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Suspension of the rules. - Isaac, Kmele and Ari talk about the historic speech at the UN General Assembly, Nikole Hannah-Jones and Hassan Piker.

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Show Notes

On today's episode of Suspension of the rules, Isaac, Ari and Kmele chat about the historic speech given at the UN General Assembly as well as the viral piece that Nikole Hannah-Jones wrote for the New York Times titled "In Fighting For Every Black Child, Did I Betray My Own?". They then talk about the controversial statement made by Hassan Piker. Last but not least, a very good grievance.

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