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Weekend Interview: Noel Thomas is Fighting the Dark World of Human Trafficking with Technology
Noel Thomas has made it his life’s mission to expose and disrupt human trafficking networks. The organization he founded, Dark Watch, uses technology to track, analyze, and provide intelligence on trafficking and organized crime for use by law enforcement, corporations, and financial institutions.
Weekend Interview: Grant Newsham Says America Needs to Wake-Up to China’s Growing Threat
Grant Newsham, a retired U.S. Marine Colonel with extensive experience in Asia, is sounding an alarm on China’s growing influence and aggression. He is the former U.S. Marine Attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo and the first U.S. Marine liaison officer to Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force.
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Weekend Interview: Rushan Abbas on the Uyghur Crisis and China’s Ethnic Suppression
By Federal Newswire | Oct 29, 2024
Rushan Abbas, founder and executive director of the Campaign for Uyghurs, provides a sobering perspective on the mass internment and abuse of Uyghurs in China, revealing details of cultural erasure, forced labor, and exploitation. In an interview with Federal Newswire, Abbas recounts her sister’s detention following her advocacy, and the struggles of Uyghur families caught in a state-mandated web of surveillance and control, offer a chilling reminder of the ongoing crisis. Abbas spoke on population discrepancies, cultural history, and the genocidal practices Uyghurs face daily in Xinjiang, also known as East Turkestan.
Weekend Interview: Simcha Rothman is a Voice in the Knesset with Bonds in America
By Federal Newswire | Oct 29, 2024
Simcha Rothman is a member of the Israeli Knesset, representing the Religious Zionist Party. He is a lawyer by profession and advocates a strong U.S.-Israel alliance. In an interview with Federal Newswire, he conveys his views on the U.S.-Israel alliance, the strategic advantages of American support for Israel, and why that support should be configured as part of a larger mission to ensure stability in the Middle East.
Weekend Interview: IDSF Leader Amir Avivi on Israel’s War, Global Implications, and Pathways to Peace
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
In the middle of Israel’s conflict with Hamas and Hezbollah, General Amir Avivi, a prominent Israeli military leader, has been at the forefront of strategic discussions and military operations. As the head of the Israeli Defense & Security Forum (IDSF) and a former general for the Israeli Defense Forces, his insights reveal the motivations behind Israel’s determination to fight terror organizations, and the broader implications of the conflict for the Middle East and the world.
Weekend Interview with Martin Kulldorff: The Great Barrington Declaration and a Call for Public Health Reform
By Federal Newswire News Reports | Oct 24, 2024
By the time the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the globe, many assumed that public health protocols would be firmly in place. Yet, according to Martin Kulldorff, a fellow at the Academy for Science and Freedom at Hillsdale College, the opposite was true. Kulldorff, who served in various capacities at the FDA, CDC, and NIH, spoke with Federal Newswire about missteps in global public health during the pandemic and their consequences.
Weekend Interview: Inside DHS's Expanding Fight Against Online Child Exploitation and AI-Driven Threats
By Federal Newswire News Reports | Oct 17, 2024
Mike Prado is the deputy assistant director of the Homeland Security Investigations, a cybercrime center at the Department of Homeland Security.
Weekend Interview: Empowering Patients, How Helder Toste Advocates for Change in Healthcare
By Federal Newswire News Reports | Oct 11, 2024
This transcript has been edited for clarity and length. Helder Toste is the government affairs liaison at the Libre Initiative. He is a first generation American.
Weekend Interview: Jessica Mulligan Discusses Concerns Over the Kids Online Safety Act
By Federal Newswire News Reports | Oct 11, 2024
Jessica Melugin is the Director of the Center for Technology and Innovation at the Competitive Enterprise Institute.
Weekend interview: From demographics to supply chains, Dennis Unkovic discusses China's vulnerabilities and quest for global dominance
By Federal Newswire reports | Oct 9, 2024
Dennis Unkovic is a partner at the law firm Meyer, Unkovic, and Scott LLP in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the author of “The Fragility of China: Breaking Points of an Invincible Regime.”
Weekend interview: Religious martyrs and political strife, Gary Marx on Ukraine's struggle for freedom
By Federal Newswire reports | Oct 9, 2024
Gary Marx is the president of Defenders of Faith and Religious Freedom in Ukraine and is a volunteer faculty member at the Leadership Institute. He previously served as the executive director of the Judicial Crisis Network.
Weekend interview: The economics of art education and Ray Ficca's mission with tuition, careers and success in the arts
By Federal Newswire reports | Oct 9, 2024
Ray Ficca is the President of the National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts. He is an actor, director, producer, writer, and songwriter.
Weekend interview: The power of vigilance, Karinda Washington on DHS’s 'See' 'Say' campaign against terrorism
By Federal Newswire reports | Sep 27, 2024
Karinda Washington is the executive director for Social Impact at the Department of Homeland Security. She oversees the “See Something, Say Something” campaign, which educates the public on recognizing signs of terrorism and violent extremism.
Weekend interview: The role of big pharma and small pharma, Kirsten Axelsen on the intersection of policy and innovation
By Federal Newswire reports | Sep 27, 2024
Kirsten Axelsen has worked in the biopharmaceutical industry for 24 years and is a nonresident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.
Weekend interview: Holistic wellness meets convenience, how Leslie Danford's entrepreneurial spirit built Vitaminis
By Federal Newswire reports | Sep 20, 2024
Leslie Danford is the founder of Vitaminis.
Weekend interview: Balancing innovation and accountability, Kent Lassman’s insights on reforming regulations and CEI's policy debates
By Federal Newswire reports | Sep 20, 2024
Kent Lassman is the president of the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI)
Weekend interview: Michael Quinn Sullivan reveals China’s exploitation of America’s green energy
By Federal Newswire reports | Sep 17, 2024
Michael Quinn Sullivan is publisher of Texas Scorecard and host of the Texas Minute podcast. He produced “Red Power,” a documentary on China’s involvement in the US energy sector.
Weekend Interview: The future of shareholder influence, Stone Washington on proxy firms and ESG
By Federal Newswire reports | Sep 13, 2024
Stone Washington is a research fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute's Center for Advancing Capitalism. He worked at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Manhattan Institute.
Weekend Interview: Lobbying, PR, and partisanship, how Brian Darling navigates Washington's power structure
By Federal Newswire reports | Sep 13, 2024
Brian Darling is president of Liberty Government Affairs, a public affairs firm.
Weekend Interview: Storytelling in Public Affairs, How James Davis Communicates in Divided Times
By Federal Newswire reports | Sep 9, 2024
James Davis is the founder and president of Touchdown Strategies, a public affairs consulting firm.
