The school shooting in Texas has once again raised many questions surrounding the right to bear arms in the United States. US involvement in Asia continues with the US-led Asia-Pacific trade initiative and President Joe Biden's comments on its support of Taiwan in their conflict with China. The US has also expressed concern with regard to the UN human rights chief, Michelle Bachelet's visit to the Xinjiang region.

Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates shares how the US is reacting to and coping with these local and international issues. He speaks to Money FM 89.3's Adrian Abraham, sitting in for Elliott Danker.

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