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What the Democratic Landslide Means for the United Nations
With Republicans out of power in Congress, could a lifeline be coming for the cash-strapped UN? Plus, a dramatic new turn in the race for…
Nov 9
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Mark Leon Goldberg
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What the Democratic Landslide Means for the UN
Plus! The latest from the Secretary General Race
Nov 8
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Mark Leon Goldberg
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39:58
October 2026
A MAJOR Shakeup in the Secretary General Race
We dissect Lana Nusseibeh’s candidacy. Plus: What will fill the security vacuum when the UN’s Peacekeeping Mission in Lebanon closes shop?
Oct 23
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Mark Leon Goldberg
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A MAJOR Shakeup in the Secretary General Race
As we sat down to record this episode of To Save Us From Hell, rumors were swirling that Lana Nusseibeh was about to enter the race for UN…
Oct 23
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Mark Leon Goldberg
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Navi Pillay Wins the Nobel! And Trump Goes Nuclear on the ICC
Plus: The latest twist in the race for UN Secretary General
Oct 12
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Mark Leon Goldberg
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Navi Pillay Wins the Nobel! And Trump Goes Nuclear on the ICC
Plus: Big Developments in the Race for UN Secretary General
Oct 11
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Mark Leon Goldberg
32:40
September 2026
Trump at the UN — And the Biggest Moments From UNGA
President Trump delivered his annual address to the United Nations General Assembly, kicking off a week of speeches from presidents and prime ministers…
Sep 24
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Mark Leon Goldberg
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38:33
What to Watch at UNGA 2026: Our Guide to the Biggest Week in Global Diplomacy
The key speeches, storylines, and diplomatic drama we’ll be following this UN General Assembly
Sep 10
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Mark Leon Goldberg
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What to Watch at UNGA 2026: Our Guide to the Biggest Week in Global Diplomacy
Plus: What a debate about maps tells us about the UN today.
Sep 10
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Mark Leon Goldberg
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40:50
August 2026
A Shakeup in the Race for UN Secretary General
Plus: Will Xi attend UNGA? The US finally pays some dues and Guterres readies a Hormuz plan
Aug 26
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Mark Leon Goldberg
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July 2026
Who’s Up, Who’s Down in the Race for UN Secretary-General?
The Security Council’s first straw poll narrowed the field from seven candidates to four, revealing a clear frontrunner—and three contenders still…
Jul 31
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Mark Leon Goldberg
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Anjali Dayal
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What's Going on With the ICC? Plus: UNHCR in Trump's Crosshairs...And a rumored new Sec Gen Candidate?
Why Rubio will fail to "dismantle" the International Criminal Court
Jul 24
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Mark Leon Goldberg
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