Best Backstory A Media Freedom Podcasts (2024)

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Craigy T Reasons On Tour Life with T.O.K, Marriage & Vybz Kartel's Freedom 34:07

2h ago34:07

34:07

Craigy T of the legendary dancehall group T.O.K was the very first guest on Reasonings With Odessa and is back to talk about the group touring, new music, Vybz Kartel being free and Buju Banton's controversial topic of Afrobeats on Drinks Champs. He also talks to Odessa about his marriage. Intro Music by: Vybz Kartel - Street Vybz Connect & Follow …

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Carlos Chamorro and the fight for press freedom in Nicaragua 20:24

3M ago20:24

20:24

In this special episode of The Backstory, WAN-IFRA Golden Pen of Freedom laureate Carlos Chamorro speaks to Mexican journalist Javier Garza about his journey from political activist to the top of Latin American journalism. Nicaragua is facing a deep crisis as its populist leader, Daniel Ortega, seeks to consolidate nearly two decades in power at th…

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Believing in the job: Press freedom in the Middle East and North Africa 38:11

6M ago38:11

38:11

Journalists working in the the Middle East and North Africa face some of the biggest challenges to the profession anywhere in the world. The area has seen great upheaval in recent years, with revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt, and conflicts that have engulfed the region, like the current war in Gaza. But journalists remain dedicated to promoting the…

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Challenging democracies: Press freedom in Europe 35:24

6M ago35:24

35:24

The October 2023 elections in Poland marked a turning point for its media freedom, when the far-right Law and Justice party were pushed out of power after nearly a decade of rule and media control. But in other Eastern European countries, governments still exert power over the news industry, and throughout Europe, the rise of populism and the far-r…

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Fighting the good fight: Press freedom in Asia 36:03

6M ago36:03

36:03

Asia is a vast region with extensive news markets and huge audiences, providing a plethora of opportunities for media production and consumption. But the continent is also home to a range of governing styles, from democracies to authoritarian dictatorships, some of which regularly crack down on press freedom. In this episode we hear from media prof…

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Constant vigilance: Press freedom in the Americas 38:25

6M ago38:25

38:25

The United States has long been held up as a model for press freedom worldwide. But increasing polarisation and the rise in populist politics are challenging this assumption. Instances of government officials undermining the media and the country’s democratic institutions make it increasingly difficult for journalists to do their jobs. Farther sout…

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Two steps forward, one step back: Press freedom in Africa 30:53

6M ago30:53

30:53

Africa has made strides towards more press freedom, with countries like Zimbabwe and Malawi recently passing laws to protect free speech or access to information. But while this is a positive development for journalism, there have also been "clawbacks” – a reversal in access. In addition, journalists on the continent continue to self-censor their w…

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UK Black With Marianne Sunshine 50:13

9M ago50:13

50:13

Odessa reason's UK Black with cultural commenter Marianne Sunshine, and touches on topics of ... who started UK's Black History Month?, How does it differ from the US. What can we do to stop the foolishness of African vs The Caribbean. Intro Music by Buju Banton - Born For Greatness Connect With Us - Instagram Connect With Us - YouTube Learn more a…

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EP: 36 Pete Rock On Jamaican Influence in Hip Hop & Heavy D 44:51

1y ago44:51

44:51

Hip Hop is 50 and it is only fitting that we speak to a legend of the culture who is also of Jamaican decent. Pete Rock was on the rock (pun intended) and we had a reasoning about growing up with Heavy D .. How he got started and Jamaican influence in Hip Hop. Plus! in our "Really" feature Odessa and Christine breakdown the Chris Brown concert in J…

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EP: 35 Afrobeats The Backstory With Filmmaker Ayo Shonaiya 48:36

1y ago48:36

48:36

We are back for Season 6 with brand new artwork on a hot new platform ... REVOLT Podcast Network. In Episode 35 we speak to Nigerian filmmaker Ayo Shonaiya about his Netflix Doc Series Afrobeats The Backstory how Dancehall and Reggae music has influenced the genre and movement. Plus! In our "Really" feature Odessa and Christine discuss the recent p…

