Video Archive (2022-2023 Season)
Show 2645:
Nepal Today - Spiritual Heritage (Buddhism)
This week on This Is America & The World, Dennis Wholey is in Lumbini, Nepal to explore the significance of Buddhism within the fabric of Nepali culture. Lumbini, Nepal is the revered birthplace of Lord Buddha and directly ties Nepal to the origins of Buddhism. Dennis sits with Buddhist Monk, Venerable Metteyya Sakyaputta, Vice Chairman of the Lumbini Development Trust at the Mayadevi Temple to learn about the profound philosophy of Buddhism, emphasizing compassion, mindfulness, and the pursuit of inner peace. In addition, Dennis meets with Chandra Prakash Pathak of the Lumbini Development Trust to get an overview of Lumbini and learn about the importance of agriculture to the region.
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Show 2644:
Nepal Today - Spiritual Heritage (Hinduism)
This week on This Is America & The World, Dennis Wholey is in Nepal learning about the central role of Hinduism within Nepali culture and spiritual heritage. In Kathmandu, guests offer an introduction to Hinduism, its origins, and its significance in the lives of Nepali citizens. In addition, Dennis visits Pashupatinath Temple, a sacred temple and UNESCO World Heritage Site which dates back to 400 A.D. The Pashupatinath Temple complex sheds light on the beauty of the rituals, practices, and customs observed by Hindus in Nepal.
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Show 2643:
Nepal Today - Culture and Tourism
This week on This Is America & The World, Dennis Wholey is exploring a vast swath of Nepal with visits to the foot of the Himalayan mountains in Pokhara, the wild jungles of Chitwan, and of course a visit to the center of the capital of Kathmandu. All locations display the unique offerings found throughout Nepal and highlight that there is something for all visitors. Interviews include National Tourism Board CEO and Mountain Expert, Dr. Dhananjay Regmi, tourism icon, entrepreneur and environmentalist Karna Sakya, and Kami Rita Sherpa, a renowned Nepali climber and world record holder for having completed 28 ascents to the summit of Mount Everest.
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Show 2642:
Nepal Today - Economy, Investment & Growth
This week on This Is America & The World, Dennis Wholey is in Nepal to learn about Nepal's economy, investment opportunities and the country's plans for the coming decades. Hydropower, a growing IT sector, and Nepal’s tourism all play a role in the country’s economic growth. To understand Nepal’s economic footprint, Dennis speaks with the Minister of Finance, Hon’ Prakash Sharan Mahat, and Minister of Communication & Information Technology, Hon’ Rekha Sharma. Ajit Shah, American Chamber of Commerce in Nepal, Founding Member and Chairperson sheds light on investment potential in Nepal, while Minister of Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation, Hon' Sudan Kirati, emphasizes the crucial role of Nepal's rich culture, majestic landscapes, UNESCO sites and diverse nature in promoting the nation's welcoming and unique experiences for tourists.
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Show 2640:
Nepal Today - Country Overview
This week on This Is America & The World, Dennis Wholey travels to South Asia to visit Nepal. In Kathmandu, the capital city, Dennis speaks with a variety of distinguished guests to learn about Nepal today. US Ambassador Dean Thompson offers a general education on the country and the longstanding Nepal/US relationship, while Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon' Narayan Prakash Saud, explains Nepal’s role in the region and the world. Meanwhile, Minister of Women, Children and Senior Citizens, Hon' Surendra Raj Acharya along with Former First Lady and current member of Parliament, Hon' Arzu Rana Deuba, discuss Nepal’s priorities and future aspirations.
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Show 2635:
Amb. Wendall K. Jones, Commonwealth of The Bahamas, Pt. III of III
This week Dennis Wholey concludes his exciting conversation with Ambassador Wendall K. Jones, of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. The dialogue examines the challenges and goals facing the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the relationship between The Bahamas and the United States and the Ambassador's personal values of “Trust in God and do what is right.”
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Show 2634:
Amb. Wendall K. Jones, Commonwealth of The Bahamas, Pt. II of III
This week Dennis Wholey continues a multi-program conversation with Ambassador Wendall K. Jones, of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. The Ambassador discusses the economic success of The Bahamas based on tourism, the country's positive financial services reforms and the Bahamian contribution to the building of the United States.
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Show 2633:
Amb. Wendall K. Jones, Commonwealth of The Bahamas, Pt. I of III
This week Dennis Wholey begins a three-part interview with Ambassador Wendall K. Jones, of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. The conversation touches on a wide array of topics with a focus on The Bahamas membership in the Commonwealth, the unique characteristics of the 700 island nation, the Bahamian people and Prime Minister Philip Davis' vision for the country.
