Best Lincolnproject Podcasts (2024)

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The Everything War with Dana Mattioli 40:10

2d ago40:10

40:10

Host Reed Galen is joined by Dana Mattioli (Author and Amazon Reporter for The Wall Street Journal) to discuss Amazon's relentless quest for dominance, its aggressive and cutthroat culture, and its influence in Washington, D.C. Plus, how Amazon fits into the growing calls for anti-trust regulation in Big Tech. If you’d like to hear more from Dana M…

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The Transactional Nature of American Politics with Mondale Robinson 40:58

4d ago40:58

40:58

Host Reed Galen is joined by Mondale Robinson, mayor of Enfield, North Carolina and Founder of the Black Male Voter Project, an organization dedicated to increasing the number of Black men that are super voters. They discuss the transactional nature of American politics, the cause of low voter turnout for Black men (especially in often overlooked r…

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Attack From Within with Barbara McQuade 48:22

8d ago48:22

48:22

Host Reed Galen is joined by Barbara McQuade (Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School and Former U.S Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan) to discuss the nefarious intent of disinformation campaigns, how its use has been exponentially increasing over the past decade, and why it poses such a threat to our nation’s democrac…

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Kiss The Future with Bill Carter 56:48

10d ago56:48

56:48

Host Reed Galen is joined by Author, Filmmaker and Activist, Bill Carter where they discuss the soon-to-be released documentary, Kiss the Future. The film explores the perils of nationalism and art’s role as a weapon of resistance and activism through the lens of the 1990s Siege of Sarajevo and how American aid worker Bill Carter forged an unlikely…

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Are Social Media Platforms Killing Our Democracy? (with Imran Ahmed) 41:59

15d ago41:59

41:59

Host Reed Galen is joined by Imran Ahmed, the Founder and CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH). They discuss CCDH’s latest legal victory against Elon Musk and Twitter, why our democracy’s stability is threatened by unregulated social media platforms and accompanying disinformation, and why balancing innovation with safety and prospe…

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Donald Trump Has Zero Respect for the Military with Daniel Barkhuff 39:55

18d ago39:55

39:55

Host Reed Galen is joined by Daniel Barkhuff, Former Navy SEAL and Founder of Veterans for Responsible Leadership to discuss the continual disrespect Donald Trump shows our nation’s military, why a notable percentage of veterans have fallen prey to the disinformation of Trumpism, and why the far-right’s warped views on masculinity so easily result …

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Against All Enemies with Ken Harbaugh 40:54

23d ago40:54

40:54

Host Reed Galen is joined by Ken Harbaugh, former Navy pilot and executive producer of the new documentary, Against All Enemies. They discuss the rise of violent extremism in the military and its connection to political movements, the appeal of extremist organizations to veterans and the responsibility of society to provide alternate pathways for v…

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The Frontlines of Democracy - Part II: Exurbia Now with David Masciotra 53:01

25d ago53:01

53:01

Host Reed Galen is joined by author, journalist, and political analyst, David Masciotra. They discuss the rise of exurbia as a haven for those seeking to escape progressive culture and diversity along with as a breeding ground for the radical right-wing insurgency. Plus how the collapse of community and local media prevalent in exurban areas goes h…

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The Frontlines of Democracy - Part I: White Rural Rage with Tom Schaller & Paul Waldman 52:05

30d ago52:05

52:05

Host Reed Galen is joined by Authors/Journalists Tom Schaller and Paul Waldman, Co-Authors of, White Rural Rage: The Threat to American Democracy. They discuss the anger and disconnect felt by white Americans in rural areas, the political tragedy of rural America, and why a comprehensive rural movement is needed to bring political competition and a…

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Did It Happen Here? (with Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins) 39:42

1M ago39:42

39:42

Host Reed Galen is joined by Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins, Assistant Professor in the College of Social Studies at Wesleyan University. They discuss the use of the term 'fascism' in the current political climate and the historical comparisons often cited, what sort of fascism has occurred in America, and whether or not Donald Trump should be considered…

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The Politics of Fear with Arthur Goldwag 37:26

