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The UN General Assembly and Obama's 'Political Potholes'

President Obama's appearance at this week's annual meeting of the UN General Assembly may set a record for brevity. After a quick chat with Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and his own address, he'll be leaving. Tony Karon of Time magazine says there are more pitfalls than prospects for the leader of the free world.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

President Obama's appearance at this week's annual meeting of the UN General Assembly may set a record for brevity. After a quick chat with Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and his own address, he'll be leaving. Tony Karon of Time magazine says there are more pitfalls than prospects for the leader of the free world.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Anna Scott

    Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Tony Karon

    Time magazine

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