Best RRR Triple R Podcasts (2024)

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Radiothon Special 42:04

6h ago42:04

42:04

Dr Shane is joined in the studio by EAGG Regulars Dr Lauren, Dr Linden & Chris KP. Together they discuss science and celebrate Radiothon 2024. 'Serving up a Sonic Soup' is the theme for 2024. Listen and Subscribe.By RRR - Triple R

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Blak & Bright, Australia's First Aboriginal Literature Festival 31:08

22h ago31:08

31:08

Daniel yarns with Bebe Oliver, the newly appointed Artistic Director of Blak & Bright, about First Nations art and literature.By RRR - Triple R

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CIRO and CERA 49:27

3h ago49:27

49:27

CIRO and CERA Host: Dr Shane, 1st guest: Prof Doug Hilton CEO CSIRO is a molecular and cellular biologist and previously Director of the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI). At WEHI, his medical research focussed on understanding how blood cells communicate and using this knowledge to improve disease treatments. He and his te…

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Radiothon 2024 & Watching the Media with Paul Barry 52:35

6d ago52:35

52:35

It's Radiothon week! And who's better than one of Australia's most well-respected investigative journalists, Paul Barry - the host of ABC's MediaWatch, to express the need and importance for community radio. The team chat to Paul about the dire future of journalism in Australia and what needs to be done to improve the landscape while also giving so…

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Earworms, Moon Base, The Marshmallows Test 29:38

3d ago29:38

29:38

It’s a special Radiothon episode with an all-star cast joining Dr Shane in the studio - Chris KP, Dr Susi, Dr Ailie, Dr Ray and Gracie (live from Texas) bringing you all the latest science news and spruiking the station's annual fundraising campaign. Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go X: Einstein-A-Go-Go…

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Four Corners investigates Channel 7 54:12

4d ago54:12

54:12

Louise Milligan joins Jess, Rachel and Charlie to share some insights into the recent Four Corners investigation into Channel 7's workplace culture. The team also discusses some recent news involving Algerian boxer Imane Khelif.By RRR - Triple R

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And This Time the Well Is Alive, Secret Mall Apartment, Frankenstein, Stephen Cummins Retrospective and the Clyde Chabot Trilogy 1:56:50

4d ago1:56:50

1:56:50

Richard Watts OAM has a plentiful basket of curators, directors, artists and critics for you to choose from this week. If you’re looking for an art exhibition, and perhaps you’ve been chewed up by bureaucratic systems… look no further than Gertrude Contemporary Exhibition, And This Time the Well Is Alive. Joining Richard is Curator at Gertrude Cont…

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Game-changing Cognitive Screen on Dementia Risk and Tech Supporting Cognitive Health 44:51

5d ago44:51

44:51

Dan Morganti, Dan Salmon and Eric Jong have Hamid Sohrabi on the phone revealing a new self-reporting tool that detects early onset of dementia. Susan Rossell from Swinburne also dials in to chat about the link between different tech and its positive influences on cognitive health.By RRR - Triple R

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The Power of Black Journalism with Amy McGuire 35:09

23h ago35:09

35:09

Daniel yarns with Amy McGuire on her new book Black Witness: The Power of Indigenous Media and the role of objectivity in Australian journalism.By RRR - Triple R

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Philosopher A. C. Grayling On How To Build Your Own Philosophy Of Life 1:04:45

10d ago1:04:45

1:04:45

British philosopher and best-selling author A. C. Grayling joins Amy in the Triple R studios for a very special in-depth conversation. Anthony tells us how we can consciously build our own philosophy of life, and why it is so important that we have one of our own. Grayling doesn't want to be prescriptive, but rather says we should take what's best …

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RRR In Conversation: Primal Screen Live 25:34

7d ago25:34

25:34

Host Flick Ford brings Primal Screen out of the studio and into the Performance Space for this edition of RRR's beloved film and screen culture program. She speaks with director, screenwriter, and cinematographer Warwick Thornton (Samson and Delilah, Sweet Country), filmmaker, producer and theatre director Nadia Tass (Malcolm, The Big Steal), and s…

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Award-winning writer Amorina Kingdon explains how sound rules the underwater world 40:21

3d ago40:21

40:21

The team catch up with string of guests whom include marine researcher, Dave Donnelly, explaining the adolescent periods in whales. PhD student Morgan Ellis who discusses their research about the ecology of the North Pacific waters. Kara Hull reports from South Australia about the cuttlefish season while later award-winning science writer Amorina K…

