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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to World Media Reports. Our media reporting covered the 2000 Presidential Election 36-day stalemate, the aftermath from the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and the healthcare dispute of closing DC General Hospital.

World Media Reports Bureau Chief and Senior Correspondent, Joel Wishengrad has 25 years of both technical and journalistic broadcast media experience. He performed integration and test engineering logistics tasks at Sci-Tex, Ltd. and General Electric Aerospace.

Mr. Wishengrad worked in the aerospace construction of seven of the world's largest radio/tv/dbs satellites which include DishTV, Primestar/DirecTV and Intelsat fleet satellites.  Mr. Wishengrad was a Mission Network Flight Operator/Controller in the launch operations for Satcom and GStar Satellites directed from GE Astro-Space Satellite Operations Control Center, Princeton, NJ in 1988-1991.

Mr. Wishengrad interned on ENG Press Crew in the Philadelphia,  PA region in 1982-1983, which provided television coverage to WPVI-TV/ABC, ESPN Sports Center, and the MacNeil/Lehrer/PBS News Hour.

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World Media Reports grew from a concept of developing one-on-one interviews with the key political players, pundits and newsmakers in Washington, DC. (Sound-bytes and long-form interviews)

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Listen To Clarence Thomas, The International Longshoreman's Workers Union, The Reverend Jesse Jackson, Jr., and Doug Chapman, Wisconsin Public Radio at a Stop The War Demonstration in Washington, DC on October 26, 2002.

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The World Institute of Peace 9/11 Seminar - Washington, DC

Listen to Brian Jenkins, Rand Corporation discuss the state of the world on September 5, 2002 at The Capitol Hilton Hotel in Washington, DC in an interview with World Media Reports.

Listen to interviews with the Republican Chairwoman of Washington, DC and three members of the Washington, DC Board of Elections and Ethics at hearings concerning the "Signature Scandal" by DC Mayor Anthony Williams Campaign.

Listen to speeches from American and Israeli leaders and diplomats at The American Jewish Committee Annual Conference in Washington, DC. May 2002

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National Solidarity Day With Israel

Listen to American and Israeli leaders in speeches denounce terrorism and militancy by the Palestinian Authority.... and terrorist groups. Israel celebrates its 54th Anniversary as a democratic nation. This at the time of US Secretary of State Colin Powell's Peace Mission to the Middle East.

Listen To Brookings, AEI and US State Department, CNN Crossfire interviews and press briefings and show highlights.

Listen to Joshua Muravchik, Ph.D., Resident Scholar, American Enterprise Institute discuss the Middle East situation as U.S. Secretary of State, Colin Powell launches his peace mission in Jerusalem and Ramallah on April 12, 2002.

Listen to U.S. State Department press statements and briefings.

Listen To Ms. Cindy McConnell, APR, Director, Communications for Close Up Foundation discuss their mission in bringing high school students to Washington, DC to see first-hand how Congress and other US Government agencies operate.  This is a non-partisan tour.

Listen to both sides during an anti-war protest march and rally... Those who want to curtail the impending war with Afganistan and those who want outright war. Hear what the legal observers have to say about the police and protesters conduct. Listen to Andrew O'Day of WMAL ABC News Radio.

Will DC General Hospital Close This Spring?  Is It Right? Listen to Politicians, Community Leaders and Protesters in this ongoing debate! Is Emergency Care for the Uninsured Homeless and Poor at risk?

Topic: Listen to Coptic Christians in a public demonstration at The White House asking the United State to deny The Egyptian Government aid until they end the suffering of the Coptic Christians who comprise 12 million people. President Hosni Mubarak is visiting President George W. Bush in efforts to end the Palestinian - Israeli fighting over 7 months and reopen peace negotiations.

Topic: Listen to Mr. Jay Silvio, President of SkyWire Communications, Inc., relate how television broadcast signals are transmitted through his Satellite News Gathering Truck back to Television Broadcast Switching Centers for distribution worldwide. Jay Silvio works on News, Sports and Teleconferencing events for live broadcast.

Topic: Listen to The Democratic National Committee Convention in Washington, DC. Interviews with US Senator Tom Daschle, AFL-CIO President John Sweeney and speeches with Terry McCauliffe, Congressman Richard Gephart and others.

February 3, 2001 - Washington, DC

Topic: Listen to Senior Political Correspondents: Deborah Mathis, Helen Thomas, Marvin Kalb and Terence Smith interviewed by World Media Reports analyzing the 2000 Presidental Election.

