Every episode we blast anyone who gets in our way. We bring critical thinking, skepticism, and irreverence to any topic that makes the news, makes it big, or makes us mad. It’s skeptical, it’s political and there is no welcome mat.
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Hysteria 51 is your offbeat weekly podcast destination for all things weird and wonderful! We navigate the cosmic highways of UFOs, the alien-infested landscapes, and the enigmatic frontiers of the paranormal. With your hosts, Brent Hand and David Flora, alongside our cantankerous tin man, Conspiracy Bot (with a not-so-subtle desire to rule the world, doubling as our chief inquisitor into the unknown), we delve into unique mysteries, the inexplicable, and the downright unusual. Each week we ...
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Dismantling New Age cults, wellness grifters, and conspiracy-mad yogis. At best, the conspirituality movement attacks public health efforts in times of crisis. At worst, it fronts and recruits for the fever-dream of QAnon. As the alt-right and New Age horseshoe toward each other in a blur of disinformation, clear discourse, and good intentions get smothered. Charismatic influencers exploit their followers by co-opting conspiracy theories on a spectrum of intensity ranging from vaccines to ch ...
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Noncompliant is a podcast about autistic rights and neurodiversity. Host Anne Borden King interviewing authors, advocates and others working for human rights and autistic acceptance.
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GeekNights Mondays is the weekly sci/tech segment of GeekNights, featuring science, technology, computing, and more. We talk Linux, Windows, gadgets, you name it.
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We look at how to tackle the destructive rise of scientific misinformation and disinformation. Each episode is a live recording of one of the public events hosted by Challenging Pseudoscience, at the Royal Institution. We’re a diverse collective of journalists, scientists, academics and social media experts who came together in 2019 to look at this problem from different angles. The group is supported by the Royal Institution and the Open Society Foundation, and based in London. The goal is ...
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A roundup of news relevant to the secular, skeptic, reality-based community. Hosted by Paul Fidalgo, creator of The Morning Heresy blog and newsletter. Presented by the Center for Inquiry. Learn more at centerforinquiry.org
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A Podcast with science student Annika and layman Luciano, tackling scientific misconceptions and recieved wisdom.
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3PAAC discusses issues ranging from the basics of grounding and shielding to sexuality in paganism, attempting to bring both good humour and enthusiastically amateur research to every topic that occurs to them.
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The biggest ideas in physics, broken down. Join theoretical physicist Dan Hooper and co-host Shalma Wegsman as they answer your questions about dark matter, black holes, quantum mechanics, and more. Part of The University of Chicago Podcast Network.
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In-depth discussions with the world's most fascinating thinkers.
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Welcome to The Illuminati Social Club, the podcast that talks about conspiracy theories, religion, UFOs, and science. We are not associated with the Illuminati, so don't ask.
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A podcast wherein Montana & McDeviltoast discuss random topics, from music to film, from science and pseudoscience to vagazzling. /// Call or text us at (209) 736-7474 to leave a message. Ask a question, make a comment, or whatever! We may use it in a future show! /// iTunes feed: http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/we-are-not-delicious/id360906785 /// non-iTunes feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/WeAreNotDelicious
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Hosts Dylan and Brent dig into the unusual, unorthodox, and downright unsettling beliefs found at the depths of the Internet and the heights of paranoia.
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Rethinking Wellness offers critical thinking and compassionate skepticism about wellness and diet culture, and reflections on how to find true well-being. We explore the science (or lack thereof) behind popular wellness diets, the role of influencers and social-media algorithms in spreading wellness misinformation, problematic practices in the alternative- and integrative-medicine space, how wellness culture often drives disordered eating, the truth about trending topics like gut health, how ...
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The only podcast dedicated to discussing the predatory & dangerous business practices behind Multi Level Marketing - MLM, the sugarcoated term for "pyramid scheme." We'll be bringing you quality snark, expert guest hosts, & damning evidence that will only make you say YIKES. New episodes each Monday. Subscribe on the platform of your choice - and don't worry, we won't harass you to join our team, call you "hun," or imply you need to lose that baby weight. #antimlmmovement 🚫🔺 Listen, laugh, a ...
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Your user's guide to life on the outside. Leaving religion is the first step into a larger, better world. But it can also be a scary world. Things work differently now. Never fear: that's why we’re here! We're your audio uncles, and with help from good friends and experts in all sorts of fields, we're going to share the stories and seek the knowledge we all need for building a great life! After all, you only get one (that we know of), so you'd better make the most of it!