1M ago37:26

37:26

Host Reed Galen is joined by Author Arthur Goldwag to discuss the persistence of paranoia in American history and its influence on politics and society (both past and present). Plus, they examine the current political climate and the need to reach out to Trump supporters (especially through the lens of community). For more from Arthur Goldwag, be s…

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A Tech Love Story with Kara Swisher 57:54

1M ago57:54

57:54

Host Reed Galen is joined by Author/Journalist, Podcaster, and Tech Industry Expert Kara Swisher. They discuss the philosophy and impact of the tech industry, the tech industry’s messianic tendencies and the cult-like followings they often attract, tech’s lack of accountability, and the parallels between the tech industry and the Far-Right/Trump. P…

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Does America Exist Without Democracy and Rule of Law? (with Barton Gellman) 37:58

1M ago37:58

37:58

Host Reed Galen is joined by Journalist, Author, and Senior Advisor at the Brennan Center for Justice, Barton Gellman. They discuss Barton’s recent pivot from journalism to joining the fight for our democracy, the dangerous threat our nation’s institutions face if an authoritarian wins the presidency, and why a significant segment of Americans feel…

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This Election Will Be About Values 19:40

2M ago19:40

19:40

Host Reed Galen discusses Donald Trump's latest mockery of Biden's strong State of the Union address and how his bullying behavior demonstrates a complete lack of decency and leadership. This latest display from Trump crystalizes the fact that the 2024 presidential election will at its very core be about values. For more from Reed Galen, subscribe …

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We Are Better Off Today Than We Were Four Years Ago with Ron Insana 50:18

2M ago50:18

50:18

Host Reed Galen is joined by Ron Insana (Senior Analyst and Commentator at CNBC) to discuss the current state of the American economy, how technology and cultural advancement will influence our nation’s future economy/workforce, and the importance of historical memory. Plus, are we entering a new historical epoch? For more from Reed Galen, be sure …

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The Game We’re in vs. the Game We Know 47:17

2M ago47:17

47:17

Host Reed Galen is joined by Lincoln Project Senior Advisor Trygve Olson to discuss nuances of what Nikki Haley's role in 2024 should mean for the pro-democracy movement, why the media is in many way guilty of playing the game they know (rather than the game they are in), and the global implications that arise when American democracy is questioned.…

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America Last with Jacob Heilbrunn 43:50

2M ago43:50

43:50

Host Reed Galen is joined by journalist and author Jacob Heilbrunn to discuss why the right is so enthralled with authoritarianism and foreign dictators, the evolution of our nation’s culture war (including the role of history and the media), and what the future could look like if Donald Trump’s vision for America comes to fruition. If you’d like t…

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A Lesson in Politics and a Lesson in History 39:01

2M ago39:01

39:01

Host Reed Galen is joined by fellow Lincoln Project Co-Founder Rick Wilson to give their reactions to the South Carolina GOP primary, discuss why the Trump campaign is moving in the wrong direction, and lay out why the RNC is now completely infested with MAGA. Plus...a lesson in history. To hear more from Rick Wilson, be sure to check out his Subst…

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We're Here for Freedom with Mi Vecino (Devon Murphy-Anderson & Alex Berrios) 38:09

2M ago38:09

38:09

Host Reed Galen is joined by Devon Murphy-Anderson and Alex Berrios, the Co-Founders of Mi Vecino, the first year-round, boots-on-the-ground voting rights organization in Florida that’s on a mission to register, educate, and empower Hispanic, multicultural, and first-time voters who’ve been historically and systemically marginalized, silenced, or i…

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The Threat of White Christian Nationalism - Part IV: Why Do White Evangelicals Worship at the Altar of Donald Trump? (with Sarah Posner) 47:38

2M ago47:38

47:38

In the fourth and final episode of “The Threat of White Christian Nationalism”, host Reed Galen is joined by investigative journalist and author Sarah Posner. They discuss the historical roots of the Christian right (including the opposition to desegregation and the rise of the prosperity gospel), what MAGA learns from Christian nationalism’s spiri…

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The Threat of White Christian Nationalism - Part III: The Power Worshippers with Katherine Stewart 56:45

