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Easier Said is a podcast bringing you conversations about storytelling by looking at the intersection of the entertainment and the humanities. Join as we get lost going down rabbit holes with way too much time on our hands and too much thought put into this - or maybe not enough. Regardless, we break down the study, the nature, and the joy of narrative as only we can! Easier Said is the flagship podcast for Conceit Media. Contact us at [email protected] Rate and review our podc ...
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In today's episode we have a tendency to state however an influence supply that was once thought-about a conceit object suddenly came to dominate the energy combine
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OUR SHARED VALUES As Christians, our worth is not determined by wealth, power, or fame. We are determined to find stronger support to help us move beyond our fears, anxieties, and weaknesses. As we seek, day by day, to live out our faith, these aspects of life are held to higher standards. These important principles shape us as Christians and help us to live a full life, which is given to us by Christ. DEPENDENCE ON GOD We increase our dependence on God with the help of the Holy Spirit throu ...
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OUR SHARED VALUES As Christians, our worth is not determined by wealth, power, or fame. We are determined to find stronger support to help us move beyond our fears, anxieties, and weaknesses. As we seek, day by day, to live out our faith, these aspects of life are held to higher standards. These important principles shape us as Christians and help us to live a full life, which is given to us by Christ. DEPENDENCE ON GOD We increase our dependence on God with the help of the Holy Spirit throu ...
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Exposed is a serial podcast presented by Texas Scorecard.
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An analysis of relationships from the perspective of 3 people
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Every other week we hold space with dope people who have the audacity to do the most with their lives! We share 'glimpses' of times that lead us to our purpose with hip hop as the soundtrack.
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Join us, Gen Kull and Maria Monachino, as we explore many of our obscure findings and deep interests as well as those of our listeners. We love talking about our personal journeys into discovering a new (and sometimes old) thing to be briefly obsessed with. New Episodes every other Monday
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Courage in the Face of Death W/ Pastor Ericka Williams
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33:30Send us a textBy Madison Church
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The Gift of Hospitality W/Elder Ebuka Mefor
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28:58In this message, Elder Ebuka breaks down the true meaning of biblical hospitality: love toward the stranger, modeled perfectly in the ministry of Jesus. Drawing from Matthew 25, we dive into why caring for “the least of these” is inseparable from following Christ. You’ll hear how real hospitality flows from God’s grace, how it meets people right in…
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The Spiritual Gift of Intercession W/ Pastor Brad
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26:38The Gift of Intercession,” we see how God graciously invites His people into the work of Christ, standing in the gap for others through prayer. Rooted in Scripture and empowered by the Spirit, intercession becomes a sharing in Jesus’ ministry of prayer. This message calls us to intercede and pray with gospel-shaped faith, trusting God to move might…
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Send us a text This week, Pastor Bob Arbogast from Celebration Fellowship takes a look at Paul and Silas in prison from Acts 16. Pastor Bob serves a worshipping community that is behind bars, and yet he speaks of how his members can sing and pray because they know they are free, just like Paul and Silas did...not only when the prison doors opened a…
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Send us a text In this world there is a lot of suffering, but we serve a God who cares for us in the midst of our suffering. He tells us that we are not alone when we suffer, there will be a purpose, and our suffering is only temporary. There is hope in the gospel, especially for ones who are suffering.…
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The Spiritual Gift of Faith W/ Pastor Brad
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29:22In this week’s message, Pastor Brad invites us to rediscover the beauty and power of the spiritual gift of faith: not just as belief, but as the Spirit-given gift that moves mountains. Drawing from Hebrews 11, Mark 9, and stories of Madison’s own journey, we’re reminded that faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance in what we cannot se…
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Pastor Dave Beelen shares a powerful message on the gift of courage: standing firm, speaking truth, and living faithfully even when the cost is high. True courage, he reminds us, is grounded in God’s presence, the promise of the gospel, and the strength of community. Learn what courage looks like in a follower of Christ, what hinders it, and how to…
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The wind against us, The Lord with us W/ Pastor Andrea
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35:18Send us a text Today we enter into the story of the disciples straining against their oars on a stormy sea because the wind was against them. Jesus shows up walking to them on the water, and tells them, "Take courage! It is I, do not be afraid." This is a word for us today as well, as the church strains against the oars of our turbulent times. The …