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How TERFS crashed the Olympics 47:56

6d ago47:56

47:56

Jess, Rachel and Charlie are joined by writer, Natalie Feliks, to talk about the misinformation campaign online and in the media around Algerian Olympic boxer, Imane Khelif. They also turn their attention to the government's watered down approach to caps on gambling ads. Plus they ponder whether totally mild will be the winning formula in the US pr…

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Drawn Out Comics, Fox Galleries, the heart whispers and whirls, Asia TOPA, MIFF and AG Founder Andrew Gyopar 1:47:33

15d ago1:47:33

1:47:33

Richard is joined by a whole slew of guests including: Bernard Caleo to talk all things comics, Tai Snaith with the fortnightly Art Attack, Nela Trifkovic who is the vocalist behind new performance 'The Resonant Heart – The Heart Whispers and Whirls', Jeff Khan pops into the studio to chat about Asia TOPA, Rhys Graham presents a new documentary Rew…

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Bhautik Joshi brings perspective to the state of generative AI in the future 37:57

9d ago37:57

37:57

PhD graduate and engineer, Bautik Joshi, sits down with the Byte team to discuss what could really be in store with the world of AI. Following their experience at Adobe, CSIRO and Canva, Bautik provides their own professional insight and how we may actually need to retract AI tools back to their fundamentals for the utmost productivity.…

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MIFF is Upon Us, and Are You Ready for a Hear My Eyes and Surprise Chef Collaboration? 42:15

22d ago42:15

42:15

Join host Flick Ford with reviewers Cerise Howard and Thomas Caldwell, as they chat to founder and artistic director of Hear My Eyes, Hayden Green, and guitarist Lachlan Stuckey from 5-piece band Surprise Chef. They delve into the collaborative inner workings of their reinterpretation of Australian film Wake in Fright (1971), to create a cinematic …

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ChatGPT in Research, Bird Vitality and Stratospheric Warming 51:06

18d ago51:06

51:06

Join Dr. Graci as she delves into the innovative use of ChatGPT in research settings; Dr. Linden sheds light on the crucial role of carotenes in enhancing bird vitality; Dr. Ailie alerts us to the recent sudden stratospheric warming event and its potential impacts. In our weekly science news segment, the team explores fascinating topics such as bra…

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A Focus on Blue Nomads 43:57

26d ago43:57

43:57

Anth, Dr Beach and Dr Surf are joined by Dom La Fountaine and Pete Kirk-Williams. Dom and Pete describe their lives as ‘Blue Nomads,’ delving into what they are and what they are like.By RRR - Triple R

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Striking journos and Instagram Ballerinas 49:39

12d ago49:39

49:39

This week, Jess and Rachel chat to former editor of the 7AM podcast, Scott Mitchell, about the industrial action that hit 9 Papers just as they were gearing up to cover the Paris Olympics. Plus they go deep on Mormon trad wife influencer, Ballerina Farm, in light of a controversial Sunday Times profile. And Rachel addresses the problem with Ralph B…

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Irish rappers KNEECAP, Circus Arts, SCI-FI Exhibitions & National Poetry Month 2:06:14

12d ago2:06:14

2:06:14

Richard Kicks off this jam packed episode with Simona Jobbagy of NICA and Sam Jacob, CEO of Collarts as they talk about Australia's only Bachelor of Circus Arts finding a new home for 2025. We have Tilly Boleyn, Science Gallery Melbourne’s Curator & Gail Chin Curator from Art/Science Museum Singapore as they introduce new exhibition SCI-FI Mytholog…

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Why the school curriculum needs a reboot in teaching technology skills 45:44

13d ago45:44

45:44

Dr Cath Latham provides some insight on the Australian National University's latest report regarding schooling and digital literacy. The team later investigate what Instagram's recent AI update may mean for the consumer and whether we may start seeing some trends in 'social-based' AI.By RRR - Triple R

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Cultural Heritage Management Plans with Paul Paton 22:34

14d ago22:34

22:34

Less than 1% of building permits are delayed by Cultural Heritage Management Plans, so why are the Victorian Liberal Party so keen to dismantle them? Host Daniel speaks to the CEO of Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations Paul Paton, about why Cultural Heritage is not the threat to developers it's made out to be.…