November 13, 2000 - Washington, DC

Topic: Listen to interviews and discussions with leading foreign policy makers discuss the Israeli Prime Ministerial Election. Ariel Sharon was elected the new Prime Minister of Israel defeating Ehud Barak. Ariel Sharon says that Jerusalem is 'Indivisible' and that the Camp David Concessions are 'Null and Void'. This meeting took place in the Rayburn Office Building, of the US House of Representatives on Tuesday, February 6, 2001.

February 6, 2001 - Washington, DC

Topic: Special Presentation with News Anchor Tom Brokaw of NBC Network Television. This Keynote Address was delivered on January 30, 2001 at The ComNet/IDG Computer Conference and Exposition held in The Washington, DC Convention Center and adjacent hotels. Tom Brokaw reviews his path to broadcast anchor and a history of the 20th Century. Tom Brokaw addresses computer technology issues: How the Internet has grown and fueled new news channels etc. A very informative and interesting speech!

January 30, 2001 - Washington, DC

Topic: Tom Brokaw answers questions from the ComNet/IDG World Expo audience following his Keynote Address. The audience asked about News, The Presidential Election, The Internet and various other topics.

January 30, 2001 - Washington, DC

Topic: World Media Reports Inauguration Day Coverage.

Topic: Interviews with three members of the International Association of Political Consultants. This group is monitoring our American Election. World Media Reports questions Michael Carmichael, Joseph Wilkins and Alan James concerning developments following Election Day... with the Florida vote to close to call. This interesting discussion sums it all up! The International Association of Political Consultants met in The National Press Building, Washington, DC with political forums.

November 11, 2000 - Washington, DC

Topic: Interview with a BBC Producer/Reporter with comparisons of the US Electoral College and voting system with the UK's Parlimentary System at the US Supreme Court during political demonstrations awaiting their ruling.

December 11, 2000 - Washington, DC

Topic: Interview with a correspondent from Asian TV. She answers questions from World Media Reports concerning the American Presidential Election. How will Asia deal with a Gore vs. Bush administration?

December 5, 2000 - Washington, DC

Topic: Interview with John Duke, a ballot consultant to the Reverend Jesse Jackson at the United States Supreme Court.  John presented voter statistics from Florida to Reverend Jackson for further investigation.

December 11, 2000 - Washington, DC

Topic: Interview with the Reverend Jesse Jackson concerning the Flordia election returns. Jesse Jackson speaks about intimidation, the vote count and Republican interference in this statewide election both before and after Election Day.

December 11, 2000 - Washington, DC

Topic: Reverend Jesse Jackson answers further questions from the Press concerning the fraudulant voting irregularities in Florida. He speaks to specifics at the side entrance of the US Supreme Court before the morning hearings.

December 11, 2000 - Washington, DC

Topic: Interview with Ms. Heather Mizeur. Heather is a support of Al Gore and The Democratic Party! Ms. Mizeur designed and is selling bumper stickers which read: "George W. Bush, Commander-in-Thief, Stolen Election 2000." Heather takes democracy and voting seriously. She requested a half-day off from high school on her 18th birthday to register to vote at her local county courthouse!

December 11, 2000 - Washington, DC

Topic: Interview with John Paul Sutliff, a demonstrator at the US Supreme Court. John Paul believes that a "White Collar Coup" took place.  John thinks that "Democracy is On-the-Line!" Listen to John's frustration as he is interviewed by World Media Reports.

December 11, 2000 - Washington, DC

Topic: Interview at US Supreme Court with a demonstrator for Bush/Cheney. He built a cardboard coffin around his body with duct tape!

December 11, 2000 - Washington, DC

Topic: Interview with retired Senator/former Presidential Candidate Bob Dole. Senator Dole answers questions from World Media Reports concerning the Presidential Election and the incoming 107th Congress.

December 11, 2000 - Washington, DC

Topic: Interview with Bruce Lesin, Producer/Reporter for WUSA-TV, a CBS Local Affilate in Washington, DC with World Media Reports. Bruce describes The US Supreme Court scene from his media prespective... the crowds, the police and the outpouring of emotion resulting from a disputed Florida election vote.

December 11, 2000 - Washington, DC

Topic: Speech delivered at The US Capitol by Pat Ireland, Executive Director of The National Organization For Women (NOW) calling for a voter recount in Florida. NOW supports Al Gore and Joe Lieberman in their drive to The White House and their support of liberal women's issues.

December 11, 2000 - Washington, DC

Topic: Interview with US Congressman Elijah Cummings from Maryland's 7th US Congressional District.  Congressman Cummings shared the podium with Reverend Jesse Jackson at the US Capitol on December 8, 2000. In this interview with World Media Reports, Congressman Cummings relates how a Al Gore vs. G.W. Bush would fair in the 107th Congress as the 43rd US President.