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In this message, Pastor Brad unpacks the spiritual gift of evangelism: God’s call for every believer to share the good news of Jesus with love, courage, and joy. Drawing from Luke 15, Romans 5, and Romans 10, he reminds us that Christ still seeks the one, meets us at just the right time, and sends us out with “beautiful feet” to bring hope to our n…
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Send us a text This week we hear the words of Amos who went to Israel with a protest at the height of their prosperity. His words are full of blistering judgement because this prosperity was built on the backs of the poor through acts of injustice. Anytime the rich get richer, and the poor get poorer, God is not on board. And so God, through Amos, …
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The Gift of Christ-Centered Leadership W/Pastor Brad
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32:07In this week’s message, Pastor Brad unpacks The Gift of Christ-Centered Leadership: a call for every believer to recognize their God-given influence and lead with humility, faithfulness, and courage. Drawing from Romans 12 and Luke 22, he contrasts worldly power with the servant leadership of Jesus, reminding us that real growth often happens not i…
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Send us a text How do we live faithfully, right here, right now? This week, we turned our hearts to the story of Esther—a story often mistaken for a fairy tale, but in reality, one of risk, resistance, and divine purpose. Esther's journey from hidden identity to bold advocacy reveals what kingdom living looks like in the midst of oppression and unc…
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Here We Have No Lasting City W/Pastor Andrea Bult
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33:02Send us a text Today we consider the story of Rahab, who lived within the thick walls of earthly power and security in Jericho. Even so, she fixed her eyes on a coming kingdom, yet unseen, that was truer than the one she was a part of. In faith, she defects from her earthly citizenship and aligns herself with the Kingdom of God. Because Jesus came …
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Encouragement: The Gift that Keeps Us Going W/ Pastor Darrell Delaney
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43:31In today’s message, Pastor Darrell L. Delaney explores the powerful spiritual gift of encouragement and its role in equipping the church and uplifting those around us. In this message from Romans 12:6-8, God equips believers to speak hope into difficult situations, build faith in others, and reflect Christ’s love through words and actions. Whether …
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Defiant Hope in Scarcity W/ Pastor Andrea Bult
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45:34Send us a text Today we come to the very end of Habakkuk and his profession of faith even in times of scarcity. Habakkuk brings his laments to God, and God answers him with a memory tour of His deliverance. Times of trouble are on the way, but even so, Habakkuk pins his hope to the God of his salvation. As we face turbulent times, we are grounded i…
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Send us a text Finding strength in adversity, the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah) teaches us about unwavering faith under pressure. These three Hebrew men refused to worship King Nebuchadnezzar's golden statue despite the threat of a fiery furnace. Their remarkable response—that God could save them but even…
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The Spiritual Gift of Wisdom W/ Pastor Brad
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31:51This week, Pastor Brad opens God’s Word to explore the first gift in 1 Corinthians 12: the spiritual gift of wisdom. True wisdom is more than clever words or good advice: it is the Spirit-given ability to see life through the lens of the gospel and to apply God’s truth in ways that glorify Christ and build up His people. In this message, Pastor Bra…
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Bearing Life in Place of Death W/Pastor Andrea
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47:34Send us a text Today we consider the quiet resistance and civil disobedience of the midwives in Exodus, Shiphrah and Puah. When Pharaoh told them to kill all the baby boys at birth, they did not listen because they feared God. Believers have always lived in the shadow of the empire, and there will be times when God's Kingdom and the Kingdoms of thi…
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The Gift of Service: This Little Light of Mine W/ Pastor Lorenzo
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31:52The spiritual gift of service often feels small compared to more visible gifts, but Pastor Lorenzo reminds us that even our smallest acts can shine Christ's light in dark places. Drawing from the parable of the Good Samaritan, he outlines four principles for effective service: practicing empathetic sight, closing the gap between ourselves and those…
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God with us in Turbulent Times W/ Pastor Andrea
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41:19Send us a text "God with us in Turbulent Times" sets us before the story of Joseph as a spiritual resource for the believing community for when life feels perplexing or uncertain. The journey of Joseph from favored son, to slave, to prisoner, to Egyptian leader, to the rescuer of a nation and the forgiver of his betrayers, reminds us that God's way…
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The Gospel-Driven Mission of Spiritual Gifts W/ Pastor Brad
