Introducing Global Insider: Covid precautions and fears dominate Day One at the UNGA

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Global Insider's Ryan Heath runs all over New York, capturing the madness of UNGA’s kickoff, accompanied by his sidekick, producer Olivia Reingold. Hear from Ryan’s go-to “U.N. whisperer,” Richard Gowan of the Crisis Group, and Penny Abeywardena, New York City's Commissioner for International Affairs. Plus: protestors accusing the U.S. of “vaccine apartheid” stop New York City traffic, setting the tone for critics of the Biden administration to come throughout the week.

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Ryan Heath is the host of the "Global Insider" podcast and newsletter. 

Olivia Reingold produces “Global Insider.” 

Irene Noguchi edits “Global Insider” and is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio. 

Richard Gowan is the Crisis Group’s UN director. 

Penny Abeywardena is New York City's Commissioner for International Affairs. 

Linda Thomas-Greenfield is the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.  

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