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10:00President Obama in China

Trade, climate change, human rights, nuclear weapons and U.S. debt: President Obama meets with the leader of the world's fastest growing economy, China, seeking common ground on critical issues. The Diane Rehm Show, Tuesday.

Guests

Victor Cha, senior adviser, Center for Strategic and International Studies; associate professor of government at Georgetown University School of Foreign Service; former director of Asian Affairs at the White House National Security Council during the Bush administration.

John Pomfret, diplomatic correspondent, "The Washington Post"; author of "Chinese Lessons: Five Classmates and the Story of the New China."

Minxin Pei, professor of government, Claremont McKenna College; adjunct senior associate at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Ian Johnson, reporter, The Wall Street Journal, Beijing bureau.

11:00Cate Blanchett

Academy-Award-winning actress Cate Blanchett on her starring role on stage in "A Street Car Named Desire," her film career, and her work to raise awareness about climate change.

Guests

Cate Blanchett, actress and co-director, Sydney Theater Company.

Cate Blanchett and Diane Rehm Diane with actress Cate Blanchett. Courtesy of: WAMU
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