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The Congressional Internet Caucus Academy works to educate policymakers on critical Internet policy issues. With funding and logistical support from the Internet Education Foundation, the Internet Caucus Advisory Committee hosts regular debates to discuss important Internet policy issues. Since its founding, the Internet Caucus Advisory Committee has built a membership of over 200 organizations from a broad cross-section of the public interest community and the Internet industry. The Interne ...
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In each episode, journalists from Wyoming's independent news service WyoFile dive into the people, places and policy of the state. We'll bring you the news that matters to Wyomingites and go beyond the headlines to explore the issues and stories shaping the Equality State. Stay informed, and stay engaged.
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The book is now being made into a podcast! The Behind the Curtain podcast shines light on news items of national and local influence. We'll report on the things that those in power would prefer to remain hidden. Behind the Curtain: Inside the Network of Progressive Billionaires and Their Campaign to Undermine Democracy By Jeff Reynolds Behind the Curtain takes a look where the Leftist billionaire’s club doesn’t want you to go—into the world of dark money and influence that has only one goal: ...
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Hosted by Lantos Foundation President, Dr. Katrina Lantos Swett, The Keeper features in depth conversations about the most pressing matters of human rights and justice around the world and welcomes some of the most important human rights figures of our time as guests.The Keeper takes its name from the personal conviction of the Lantos Foundation's namesake Congressman Tom Lantos, fully lived out in his own life, that we have a moral and ethical obligation to be our brother and sister’s keepe ...
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There is no shortage of information. If you want to know "WHAT" is happening choose any news source, at random, and likely they will cover the same stories as any other outlet. But will they have context? Can they explain "WHY?" something is happening? Open conversation is scary. Open conversation can create odd narratives, but it also helps us all better understand our world. The process is a show born from years of experience as both a student of politics and a trial attorney - a combined ...
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A movement of millions for equality. This is the official ERA Coalition podcast presented by our media hub, Equal Voices. Together with 290 partner organizations representing over 80 million champions for equality, Equality Talks uplifts and amplifies the voices of this movement, especially from communities most affected by systemic oppression and exclusion from mainstream media. Hosted by nationally acclaimed radio host and Equal Voices Elisa Parker, Equality Talks bridges the intersections ...
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The Solomon Success podcast is dedicated to the timeless wisdom of King Solomon and the Book of Proverbs in order to maximize one's business and life. To our advantage, we can find King Solomon's financial strategies in addition to many life philosophies documented in biblical scriptures. Focusing on these enduring fundamentals of success allows us to bypass the "get-rich-quick" schemes that cause many to stumble on their journey toward success. Our concern is not only spiritual in nature, b ...
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NC Chamber leader talks economic policy from tolls to taxes
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28:48The North Carolina Chamber serves as the voice for businesses large and small in this state, and when it endorses or opposes legislation, state lawmakers from both parties take notice. To get an update on the NC Chamber’s advocacy efforts in 2025 and what’s ahead in 2026, WUNC's Colin Campbell visited the group's office to speak with president and …
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Gov. Josh Stein talks Helene, budget, Medicaid and more
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12:52Gov.Josh Stein is wrapping up his first year in office. It’s been a year marked by hurricane recovery efforts in Western North Carolina and fights with the legislature over taxes, Medicaid and more in Raleigh. He joined WUNC's Colin Campbell to discuss the big issues of 2025 and what’s ahead next year, from the primary to property taxes…
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Audio: The Future of AI: Securing Energy for Innovation
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55:39This is audio from the December event on “The Future of AI: Securing Energy for Innovation” The Future of AI: Securing Energy for Innovation The Future of AI: Securing Energy for Innovation SPEAKERS Mardsen Hanna Head of Energy and Sustainability Policy, Google Levi Patterson Director of Energy, Science, and AI Infrastructure Policy, NVIDIA Rebecca…
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Key races to watch as 2026 election filings get started
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28:01The 2026 campaign season has officially kicked off (although many campaigns have been going for months now) with the start of candidate filing. With the primary less than three months away, we're digging into the races worth watching, from Congress to legislature to the Wake County district attorney. Two political reporters, Adam Wagner of the NC N…
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What's the future of NC's news media amid cutbacks?
