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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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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Global Warming Reveals Oil, Gas and Rare Metals in the Arctic
    1. 0:00The UN General Assembly and Obama's 'Political Potholes'You’re reading this
    2. 7:37Developing the Last Frontier without Destroying It
    3. 43:34Mormonism Crosses Path with Presidential Race Again
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