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Big Take News Wrap: UN General Assembly. US-Iran Prisoner Swap. UAW Strike
Sep 22, 2023
22:44
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This podcast covers the major topics at the UN General Assembly, the US-Iran prisoner swap and its impact on oil markets, Joe Biden's efforts to normalize relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel, the decrease in Saudi Arabia's oil production, the UAW strike, and the battle for the speaker's gavel and potential government shutdown consequences.
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- The 78th session of the UN General Assembly is facing low attendance, raising doubts about its significance and prompting side meetings for the real negotiations.
- The recent US-Iran prisoner swap and potential Saudi Arabia-Israel deal raise concerns about larger geopolitical dynamics and uncertain long-term viability.
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UN General Assembly: Attendance and Value
The 78th session of the UN General Assembly is taking place in New York, but many leaders from major nations are not attending, casting doubt on the value and importance of the meeting. While some leaders are present to discuss topics like developing economies and debt relief, the real discussions and negotiations are happening in side meetings away from the main assembly.
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