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Show 2632:
Robert Kagan (US Foreign Policy) Pt. II of II
This week Dennis Wholey concludes his two-part conversation with Robert Kagan, Ph.D. A Senior Fellow at Brookings, columnist at The Washington Post, and author, Dr. Kagan examines US foreign policy in war, World War I and II, Ukraine today, and insights from his latest book, The Ghost at the Feast: America and the Collapse of World Order, 1900-1941.
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Show 2631:
Robert Kagan (US Foreign Policy) Pt. I of II
This week Dennis Wholey begins a two-part conversation with Robert Kagan, Ph.D. As a Senior Fellow at Brookings, renowned author and columnist at The Washington Post, Dr. Kagan examines democracy vs. autocracy, world order today, and the basis of US foreign policy. In addition, Dr. Kagan discusses his new book, The Ghost at the Feast: America and the Collapse of World Order, 1900-1941, and how history repeats itself to shape the global present and future.
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Show 2630:
Amb. Mathilde Mukantabana - Republic of Rwanda, Pt. III of III
This week on This Is America & The World, Dennis Wholey concludes an extensive conversation with the Republic of Rwanda’s Ambassador to the United States, Prof. Mathilde Mukantabana. The conversation examines the legacy of colonization, Africa’s importance in the world today, the current historical significance of the African American experience on Africa and the positive relationship between the United States and Rwanda.
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Show 2628:
Amb. Mathilde Mukantabana - Republic of Rwanda, Pt. II of III
This week on This Is America & The World, Dennis Wholey continues a multi-program conversation with the Republic of Rwanda’s Ambassador to the United States, Prof. Mathilde Mukantabana. As a Professor of History with a focus on conflict, genocide and peaceful resolution, Ambassador Mukantabana presents the background of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda that resulted in 1,000,000 deaths and how the government and the people have used that tragedy not to claim victimhood, but to create a peaceful, safe and inclusive country today.
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Show 2627:
Amb. Mathilde Mukantabana - Republic of Rwanda, Pt. I of III
This week on This Is America & The World, Dennis Wholey begins a multi-program conversation with Prof. Mathilde Mukantabana, who serves as the Republic of Rwanda’s Ambassador the United States. Their conversation explores the geography and topography of the land of a thousand hills,” the investment potential of this “inter-connected” country, and Rwanda's goal of becoming a tech hub in the heart of Africa.
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Show 2621:
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 Leone’s important relationship with the United States, Africa’s vast investment potential, and the Ambassador’s hope for the future of a United States of Africa.
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Show 2620:
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, economy, tourism, and natural resources. In addition, Ambassador Wai examines the background of Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada, and the security and integrity of its upcoming elections.
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Show 2618:
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 happy qualities of the Indonesian people.
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Show 2617:
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 Asian Nations), tourism offerings and the defining characteristics of Indonesia’s cultural identity found throughout the country’s 17,000 islands.
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Show 2609:
Revisiting Haiti - History & Culture
This week This Is America & The World is revisiting a program devoted to the culture and history of the Republic of Haiti. After speaking with Bocchit Edmond, Haiti’s Ambassador to the United States, about the upheaval that has altered life throughout the country, we felt it imperative to remind viewers that there is much more to Haiti than the difficulties many see in the news. In turn, this program produced in 2018 serves as a reminder that Haiti’s history, culture and citizens comprise a country of tremendous value and despite painful headlines, there is so much about Haiti worth sharing and celebrating.
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Show 2608:
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 facing Haitian politicians. Additionally, the Ambassador reaches out to American viewers and asks them to look at Haiti "through a different lens” because there is more to the country than its current struggles.
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Show 2607:
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 of proposed intervention to quell protests within the country.
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Show 2606:
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 that comprise the continent and the immense potential of the many countries of Africa working together toward common goals.
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Show 2605:
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 complex relationship between Pakistan and the United States.
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Show 2604:
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 relationship with the United States, and the goals of the new presidential administration.
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Show 2603:
David Ignatius - (The Washington Post)
This week on This Is America & The World, Dennis Wholey speaks with award-winning journalist and best-selling author, David Ignatius. Mr. Ignatius pulls from his extensive career as a foreign affairs columnist for The Washington Post, when discussing all facets of our world today including, the war in Ukraine, the nature of democracy in America and Putin’s nuclear threat.
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