to be the greatest challenges and opportunities facing both the Second Congressional District in Virginia and our nation.

From the JCU Website: "The Japanese Conservative Union (JCU) was founded in 2015. Our mission is to foster dialogue to expand understandings of conservative ideas, not only between the US and Japan but also within Japan and across Asia. JCU believes the proper role of government is to protect its citizens' lives, safety, and wealth through a commitment to the rule of law and strong national security; to unleash economic growth by minimizing tax and regulatory burdens, thus empowering all generations to prosper; and to operate efficiently and transparently."  This interview is with Mr. Matt Noyes, Japanese Conservative Union International Liaision. Along with discussing his duties at JCU, Matt discusses the JCU mission and growing presence in other nations. Additionally, Matt talks about the growing cooperation between Japanese and American conservatives, press freedom in China, the Japanese and American media and the Freedom Fighters in Hong Kong.

Recording artist Chuck Redd has 25 European and Six tours of Japan to his credit. He has served as artist in Residence at the Smithsonian Jazz Cafe in Washington, DC, toured with Dizzy Gillespie, Mel Torme, Tommy Flanagan, Ray Brown, Monty Alexander, Rebecaa Kilgore and Nicki Parrott. He is featured annually at numerous music events, to include The Newport Jazz Festival, The West Texas Jazz Party and the North Carolina Jazz Festival. He has played at the White House and on the Tonight Show. Frequently performing in New York City and Washington, DC, he is featured in over 80 recordings. He is on the faculty at the University of Maryland School of Music, presenting classes nationwide. In today's conversation with Chuck, he talks about what inspired him to become a vibraphone player. He also talks about his time with the Charlie Byrd Trio and such artists as Mel Torme. Chuck reviews his favorite perfoming venues, and his inclusion of both the Great American Song Book and Bossa Nova during his shows. He also talks about some of the more complex songs he plays, and his recommendations for young people aspiring to play the vibraphone.   *NOTE: Slight delay at start of interview*