The Ambassador Series podcast

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The Ambassador Series provides intimate interviews with Ambassadors from all over the world. These unique interviews are produced for the television series, This Is America & The World with host Dennis Wholey. The television programs are presented here for The Ambassador Series. This Is America & The World is a weekly, internationally-focused television series, which is designed to explore the cultural, social, and political lives of people around the world. The series is broadcast nationally on PBS stations in the United States and distributed internationally by Voice of America Television.

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Sierra Leone - Amb. Sidique Abou-Bakarr Wai - Pt. II of II

Mar 15 2023 26 mins  
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

Sierra Leone - Amb. Sidique Abou-Bakarr Wai - Pt. I of II

Mar 15 2023 26 mins  
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, ec

Indonesia - Amb. Rosan Perkasa Roeslani - Part II of II

Mar 15 2023 26 mins  
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 ha

Indonesia - Amb. Rosan Perkasa Roeslani - Part I of II

Mar 15 2023 26 mins  
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

Haiti - Amb. Bocchit Edmond - Pt. II of II

Mar 15 2023 26 mins  
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 faci

Haiti - Amb. Bocchit Edmond - Pt. I of II

Mar 15 2023 26 mins  
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

African Union - Amb. Hilda Suka-Mafudze

Mar 15 2023 26 mins  
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

Pakistan - Amb. Masood Khan

Mar 15 2023 26 mins  
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 comp

Philippines - Amb. Jose Manuel Romualdez

Mar 15 2023 26 mins  
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

Thailand - Amb. Manasvi Srisodapol

Aug 22 2022 26 mins  
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