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Bonus: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Sep 16 2025
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51:19Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four Tuesday takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your p…
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The Preparation — An Adventure-Driven, Skill-Building Alternative to College for Young Men
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51:50For generations, the path to adulthood was straightforward: go to college, get a job, build a life. But many young men are beginning to question the college component of that path; tuition keeps rising, A.I. has made the professional landscape more uncertain, and there's just a sense that after four years at college, guys graduate feeling like they…
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BONUS POD: 'No One Said Anything' as Warning Signs Emerge Online from Charlie Kirk's Investigation
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12:48Warning Signs Ignored: The suspect allegedly showed multiple warning signs before the shooting, including becoming more political, distancing himself from coworkers during political discussions, and openly expressing intentions to harm Charlie Kirk. Friends, family, and even coworkers reportedly noticed this but may not have taken it seriously. The…
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Get out of the studio and into the field with one of the best, former correspondent Rob Cordry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Comedy Central
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Could Trump’s visit be a useful distraction for Starmer?
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23:06Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the fallout from Keir Starmer’s handling of the sacking of the US ambassador, Peter Mandelson. And with growing questions about whether the prime minister can survive, they ask whether Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK might actually be a welcome distraction for the government -- Send your thoughts and quest…
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Charlie Kirk's Killer Caught, Assassin has Transgender Roommate, How the Left is Lying about it & Why Political Violence is a Massive Problem for Them
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40:02The Event Charlie Kirk was assassinated by a 22-year-old man named Tyler Robinson after a 33-hour manhunt. Robinson is someone raised conservative but “radicalized to the left.” Details on the Shooter Presented as intelligent (high GPA, ACT scores, scholarship) but later radicalized online and possibly at college. Mentions engraved messages on bull…
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What's Next after Kirk's Tragedy, Christians Persecuted in Nigeria & Tucker plus Osama Bin Laden Equals Week In Review
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29:39The assassination of Charlie Kirk They frame Kirk’s death as a political assassination, comparing it to historical killings of JFK, Bobby Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr. The hosts emphasize concerns about political violence, the dangers of polarization, and left-wing reactions online. They highlight messages of unity from unexpected voices on t…
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TDS Time Machine | Everything Trump Has Banned
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22:16Transgender people in the military? Banned. DEI? Rolled back. January 6 rioters? Pardoned. Here's a look back at Trump's second term so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Comedy Central
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Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey speak to the minister for EU relations, Nick Thomas-Symonds, about the fallout from Brexit and our relationship with the European Union. Plus, we hear his thoughts on Keir Starmer’s leadership and how Labour should take on Nigel Farage and the rise of Reform –– Send your thoughts and questions to politicsweeklyuk@thegu…
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Remembering our Friend, the Great Charlie Kirk
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36:08This podcast is a moving tribute that highlights Charlie Kirk’s enduring influence, strong character, and unwavering faith. It emphasizes his vision as a young leader, his courage to speak on college campuses despite opposition, and his ability to engage others with compassion and respect—even those who disagreed with him. We portray him as a man o…
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Trump Blames the Left for Charlie Kirk's Assassination as Rhetoric Escalates | Rainn Wilson
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34:01Michael Kosta dives into the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, including Trump’s inflammatory response, bizarre takes in the media, and a predictable partisan blame game, and reflects on what we can learn from violent tragedies on the anniversary of 9/11. Why are governments around the world so concerned with bovine blasts? Grace Kuhlensch…
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BONUS: The Assassination of Charlie Kirk: A Nation Mourns, A Movement Rises
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56:57Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four Thursday takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your …
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Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA Founder, Dead at 31 after Utah Campus Shooting
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12:14Pray for Charlie Kirk, his family and friends at this time. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfe…
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Trump Wages War on American Cities As DOD Gets a Makeover | Michael Grunwald
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37:36Michael Kosta breaks down Trump's Department of War, a.k.a. the new billion-dollar nickname for the Department of Defense, and Josh Johnson is hyped up for the president to go to war with America's biggest enemy: America. Thanks to Trump, Canadian tourism is way down, with many citizens scared to visit the U.S. So Jordan Klepper visits the city of …
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Starmer’s Mandelson mess and deputy leadership damage
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34:09As the race to replace Angela Rayner as Labour’s deputy leader exposes tensions within the party, John Harris speaks to the former transport secretary Louise Haigh about what she thinks Keir Starmer should do to get back on track, and whether he will survive until the next election. Plus, Pippa Crerar joins John to discuss the mounting pressure on …
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Biden Autopen Pardons are Null & Void plus Fighting Horrific Nigerian Persecution of Christians
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33:41Biden Pardons & Autopen Controversy The discussion centers on claims that President Joe Biden improperly delegated or failed to personally authorize thousands of pardons and commutations at the end of his presidency. Cruz argues that under the Constitution, only the President can personally make pardon decisions, and if staffers used an autopen wit…