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41:00Local news is a tough business these days, with journalists routinely laid off and small-town newspapers closing up shop. But North Carolina’s journalism scene does have success stories. WUNC's Colin Campbell spoke with the leaders of two locally owned media companies that are seeing growth. David Woronoff owns The Pilot, a thriving newspaper in So…
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At age 88, former Gov. Jim Hunt continues to be a prominent figure in state politics, but the state’s growth means that many North Carolinians weren’t around during his record 16 years in office. So to better understand what he accomplished and what lessons his political career offers for today’s landscape in state politics, WUNC's Colin Campbell s…
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A closer look at NC's new Congressional districts
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26:43North Carolina no longer has any particularly competitive Congressional districts, thanks to the new map passed this week at President Donald Trump’s request. To get a better sense for how the new districts will play out in the courts and in next year’s midterm landscape, WUNC's Colin Campbell spoke with Western Carolina University political scient…
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NC House Freedom Caucus wins on shrimp, guns
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30:18The 33-member N.C. House Freedom Caucus notched some major policy victories this year, defeating a proposal from Senate leaders to ban shrimp trawling while getting a gun-rights bill to the governor’s desk. WUNC's Colin Campbell spoke with the Freedom Caucus’ chairman, Rep. Keith Kidwell, R-Beaufort, to find out how the legislative process unfolded…
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Why Medicaid is facing big funding cuts in NC
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22:47North Carolina’s Medicaid system is grappling with funding shortfalls, both from the state budget and from the Congressional megabill. The state Department of Health and Human Services says it will reduce provider reimbursement rates and cut coverage for popular weight-loss drugs if state lawmakers don’t approve additional funding. And beyond that …
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New Progressive Caucus seeks a stronger voice on the left
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24:48The state’s most conservative lawmakers have for years formed the House Freedom Caucus, and now there’s a similar caucus for legislators on the left. The House Progressive Caucus formed this year and has about a dozen members, as well as a political action committee that will be involved in legislative elections next year. Two caucus members, Reps.…
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Can North Carolina’s troubled DMV finally turn the corner after years of long lines and finger-pointing about who or what’s to blame? Several months into his new job as DMV commissioner, Paul Tine says the agency is now making progress. Staff vacancies are being filled, and the legislature recently approved more staff positions and several new DMV …
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What to expect from NC's expensive 2026 US Senate race
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37:41North Carolina’s 2026 U.S. Senate race officially kicked off as former Gov. Roy Cooper and Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley have formally launched their campaigns for the seat where Sen. Thom Tillis isn’t seeking another term. To get a better sense of what we can expect from the campaign and the two leading candidates, WUNC's …
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Audio: Verifying Kids’ Age, SCOTUS, and AI Companions
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59:32This is audio from the July event on “Verifying Kids’ Age, SCOTUS, and AI Companions” Verifying the Future: Kids Age Regulation, SCOTUS, and AI Companions Verifying Kids’ Age, SCOTUS, and AI Companions SPEAKERS Kate RuaneDirector, Free Expression ProjectCenter for Democracy & Technology Chris MarcheseFounder & Co-DirectorNetChoice Litigation Center…
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Episode 34: The Re-arrest of Rwandan Opposition Leader Victoire Ingabire
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32:59Episode Notes Episode 34: The Re-arrest of Rwandan Opposition Leader Victoire Ingabire On June 17, 2025, Victoire Ingabire was at her home in Kigali, Rwanda, when she received an unusual phone call. She was being summoned by the High Court of Rwanda, and she was required to appear before the court two days later. Victoire was, of course, familiar w…
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A new NC political party seeks to find the middle
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28:39North Carolina’s ballot access laws create an uphill battle for third parties seeking to get their candidates on the ballot, requiring more than 14,000 registered voters to sign their petition for access. Five of those parties were on the ballot in last year’s election, and six have started the petition process for the 2026 election cycle. But only…
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NC's new healthcare laws you probably missed
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27:43A wide-ranging healthcare bill that was recently signed into law would make it easier to get flu medications and make it easier for medical professionals to practice in North Carolina. It was among several noteworthy bills that made it across the finish line just before lawmakers left for their summer break. Because they were complicated and non-co…
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NC House's top Democrat says the legislature is 'getting nothing done'
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23:57House Democratic Leader Robert Reives says the legislature has been “getting nothing done” this year as it heads to a summer break. He faults Republican leaders for focusing on culture war issues instead of getting a budget agreement. Reives spoke with WUNC’s Colin Campbell about his assessment of this year’s legislative session, the likelihood tha…
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Audio: Outside of the Box: Rethinking The FCC’s Video Regulations In The Age Of Streaming
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1:01:23This is audio from the June event on “Outside of the Box: Rethinking The FCC’s Video Regulations In The Age Of Streaming” The Future of Online Safety for Kids: Legislative Changes on the Horizon Outside of the Box: Rethinking The FCC’s Video Regulations In The Age Of Streaming SPEAKERS Michael P. O’Reilly, Strategic Advisor & […]…
