Heads of state from all over the world gathered in New York last week to take part in the UN General Assembly, an event that often puts geopolitical rivals in the same room. Jon Stewart calls the play-by-play on some of the most infamous recent matchups - Bush vs. Chavez, Obama vs. Ahmadinejad, Gaddafi vs. everyone - and gets insight into the UN’s take on th ... Show More
Jul 30
Lindsey Graham Gets Eulogized, the DNC Gets Scammed & the War in Iran Gets Reheated | Twin Temple
Jordan Klepper dives into the latest headlines: the DNC gets scammed out of $29K, Trump shades Lindsey Graham at his own funeral, Sean Hannity uses the senator's eulogy to gush about the ratings he delivered for Fox News, and America's war with Iran is back on. Plus, Troy Iwata c ... Show More
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Sep 2019
These Stories Will Drive the Agenda During UN Week
<p> </p> <p>The United Nations General Assembly, better known as UNGA, kicks in New York this week. Hundreds of heads of state, business and civil society leaders and dignitaries of all stripes will descend on the UN for a week of events, meetings, and of course speeches.</p> <h ... Show More
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Sep 2024
The United Nations in a Divided World
<p>In the first episode of <em>Hold Your Fire</em>’s new season, Richard Atwood is joined by Richard Gowan, Crisis Group’s UN director, to speak about the UN General Assembly high-level week and the UN’s global role. They look at how the UN has responded to the Gaza war and confl ... Show More
45m 8s
Sep 2024
Washington Weekly Podcast: UN General Assembly, Government funding, Decision 2024
We close out a busy week by recapping the annual UN General Assembly in New York, how an agreement was reached to avoid a shutdown of the US government, along with a look at the latest developments on the Presidential campaign trail. Featured is Shane Lieberman, Senior Government ... Show More
13m 27s
Sep 2024
Spilling Election Tea with London Mayor Sadiq Khan
As world leaders descend upon NYC for the UN General Assembly, London Mayor Sadiq Khan joins us to discuss the parallel challenges facing the UK and US. The conversation dives into both countries’ elections, explores the impacts of misinformation, immigration, and populism, and e ... Show More
58m 34s
Dec 2019
#597 | TRUMP OWNS NATO | Ted Cruz Guests | Louder with Crowder
Talking all things Kamala Harris flaming out, Baby Yoda beating Democrats, Amazon's holly Holocaust Christmas, and finally, rebutting Trevor Noah's NATO Summit lies! Joined by the hilarious Hodgetwins in third chair, with special guest Senator Ted Cruz!
1h 18m