This week's TALK ASIA travels to Sydney as host Anna Coren dives into the underwater world of renowned shark conservationists Ron and Valerie Taylor, a couple who have spent a lifetime working to show the public the real creature that they say is often misunderstood . They explain their fascination with the ancient predators, discuss their role in the hit film ‘Jaws' and analyse the increasing number of shark attacks in Australia.

For fifteen years, a Filipino mother has been working her culinary magic at the White House and became the first female Executive Chef in 2005 under former First Lady Laura Bush. Her creations are savoured by America's First Families, as well as the likes of Mexican President Felipe Calderon, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and other heads of state. On this week's Talk Asia, Cristeta Comerford takes host Hala Gorani inside Washington DC's most famous address and shows her how a White House dinner is prepared.

It's a sprawling mix of old and new that's home to roughly 10 million people. This month CNNGo heads to Bangkok where we meet a diverse cast of individuals.

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Fifteen years after splitting from the hugely popular rock band "Guns N' Roses", guitarist Slash has established rock star status in his own right - through his bands "Slash's Snakepit" and "Velvet Revolver" and as a sought-after collaborator with the likes of Michael Jackson, Ozzy Osbourne and Iggy Pop.  This week, Talk Asia catches up with the Ax-man in Hong Kong where he tells Anjali Rao about life after "Guns 'N Roses", his public battle with alcohol and drugs and his role as a father of two.