Asia Trip Puts Hillary Clinton Back on the World Stage

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Asia Trip Puts Hillary Clinton Back on the World Stage

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Published on Jul 24, 2009, 11:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:50:58

Episode Description

Hillary Clinton covered a lot of diplomatic ground this week on her trip to India and Thailand. The Secretary of State also generated sparks with her comments on Iran and North Korea. Guest host Sara Terry discusses  Clinton's accomplishments, her agenda  for developing relations in Asia, and whether the high-profile trip means that Clinton's taking a more active role in Washington? Also, President Obama announces a competition for federal education dollars, and Nobel Peace Prize-winner Aung San Suu Kyi goes on trial in Myanmar.

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A monthly reality-check on the issues Americans care about most. Host Warren Olney draws on his decades of experience to explore the people and issues shaping – and disrupting - our world. How did everything change so fast? Where are we headed? The conversations are informal, edgy and always informative. If Warren's asking, you want to know the answer.