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EP: 34 Did Rihanna Emasculate Rocky On The Vogue Cover? (Minisode) 18:48

1+ y ago18:48

18:48

We are back with new music from a brand new artist called Vincent Darby as well as Odessa & Christine talk about if Rihanna emasculated Rocky on the Vogue Cover. Reasonings With Odessa is produced by Odessa Chambers Media & brought to you by Ideas Evolution. Special Thanks to Kingston Creative Hub. Follow us on Instagram Reasonings With Odessa Subs…

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EP: 33 Jamaica Needs An Audit (Minisode) 20:48

1+ y ago20:48

20:48

Its 2023 and Odessa is back with some tings fi reason about. First up is things fi leave inna 2022 and then Really! In which Christine and her talk about Usain Bolt's missing 12.7 Million US dollars from investment firm SSL. Reasonings With Odessa is produced by Odessa Chambers Media & brought to you by Ideas Evolution. Special Thanks to Kingston C…

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EP: 32 Leave Shaggy Alone!!! (Minisode) 19:36

1+ y ago19:36

19:36

Odessa gives Jamaican's her top 5 Burna Boy songs for the Last Last fans who only know 3 of his songs but who are going to his concert at the National Stadium and talks discuss why the Government must leave Shaggy alone as well as Sizzla & DJ Khaled. Reasonings With Odessa is produced by Odessa Chambers Media and brought to you by Ideas Evolution. …

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EP: 31 What In The Zip FM!!! Is Going On? (Minisode) 18:41

2y ago18:41

18:41

Odessa reasons with co-host Christine about Zip 103 FM taxi man fiasco, as well as discusses if California Reggae bands is keeping the fire burning. Reasonings With Odessa is produced by Odessa Chambers Media and brought to you by Ideas Evolution. Special Thanks to Kingston Creative Hub Follow us on Instagram Reasonings With Odessa Subscribe to o-a…

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EP: 30 Mi Tiad Fi Hear Bout Yu Pum Pum (Minisode) 16:05

2y ago16:05

16:05

Odessa is exhausted hearing female artists making songs about their pum pums and discusses this in this episode's feature of Really with co-host Christine as well as talks about artists who don't really know anything about the business of music. Reasonings with Odessa is produced by Odessa Chambers Media and brought to you by Ideas Evolution. Speci…

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EP:29 For The Love Of Burna Boy (Minisode) 10:05

2y ago10:05

10:05

Odessa is back with a minisode where she talks about her love Burna Boy & introduces you to a new segment that you will be hearing called Really! with co-host Christine. Reasonings with Odessa is produced by Odessa Chambers Media & is brought to you by Ideas Evolutions. Special thanks to Kingston Creative Hub. Subscribe to o-access JAMAICA Blog: ht…

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It's not just tech: innovation in African media (The Backstory S4E6) 30:57

2y ago30:57

30:57

News organisations around the world are facing a new digital reality. In order to survive, they must not only hold onto their audiences, but also build new ones. How are African news media using innovation to address these issues? While innovative ideas tend to be tech-focused, the fundamental issue for many African media organisations is not just …

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Reporting on Africa’s dangerous beats (The Backstory S4E5) 25:45

2+ y ago25:45

25:45

What are the threats and challenges facing reporters who cover Africa’s biggest stories? How have threats evolved over the years, and what support do journalists have? Three journalists talk about their experiences of covering three very different, uniquely challenging beats (environment, elections, LGBTQ+ issues), and how they get to the story whi…

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EP:28: From Dutty Cup To Dutty Rock with Sean Paul (Part 2) 1:00:29

2+ y ago1:00:29

1:00:29

Odessa continues her conversation with global superstar Sean Paul who talks very candidly about his children, wife Jodi and his Grammy nominated album Live & Livin. This episode is sponsored by Blue Mahoe Capital. Reasonings with Odessa is produced by o-access MEDIA & also bought to you by Ideas Evolutions. Drinks provided by: Lady Bee Mixology Sub…

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Meet them where they are: how media can reach youth in Africa (The Backstory S4E4) 20:25