2M ago56:45

56:45

In the third episode of “The Threat of White Christian Nationalism”, host Reed Galen is joined by investigative journalist and author Katherine Stewart. They discuss how the white Christian nationalist movement is driven by a cohort of leaders and organizations that form a deep organizational network, how the attack on public education is part of a…

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The Threat of White Christian Nationalism - Part II: The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory with Tim Alberta 36:33

2M ago36:33

36:33

In the second episode of “The Threat of White Christian Nationalism”, host Reed Galen is joined by journalist and bestselling author Tim Alberta. They discuss the societal perceptions of American evangelicals and the flaws/fallacies within their movement, why bad history plus bad theology equals the perfect formula for christian nationalism, and wh…

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The Threat of White Christian Nationalism - Part I: Piety Not Required with Jeff Sharlet 51:48

3M ago51:48

51:48

In the first episode of “The Threat of White Christian Nationalism”, host Reed Galen is joined by journalist and bestselling author Jeff Sharlet. They discuss the religious and cultural landscape of present-day American evangelicalism, how white Christian nationalism is not "old-time religion" but a rapidly mutating political theology, and how whit…

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Nothing Good Comes From Trump…Never Has, Never Will 10:28

3M ago10:28

10:28

Host Reed Galen discusses how Donald Trump’s troubles have influenced the current direction of the Republican party, how Speaker Mike Johnson would rather sabotage our nation (and democracy) and choose Trump instead of passing bipartisan immigration reform and aid to Ukraine, and how the GOP has more interest in ruling rather than governing. Plus, …

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Masochism and Ritual Humiliation with Ruth Ben-Ghiat 37:14

3M ago37:14

37:14

Host Reed Galen is joined by Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Author and Professor of History and Italian Studies at New York University. They discuss what to take away from the latest E. Jean Carroll verdict, how autocrats and criminal behavior often go hand-in-hand, and Greg Abbott’s handling of the Texas border as viewed through a lens of authoritarianism. Plus,…

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“Hello, Would You Like to Talk to Me About Politics?” (with Mary-Pat Hector) 37:24

3M ago37:24

37:24

Host Reed Galen is joined by Mary-Pat Hector, the CEO of RISE, an organization that builds student-led advocacy campaigns, promotes increased access to higher education…and strengthens students’ political power through youth voter mobilization. They discuss why Gen Z voters are so unique, why they’re so crucial to defend our democracy in 2024, and …

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There's a Time Bomb in Trump’s Coalition with Tom LoBianco 46:50

3M ago46:50

46:50

Host Reed Galen is joined by Veteran Politics Reporter Tom LoBianco to recap the results of the New Hampshire GOP Primary, discuss what to expect from Donald Trump, Nikki Haley, and the GOP as a whole post-New Hampshire, and look ahead to the electoral road leading up to Super Tuesday. Plus, is the Republican party destined to go the way of the Whi…

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Something Has Changed in the Last Week Since Iowa… 11:29

3M ago11:29

11:29

Host Reed Galen discusses Ron DeSantis’ recent dropping out of the GOP presidential primary race and his spineless nomination of Trump, the recent national spotlight on Donald Trump’s cognitive decay, and a look ahead to the New Hampshire primary. For more from Reed Galen, check out his latest piece on Iowa and be sure to subscribe to “The Home Fro…

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Iowa Is in the Books, Now What? 55:37

3M ago55:37

55:37

Host Reed Galen is joined by Lincoln Project Senior Advisor Joe Trippi to discuss the 2024 Republican Iowa Caucuses of this past week, what they mean for the GOP field, and what comes next in the march towards the 2024 election. Plus, Reed and Joe share their favorite Iowa stories from the campaign trail. If you’d like to hear more from Joe Trippi,…

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The MAGA Diaries with Tina Nguyen 59:38

3M ago59:38

59:38

Host Reed Galen is joined by Author and Resident MAGA Expert/Insider at Puck, Tina Nguyen. They discuss Tina’s brand new book, The MAGA Diaries: My Surreal Adventures Inside the Right-Wing (And How I Got Out), the state of the GOP and how the far right has taken over, and why the media reacts the way it does to MAGA messaging. The MAGA Diaries is a…