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"People aren't logical, they're psychological with the emphasis on the psycho," writes Dr Howard Rankin. An expert in cognitive neuroscience, Howard recently published his book I Think Therefore I Am Wrong which looks at the many ways we can sabotage our thinking through cognitive biases, binary thinking, false assumptions and numerous other strategies. The How Not To think podcast examines how this false reasoning manifests itself in many areas of society through myths, and 'conventional wi ...
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A weekly podcast by two huge science fans discussing what’s new and interesting in science! Science is our window into incredible worlds, from impossibly small atoms to impossibly distant stars. We want to use it to discover as much as possible, and share it with you every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Call It Like I See It proves that news and social commentary does not have to be manipulative or sensationalist to be interesting, so join hosts James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana as they take a weekly look at notable news stories, opinion pieces, or products of our culture and break down what they see.
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Interviewing academics, professionals and other experts, The Popperian Podcast is a monthly podcast where Jed Lea-Henry looks into the philosophy and life of Karl Popper.
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From the science classroom. For the science classroom. Science education looks different today than it ever has before. The constant flow of new ideas and challenges opens up exciting opportunities for scientists, educators, and learners alike to reexamine our world and our place in it. Join middle school science educator Eric Cross as he sits down with fellow educators, scientists, and engineers to explore the best ways we can improve our K–8 science teaching practices and create wonder for ...
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A podcast from two best friends who overthink everything. Listen for a peek into our convoluted minds. Nominated for no awards (yet).
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Member of the Church of Satan and writer for Skeptical Inquirer and AIPT Comics, the Satanic Skeptic, JD Sword, explores topics such as exorcism, demonic possession, magic, Satanic Ritual Abuse...from a Satanic and skeptical perspective!
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An examination of scientific inquiry through a discussion of the history and philosophy of the scientific endeavor and the people who have participated in it.
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Welcome to the Catalyst 360 podcast, your trusted source for engaging, evidence-based, thought-provoking health, wellness & high-performance insights for those looking to improve their lives (or coaches/clinicians looking to enhance client outcomes). Catalyst 360 is the evidence-based journey toward better! If you've been looking for a health & wellness podcast that avoids the fluff and the headline-chasing fads while providing practical, real-world guidance, you just found it. We bring toge ...
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Where genuine curiosity meets genuine guests. The Primalosophy Podcast features genuine questions from writer, firefighter, and interviewer Nick Holderbaum and genuine guests on all things health, longevity, and philosophy. Shikoba. Podcast music by Dirty Art Club - https://dirtyartclub.bandcamp.co
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In this podcast, Chief Executive of Humanists UK Andrew Copson talks to humanists today about what they believe, to understand more about the values, convictions, and opinions they live by.
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The new-age & holistic wellness world is all about love, light, authenticity and wellness for all, right? Not always. Love & Light Confessionals, formerly Kumbaya Confessional, is the insider exposé on the bizarre epidemics of the crunchy hippie world: cults, spiritual charlatans, toxic positivity culture, illegal pyramid schemes, fad diets and more. Hosted by holistic wellness practitioner Katya Weiss-Andersson of the Queer Wellness Podcast, theme music by Will Shishmanian, logo by Nikkita ...
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This is the podcast version of the Skeptics in the Pub Online live-streamed talks. We take the audio and give it to you in a nice easy podcast feed for you to listen at your pleasure. All of the talks are still available on our YouTube channel if you want to see any visuals/slides/etc. We will release the live shows as we do them on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month and on weeks when there isn't a live show, we will release an episode from the archive.
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Functionised is organized to scientifically understand and develop ideas and methods to advance human performance and become fully functionised.
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Welcome to the Motiv Fitness and Nutrition podcast, otherwise known as 'Dreams, Memes and Veggie Supremes'. We only have two characteristics of this show: (1) We eat and rate pizza (2) We discuss ideas and topics typically relevant to health We will be hosting guests on this show and an 'AMA' component will also be included, providing an opportunity for us to interact with YOU - our listeners! We also upload a version with video to YouTube, check it here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXG ...
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Welcome to the Archaeological Fantasies Podcast. Join us as we explore the wild world of pseudoarchaeology. We look critically at topics including Transoceanic travelers, Ancient Aliens, Vikings in America, all the way to archaeological evidence of Big Foot. We interview a wide variety of archaeological and scientific experts about everything from DNA to ancient Rock Art. We dig into pseudoarchaeological topics and really look at the origins of some of the weirdest questions out there.