2+ y ago20:25

20:25

Capturing the attention of young people means understanding what news and information they want and how they want to get it. Traditional media across Africa are reassessing their offer, while innovative platforms featuring images and video are growing in popularity. What can media companies do to attract – and keep – this booming demographic that c…

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Where is the money? Financing African media (The Backstory S4E2) 29:45

3y ago29:45

29:45

In a time of exceptional crisis for newsrooms and media companies everywhere, African media is facing huge financial challenges. But this time of uncertainty is also forcing media companies to find innovative ways of coping. Where is the money coming from, and how is the digital transition helping – or hindering – a future economic model? In this e…

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Press freedom in Africa, 30 years after Windhoek (The Backstory S4E1) 35:04

3+ y ago35:04

35:04

It’s been thirty years since the Windhoek Declaration for the Development of a Free, Independent and Pluralistic Press was born on May 3, 1991 in Namibia. The declaration was not only a proud moment for African journalism, it also inspired others to do the same, and the United Nations launched World Press Freedom Day on May 3 two years later. Thoug…

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EP 27: From Dutty Cup To Dutty Rock with Sean Paul (Part 1) 1:03:41

3+ y ago1:03:41

1:03:41

Global superstar Sean Paul sits down for a reason with Odessa and bwoy! he didn't leave out nothing. In Part 1 of this podcast Sean Paul touches on how the Dutty Cup crew came about his rise in dancehall, Beyonce & so much more. This episode is sponsored by Blue Mahoe Capital. Reasonings With Odessa is produced by o-access MEDIA & also bought to yo…

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Wellbeing and resilience: How women journalists are navigating Covid-19 (The Backstory S3E6) 27:30

3+ y ago27:30

27:30

The Covid-19 pandemic has focused attention on issues that have been taboo in many newsrooms for a long time: mental wellbeing, stress management, technological burnout and limits between personal and professional life. For women journalists in particular, where there is an expectation to remain productive under demanding circumstances, these chall…

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EP: 26 - Calm In Yard With The Lagga Barse M1llionz 31:12

3+ y ago31:12

31:12

On Episode 26 UK rapper M1llionz reasons with Odessa about why he loves Jamaica, what is his M1llionz flow and what kind of woman he likes ... yes this one is for the ladies. This episode is sponsored by Blue Mahoe Capital. Reasonings With Odessa is produced by o-access MEDIA & also bought to you by Ideas Evolution. Drinks provided by: https://www.…

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EP: 25 - Talking More Than Mango's With Sevana 44:43

3+ y ago44:43

44:43

In Episode 25, Jamaican singer, songwriter and all round creative Sevana gets very candid and Reasons with Odessa about her 2nd album Be Somebody, not conforming, and colorism. This episode is sponsored by Blue Mahoe Capital. Reasonings With Odessa is produced by o-access MEDIA & also bought to you by Ideas Evolution. Drinks provided by: https://li…

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EP: 24 - The Grammys Date Has Been Moved But Our Predictions Have Not 48:04

3+ y ago48:04

48:04

o-access JAMAICA's writer for the blog GNB joins Odessa to talk Reggae & World Grammy predictions. This episode is sponsored by Blue Mahoe Capital. Reasonings With Odessa is produced by o-access MEDIA & also bought to you by Ideas Evolution Follow us on www.oaccessjamaica.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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You better be prepared: addressing sexual harassment in the media (The Backstory S3E5) 35:43

3+ y ago35:43

35:43

Sexual harassment happens everywhere, and media organisations are not immune. Addressing it is good for journalists, and for the media business in general. How can organisations create a work culture where sexual harassment does not happen? How can they identify it, and address it when it does happen?In this episode:- Carin Andersson, Human Resourc…

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EP: 23 - Love, Life & Laughter With Super Model Stacey McKenzie 57:36

4y ago57:36

57:36

Jamaican/Canadian top model, runway modelling coach, motivational speaker and television personality Stacey McKenzie kicks off Season 4 of the o-access JAMAICA Podcast Reasonings With Odessa, in which they talk, laugh and cry about her life becoming a model, The Black Lives Matter protests and her Walk This Charity. This episode is sponsored by Blu…

