The Freedom Records

In the premier episode for Season 2 of The Freedom Records, Rosa Garcia outlines her first-hand experience of witnessing Castro’s rise to power, and the eventual fall of her beloved homeland, Cuba. She, like many of her neighbors, put a sign on her door that said, “This is your home, Fidel.”

In this powerful and thought-provoking conversation, Tony Moon, a Korean-American activist and community advocate, recounts his personal connection to the 1992 Los Angeles riots and the now-iconic story of the "rooftop Koreans"—Korean shopkeepers who armed themselves to defend their businesses during the unrest.

Our guest, Dr. Pingnan Shi, Ph.D., is a skilled engineer, author and genuinely passionate about children receiving a quality education in America. Born and raised in China, Dr. Ping saw first hand the brutal dictatorship of Mao Zedong and the Chinese Communist Party.

In this compelling and inspiring conversation, John Tao—a professional mixed martial artist and dedicated real estate professional—shares his unique journey of discipline, resilience, and purpose.

Balancing the intensity of daily MMA training with the demands of a real estate career, John lives out the values he champions: humility, perseverance, and compassion.

In this powerful and deeply personal interview, Louie Iglesias recounts his family’s harrowing escape from communist Cuba under the brutal regime of Fidel Castro. Through vivid storytelling and heartfelt reflection, Louie shares how growing up under a totalitarian system shaped his understanding of freedom, faith, and the fragility of liberty.

In this heartfelt interview, Zoltan Zsohar shares the incredible story of his family’s multi-generational resilience, faith, and perseverance.

This powerful narrative includes vivid moments like a harrowing 24-hour journey through bombed-out Hungary, a miraculous Christmas reunion, and the courageous decision to flee as a wagon train into Austria to escape wartime atrocities.

This is the powerful story of Seak Smith, whose family lived through one of the darkest chapters in human history — the Cambodian genocide under Pol Pot’s Khmer Rouge regime. Seak also sit on the YAAS Board of Directors as President.

Watch now to learn about the history you won’t hear in school, and the generational strength it takes to carry forward after a genocide.

This is the story of Frances Hui — a young woman who grew up in Hong Kong and refused to stay silent. From an early age, Frances saw how the Chinese government’s control seeped into everyday life: in classrooms, media, and conversations. Speaking freely wasn’t just discouraged — it was dangerous.

In this powerful and emotional interview, Jennifer Zeng shares her firsthand experience growing up in Communist China during the Cultural Revolution. Her story sheds light on the brutal realities faced by intellectuals, families torn apart by government policies, and the daily fear of persecution under an authoritarian regime.

Andy Ionescu joins us to discuss the rise of the Communist party and Dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu in Romania. Andy lived through decades of socialism and eventually, communism in Romania. He experienced mass indoctrination while serving in the Romanian navy, and saw the 1989 Romanian Revolution take place, firsthand.

In this episode, you will meet Ray Armas, who was one of our first interviews we did in 2019. It's an honor for us to have him back to share his experience growing up in Cuba under the Communist Dictator, Fidel Castro, and what drove him to plan his escape. You won't want to miss this unfiltered and passionate discussion with Ray as he delves into exactly who the Communists were and what they set out to do in Cuba.

Olga Voloshina’s family lived under Soviet rule during World War II until the 1990’s, when they claimed their country’s independence peacefully. Her story is one of faith, family, entrepreneurship and the American dream.

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Our first guest, Xi Van Fleet, joins us to share her experience growing up under Mao Zedong's Cultural Revolution.

Xi states her reason for speaking out is to 'sound the alarm' for Americans, comparing it to the Marxist infiltration we are witnessing today in the United States.