Best Tish and Andrew Podcasts (2025)

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U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders joins Tavis Smiley 16:09

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U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) joins guest host Chuck D for an update on the government shutdown and the Fighting Oligarchy Tour. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Khari Wynn joins Tavis Smiley 22:02

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Guitarist and music director of Public Enemy, Khari Wynn talks to guest host Chuck D about politics, music and resettling back in Memphis. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Gaye Theresa Johnson joins Tavis Smiley 17:03

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Guest host, Chuck D, chats with Author and Associate Professor in the Department of African American Studies and Department of Chicano Studies, Dr. Gaye Theresa Johnson, to talk about how Black America can harness both political and cultural power for this moment. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--62…

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Dr. Olajide Williams joins Tavis Smiley 21:31

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Guest host, Chuck D, chats with Clinician-Educator and Vice Dean of Community Health at Columbia University, Dr. Olajide Williams, to talk about the state of health in Black America. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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D. Channsin "Chann" Berry joins Tavis Smiley 35:32

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Guest host, Chuck D, chats with multi-talented filmmaker, songwriter and artist D. Channsin "Chann" Berry to talk about how Black artists and influencers can respond to the shutdown, the culture wars and trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.…

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Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman join Tavis Smiley 38:08

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Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman, co-directors of the highly acclaimed documentary “The Alabama Solution”, goes inside what’s been described as “one of the most powerful exposés of the inhumanity of the American prison system”. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.…

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Christopher Sebastian Parker joins Tavis Smiley 37:58

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Christopher Sebastian Parker, UC Santa Barbara Professor and Founder and CEO of Black Insights Research, talks about how the National Guard deployment upsets Black voters and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.…

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Reggie L. Williams joins Tavis Smiley 38:56

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Reggie L. Williams, Associate Professor of Black Theology at Saint Louis University, is in studio to reflect on the historic and current relationship between Christianity and fascism. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Dr. Annahita Mahdavi West 17:21

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Boney James joins Tavis Smiley 21:13

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Matthew Restall joins Tavis Smiley 16:45

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Dr. Cornel West joins Tavis Smiley 20:00

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Dr. Kaye Wise Whitehead joins Tavis Smiley 16:40

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U.S. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove joins Tavis Smiley 22:24

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Cocoa Brown joins Tavis Smiley 20:39

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Actress and comedian Cocoa Brown previews her upcoming shows in Las Vegas at Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club and reflects on her career. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Ruben Navarrette joins Tavis Smiley 16:22

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Nationally syndicated columnist for The Creators Syndicate, Ruben Navarette, discusses how some Republicans lawmakers in Congress - who are blaming Democrats for the shutdown and threatening to fire thousands of government workers - may come out on the losing end of this high stakes standoff. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker…

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Dr. Cornel West joins Tavis Smiley 21:19

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Dr. Cornel West, scholar, leading public intellectual, author, and special contributor, shares his thoughts on President Donald Trump weaponizing the shutdown for political retribution, the impact it will have on Black America and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.…

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Ashley Etienne joins Tavis Smiley 16:31

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Ashley Etienne, political advisor and former communications director for Vice President Kamala Harris, is back with her response to “107 Days” and the current government shutdown. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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U.S. Rep. Lateefah Simon joins Tavis Smiley 21:37

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U.S. Rep. Lateefah Simon (D-CA) is back with her take on the government shutdown and what progressive Democrats need to do to win. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Jane Goodall Tribute 17:01

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Our tribute to Jane Goodall, the world-renowned scientist who passed away Wednesday at the age of 91, features her 2017 conversation with Tavis Smiley about the documentary “Jane” and her remarkable life and career. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.…

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Matthew Grant joins Tavis Smiley 33:18

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Soul singer and songwriter Matthew Grant joins Tavis in studio for a career conversation about turning pain into power, love, his music and much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Raquel Graham joins Tavis Smiley 15:30

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Shark Tank winner, CEO of Roq Innovation, and host of "Entrepreneuring with Raquel Graham" on KBLA Talk 1580AM, Raquel joins Tavis in studio as a new contributor to talk about all things related to Black entrepreneurship and small business development. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/suppor…

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Ret. Gen. Dana Pittard joins Tavis Smiley 19:15

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Retired United States Army Major General Dana Pittard gives his expert analysis about the consequences of Trump calling for the military to use U.S. cities as training grounds and to defend the U.S. from the "war from within." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.…

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John Fugelsang joins Tavis Smiley 34:12

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John Fugelsang, actor, comedian, political commentator, and host of the Sirius XM radio show "Tell Me Everything", goes inside his New York Times bestseller, "Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person’s Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds". Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sprea…

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Joseph Viteritti joins Tavis Smiley 20:52

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Joseph Viteritti, Hunter College professor and former senior advisor to the Chancellor of the New York City public schools, previews his new text, “Radical Dreamers: Race, Choice, and the Failure of American Education”. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.…

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Paul Rieckhoff joins Tavis Smiley 17:06

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Paul Rieckhoff, host of the "Independent Americans" podcast and founder of Independent Veterans of America and Righteous Media, Inc., gives his assessment about the implications of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's dangerous rhetoric for the historic military leadership only meeting. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcas…

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Torie Bosch and Chelsea Cirruzzo join Tavis Smiley 20:19

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Torie Bosch, First Opinion editor and podcast host for STAT, and STAT D.C. reporter Chelsea Cirruzzo, explain what it’s like to cover an HHS Secretary like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and go inside the latest headlines impacting our health. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.…

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Andrew Bates joins Tavis Smiley 40:03

