NSA Leaks; China Summit; Bill de Blasio; Mandela Tributes; Winning in India

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jun 10, 2013

Michael Hirsch of National Journal discusses the continued NSA surveillance fallout, and the impact on President Obama's first meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. NSA leaker Edward Snowden is currently in Hong Kong and seeking asylum. Plus: mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio; former Microsoft India chairman Ravi Venkatesan on the country's value as a testing ground for multinational businesses; how NYC public library programs help immigrants assimilate to life in America; and your tributes to Nelson Mandela.

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