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30:29Discover how the Holy Spirit has equipped you with spiritual gifts to build up the body of Christ and join God’s mission in the world. Rooted in passages like 1 Corinthians 12 and Romans 12, this message reminds us that spiritual gifts are not earned: they’re given by God's grace for the good of the church and the glory of Jesus. Together we’ll exp…
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Send us a text Finding Rest in God's Presence explores how to discover true spiritual peace in today's hectic world. This message delves into the biblical concept of rest that goes beyond physical relaxation—it's about finding spiritual renewal through trust in God. Through the powerful stories of Elisha and Elijah, we learn two essential aspects o…
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Exposed Season 9 Episode 1: Lotto Lies: The Gamble That Never Paid Off
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19:50Texans were told the lottery would fund education, but that was a lie. Examine the lottery's predatory nature, and how the agency that administers the game has a bad habit of going rogue, exposing Texans to more pernicious forms of gambling. ★ Support this podcast ★By Texas Scorecard
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Exposed Season 9 Episode 2: The Inside Job
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22:32Find out how an international gambling syndicate secured one of the largest jackpots in Texas history and how the lottery commission, the agency tasked with refereeing the lottery, helped. ★ Support this podcast ★By Texas Scorecard
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Exposed Season 9 Episode 3: The Wild West
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11:30How are lawmakers, the attorney general, and the governor potentially playing with fire by allowing online lottery ticket sales? ★ Support this podcast ★By Texas Scorecard
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Exposed Season 9 Episode 4: Predatory By Design
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17:11The lottery is engineered to give people hope, but the odds are hopelessly stacked in the state’s favor. ★ Support this podcast ★By Texas Scorecard
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Exposed Season 9 Episode 5: The Lottery Commission Is Gone
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16:05The story of the day the Texas lottery died, before lobbyists and a powerful gambling interest intervened. ★ Support this podcast ★By Texas Scorecard
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We're pulling back the curtain on the rigged games, political corruption, and corporate scandals that have plagued the Texas lottery. Exposed Season 9, "Gateway Drug," available January 7th. ★ Support this podcast ★By Texas Scorecard
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This past Thursday, the Monachino Family home went up in flames. Everyone is safe, which is what matters most. In order to give us time to physically and emotionally recover, WonderBinge will be postponed until further notice. Thank you for understanding <3 If you would like to lend a hand, you can visit our BuyMeACoffee: WonderBinge Pod All proc…
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Season 8 Episode 4: China, The Climate Criminal
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20:03Our nation's greatest enemy has embedded itself into the Texas power grid. What they do next could plunge our state into darkness. ★ Support this podcast ★By Texas Scorecard
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Traditionally threats to Texas' power grid haven't been top of mind for citizens, but that's changing. Tune in to Exposed Season 8 Episode 3 as we explore how the Texas grid is vulnerable to attacks by foreign adversaries, and what advocates and lawmakers have proposed to protect Texans. ★ Support this podcast ★…
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2.14 - They Did Indeed Start the Fire
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1:22:58Gen is back on her We Didn't Start the Fire train... except that this time, someone did indeed start the fire. The Woodstock festival of 1999 was one for the books. Well known artists like Willy Nelson, Kid Rock, Korn, and The Red Hot Chilli Peppers took the stages. But it wasn't their amazing performances that would make this festival go down in h…
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Season 8 Episode 2: The Connectivity Conceit
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20:02Texas is in control of its destiny when it comes to energy production, but individuals are out to steal that independence. Join us by tuning into Exposed Season 8 Episode 2 as we explore a power grab to nationalize Texas’ grid, a move that could lead to more blackouts, not less. ★ Support this podcast ★…
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Season 8 Episode 1: Energy Poverty is the Point
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24:38When it comes to electricity, we’re in danger of being cut off from the prosperity of the past, as well as the promise of a prosperous future. Texans are people who insist on making our own way, and we bristle when outsiders tell us what to do. Unfortunately, our lawmakers haven’t taken this approach to protecting our access to reliable energy. ★ S…
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Another listener request alert!! This week, Maria takes on a request for one of the East Coast's most well known cryptids. Deep in the Pine Barrens of south New Jersey, and sometimes even the surrounding areas of Philadelphia, a high-pitched scream will tear through the air, letting you know that its closing in on you. Some know this wyvern-esque c…
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Listener request!! Is one of America's most famous families, The Kennedys, actually cursed? Did JFK's dad forget to carry Madame Zeroni up the mountain? Have they been targeted by the mafia? According to one Kennedy, someone "up there" doesn't like them.