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Reporting on injustice: women journalists championing change (S3E4) 30:36

4y ago30:36

30:36

Journalists should be committed to reporting facts and presenting the news in an honest way. But when they use their reporting to give a voice to those who are under-represented - to victims instead of perpetrators - they have the power to create social change. In this episode, four journalists from Latin America, the Middle East and Africa talk ab…

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Women journalists taking on tech (The Backstory S3E3) 26:23

4y ago26:23

26:23

Technology has revolutionised how we get our news. Data visualisation and multimedia are increasingly used to tell stories, and coding is no longer just for computer scientists. But when it comes to working with digital technology, in most newsrooms men outnumber women. Why are men still dominating this field? And what does it take for women to get…

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EP 22: - Gemini, Girl Groups, Love & Covid Life With Etana 49:43

4y ago49:43

49:43

In Episode 22 of the o-access JAMAICA podcast, Reasonings With Odessa, Odessa talks with Grammy Nominated artist Etana about her new album Gemini, The girl group she started out with, and is she still a Rasta? This episode is sponsored by Blue Mahoe Capital. Reasonings With Odessa is produced by o-access MEDIA & also bought to you by Ideas Evolutio…

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EP 21: Nollywood & Afrobeats Vibes With Actor Wale Ojo 40:25

4y ago40:25

40:25

For Episode 21 of the o-access JAMAICA podcast, Reasonings With Odessa, Odessa sits down and talks with Nollywood actor Wale Ojo who is currently featured on Netflix in the movie Kassanova among others. This episode is sponsored by Blue Mahoe Capital. Reasonings With Odessa is produced by o-access MEDIA & also bought to you by Ideas Evolution Watch…

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EP 20: Craigy T & Bay-C Of T.O.K Talk Covid 19 & Did T-Pain Bite Alex's Style 1:12:07

4y ago1:12:07

1:12:07

For Episode 20, Odessa sits down to talk back with her 1st podcast guest Craigy T and had to include his T.O.K brother Bay-C to talk about Covid 19, Atari & Nintendo, T-Pain and so much more. This episode's sipping sponsor was bought to you by Bottega Jamaica. Follow Odessa on Instagram @oblessa Follow o-access JAMAICA on Instagram @oaccessjamaica …

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Women leading women in the news (The Backstory S3E2) 28:44

4y ago28:44

28:44

Women in leadership, diversity in the workplace - these are catchphrases that media organisations are talking about, but what do they mean? Why is it important to have women in top positions? And who are the women who are already there? In this episode, three women who have made it to the top echelons of their media organisations in Africa, the Mid…

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EP: 19 - Overproof White Rum Slang with Kardinal Offishall Part 2 37:59

4+ y ago37:59

37:59

Episode 19 continues the reasoning with Canadian/Jamaican rapper, DJ, Producer and music executive Kardinal Offishall. In Part 2 Odessa and Kardi reason about Canadian hip hop as well what A&R projects he is working on all while drinking our favorite Wray & Nephew Overproof White Rum. Follow Odessa on Instagram @oblessa Follow Kardinal Offishall on…

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Where are the women? Finding gender balance in the news (The Backstory S3E1) 32:26

4+ y ago32:26

32:26

Often, without even realising it, much of the media we consume is dominated by men. Men’s voices and men’s perspectives account for roughly 75% of the news. Yet, women make up half the population. Research has shown that stories that feature women are more widely read by women. So, why does this imbalance persist and how can news organisations shif…

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EP 18: - Overproof White Rum Slang with Kardinal Offishall Part 1 36:37

4+ y ago36:37

36:37

Episode 18 features Canadian / Jamaican rapper DJ, Producer and music executive Kardinal Offishall, this podcast was so good we had to do it in 2 parts. So check out part 1 as Odessa and Kardi reason about what things we love about being Jamaican the most, Covid 19 and more all while drinking our favorite Wray & Nephew Overproof White Rum. Follow O…

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EP: 17 - Corona Have Wi A Way! 30:47