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Robert Macfarlane Climbs Mountains And Delves Into The Underland With Amy Mullins 1:08:13

24d ago1:08:13

1:08:13

A very special interview was brought out of the archives as acclaimed British writer Robert Macfarlane joins Amy for an in-depth conversation about the connections between landscape, language, people, and place. This expansive conversation begins with an exploration of the aspects of nature, landscape, and place that motivate Robert’s writing. Robe…

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Organ donation, electric rocks and planet problems 53:39

16d ago53:39

53:39

It’s DonateLife Week, and across Australia, four out of five support organ donation but only one in three are registered organ donors. Dr Shane, Dr Ray and Dr Susi dive into real stories from a donor family, a recipient, and a specialist nurse. We look at the process, the implications, and the science that makes it work. For more information, visit…

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Spider crab migrations, blue whale sightings, plus stingrays and ocean sediments 41:46

17d ago41:46

41:46

Bron Burton and Kade Mills conclude their series behind native spider crab migration with marine ecologist, Dr Elodie Camprasse. The team also chat with marine scientist Dave Donnelly about recent blue whale sightings near Phillip Island and PhD student Molly Grew, explains the role that estuary stingrays play in turning over ocean sediment. Finall…

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Scandinavian Film Festival, How do we remain; at the Melbourne Recital Centre, Ānanda: Dance of Joy and Two Remain. 1:39:28

1M ago1:39:28

1:39:28

Host Richard Watts is joined by Christof Wehmeier, head of international & festival promotion at the Icelandic Film Centre, and they discuss the 2024 Scandinavian film Festival program and highlights. We also have Artist Madeleine Flynn and Arts Centre’s Director of Programming Marshall McGuire from the Arts Centre, discussing Installation, how do …

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Verity Harding: AI Needs You 48:35

20d ago48:35

48:35

Lilly Ryan speaks with technology, politics and public policy expert Verity Harding on her book: AI Needs You: How We Can Change AI's Future and Save Our Own.By RRR - Triple R

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Yarning with Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Kate Kiss 32:30

22d ago32:30

32:30

For the special 250th episode of The Mission, Daniel James speaks with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Katie Kiss on her work overseeing the Federal Government's compliance with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.By RRR - Triple R

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SNOWPIERCER and S/HE IS NOT HER/RE with Cerise Howard and Chris Dite 47:29

1M ago47:29

47:29

Flick is joined by reviewers Cerise Howard, Programme Director of the Melbourne Queer Film Festival and Writer, Chris Dite. They shine a retro spotlight on SNOWPIERCER on its 10th anniversary, and S/HE IS NOT HER/E.By RRR - Triple R

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Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP), Prostate Cancer, and Endometriosis 51:47

1M ago51:47

51:47

Dr Shane is joined by co-hosts Chris KP, plus Dr Susi and Dr Lauren. In science news: food, space, and water cleaning microbes. Guests include: Dr Richard Tothill, Principal Res Fellow, Cancer Genomics Group Leader at the University of Melbourne on Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP); Dr Niall Corcoran, Professorial Fellow, Surgery - Royal Melbourne Ho…

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Dr Paul Hardisty on the ongoing impacts of global warming in the Great Barrier Reef 36:03

1M ago36:03

36:03

Join Bron Burton & Dr Beach chat with award-winning author and scientist, Dr Paul Hardisty, about the devastating effects of global warming in the Great Barrier Reef. Then later, see the team dive deep with paleontologist, Ben Francischelli, about his most recent exhibit, Prehistoric Bayside.By RRR - Triple R

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Trump 2.0 and Project 2025 47:57

1M ago47:57

47:57

Charlie and Jess are joined by Amy Donaldson, producer of ABC’s Four Corners, to discuss the first part of Retribution, a two-part series exploring what a second Trump presidency might look like. The team also look at the recent findings of corruption in the CFMEU and what it might mean for the future of unions, as well as "not-so-Tenacious D".…

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Midsumma needs a new home, Tristan Meecham's Queering the Collection, Melbourne Art Fair's New Director, Romeo & Julie plus movie turned opera, Breaking the Waves 1:47:10

26d ago1:47:10

1:47:10

Richard Watts OAM reporting for SmartArts! As always, he's here to give you an inside look into the fabulous people behind all of the brilliant goings-on of Naarm's flourishing art scene. Let's go! Amid the housing crisis, Midsumma’s CEO Karen Bryant is on the hunt for office space. The festival is Australia's premier queer arts and cultural organi…

