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All eyes on Beijing’s ties with U.S., Europe
Jun 19, 2023

All eyes on Beijing’s ties with U.S., Europe

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Relations between Beijing and the West are in focus this morning with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meeting China's leader Xi Jinping, who said there was progress in mending strained relations. And Europe is watching all of this. After reports of multiple Chinese crackdowns on Western businesses, some European firms are rethinking their operations in China. Also on the show today: Garrison Hayes, author of "A Kids Book About Juneteenth." Hayes tells us more about why he decided to write this book.

Segments From this episode

Educating young minds about Juneteenth, one page at a time

Jun 19, 2023
A new book seeks to teach kids the complete history of Juneteenth and the values the holiday represents.
Entrepreneur Garrison Hayes created "A Kids Book About Juneteenth" to help youngsters learn the history of the holiday.
A Kids Co.

Music from the episode

The Dead Pool Guitar Gabby & The TxLips Band

The team

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC
Kelly Silvera Executive Producer
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
Jesson Duller Media Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director
Nick Esposito Media Producer
James Graham Producer, BBC
Jo Critcher Producer, BBC
Olie D'Albertanson Producer, BBC