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Weekend Interview: The Story of Jimmy Lai, a Billionaire, Dissident, and Champion of Freedom
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Mark Clifford, president and board member of the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation, is the author of The Troublemaker: How Jimmy Lai Became a Billionaire, Hong Kong's Greatest Dissident, and China's Most Feared Critic.


Weekend Interview: Tony Abboud’s Mission to Revolutionize Smoking Cessation
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If getting Americans to smoke less tobacco is a public health priority, Tony Abboud may be the most important advocate for the cause. The executive director of the Vapor Technology Association (VTA) is leading a campaign to convince lawmakers that vaping can be a life-saving alternative for smokers.


Weekend Interview: Open Minds, Open Truths, Daniel Cohen Revisit's Israel's Role and Reputation
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Daniel Cohen is a three-time Emmy winner and current correspondent for Real Life Network.



Weekend Interview: Fleur Hassan, Championing Innovation, Collaboration, and Education for a Better Future
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Fleur Hassan’s journey into politics began a decade ago, driven by a passion for fostering innovation and improving lives. As a Jerusalem-based political leader and advocate for Israeli ingenuity, Hassan’s work has transformed her city into a hub of technological progress while addressing complex socio-political challenges.


 Weekend Interview: Noel Thomas is Fighting the Dark World of Human Trafficking with Technology
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Noel Thomas has made it his life’s mission to expose and disrupt human trafficking networks. In an interview with Federal Newswire, Thomas discusses the ins and outs of the trafficking industry, the journey that sparked his mission, and how his organization Dark Watch is using technology to provide counter-trafficking solutions.


Weekend Interview: Grant Newsham Says America Needs to Wake-Up to China’s Growing Threat
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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.


Weekend Interview: Rushan Abbas on the Uyghur Crisis and China’s Ethnic Suppression
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 Melugin Discusses Concerns Over the Kids Online Safety Act
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Kirsten Axelsen has worked in the biopharmaceutical industry for 24 years and is a nonresident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.