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Trump's Pervy Epstein Bday Card Released & MAGA Allies Run Cover | Patrick McEnroe
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44:51With Trump’s cryptic and sexually suggestive birthday card to Epstein revealed, Michael Kosta dives into a lazy cover-up by the White House, a possible quid pro quo to buy Ghislaine Maxwell’s silence, and an excuse to blame it on Biden. Sports War: Michael Kosta and Ronny Chieng spar over the biggest headlines in sports, including drunk crowds at t…
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BONUS: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Sep 9 2025
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BONUS POD: Comer Wrapping Up Biden Autopen Investigation plus Defense Secretary in Puerto Rico
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15:43The “Autopen Pardon Scandal” House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer announced that the committee is wrapping up its investigation into President Joe Biden’s alleged use of the autopen to issue thousands of pardons. Records suggest Biden’s aides, including Chief of Staff Jeff Zients, authorized pardons using the autopen without Biden’s direc…
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If Trump Isn’t Dying, Why Is He Being Treated Like a Make-A-Wish Kid? | Spike Lee
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38:20Rumors have been swirling about the president's potentially failing health, and between his cankles, a tribute video from the White House, and global leaders throwing Nobel Prize nominations at the guy like he's the oldest Make-a-Wish kid in the world, Jon Stewart can't help but wonder: IS Trump dying? Academy Award-winning filmmaker Spike Lee join…
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Reshuffle, Rayner resignation and rift with the unions
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28:48Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the fallout from Angela Rayner’s resignation and Keir Starmer’s subsequent cabinet reshuffle. Why has Rayner’s departure raised concerns among union leaders? Who could become the next deputy Labour leader? And, what does the reshuffle tell us about the direction of travel for the government? Plus, Pippa and Kir…
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Overdiagnosed — How Our Obsession with Medical Testing and Labels Is Making Us Sicker
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59:58Modern medicine has given us incredible tools to peer inside the body and spot disease earlier than ever before. But with that power comes a problem: the more we look, the more we find — and not everything we find needs fixing. My guest today, neurologist Dr. Suzanne O'Sullivan, argues that our culture of over-diagnosis is leaving many people more …
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Proof that Biden Admin Targeted Christians plus Tucker Spirals Out of Control
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33:55Alleged Targeting of Christians by the Biden Administration The discussion focuses on a task force created under former President Trump, chaired by Attorney General Pam Bondi, which claims to have uncovered numerous instances of anti-Christian bias within federal agencies during the Biden administration. The report accuses agencies like the Departm…
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It's a preview! It's a recap! It's a Precap! Sit down with the week's host Michael Kosta and Daily Show writer and producer Matt O'Brien to hear what news they're excited to cover, what they wish they could talk about but will probably get eclipsed by bigger news, and what stories they're sad they missed. They'll tackle the Trump/Putin summit in Al…
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What’s feeding the rise of Reform? On the road in Birmingham
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36:21John Harris is at the Reform UK conference, asking how this once insurgent party came to dominate the political mainstream. And he speaks to people in Birmingham to find out what the rise of Nigel Farage’s party tells us about the state of the country Send your questions and thoughts to [email protected]. Help support our independent…
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Pritzker "Nothing to see here" on Chicago Crime, the Clean DC Act & Narcos in New England Week In Review
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34:09Criticism of JB Pritzker (Governor of Illinois): The speakers argue that Pritzker downplays violent crime in Chicago despite high murder rates. They compare his leadership to officials in Mexico who claim progress while cartels commit violence unchecked. Broader critique of Democrats: Democrats are portrayed as favoring criminals over victims, igno…
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Who We Are-Dems Abandon God & the Declaration of Independence plus Cartels in every Community in America
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34:21Debate on the Source of Rights The episode opens with criticism of Democratic Senator Tim Kaine, who argued in a Senate hearing that constitutional rights come from the government rather than from God. Cruz frames this as a radical departure from America’s founding principles, citing the Declaration of Independence and Thomas Jefferson’s writings. …
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Throw on some formal wear and start rehearsing your speech, it's time to sit down with some Emmy nominees. Jason Segal joins Desi Lydic to talk Shrinking, and what Harrison Ford thought of his penis. Colman Domingo, nominated for The Four Seasons, talks to Jordan Klepper about his film Sing Sing. Lauren Greenfield and Ronny Chieng discuss her docum…
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Bonus: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Sep 4 2025
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1:01:48Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four Thursday takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your …
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DeSantis & Surgeon General Announce End to School Vaccine Requirements
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13:01Main Focus Florida, under Governor Ron DeSantis and the state Surgeon General, announced plans to eliminate all mandatory vaccination requirements, including those for children in public schools. This would make Florida the first U.S. state to fully withdraw vaccine mandates, representing a sharp departure from decades of public health policy. Argu…
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Flags, flats and Labour in trouble (again)
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28:16It’s the first week back after summer recess and Labour is already in trouble, with the deputy prime minister, Angela Rayner, referring herself to the standards watchdog over underpaying tax on her flat. Meanwhile, Keir Starmer and his ministers have been proclaiming their love of British flags as they struggle to compete with Reform UK. John Harri…
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Trump Takes Out Venezuelan Narcoterrorists in Decisive Military Attack plus Stopping DC Crime & Trump is ALIVE!
