Video Archive (2011-2012 Season)
Show 1501: THIS IS AMERICA Visits Singapore, Pt. I
While in the Republic of Singapore, Dennis Wholey speaks with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Singapore David Adelman. In these and other interviews Dennis Wholey learns about modern life in Singapore and discusses plans for the future of the small but progressive country.
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Show 1502: THIS IS AMERICA Visits Singapore, Pt. II
This week Dennis Wholey explores the importance of Singapore as a critical location for global business. Interviews include, Minister of Trade Lim Hng Kiang, Michael Zink of Citibank, and George Tanasijevich, CEO of the Marina Bay Sands interrgrated resort complex.
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Show 1503: THIS IS AMERICA Visits Singapore, Pt. III
This week Dennis Wholey learns about what it is like to live in Singapore. The program explores Singapore’s creative ways of addressing education, public housing and the unique struggles that such a country faces. Interviews include, Minister of Education, Heng Swee Keat, CEO of the Housing Development Board, Dr Cheong Koon Hean, and the Chief Executive of Singapore’s national water agency, PUB, Khoo Teng Chye.
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Show 1504: THIS IS AMERICA Visits Singapore, Pt. IV
This week Dennis Wholey explores the many different ways Singaporeans relax, enjoy and express themselves through food, fun and modern Singaporean culture. Interviews Aw Kah Peng of the Singapore Tourism Board, food guru KF Seetoh, and Mak Swee Wah of Singapore Airlines.
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Show 1505: THIS IS AMERICA Visits Kazakhstan Pt. I
While on location in the Republic of Kazakhstan, Dennis Wholey speaks with U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Kenneth J. Fairfax and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yerzhan Kazykhanov to learn about the unique past and bright future of the young country in Central Asia.
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Show 1506: THIS IS AMERICA Visits Kazakhstan Pt. II
While on location in the Republic of Kazakhstan, Dennis Wholey looks into different aspects of life in Kazakhstan and explores the dynamic culture of the country. To learn more, Dennis speaks with the Vice-Minister of Culture, Gaziz Telebayev and visits different museums and important Kazakh sites.
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Show 1507: THIS IS AMERICA Visits Kazakhstan Pt. III
While on location in the Republic of Kazakhstan, Dennis Wholey discusses the past, present and future of Kazakhstan. From oil to the growing film industry Dennis learns about the many different ways Kazakhstan is developing. Interviews include Minister of Oil & Gas, Sauat Mynbayev; Minister of Agriculture, Assylzhan Mamytbekov; Vice Minister of Tourism & Sports, Murat Omarov.
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Show 1509: Dr. Marina Ottaway
This week Dennis Wholey discusses the tremendous shifts that have taken place throughout the Middle East as a result of the Arab Spring, with Dr. Marina Ottaway, Former Director and Senior Associate at the Middle East Program at the Carnegie Endowment For International Peace.
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Show 1514: Trita Parsi, Ph.D
This week Dennis Wholey speaks with Dr. Trita Parsi who is President of the National Iranian American Council and author of the upcoming book, A Single Roll of the Dice - Obama's Diplomacy with Iran. Together they discuss the complex relationship between the United States and Iran as well as its role in the world.
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Show 1515: Amb. Mario E. Jaramillo
This week Dennis Wholey speaks with Ambassador Mario E. Jaramillo who is serving as Ambassador of Panama to the United States. Ambassador Jaramillo explains why Panama has been such a unique success and why the country has such a promising future.
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Show 1516: Amb. Petr Gandalovič
This week Dennis Wholey speaks with Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the United States, Petr Gandalovic. Dennis and Ambassador Gandalovic discuss life in the Czech Republic as part of the EU and how its location in the heart of Europe has crafted a unique and complex history for the successful country.
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Show 1517: Amb. Hussein Hassouna
In a timely interview Dennis Wholey speaks with Hussein Hassouna, Ph.D, Ambassador of the League of Arab States to the United States. Ambassador Hassouna explains the mission of the Arab League and discusses the League's involvement in Syria, Egypt, Israel/Palestine, the surrounding region and the League's role in the United States.
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Show 1518: Daniel R. Green
Dennis Wholey speaks with Daniel R. Green about his new book, "The Valley’s Edge: A Year with the Pashtuns in the Heartland of the Taliban", and about his unique perspective having served in the country for years as a civilian and with the U.S. Navy Reserves. Mr. Green explains the history and mentality of the Taliban and the ways in which the United States could engage the Taliban and the region in a more dynamic and effective way. (Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the U.S. Navy Reserves.)