4+ y ago30:47

30:47

We sprayed Lysol and used a lot of Rubbing Alcohol during this Episode 17 as Corona have wi a way! Odessa rants and raves with one of her favorite millennial's o-access JAMAICA'S Christine V about the new music out from Chronixx, Jah 9, Jay Electronica and Shenseea. They also give you what to watch while under quarantine on Netfilx and more. This e…

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EP: 16 - Stonebwoy Reasons About Anloga Junction & Ghana's Year Of Return 39:59

4+ y ago39:59

39:59

We are still in Africa mode .... for Season 3 and for Episode 16 on his birthday and the celebrating Ghana's Independence it was only fitting to have non other than the BHIM Boss himself Ghanaian superstar StoneBwoy for a reasoning. Stone talks about his new album Anloga Junction, The Year Of Return, fatherhood and more. This episode's sipping spon…

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Covering protests: Staying safe to tell the story (The Backstory S2E6) 22:14

4+ y ago22:14

22:14

By WAN-IFRA, World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers

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EP 15: - G Money's Mics Are Bloodclaat Open 45:32

4+ y ago45:32

45:32

Odessa talks to G Money one of the Reggae & Dancehall's coolest renaissance men. G talks why he left London for Nairobi, who are the ones to watch for 2020 in Regggae & Afrobeats, Wiley & Stormzy, his podcast and more. No alcohol was consumed during this podcast and that is sooo sad! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Contracts that keep journalists safe (The Backstory S2E5) 20:20

4+ y ago20:20

20:20

By WAN-IFRA, World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers

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EP: 14 - Parte After Parte In Ghana With Godfried Donkor 29:41

4+ y ago29:41

29:41

Odessa is back from her year of return in Ghana and to kick off Season 3 of Reasonings With Odessa she talks to guest Ghanaian artist Godfried Donkor. Godfried and Odessa talk about his work, how the Ghanaian art scene has grown and his love for Jamaican soundsystem & dancehall culture. Grab your cocktail and enjoy this one. Walk Good Kobe. Learn m…

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The cost of safety (The Backstory S2E4) 21:40

4+ y ago21:40

21:40

By WAN-IFRA, World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers

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EP: 13 - Gramps & Peetah Morgan Of Morgan Heritage Talk Africa, Spirituality and Loyalty 35:45

4+ y ago35:45

35:45

Odessa caught up with Gramps & Peetah Morgan of reggae group Morgan Heritage and found out who which artist first took them to the UK on tour, who did Peetah dream? And the new album Loyalty. Grab a rum cocktail of your choice and enjoy this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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EP 12 BONUS - Big Up Yu Bloodclaat Self ... Toni Ann Singh Is Miss World 5:12

4+ y ago5:12

5:12

A quick rave about Miss Jamaica winning Miss World 2019 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy REVOLT

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EP: 11 - Jamaican / American Investor David Mullings Talks The Importance Of Investing In The Caribbean 50:50

5y ago50:50

50:50

Jamaican born, Chairman and CEO of Blue Mahoe Capital David Mullings sat down with Odessa to talk his move from the entertainment industry to running his own private investment firm in Florida, and why it is so important for Caribbean people to invest in their countries. Wray & Nephew, white rum and Ting was our cocktail of choice so join us with t…

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EP: 10 - Alicai Harley Talks UK, Jamaica & Colourism In The Music Biz 29:32

5y ago29:32

29:32

Odessa talks to rising UK Dancehall star Alicai Harley about what is like being a darkskined woman in a industry that doesn't like to promote it, her new album, favorite rappers and more. We sipped on Appleton Special and Ting while doing this episode ... so grab this cocktail and enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice…

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EP: 9 - Salaam Remi Talks Why He Does It For The Culture 50:53

5y ago50:53

50:53

Grammy Award Winning producer Salaam Remi, who has produced for some of the world's biggest stars such as Nas, Cee Lo Green, The Fugees sits downs with Odessa and talks about why he does it for the culture, his reggae music, Amy Winehouse, and more! Grab a cocktail and cool out and listen to this reasoning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m…

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