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The Worst Game of Thrones Remake with Olivia Troye 43:26

4M ago43:26

43:26

Host Reed Galen is joined by Olivia Troye, the Former Homeland Security & Counterterrorism Advisor to Vice President Mike Pence, and the current Executive Director of 97Percent, a bipartisan gun safety organization. They discuss the rise of political violence, why the GOP is exponentially becoming more radicalized, and why it’s so crucial for our d…

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The No Labels Bizarro World with Matt Bennett 42:44

4M ago42:44

42:44

Host Reed Galen is joined by Matt Bennett, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way. They discuss why the third party presidential candidates in 2024 are such a threat to our nation’s democracy, break down how the No Labels organization is living in a complete land of fantasy, and look ahead to points of encouragement…

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It's 2024, Happy New Year 19:06

4M ago19:06

19:06

Host Reed Galen shares the Lincoln Project’s plan for 2024 and how this is the year that everything has been building to. Plus, why our nation’s present moment is a simple binary, how the upcoming third anniversary of January 6th continues to inform this moment, and why Donald Trump facing justice for his crimes is the only path forward for America…

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Encore Presentation: Samuel Adams, The Revolutionary with Stacy Schiff 49:41

4M ago49:41

49:41

This episode was originally released on July 18, 2023. In this encore presentation, host Reed Galen is joined by Pulitzer Prize winning and New York Times bestselling author, Stacy Schiff to discuss the life of Founding Father Samuel Adams, his role in the American Revolution, and the legacy he leaves behind (despite his best efforts not to). Plus,…

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Encore Presentation: The Evangelical Movement that Failed a Generation with Jon Ward 42:26

4M ago42:26

42:26

This episode was originally released on August 22, 2023. In this encore presentation, host Reed Galen is joined by Jon Ward, Author and Senior Political Correspondent for Yahoo News. They discuss the rise of the American evangelical movement, the types of people it attracts, and how it became so closely tied to Trumpism. To hear more from Jon Ward,…

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Democracy Awakening with Heather Cox Richardson 1:11:01

4M ago1:11:01

1:11:01

Host Reed Galen is joined by Author, Historian, and Boston College History Professor, Heather Cox Richardson. They discuss the road the Republican party took to reach its current status, why Donald Trump (and those in his image) offer a dangerous/autocratic future, and why democracy (while imperfect) is the best path to achieve the America we want.…

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Our Democracy’s Last Shot 33:19

4M ago33:19

33:19

Host Reed Galen is joined by Lincoln Project Senior Advisor Trygve Olson to discuss the always growing division in the GOP, how a second Donald Trump term is a guarantee of American autocracy, and why it continues to be crucial for the pro-democracy movement to play the game we’re in…and not the game we know. Plus, what our democracy can learn from…

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The Canary in the Coal Mine with Halie Soifer 50:32

4M ago50:32

50:32

Host Reed Galen is joined by Halie Soifer, the CEO of the Jewish Democratic Council of America to discuss the latest in the Israel/Hamas War, how to defend against the rising levels of antisemitism in the United States, and how the choice between Joe Biden and Donald Trump has never been more clear. Plus, why antisemitism is the canary in the coal …

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Donald Trump is a Narcissistic Sociopath with George Conway 48:12

4M ago48:12

48:12

Host Reed Galen is joined by George Conway, a Lincoln Project Co-Founder, attorney, contributing columnist for the Washington Post, and Board President for the Society For the Rule of Law. They discuss the manipulative nature of Donald Trump, the latest with his numerous trials, and the tangible dangers of a second Trump term. Plus, how the GOP bec…

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Four Years Ago We Began the Lincoln Project 1:07:02

5M ago1:07:02

1:07:02

Host Reed Galen is joined by fellow Lincoln Project Co-Founder Rick Wilson to look back on why we began the Lincoln Project four years ago, what we’ve witnessed in the four years since our launch, and where we go from here…in 2024 and beyond. To hear more from Rick Wilson, be sure to check out his Substack, listen to The Enemies List, and check out…

