Video Archive (2010-2011 Season)
Show 1401: SG Ban Ki-moon
Join host Dennis Wholey as THIS IS AMERICA begins its new season with an exclusive interview with United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon. In this rare interview Dennis and the Secretary General discuss the volatile nature of the world and how the Secretary General compassionately attempts to resolve complex issues such as poverty, terrorism and violence against women.
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Show 1402: UN Roundtable Part I
Join host Dennis Wholey as he speaks with six high profile international guests to discuss the United Nation's goals of eradicating poverty, improving maternal and child health, gender equality, and climate change. Guests include the UN Foundation's Reid Detchon, Vice President for Energy and Climate, the World Health Organization's Flavia Bustreo M.D., Director of the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health, Gitahi Kiama Ph.D, of the Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies at the University of Nairobi, United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Policy Coordination and Inter-Agency Affairs, Thomas Stelzer, Johnson & Johnson's Vice President of Corporate Contributions, Sharon D’Agostino, and the United Nations Development Program's Director of Poverty Reduction Group, Selim Jahan.
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Show 1403: UN Roundtable Part II
Join host Dennis Wholey as he concludes his conversation with six high profile international guests regarding the United Nations goals of eradicating poverty, improving maternal and child health, gender equality, and climate change. Guests include the UN Foundation's Reid Detchon, Vice President for Energy and Climate, the World Health Organization's Flavia Bustreo M.D., Director of the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health, Gitahi Kiama Ph.D, of the Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies at the University of Nairobi, United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Policy Coordination and Inter-Agency Affairs, Thomas Stelzer, Johnson & Johnson's Vice President of Corporate Contributions, Sharon D’Agostino, and the United Nations Development Program's Director of Poverty Reduction Group, Selim Jahan.
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Show 1404: This Is America Visits Oman
This week's program focuses on the Sultanate of Oman. The country is celebrating its 40th anniversary under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said who has guided Oman into its current renaissance. In addition to visiting modern and historic sites, Dennis Wholey learns about the country by talking with a variety of guests including The Minister of Information, H.E. Hamed bin Mohammed Al Rashdi and State Council member, Rahila Al Riyamiya.
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Show 1405: Foreign Journalist Roundtable Part I
This week Dennis Wholey speaks with journalists representing 6 countries from around the globe in New York City. Together they discuss the current state of journalism in the United States and its varied roles abroad. Guests include Paola Messana, New York Bureau Chief of the Agence France Presse, Mujeeb Lodhi, Publisher and Chief Editor of Pakistan News, Lotus Chau, Chief Reporter at Sing Tao Newspapers New York, Dr. Chika Onyeani, Editor and Chief of the African Sun Times, Teresa Cabrera, Managing Director of Diario De Mexico USA, and Garry Pierre-Pierre, Publisher of the Haitian Times.
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Show 1406: Foreign Journalist Roundtable Part II
This week Dennis Wholey speaks with journalists representing 6 countries from around the globe in New York City. Together they discuss the current state of journalism in the United States and its varied roles abroad. Guests include Paola Messana, New York Bureau Chief of the Agence France Presse, Mujeeb Lodhi, Publisher and Chief Editor of Pakistan News, Lotus Chau, Chief Reporter at Sing Tao Newspapers New York, Dr. Chika Onyeani, Editor and Chief of the African Sun Times, Teresa Cabrera, Managing Director of Diario De Mexico USA, and Garry Pierre-Pierre, Publisher of the Haitian Times.
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Show 1411: Amb. Walter Cutler
This week Dennis Wholey speaks with Ambassador Walter Cutler who served twice as Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, in addition to having served in Tunisia, Zaire (Congo), and as Ambassador-Designate to the Islamic Republic of Iran before diplomatic relations were broken in 1980. Together both men discuss U.S. Saudi relations, Wikileaks, terrorism and other crucial international issues.
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Show 1414:
Gangwon-do, South Korea
THIS IS AMERICA visits Gangwon-do, South Korea to explore the DMZ border area, as well as the history and unique environment of the remarkable province. Guests include Governor of Gangwon Province, Lee Kwang-jae, Professor of Geography Education at Kangwon National University, Kim Chang-hwan, Congressman, Han Ki-ho, representing Cheorwon-Hwacheon-Yanggu-Inje Counties, as well as Jung Ho-jo, Governor of Cheorwon County.
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Show 1415: Qubad Talabani
Dennis
Wholey speaks with Qubad Talabani, who serves as the Representative of the
Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq to the United States. Together Dennis and
Mr. Talabani discuss the unique character of the Kurdish people, the region,
as well as the importance of Mr. Talabani’s role in the United
States.
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Show 1416: Dr. James Zogby
Dennis
Wholey speaks with Dr. James Zogby about his new book “Arab Voices”. Dr. Zogby,
who is also President of the Arab American Institute, discusses the need for the
west to listen to what the Arab World has to say, and to understand that the
lives of people around the world are not as different as many in the west
believe.
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Show 1417: Voices From The United Arab Emirates
This week THIS IS AMERICA visits the United Arab Emirates to explore the many facets
of progress, culture and politics within the Emirates. The program includes
interviews with Ibrahim Al Abed, Director General of the National Media Council,
H.E. Mariam Al Roumi, Minister of Social Affairs, and H.E. Hanif Hassan
Al Qassimi, Minister of Health.
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Show 1418: David Ignatius
This
week Dennis
Wholey speaks with renowned Washington Post columnist, David Ignatius about the
recent events in Egypt, Tunisia and the current political climate of the Middle
East.