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State auditor talks elections, DMV and more
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28:00Since Republican Dave Boliek won last year’s election, the position of state auditor has been getting more powerful. He’s now responsible for appointing and overseeing the State Board of Elections, and lawmakers want to put him in charge of a sweeping government efficiency review. He’s also been auditing the Division of Motor Vehicles and hurricane…
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'A diplomat': NC's longest-serving legislator on his new role
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29:17Sen. Dan Blue, D-Wake, is the only lawmaker who’s been in office since the early 1980s, but the former House speaker is no longer serving as Senate minority leader after his fellow Democrats backed Sen. Sydney Batch for that role instead. But Blue says he’ll still have a key role in Senate action, and he's "freed up to play diplomat" on issues like…
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How a Democrat gets bills passed in a GOP legislature
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24:50Amid all the culture wars and controversies at North Carolina’s legislature, some legislation features Republicans and Democrats quietly working together. There are plenty of examples of bills developed by lawmakers from both parties working together, ultimately leading to unanimous votes with no debate. Rep. Laura Budd, D-Mecklenburg, is one of th…
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NC legislator makes the case for cryptocurrency in state investments
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28:25The N.C. House recently passed a bill to allow the state treasurer to invest state pension funds in cryptocurrency and other digital assets. Rep. Mike Schietzelt, the first-term Republican who made the case for the bill on the House floor, speaks with WUNC's Colin Campbell about the advantages of cryptocurrency investments and the risk concerns rai…
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Episode 33: “Women Leading the Way on FoRB” Season – A Conversation with Rachel Miner”
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25:02Episode Notes Episode 33: “Women Leading the Way on FoRB” Season – A Conversation with Rachel Miner” The final episode of this season features a conversation with Rachel Miner, founder and executive director of Bellwether International. Bellwether is a global non-profit taking action to disrupt the cycle of genocide and to create genocide resistant…
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Audio: The Future of Online Expression In The Trump Era: Freedom vs Regulation
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1:01:20This is audio from the April event on “The Future of Online Expression In The Trump Era: Freedom vs Regulation” The Future of Online Safety for Kids: Legislative Changes on the Horizon The Future of Online Expression In The Trump Era: Freedom vs Regulation SPEAKERS – Chris Marchese, Litigation Center Director, NetChoice – Jenna Leventoff, […]…
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Meet the only Democrat (so far) running for U.S. Senate in 2026
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25:30Earlier this month, former Congressman Wiley Nickel became the first Democrat to officially launch a campaign in North Carolina’s 2026 U.S. Senate race. He’s an attorney and former Barack Obama aide who represented Wake County in the state Senate before being elected to Congress in 2022 from one of the state’s only swing districts. He spoke with WU…
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Episode 32: “Women Leading the Way on FoRB” Season – A Conversation with Michal Cotler Wunsh”
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32:51Episode Notes Episode 32: “Women Leading the Way on FoRB” Season – A Conversation with Michal Cotler Wunsh” The fourth episode of this podcast season features a conversation with Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Israel’s Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism. She has had an impressive career as a member of the Israeli Knesset, a researcher, policy advisor, …
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Ep. 11: Trade Chaos, Voter Suppression SAVE Act, MO Voters Ignored Again
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24:03Sources used https://www.worldometers.info/gdp/gdp-by-country/ The SAVE act The Bill: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/22 USA Today summary piece: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/04/11/what-is-save-act-2025/83042307007/ https://newrepublic.com/post/193868/democrats-save-act-bill-harder-married-women-vote htt…
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For years, the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles has been plagued by long wait times and poor service. It’s a major problem in one of America’s fastest-growing states. And in the age of DOGE and government efficiency, it's generating talk of some dramatic solutions. This week, we're sharing an episode on the issue from one of WUNC's other…
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Dan Brigman Substack Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ Nothing on this channel is to be taken as legal advice for any jurisdiction. …
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Episode 31: “Women Leading the Way on FoRB” Season – A Conversation with Rushan Abbas
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23:11Episode Notes Episode 31: “Women Leading the Way on FoRB” Season – A Conversation with Rushan Abbas This third episode of our “Women Leading the Way on Freedom of Religion or Belief” season brings you a conversation with Rushan Abbas, one of the most prominent and respected activists for the rights of the Uyghur people. She is founder and executive…
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A closer look at NC's projected 'fiscal cliff'
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25:28Budget season at the state legislature has officially kicked off with the release of Gov. Josh Stein’s budget recommendations. He’s calling on lawmakers to pause scheduled corporate and personal income tax cuts to avoid projected revenue shortfalls starting next year. He says those revenue drops will make it difficult to fund teacher raises and oth…
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Should NC's teacher pay start at $50,000?