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Once Again, We Got Donald Trump 21:35

5M ago21:35

21:35

Host Reed Galen answers questions asked by the members of the Lincoln Project community about the GOP and its cognitive dissonance, the presidential field in the 2024 election, and why this election is a choice election. Plus, we got him again! For more from Reed Galen, be sure to subscribe to “The Home Front”. If you’d like to ask a question or sh…

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Stop Pretending Trump Plays By the Rules 42:18

5M ago42:18

42:18

Host Reed Galen is joined by Lincoln Project Senior Advisors Stuart Stevens and Joe Trippi to discuss where we currently stand as a nation, why our democracy continues to face an existential threat, and why the pro-democracy movement must remain laser-focused on 2024. Plus, our biggest worries…and what we’re most optimistic about. For more from Stu…

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Liar in a Crowded Theater with Jeff Kosseff 43:03

5M ago43:03

43:03

Host Reed Galen is joined by Jeff Kosseff, Author and Associate Professor of Cybersecurity Law in the United States Naval Academy’s Cyber Science Department. They discuss Jeff’s latest book, Liar in a Crowded Theater: Freedom of Speech in a World of Misinformation, which examines and defends legal protections for false speech. You can pick up LIAR …

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When West Point Rugby Went to War with Martin Pengelly 58:51

5M ago58:51

58:51

Host Reed Galen is joined by Martin Pengelly, Author and Washington Breaking News Correspondent for Guardian US. They discuss Martin’s latest book, Brotherhood: When West Point Rugby Went to War, a story of American rugby and a story of the U.S. Army created through intimate portraits of men shaped by West Point’s motto: “Duty, Honor, Country.” Plu…

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Encore Presentation: The Stakes of Global Democracy with Aleksandra K. Wiśniewska 55:26

5M ago55:26

55:26

This episode was originally released on August 4, 2023. In this encore presentation, host Reed Galen is joined by the Political Scientist, Humanitarian Expert, and now member of the Polish Parliament, Aleksandra K. Wiśniewska to discuss the importance of humanitarian aid on the international stage, her first-hand account of the current state of Ukr…

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Network of Lies with Brian Stelter 49:55

5M ago49:55

49:55

Host Reed Galen is joined by Author and Journalist Brian Stelter to discuss the political media landscape, why the right-wing media ecosystem is so big and how it’s so effective in its messaging, and what really goes on behind the scenes at Fox News…especially during Donald Trump’s “Big Lie”. Plus, how does the media combat the flattening effect of…

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What Will Your Legacy Be? 30:32

5M ago30:32

30:32

Host Reed Galen answers questions asked by the members of the Lincoln Project community about the 2024 election, third party candidates, the Israel/Hamas conflict, Trump’s bevy of legal cases, and so much more. Plus, thoughts on Donald Trump’s “Vermin” speech and why the mission of the pro-democracy coalition is more important now than ever before.…

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The GOP Governs Through Fear with Ashley Ehasz 38:56

5M ago38:56

38:56

Host Reed Galen is joined by Ashley Ehasz, the Democrat running for the U.S. House to represent Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District. They discuss how being a combat veteran informs her approach to leadership, why Democrats are the party of national security, and how the GOP governs through fear and subterfuge. Plus, a look at Pennsylvania’s 1…

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How to Be Abe Lincoln with Jonathan Shapiro 40:53

6M ago40:53

40:53

Host Reed Galen is joined by Author, Television Writer/Producer, and Former Federal Prosecutor…Jonathan Shapiro. They discuss the life, mind, and leadership of our nation’s 16th president as well as the seven steps to being Abraham Lincoln as told through Shapiro’s newly released book, How to Be Abe Lincoln: Seven Steps to Leading a Legendary Life.…

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It Can Absolutely Happen Here with Will Bunch 39:43

6M ago39:43

39:43

Host Reed Galen is joined by Author and National Opinion Columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer, Will Bunch. They discuss how the far-right’s call for a “Red Caesar” means welcoming chaos and dictatorship with open arms, the media’s discomfort with directly covering MAGA’s autocratic actions, and why a failure of imagination continues to be one of…

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