The Ambassador Series podcast

This week Dennis Wholey speaks with the Republic of Finland's Ambassador to the United States, Kirsti Kauppi. The Ambassador explains various aspects of the Nordic country's rich history, culture and government function as well as Finland'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 the winter of 2016 as episode 2007.

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

This week Dennis Wholey speaks with the European Union's Ambassador to the United States, David O'Sullivan. Ambassador O'Sullivan brings a great deal of energy and experience to the lively conversation which explores many aspects of the European Union. The discussion offers an excellent education on the history and function of the European Union as well as the modern successes and challenges of European unification.

This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast in the summer of 2016 as episode 1936.

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

This week Dennis Wholey speaks with former U.S. Ambassador Thomas Pickering about Russia, the upcoming Olympics and various issues at play within the country and the region. Ambassador Pickering holds the title of Career Ambassador, which is the highest rank in the Foreign Service and is nominated by the President. Ambassador Pickering has served as U.S. Ambassador to Russia, India, Israel, Jordan, El Salvador, Nigeria and the United Nations.

This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast in the winter of 2013 as episode 1717.

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

This week Dennis Wholey speaks with Elin Suleymanov, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Ambassador Suleymanov explains the historical significance of his country, the progressive leanings of its people and the increasing development of Azerbaijan since its independence.

This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast in the fall of 2013 as episode 1707.

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

This week Dennis Wholey speaks with the Republic of Lithuania's Ambassador to the United States, Rolandas Kriščiūnas. The conversation touches on many topics including Lithuania's deep historic roots as well as its evolution over the last century. The Ambassador also discusses the country's culture, population and how Lithuania has become one of the fastest growing economies in the European Union.

This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast in November of 2016 as episode 2008.

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

This week Dennis Wholey speaks with the Ambassador of the Republic of Nicaragua, Francisco Campbell. Their discussion focuses on Nicaragua's current goals, economy, trade, tourism, culture and the relationship Nicaragua maintains with the United States.

This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast in the fall of 2013 as episode 1706.

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

Dennis Wholey speaks with the Ambassador from the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to the United States, Daouda Diabate. Throughout their conversation Ambassador Diabate explains the many ways in which Côte d'Ivoire has an incredible amount to offer the West African region and the world.

This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast in the summer of 2016 as episode 1944.

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

Dennis Wholey speaks with Brazil's Ambassador Luiz Alberto Figueiredo Machado. Their conversation explores Brazil's successes, struggles, the hosting of the upcoming Olympic games, the recent concerns regarding the Zika virus and the dynamic multi-ethnic cultural make-up of the country's 200 million citizens.

This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast in the winter 2016 as episode 1919.

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

Dennis Wholey speaks with Costa Rican Ambassador Román Macaya. Their conversation touches on various unique aspects of life in Costa Rica and the country's relationship with the United States, the region and the world.

Additionally, the Ambassador navigates, Costa Rica's unique history, economy, rich and complex culture as well as why Costa Rica does not have an army and has banned smoking.

This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast in January, 2016 as episode 1916.

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

Dennis Wholey conducts a timely and passionate conversation with Ambassador Mohammed Al Hussaini Al Sharif representing the League of Arab States in the United States. The discussion focuses on the various sources of extreme tension throughout the Middle East and touches on Islam, ISIS and recent developments in Israel and Palestine.

This interview was conducted for the television series, This Is America & The World and was broadcast in October, 2014 as episode 1801.

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