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September 24, 2021 – Roundtable Discussion

The 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly continues with a fourth day of high-level meetings and addresses from world leaders. Friday’s list of speakers includes the leaders of the Palestinian Authority, Germany, Nigeria, Pakistan and Japan.

Sojourner Truth Radio: September 24, 2021 – Roundtable Discussion

Today on Sojourner Truth, our weekly roundtable. Our guests are Laura Carlsen, Jackie Goldberg, and Dr. Gerald Horne.

The crisis at the border and the devaluation of lives. Meanwhile, in Capitol Hill, Democrats are in-fighting on Biden’s Build Back Better plan and infrastructure. Can President Biden calm the waters? There’s a row over the debt ceiling with a looming government shutdown. And, again, a debate over taxes. Who pays? Who does not? Inflation fears as a political football. Meanwhile, subpoenas have dropped by the House Committee investigating the January 6th insurrection.

On the international front, the UN General Assembly has met in New York City. What are the key elements that came out of it? On the other hand, South of the Border, the Community of Caribbean and Latin American States met in Mexico. Some major happenings there. What is the significance for possible realignment in the Americas?