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Hammy came in clutch! Gen was supposed to report back to y'all this week, but her perfectionism got the best of her. Fortunately, Matt volunteered to chat about American folk-hero; Johnny Appleseed. Along the way, were remember another American folk-hero, John Henry, and whether or not Paul Bunion is a peper towel mascot.…
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As a continuation of an, unplanned yet ongoing, conversation between the hosts, Gen and Maria debate and create the "The Perfect Universe;" where many popular mascots finally have their places in society solidified. Hop on down to Lucky's bar to have a beer with Captain Crunch and The General, eat some of Lefty's famous Hamburger Helper, and discus…
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Thanks to Tik Tok, and the ever-growing desire to fill-in the gaps of our history, more and more untold stories are becoming well known. An example of such a story is that of Yasuke: the first (known) black samurai! From anime series to video games, Yasuke's story has been told and retold many times, but audiences may not have known he was a real p…
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Oh boy howdy, do we have a doozy for you today. Next up on the We Didn't Start the Fire train, Gen covers the Golden State Killer and how justice finally caught up to him! Victims and their families are resting easy, while criminals, who thought they've gotten away with their crimes, start to shake in their boots.…
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2.7 - Don’t Be Mean To Him. He’ll Die.
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1:00:29Starting today, Genna is cheating - or at least, Maria feels that she is. Upon hearing Fall Out Boy's reimagination of Billy Joel's original song, 'We Didn't Start the Fire,' Gen realized that she was unfamiliar with many of the topics FOB was singing about. Is she simply ignorant? Uncultured? Why doesn't she know so many of these references? That …
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Now hiring: Rodent Control/Emotional SupportJob Description: We are looking for a feline friend to join our crew aboard the SS WonderBinge. This position requires basic hunting and pouncing skills, sea legs, and minimal interaction with the rest of the crew. Personal tackle box, hammock, and ID will be issued upon hire date. Exceptional performance…
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2.5 - The Kids Just Get It/Books Aren't Real
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1:11:12Birds are not real: The very real, definitely not conspiratorial, government program designed to spy on us and put robot bird shit on our cars. You may be disturbed by the things you are about to hear, and if you have a pet bird... well... user discretion is advised. Since the recording of this episode, there has been an important update to the bir…
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As far as landmarks go, Blucifer is a staple among those flying in and out of Denver International Airport. As far as conspiracies go, the entire property seems to be a breeding ground. Secretly swarming with gargoyles and lizard people, this airport is home to many a creepy painting riddled with hidden meanings, and underground tunnels; a prime lo…
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In this series, we’ve explored the meteoric rise of Texans for Lawsuit Reform and the men responsible for its success. In this final episode, we’ll ask what happens when an organization achieves its goals but can’t step away from the seat of power it’s occupied for so long. And we’ll ask, has TLR “become what it set out to replace?” ★ Support this …
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Season 7 Episode 4 – Keep The Money Flowing
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13:35Texans for Lawsuit Reform is the state’s most powerful political action committee by any objective measure, a position it’s maintained for years. In this episode of Exposed, we’ll examine TLR’s war chest, how some would argue their donors are being taken for a ride, and find out who they are truly empowering. ★ Support this podcast ★…
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2.3 - Faster than the Speed of Loading
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1:18:28Are you searching for your latest existential crisis? Look no further! Wander down the rabbit hole with us, as we question our reality and whether or not we are living in a simulation. Are we the real life Sims? Or are we the first simulation creators?
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Season 7, Episode 3 – Stepping Out of the Shadows
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15:05Texans for Lawsuit Reform effectively operated in the shadows for years… until they didn’t. In this episode, we’ll track TLR in the shadows, talk to insiders who have been working to overcome the backroom influence of the organization for decades, and shine a spotlight on the very public fight TLR picked with Texas GOP voters by trying to take out …
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Season 7 Episode 2 – The Men Behind the Curtain
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10:58Who were the men behind the vision to reform Texas courts? In this episode, we’ll learn who they are, their backgrounds, and their roles in the organization that, unbeknownst to most citizens, changed Texas. ★ Support this podcast ★By Texas Scorecard
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