December 8, 2000 - Washington, DC

Topic: Interview with polarized Democratic and Republican supporters outside the Vice-President's Residence at the US Naval Observatory in Washington, DC after the Florida Supreme Court allowed the vote counting to continue. Interview with a Columbian Television Correspondent (South America) concerning our American election vs. Columbian elections.

December 13, 2000 - Washington, DC

Topic: A speech delivered by the Reverend Jesse Jackson at The US Capitol opposing the hijacking of the Florida election by the Republican Party.

December 8, 2000 - Washington,  DC

Topic: Interview with Pat Ireland, Executive Director of The National Organization of Women. NOW is opposed to the conformation of Senator John Ashcroft as US Attorney General in the G.W. Bush administraton.

January 17, 2001 - Washington, DC

Topic: Interview with Pat Ireland expressing what The National Organization For Women will face with an incoming George W. Bush administration. NOW will continue their fight with the Republican conservative agenda.

January 17, 2001 - Washington, DC

Topic: Green Party Activist David Barrows protests in front of The United States Supreme Court.  He is fully costumed as "King George II" (a.k.a. George W. Bush). In a lively interview discussion with WMR Sr. Correspondent Joel Wishengrad, David expresses his misgivings about George W. Bush as the 43rd US President.  Through satire and wit, David pretends he is "King" of the United States.

January 15, 2001 - Washington, DC

Topic: Interview with David Barrows, a Green Party Activist and resident of Washington, DC. David in real life tell the importance of using street theatre to convey a visual portrait to his audience. David speaks about both the Democratic and Republican parties not serving the ordinary citizen, and the need for a new effective third party.  Listen above as David portrays "King George II" in a satirical interview).

January 15, 2001 - Washington, DC

Topic: "Street Theatre" in protest of The United States Supreme Court ruling which selected George W. Bush to be the 43rd US President with actors from The Coalition To Protect Democracy. They staged a mock crucifixion and resurrecton of Lady Liberty. CPD members dressed as US Justices Rhenquist, Scalia, Kennedy, O'Connor and Thomas.

The four dissenting justices: Ginsberg, Stevens, Souter and Breyer rally to rescue justice and in their finale urges the audience to vote, monitor the election vote process and take a more proactive stance in politics in the future.  The group plans to work in voter registration, education to avoid what happened in Florida. "Equal Rights for All - Special Privileges For None." - Thomas Jefferson.

January 15, 2001 - Washington, DC

Topic: Interview with Christopher Driscoll, a Washington,  leader in The Labor Party. As a third or lesser party in the US Presidential Elections, The US Labor Party endorsed Ralph Nader's Green Party. At issue is the do-nothing Republicans and the do-nothing Democrats.

December 12, 2000 - Washington, DC

Topic: Interview with Allan Ogden, a spokesman for the Lyndon LaRouche Presidential Campaign. Allan speaks about a fast-pace economic collapse and the ill-advised selection of ex-Senator John Ashcroft as nominee for US Attorney General in a George W. Bush administration.

January 6, 2001 - Washington, DC

Listen to criticism of The George W. Bush Administration and the AFL-CIO at a Rally for Justice against illegal immigration to our communities on Labor Day 2001. The fear is that with huge numbers of immigrants arriving in the US that wages will be kept low for American workers, that social services and housing will be overwhelmed and that our most vulnerable citizens will be pushed behind.

Listen to Roy Beck of NumbersUSA.com speak to the immigration changes that George W. Bush endorses. Speaking to World Media Reports on Labor Day 2001 in Washington, DC.

Listen to spokeswoman concerning immigration policies which are under discussion between the United States and Mexican governments. This National Signature Campaign seeks to focus on the outstanding issues and stress the need for legalization for hard working immigrants.

Listen to comments by White House protesters during the state banquet by Mexican President Vicente Fox. The demonstration is against amnesty and any formalized guest worker program that President GW Bush favors.

Listen to members from the National Coalition To Save Our Mall and WWII Veterans To Save Our Mall in Washington,  DC on September 4, 2001. They met to explain their law suit intending to block construction of a WWII Memorial which is ridiculed for design and placement in the middle of the expanse from the Washington Monument to The Lincoln Memorial.

Listen to Part Two of The National Coalition To Save Our Mall and WWII Veterans To Save Our Mall in Washington, DC meeting to block construction of a WWII Memorial in the middle of The Mall.