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26:40As North Carolina schools face staffing shortages, both Republicans and Democrats are pushing for bigger raises for starting teacher pay -- but the proposals could face tough odds in a tight budget year. Gov. Josh Stein’s proposal to increase starting teacher pay above $50,000 is similar to one filed recently by Republicans in the state House. Rep.…
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Episode 30: “Women Leading the Way on FoRB” Season – A Conversation with Anila Ali
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31:28Episode Notes Episode 30: “Women Leading the Way on FoRB” Season – A Conversation with Anila Ali In this episode, Dr. Katrina Lantos Swett speaks with Anila Ali, founder and president of the American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC). She is a fearless voice countering and condemning extremism, encouraging religious plurality…
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Big picture takeaways from a session with a lot of firsts
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12:36Between the Freedom Caucus’s first session holding a majority in the House and the Senate tanking a supplemental budget, the general session of the 68th Wyoming Legislature was a whirlwind. Our team shares highlights – and what happens next. Like what you hear? For more of WyoFile's coverage of the Wyoming Legislature, sign up for our newsletters…
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Should NC take the racist literacy test out of its constitution?
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25:33It’s been more than 50 years since North Carolina used a racist, Jim Crow-era “literacy test” that was designed to prevent Black people from registering to vote. But that requirement remains in the state’s constitution, unenforced. Rep. Terry Brown, D-Mecklenburg, is making another attempt this year to get the language removed. He’ll have to persua…
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Audio: The Future of Online Safety for Kids: Legislative Changes on the Horizon
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56:30This is audio from the March event on “The Future of Online Safety for Kids: Legislative Changes on the Horizon” The Future of Online Safety for Kids: Legislative Changes on the Horizon The Future of Online Safety for Kids: Legislative Changes on the Horizon SPEAKERS Maureen Flatley, Stop Child Predators Common Sense Media Ash Johnson, […]…
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Adam dives into the 4th Congressional District in Missouri and the ongoing attacks on the first amendment under the new administration and how folks can respond. (NOTE: Some small audio technical difficulties early in the episode that pan out). Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - followThe Process on in…
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Checks and balances and veto overrides, oh my!
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14:13As the Legislature adjourns, we’re taking another look at the interplay between the three branches of government. What happens with the stack of passed legislation on the governor's desk really brings those checks and balances into focus. Like what you hear? For more of WyoFile's coverage of the Wyoming Legislature, sign up for our newsletters, …
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NC's high healthcare cost and Senate efforts to tackle it
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26:36N.C. Sen. Benton Sawrey, R-Johnston, landed an influential role in his second term this session as co-chair of the Senate’s committees on healthcare. He joined WUNC's Colin Campbell to talk about efforts to address the unusually high costs of healthcare in North Carolina, including a recent bill to limit insurance coverage mandates and some other p…
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Ep. 7: Loud Mouth Bullies, Missouri Wins, Separation of Powers
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25:43Democracy Docket Link Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ Nothing on this channel is to be taken as legal advice for any jurisdiction.…
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