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The nutrition and wellness worlds can churn out so much misinformation that can, ironically, make us less healthy; encouraging disordered thoughts and habits around food. Aggressive Salad, hosted by dietitian Abby Langer, separates nutrition fact from fiction, examining the latest nutrition trends and holds them up against the science...All served with a generous side of spicy humor while calling out the people and companies that use confusion, half-truths and fearmongering to peddle product ...
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An autism podcast for HP fans in which two friends affected by autism talk about autism and Harry Potter! Quirinus has Asperger's Syndrome and Lavender's daughter, Abby Cadabby, has non-verbal Autism: And they both enjoy Harry Potter! | www.SPEWpod.uk | Check out our Instagram and Facebook filters | filters.SPEWpod.uk | Theme by Joan Burr | Send us some Owl Mail | spewcast@gmail.com | 407-706-SPEW | 407-706-(7739) | or go here: https://anchor.fm/spew/message | Facebook.com/SPEWcast | Twitter ...
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Episode 274: Snake Oil: Scams, Fraud, and Pseudoscience
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Gwyn and Ode discuss the origins of snake oil, and its prevalance in herbalism, MLMs, cults, and pagan spaces generally, as well as the reasons pagans might be more vulnerable to them than average. Support 3 Pagans and a CatBy Ode & Gwyn
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Fighting Mental-Health Misinformation and Wellness Pseudoscience with Jonathan Stea
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Clinical psychologist, author, and science communicator Jonathan Stea joins us to discuss why there’s such a huge market for pseudoscientific mental-health practices, the truth about diets for mental health, how to recognize misinformation and develop scie…
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On today’s episode: The Earth has a new electric field and it’s shooting our atmosphere into space! A quick primer on how to spot pseudoscience. All that and more today on All Around Science... RESOURCES Rocket launch discovers long-sought global electric field on Earth https://www.popsci.com/fact-check-science-study-news/ https://www.popsci.com/di…
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Calley Means is the cofounder of TrueMed, a company that helps businesses qualify products and services like supplements and ice baths for HSA and FSA money. Casey Means is the founder of Levels, a continuous glucose monitor subscription service aimed at the biohacking community. The brother and sister recently appeared on Tucker Carlson's podcast …
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Is Taxing Millionaires and the “Buffett Rule” a Solution the Runaway US National Debt? Also Remembering the Past Failures of Race Pseudoscience as it Tries to Sneak Back In
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana react to some recent comments by JP Morgan Chase CEO Jaime Dimon about the looming national debt crisis and whether the rich need to pay more taxes (1:14). The guys also weigh in on what many have said is a recent uptick of people in right wing circles trying to mainstream race pseudoscience (33:24). Jamie Dimon wants …
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Battling Pseudoscience (Jonathan Stea, PhD)
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Send us a text In case you haven’t noticed, wellbeing and wellness have been hijacked by those selling the modern-day version of snake oil. Pseudoscience – social media’s candy - is winning the clicks game over actual science and your friends are more likely to send you a Youtube video as “proof” of their claim than a credible, peer-reviewed resear…
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Brief: RFK Jr Says the Devil Measures Carbon
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“God talks to human beings through many vectors. But nowhere with such detail, and grace and joy, as through creation. When we destroy nature, we diminish our capacity to sense the divine.” With this April 2023 tweet, RFK Jr inaugurated his presidential campaign, which has now folded into a daily ritual of Trump bootlicking. Now, Bobby is telling T…
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Up All Night: Luis Elizondo, The Daily Show, and Disclosure- The Truth is Out... Eventually? | 388
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What do you get when a former intelligence officer, a late-night comedy show, and a whole lot of government secrets walk into a bar? You get this week’s episode of Up All Night! We’re diving into Luis Elizondo’s eye-opening appearance on The Daily Show, where he spilled the beans on the world’s worst-kept secret: aliens. Oh, I'm story - NHIs, aka N…
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224: RFK Jr’s Pet Guru Blesses Trump
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There’s been a question gnawing at fans of Charles Eisenstein: what does he really feel about RFK Jr’s pivot to Trump? The always aspiring poet-philosopher was hired as a messaging advisor to Bobby, after all. We’ve spotted little fragments of Eisenstein’s exceptionally long essays sneaking their way into Bobby’s speeches. There was some influence,…
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Myths, Mysteries, and Military Secrets: The Enigma of the Rome’s Lost Ninth Legion | 387
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Strength and honor. Discipline and courage. The Glory of Rome! And none of it mattered for one of said Rome’s most renowned legions. Or so it seems… Reputation became tales, and tales became myths about Legio IX Hispana, Rome’s famed Ninth Legion passed into the category of legend when it mysteriously vanished from the record books around the turn …
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Trump Again Tests the Limits of Leveraging Deception for Political Gain With Lies About Haitian Immigrants; Also, OnlyFans Staggering Success is Built on Empowering Creators, but Will the Honeymoon Last ...