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Andrew Bates, former Biden administration insider, gives us his take on “107 Days”, the controversial new book by former Vice President Kamala Harris; the Jake Tapper-Alex Thompson book “Original Sin”; and the top political stories of the week. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.…

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Quentin Plair joins Tavis Smiley 16:39

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Actor Quentin Plair, best known for “Welcome to Chippendales” and “Tiny Little Things”, previews his latest role as Coach Byrd in the highly anticipated new series “Chad Powers”, released today on Hulu. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.…

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Robin Campbell and Jimmy Brown join Tavis Smiley 11:23

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Robin Campbell and Jimmy Brown, two founding members of the iconic British band UB40, preview their current U.S. tour and reflect on their 47-year run. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Mike Silver joins Tavis Smiley 22:34

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Mike Silver, author of the new book, "When in Doubt, Stop the Bout: A Revolutionary Approach to Boxing Safety and Reform", is back with celebrity boxing trainer Terry Claybon for another rousing discussion on The Sweet Science. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.…

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Dr. Terence Lester joins Tavis Smiley 16:38

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Dr. Terence Lester, founder and executive director of Love Beyond Walls, goes inside his new text, “From Dropout to Doctorate: Breaking the Chains of Educational Injustice”. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Dr. Cornel West joins Tavis Smiley 21:16

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Scholar, leading public intellectual, author, and special contributor, Dr. Cornel West talks about the life and legacy of the revolutionary Black Liberation Army leader and thinker, Assata Shakur, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.…

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Connie Rice joins Tavis Smiley 39:29

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Connie Rice, famed civil rights attorney and co-founder of the Urban Peace Institute, gives her take about Trump's political retribution, the CBC 's information war and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.…

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Jacquis Neal joins Tavis Smiley 17:21

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Actor and comedian Jacquis Neal, host of the new program “Crowd Control” on Dropout TV and the live experience “Comedian Clash”, gives us his take on the momentous week for comedy and free speech. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Tish Taylor joins Tavis Smiley 20:28

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Tish Taylor, program director for Concerned Citizens of St. John and resident of Cancer Alley in Louisiana, explains how the Trump administration is creating a toxic situation for more than 20 environmental justice projects. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.…

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Paul Osadebe and Palmer Heenan join Tavis Smiley 17:47

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Paul Osadebe and Palmer Heenan, two civil rights attorneys from the Department of Housing and Urban Development and members of AFGE local 476, reveal why they are blowing the whistle on the Trump administration’s attack on America’s fair housing laws. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support…

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Jesse Jackson Jr. Joins Tavis Smiley 19:32

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Jesse Jackson Jr. Joins Tavis Smiley. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Jim Wallis joins Tavis Smiley 38:27

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Jim Wallis, founding director of the Georgetown University Center on Faith and Justice and author of "The False White Gospel" now out in paperback, reflects on the legacy of Nazi Germany's Confessing Church in the context of MAGA's embrace of Christianity. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/su…

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TN State Rep. Justin J. Pearson joins Tavis Smiley 14:49

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State Rep. Justin Pearson (D-TN) is back with an update on if or when President Donald Trump will deploy National Guard troops to the streets of Memphis. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Abdul El-Sayed joins Tavis Smiley 20:27

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Abdul El-Sayed, a U.S. Senate candidate dubbed “Michigan Mamdani” and host of the podcast “America Dissected”, talks about his historic campaign and what it’s like to run as a progressive Democrat in this moment. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.…

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Marion Orr joins Tavis Smiley 16:54

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Marion Orr, Brown University public policy professor, goes inside his new book, “House of Diggs: The Rise and Fall of America's Most Consequential Black Congressman”. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Michael L. Lomax joins Tavis Smiley 20:46

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Dr. Michael Lomax, president and CEO of the United Negro College Fund, joins Tavis in studio with details on the $70 million gift by Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott and their $1 billion capital campaign. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.…

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Maya Wiley joins Tavis Smiley 38:57

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Maya Wiley, president and CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, is back to shed light on the new attack on America’s fair housing laws, the high price of criticizing hate in America and trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.…

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Tembi Locke joins Tavis Smiley 16:18

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Actress and author Tembi Locke explains how her new audiobook, “Someday, Now: A Memoir of Family, Reclaiming Possibility, and One Sicilian Summer”, is trying to turn the trauma of "empty-nesting" into the joy of "re-nesting". Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.…

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Jeh Johnson joins Tavis Smiley 22:29

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Jeh Johnson, former Homeland Security secretary, goes inside the American Bar Association taskforce he is leading, which just issued a new report on how to protect American democracy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Keisha Blain joins Tavis Smiley 38:56

14d ago38:56

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Keisha Blain, Africana Studies and History Professor at Brown University, lays out her latest text, “Without Fear: Black Women and the Making of Human Rights”. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Karen Attiah joins Tavis Smiley 41:14

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Karen Attiah, award-winning former Washington Post columnist, explains why Jimmy Kimmel is back on the air tonight, but she is still on the outs with Jeff Bezos’ propaganda outlet. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Richard Rudolph and Robin Burgess join Tavis Smiley 33:51

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Richard Rudolph, widower of the late singer Minnie Riperton, and Robin Burgess, producer of an all-star tribute called "Perfect Angel: The Definitive Minnie Riperton Tribute" at the Hollywood Bowl this Wednesday, go inside her lasting legacy, 41 years after her untimely passing. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/t…

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Amanda Litman joins Tavis Smiley 15:06

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Amanda Litman, co-founder and president of Run for Something, lays out why she’s focused on recruiting young, diverse progressives to run in down-ballot races - and gives an update on the New York City mayoral campaign. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.…

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