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Show 1419: Amb. Stapleton Roy
Dennis
Wholey discusses the changing global role of China with Ambassador Stapleton
Roy, who has served as U.S. Ambassador to China, Indonesia, and Singapore.
Ambassador Roy is currently the Director
of the Kissinger Institute on China and the United States.
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Show 1421: Carlos Gutierrez
Join host Dennis Wholey as he discusses relations between the U.S. and Cuba with Carlos Gutierrez, who formerly served as U.S. Secretary of Commerce, and is now Vice Chairman of the Institutional Clients group at Citigroup.
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Show 1422: Marina Ottaway, Ph.D.
Join host Dennis Wholey as he discusses the recent uprisings in the Middle East with Dr.
Marina Ottaway, Director of the Middle East Program at the Carnegie Endowment
For International Peace.
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Show 1423: Richard H. Solomon
This week on THIS IS AMERICA Dennis Wholey speaks with Richard H. Solomon, Ph.D., President of the United States Institute of Peace. Together they discuss the unique work of the United States Institute of Peace and its important efforts across the globe.
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Show 1426: Peter Bergen Part I
This week on THIS IS AMERICA, Dennis Wholey speaks with Peter Bergen, CNN's National Security Analyst and author of The Longest War; The Enduring Conflict between America and Al-Qaeda. Together they discuss Peter Bergen's new book, the United State's efforts to fight terrorism, and Bergen's face to face encounter with Osama Bin Laden.
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Show 1427: Peter Bergen Part II
This week on THIS IS AMERICA, Dennis Wholey concludes his discussion with Peter Bergen, CNN's National Security Analyst and author of The Longest War; The Enduring Conflict between America and Al-Qaeda. Together they look into Peter Bergen's new book, the United State's efforts to fight terrorism, and Bergen's face to face encounter with Osama Bin Laden.
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Show 1428: David E. Sanger
This week on THIS IS AMERICA Dennis Wholey speaks with David E. Sanger, Chief Washington Correspondent at The New York Times. Mr. Sanger explains his unique perspective on the recent disasters in Japan, and the future of the Middle East as it pertains to Iran.
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Show 1430: Dennis Van Roekel
This week on THIS IS AMERICA Dennis Wholey speaks with the President of the National Education Association, Dennis Van Roekel. Together both men discuss the current union concerns and examine the state of education in the United States and abroad.
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Show 1431: Mitchell B. Reiss
This week on THIS IS AMERICA Dennis Wholey speaks with Mitchell B. Reiss, author of Negotiating With Evil; When to Talk to Terrorists and President of Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland. Their conversation explores the complex task of knowing when and how to talk to terrorist groups.
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Show 1432: Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement
This week on THIS IS AMERICA Dennis Wholey explores the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement with Laura Lane, who serves as Managing Director and Head of International Government Affairs at Citigroup and as Co-Chair of the U.S.-Korea FTA Coalition, in addition to Jong-Hyun Choi, Minister For Economic Affairs at the Embassy of The Republic of Korea.
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Show 1433: Randi Weingarten
This week on THIS IS AMERICA Dennis Wholey speaks with Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers. Together they explore new approaches to improving the education system in the United States and President Weingarten's passionate commitment to that goal.
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Show 1437: Amb. Erlan Idrissov
This week on THIS IS AMERICA, Dennis Wholey speaks with the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Erlan Idrissov. Ambassador Idrissov explains Kazakhstan's past and future, as well as the unique traditions and characteristics of its people.
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Show 1438: Favorite Moments
This week on THIS IS AMERICA, Dennis Wholey revisits many of the unique internationally themed interviews that have been conducted throughout the 2010-2011 season. Interviews were filmed in Washington D.C., New York and around the world.
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Show 1440: Ancient World
This week Dennis Wholey visits three historical locations in Southern Europe and the Middle East. The program explores the biblical location of the Pillar of St. Paul in Cyprus, the desert city of Petra in Jordan and the Pyramids of ancient Egypt.
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Show 1441: Republic of Cyprus I
This week THIS IS AMERICA visits the Mediterranean island country of the Republic of Cyprus. This program includes interviews with Presidential Commissioner, George Iacovou, the Mayor of the capital city of Nicosia, Eleni Mavrou and visits to historical sites in the capital city. This program is the first installment of a three part series focused on exploring the Republic of Cyprus.
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Show 1442: Republic of Cyprus II
While in the Republic of Cyprus, Dennis Wholey travels to the Troodos mountains to visit 1,000 year old monasteries and churches that are acknowledged as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. In addition, Dennis Wholey speaks with the following Cypriot leaders; Antonis Paschalides, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, Andreas Demetriou, Minister of Education and Culture as well as Ambassador Nicholas Emiliou, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This program is the second installment of the three part series, THIS IS AMERICA VISITS CYPRUS.
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Show 1443: Republic of Cyprus III
While in the Republic of Cyprus, Dennis Wholey learns about over 2,000 years of history by visiting a variety of locations that range from a Crusader castle built in the 15th century to tombs from the 3rd century B.C. In addition, Dennis Wholey learns about the unique character and history of the Cypriot people from the following guests; His Beatitude Archbishop Chrysostomos II, Tom W. Davis, Ph.D, Director of the Cyprus American Archeological Research Institute, Iaonnis A. Eliades, Director of the Byzantine Museum and Art Gallery. This program is the third installment of the three part series, THIS IS AMERICA VISITS CYPRUS.
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