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Show 1519: Dana Priest
This week Dennis Wholey speaks with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Dana Priest about her new book, Top Secret America: The Rise of the New American Security State, which she co-wrote with Philip Arkin. The book explores the unknown magnitude of the U.S. anti-terror effort and the results of its presence.
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Show 1521: Zbigniew Brzezinski
This week Dennis Wholey speaks with Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski about his new and best selling book, Strategic Vision: America and the Crisis of Global Power. Dr. Brzezinski explains his perspective on the the shift of global power from the West to the East.
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Show 1526: Sally Bedell Smith
This week Dennis Wholey speaks with renowned biographer, Sally Bedell Smith about her recent best selling biography, Elizabeth The Queen, The Life of a Modern Monarch. Mrs. Bedell Smith explores the life, character and importance of one of the most recognizable women on the planet, Queen Elizabeth II.
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Show 1528: International Summit on the Teaching Profession - Part I
This week Dennis Wholey travels to the International Summit on the Teaching Profession in New York City to speak with U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan; Minister of Education from Singapore, Heng Swee Keat and John Bangs of Education International. Conversations explore the significance of the Summit as well as how various countries approach education and what the world can learn from their success.
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Show 1529: International Summit on the Teaching Profession - Part II
This week Dennis Wholey travels to the International Summit on the Teaching Profession in New York City to speak with leaders in education from around the world. Guests include Tapio Kosunen, State Secretary of the Ministry of Education from Finland; Ron Thorpe, President and CEO of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards; Cheryl Williams, Executive Director of the Learning First Alliance and Angelo Gavrielatos, Federal President of the Australian Education Union. Conversations explore the significance of the Summit, as well as how various countries approach education and what the world can learn from their success.
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Show 1530: International Summit on the Teaching Profession - Pt III
This week Dennis Wholey travels to the International Summit on the Teaching Profession in New York City to speak with leaders in education from around the world. Guests include Hekia Parata, Minister of Education from New Zealand; Dennis Van Roekel, President of the National Education Association; Mark Nieker, President & CEO of the Pearson Foundation and Jerry Weast, Founder & CEO of the Partnership for Deliberate Excellence. Conversations explore the significance of the Summit as well as how various countries approach education and what the world can learn from their success.
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Show 1531: Amb. Ebrahim Rasool (Republic of South Africa)
This week Dennis Wholey speaks with Ebrahim Rasool, Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa. Ambassador Rasool and Dennis discuss the modern infrastructure of the country, its complex political and social history and the diverse blend of influences that compose South Africa.
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Show 1532: 2012 Nuclear Security Summit
This week Dennis Wholey discusses the importance of the recent 2012 Nuclear Security Summit which took place in Seoul, South Korea. Guests include Laura Holgate, Senior Director of WMD Terrorism & Threat Reduction from the National Security Council as well as Anne Harrington, Deputy Administrator of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation, at the National Nuclear Security Administration.
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Show 1533: Amb. Gabriel Silva Republic of Colombia
This week Dennis Wholey speaks with Ambassador Gabriel Silva, who is serving as Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia the United States. Ambassador Silva explains how Colombia has transformed itself over the years and has become a prominent player on the global field.
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Show 1535: Amb. Tebelelo Seretse, Republic of Botswana
This week Dennis Wholey speaks with Ambassador Tebelelo Mazile Seretse who is serving as Ambassador of the Republic of Botswana to the United States. Ambassador Seretse explains how Botswana was once the one of the poorest countries on earth and is now a model of success on the African continent.
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Show 1536: Dr. Rosa Rai Djalal Muslim Women's Association
This week Dennis Wholey speaks with Dr. Rosa Rai Djalal, President of the Muslim Women's Association. On behalf of her Association, Dr. Djalal explains the difference between religion and culture and that the two are not the same.
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Show 1538: Alyse Nelson (Vital Voices)
This week Dennis Wholey speaks with Alyse Nelson, President and CEO of Vital Voices Global Partnership, and author of the new book, Vital Voices: The Power of Women Leading Change around the World. Ms. Nelson discusses the importance of Vital Voices' work and shares stories of the many unique women involved throughout the world.
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Show 1539: Women of the Arab Spring (Vital Voices): Pt I
This week, in alliance with the international women's organization Vital Voices, Dennis Wholey speaks with women activists that have played important roles in the Arab Spring. This two part program will include the incredible stories of courage from four different women from Tunisia, Libya, Egypt and Yemen.
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Show 1540: Women of the Arab Spring (Vital Voices): Pt II
This week, in alliance with the international women's organization Vital Voices, Dennis Wholey speaks with women activists that have played important roles in the Arab Spring. This two part program will include the incredible stories of courage from four different women from Tunisia, Libya, Egypt and Yemen.
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