The Ambassador Series podcast

This week Dennis Wholey speaks with Romania's Ambassador to the United States, George Cristian Maior. Ambassador Maior discusses Romania's population of 20 million citizens as well as the country's unique history, culture and location. Additionally their discussion explores Romania's important relationship with the United States as well as its regional role, fast growing economy, modern political life and the sites that make Romania a major tourist destination.

This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast as episode 2104.

You can view this and all other programs here - http://www.thisisamerica.net/.

In this exclusive half-hour interview, Dennis Wholey speaks with Amb. Cho Yoon-je from the Republic of Korea. The Ambassador offers a wealth of information regarding South Korea's role as host for the 2018 Winter Olympics and the country's desire to make these Olympics the "Peace Olympics". Additionally, Ambassador Cho discusses South Korea's unique regional position in East Asia. The conversation explores the new dialogue between North and South Korea and the inclusion of North Korean athletes in the Olympics. Lastly the Ambassador discusses his role as Ambassador and his personal mission to raise awareness of his country in the minds of Americans.

This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast in 2120.

You can view this and all other programs here - http://www.thisisamerica.net/.

This week Dennis Wholey speaks with Ambassador Paul G. Altidor from the Republic of Haiti. Their conversation goes far beyond recent headlines concerning the country and explores Haiti as it is today and the various struggles and successes the country is currently navigating. Additionally the conversation explores how Haitians have been woven into the fabric of American society and Haiti's role as a central pillar of Caribbean life and a symbol of independence.

This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast 2120.

You can view this and all other programs here - http://www.thisisamerica.net/.

This week Dennis Wholey speaks with Ambassador Djerdj Matkovic from the Republic of Serbia. The conversation covers many topics from Serbia's rich historical past to the present day, while also exploring the country's complex relationships within the Balkan region. Additionally the discussion touches on the country's population, recent events and the Ambassador's goals while stationed in the United States.

This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast 2118.

You can view this and all other programs here - http://www.thisisamerica.net/.

This week Dennis Wholey speaks with the Republic of Djibouti's Ambassador to the United States, Mohamed Siad Doualeh. Their conversation explores the unique mix of cultures found in Djibouti and how its unique location on the "Horn of Africa" has impacted its development. Additionally, the conversation touches on Djibouti's relationship with the United States and the region as well as the Ambassador's goals while in the United States.

This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast in October of 2017 as episode 2103.

You can view this and all other programs here - http://www.thisisamerica.net/.

On this episode of This Is America & The World, Dennis Wholey speaks with Greece's Ambassador to the United States, Haris Lalacos. The conversation covers many topics including how Greece has navigated the historic refugee crisis, confronting its own economic struggles and good news about a recent economic upturn. Additionally, Ambassador Lalacos discusses the unique and longstanding relationship Greece has maintained with the United States and the strategic location Greece plays in world security.

This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast in May of 2017 as episode 2032.

You can view this and all other programs here - http://www.thisisamerica.net/.

This week Dennis Wholey speaks with the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan's Ambassador to the United States, Hamdullah Mohib. Their conversation examines often misunderstood facets of the country and explores the nature of Afghanistan beyond negative headlines of war and the Taliban. The Ambassador also discusses his role during his time in Washington and the lives of citizens at home in Afghanistan.

This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast in February of 2017 as episode 2020.

You can view this and all other programs here - http://www.thisisamerica.net/.

This week Dennis Wholey speaks with the Palestine Liberation Organization's (PLO) Chief Representative in the United States, Ambassador Maen Rashid Areikat. During the conversation the Ambassador explains the PLO's perspective on the history and current state of relations between Israel and Palestine. Additionally, he talks about the daily life of Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. The interview offers excellent insight into the concerns of the Palestinian people.

This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast in January of 2017 as episode 2016.

You can view this and all other programs here - http://www.thisisamerica.net/.

This week Dennis Wholey concludes a two part conversation with the Ambassador from the Republic of India to the United States, Nirupama Rao. Their conversation focuses on India's successes, struggles and the country's role in the region and the world.

This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast in October 2013 as episode 1704.

You can view this and all other programs here - http://www.thisisamerica.net/.

This week Dennis Wholey begins a two part conversation with the Ambassador from the Republic of India to the United States, Nirupama Rao. Their conversation focuses on India's unique and important relationship with the United States.

This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast in October 2013 as episode 1703.

You can view this and all other programs here - http://www.thisisamerica.net/.