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37:391. Venezuelan Narco-Terrorist Strike The hosts discuss a U.S. military strike ordered by former President Trump against a Venezuelan drug-smuggling boat. They describe it as decisive action against narcoterrorists, with 11 alleged gang members killed. The narrative frames Trump as strong and proactive compared to Biden, who they accuse of weakness …
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Strap on your CTE and punch a tailgater, football's back! Get into the game with The Daily Show's gridiron coverage. Trevor Noah and Roy Wood Jr. wade into the CTE debate, despite Roy's love of the game. Ronny Chieng tries to explain American football to the rest of the world. Michael Kosta and Roy Wood Jr. apologize for talking while you're talkin…
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BONUS: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Sep 2 2025
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Good Anger — Harnessing a Misunderstood Emotion
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50:23Most people think of anger as a problem — something to avoid or repress. It’s irrational, immature, and best left behind. But what if anger isn’t bad? What if it can actually be an incredibly positive, productive, energizing life force? My guest argues we’ve misunderstood anger — and that doing so has made us more anxious, depressed, and stuck. His…
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BONUS POD: Cartels Look OUT! Trump sends Military to Southern Caribbean & Venezuela
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13:36U.S. Military Deployment: The U.S. Navy has increased its presence in the Southern Caribbean with 7–8 warships (including cruisers, amphibious assault ships, and a nuclear submarine), along with 4,000+ personnel and surveillance aircraft. The mission is presented as a crackdown on drug cartels. Targeting Maduro: The U.S. government labels Venezuela…
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Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey are back, talking through all of the challenges the government faces as MPs return to Westminster. Plus, they discuss the prime minister’s shake-up of his Downing Street team. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspodBy The Guardian
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On the Road in Mexico Urging the Mexican Government to get Serious about Defeating Cartels plus Dems Bemoan Trump's Fighting Violent Crime
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31:481. Trip Recap & Foreign Relations El Salvador: Cruz praises President Nayib Bukele for drastically reducing homicide rates by aggressively targeting gangs like MS-13 and 18th Street. He contrasts El Salvador’s success with U.S. crime and immigration challenges. Panama: He toured the Panama Canal and highlighted U.S. concerns about China’s growing i…
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United we podcast, divided we beg. Take a day off thanks to unions, and listen to The Daily Show's tribute to labor. Sam Bee meets the French Canadian man that unionized Walmart. Author Philip Dray, visits to talk about labor and his book, "There is Power in a Union." Jon Stewart covers the anti-labor changes in Wisconsin led by governor Scott Walk…
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Extra: Tragedy Strikes Again - The Sean Hannity Show
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30:15In this episode of The Sean Hannity Show: Sean dives deep into the heartbreaking tragedy at a Minneapolis Catholic school, where two young lives were lost, and many others were injured. He expresses his justifiable anger at the predictable aftermath, where the left rushes to politicize these tragedies instead of addressing the root causes. Sean out…
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Trump DEI Spending Win, Cracker Barrel Pulls the Plug on Rebrand & Panama Canal at Risk by Far Reaching China Week In Review
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28:59Supreme Court Ruling on DEI Grants The Supreme Court ruled 5–4 in favor of the Trump administration, allowing it to terminate $783 million in NIH diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) related grants. The decision centered on jurisdiction — the Court found that lawsuits over federal contracts must be filed in the Court of Federal Claims, not in dis…
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Inside El Salvador's CECOT Prison for MS-13 Gang Members, plus Stopping China from Having Control of the Panama Canal
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33:061. El Salvador’s CECOT Mega-Prison for Gang Members Senator Cruz describes his recent visit to El Salvador, where he toured the CECOT (Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo) prison. The prison was built to house up to 40,000 of the country’s most dangerous gang members (MS-13, Barrio 18). Conditions: Cells hold 100 prisoners each, with bunk beds s…
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TDS Time Machine | Trump vs. The World
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1:06:34Running down some of the fights Donald Trump has gotten into with... everyone, everywhere, all at once. Desi Lydic covers Trump's announcement that the U.S. would "take over" the Gaza strip. Jordan Klepper unpacks Trump's disputes with both sides during his belated attempts to end the Russia / Ukraine war on day one. Desi takes a look at Trump's in…
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Bonus: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Aug 28 2025
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1:09:39T Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcast…
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BONUS POD: Gunman Left Online Manifesto w Anti-Trump & Anti-Israel Rhetoric
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16:20Summary of Events The shooter, identified as Robin Westman (born Robert Westman, 23 years old), carried out an attack at a Catholic church and school during mass. Weapons used: pistol, rifle, and shotgun. Casualties reported: 2 children (ages 8 and 10) killed, 17 others injured (14 children and 3 adults). The shooter allegedly took their own life i…
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No going back: Nigel Farage’s immigration plan
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26:00In a major speech this week, Reform UK set out how it would lower immigration. With controversial plans to deport hundreds of thousands of migrants and scrap key human rights protections, Nigel Farage described immigration as a ‘scourge’ and an ‘invasion’. Was this a watershed moment in the way politicians talk about small boat crossings? And what …
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