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The episode discusses the growing tensions between the US and China ahead of President Xi's visit to the White House and features a conversation with author Sathnam Sanghera about his new biography of George Michael.

Tensions grow between the US and China just weeks ahead of President Xi's visit to the White House. Will this throw a wrench into the upcoming summit? The former director for China and Taiwan affairs joins the show to discuss.  Also on today's show: Sathnam Sanghera, author of a new George Michael biography, "Tonight the Music Seems So Loud"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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