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the use of debunked claims by the Trump campaign about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio eating pets for political gain (01:09). The guys also react to the revelation that Onlyfans has become one of the most popular and profitable websites (32:12). Trump and Vance Are Harming the People They Claim to Care…
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Episode 792: Debate Wrap Up and "The Polls Weren't Wrong"
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Thanks to Carl Allen: Check out his Substack Check out his book: His twitter
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"Biohacking expert" Kayla Barnes recently published a 31-minute video about her morning routine, filled with EMF-blocking shields, grounding protocols, and 40 different daily supplements. Good if you can afford it, but then she sells questionable protocols at her Cleveland, Ohio-based clinic, Lyv Wellness, despite having no clinical training. Derek…
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Why Smart People Fall for Wellness Misinformation (Part 1)
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In this solo episode, Christy shares the first in what has become a multi-part series about why bright, analytical minds are often susceptible to wellness woo. Get full show notes and references here. Christy's second book, The Wellness Trap, is available wherever books are sold! Order it online or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore. This …
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Send us a text Thank you for joining us for this special boost episode of the Catalyst 360 podcast, exploring how to identify our own unique responses to the things that improve our health, wellness and performance. Looking for weekly tips, tricks and turbo boosts to enhance your life? Sign up for the CATALYST COMPASS here, a brief weekly compilati…
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211 - Celiac Disease vs Gluten Allergy
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On today’s episode: Some bacteria can adapt to the season! Gluten allergies. Gluten sensitivity. What’s the deal with gluten? All that and more today on All Around Science... CREDITS: Writing - Bobby Frankenberger & Maura Armstrong Booking - September McCrady THEME MUSIC by Andrew Allen https://twitter.com/KEYSwithSOUL http://andrewallenmusic.com H…
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Tucker Carlson is the Steve Bannon of Joe Rogans. Tucker surpasses Rogan’s massive reach at times, but his curated guest list drives a deliberate agenda: normalizing neo-fascist political discourse. He does it all with an affable, friendly, just-asking-questions, I’m-not-as-smart-as-my-guests attitude that may disguise what he’s doing—like intervie…
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223: Tucker Carlson’s Toxic Cleanse
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In 2022, Tucker Carlson produced a documentary called “The End of Men,” his contribution to the so-called “masculinity crisis.” That’s when testicle tanning hit the mainstream, which one astute observer dubbed “bromeopathic therapy.” Turns out the former Fox News host isn’t done dabbling in conspirituality. This year, he’s platformed the QAnon Sham…
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Epic Proportions: The Legendary Life, Death, & Conspiracies of Gilgamesh | 386
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This week, we’re diving deep into the murky waters of ancient Sumer to unravel the life and legend of Gilgamesh—part god, part man, and full-time hero. Was this towering king of Uruk just another ruler with delusions of grandeur, or was he really a demigod who battled monsters, befriended wild men, and defied the gods themselves? Join us as we expl…
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If School Shootings Are “a Fact of Life,” More Ideas Are Need to Create Change; Russian Propagandist Target Right Wingers as America’s Weak Links; Is Weed Getting Too Strong for Casual Use?
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the Apalachee High School shooting in Georgia and what it really means if one believes that stuff like this is now just “a fact of life” (1:16). The guys also consider why Russian propagandists seem to be so keen on secretly amplifying right wing voices in America (22:29) and react to the question of whether ma…
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Here’s the first installment of a regular timeline cleanser featuring interviews with folks reflecting on hope, faith, resilience and building community in hard times. You know—all the things that conspirituality itself can’t offer. These are short, personal visits in which Matthew asks each guest the same five questions about their life wisdom—at …
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Episode 791: The UK riots and the far-right’s misinformation machine
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Special Guest Michael Marshall:
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Bonus Sample: Imaginary Children # 3: Mole Children vs. Gazan Children
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What does it mean to spill ink on dispelling conspiracy theories about non-existent children being murdered, while actual children are being murdered? At what point does the labour of debunking right wing wackjobs also do the shadow-work of supporting the liberal-center orthodoxy? Matthew looks at how with QAnon, the liberal-center press criticized…
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