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Nate Kinch's Critique on the Techno-Optimist Manifesto 46:06

27d ago46:06

46:06

This week, Dan Salmon, Dan Morganti and Vanessa Toholka welcome socio-technology ethicist and founder of Trustworthy By Design Nate Kinch onto Byte Into IT to discuss Marc Andreessen's Techno-Optimist Manifesto. They also chat about the nostalgia of FPS video games and boomer shooters.By RRR - Triple R

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The Founding of the Treaty Authority 31:13

1M ago31:13

31:13

Daniel James speaks to Jidah Clark, chair of the newly established Treaty Authority, an independant body to oversee treaty negotiations in Victoria.By RRR - Triple R

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Satyajit Das On Ecotourism, Deep Ecology, And The Future Of The Natural World 1:13:20

1M ago1:13:20

1:13:20

Author and former financier Satyajit Das joins Amy for a long-form conversation about the rise of ecotourism, the joys and wonders of seeing animals "in the wild," along with ecotourism's problematic effects, as explored in his latest book, Wild Quests: Journeys into Ecotourism and the Future for Animals (Monash University Publishing). Is Das witne…

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Twisters, Emu Wars & Birdeater 40:11

1M ago40:11

40:11

Flick Ford is joined by Jonathan Schuster (co-writer of recently released Australian movie The Emu War) and film programmer and reviewer Alice McShane. Schuster provides extensive insight into the main aspects of The Emu War, especially its themes and plot. McShane dives into her thoughts on some new releases, including the blockbuster of the momen…

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Dewatering processes, cognitive therapeutics for Alzheimer's disease and blood tests for chronic diseases 51:23

1M ago51:23

51:23

With Dr Shane away in Cairns this week, the reigns of the show are in Dr Jenny, Dr Euan and Dr Ray’s hands. They are joined in the studio by this week’s guests Dr Shane Usher, Research fellow in the Minerals Centre of Excellent at the University of Melbourne, talking about the processes of solid-liquid separation and the importance for mining, wate…

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Ocean Plastic, Spider Crab Updates and Composing Ocean Music 43:29

2M ago43:29

43:29

Bron Burton and Kade Mills are joined by Colleen Hughson and Fisherman Gary Ryan to find out how a 10-day walk along the Western Victorian Coast led to a novel partnership to tackle plastic pollution in the fishing industry with plastic-free lobster pots. Plus, Deakin University's Dr Elodie Camprasse returns with a Giant Spider Crab Watch update. N…

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On the Anti-Semitism Envoy & the Senator Supporting Palestine 49:50

2M ago49:50

49:50

With a full house (Jess, Rachel, Charlie, and Najma!), Spin Cycle greets two guests to discuss the latest in the Australian news media. Jewish Council of Australia Executive Officer, Sarah Schwartz, describes the recent conflation of anti-zionism with anti-semitism, and whether it is an attempt to control legitimate pro-Palestinian protest. And Nou…

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Redeveloping the Melbourne Arts Precinct, reviving Three Magpies in A Tree, Artist Kate Wallace, La Belle Epoque and Reclaim the Crone 1:25:01

1M ago1:25:01

1:25:01

SmartArts with Richard Watts OAM back to keep you company on these chilly winters days... Starting out with Artist Kate Wallace on her new exhibition ‘Details of a room and other places’ - on now at LON Gallery. In the coming years there will be a big redevelopment of the Melbourne Arts Precinct & the Queen Victoria Market - to tell all about it is…

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Kate Manne Tells Us How To Fight Fatphobia In Her New Book, Unshrinking 1:14:10

2M ago1:14:10

1:14:10

Author and philosopher Dr Kate Manne returns to speak in-depth with Amy about her excellent new book, Unshrinking: How To Fight Fatphobia. As Kate describes it; "part memoir, part polemic, and part (all?) philosophy, this book aims to show why fatphobia is a vital social justice issue, and provide an analysis of what fatphobia is and how it works."…

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US Politics With Emma Shortis; Kate Manne Tells Us How To Fight Fatphobia; The 2024 UK Election Results With Andrew Walter 2:22:34

1M ago2:22:34

2:22:34

Amy Mullins returns to the airwaves. Regular guest Dr Emma Shortis talks all things US politics, including the 2024 Presidential election debate and race. Will Joe Biden drop out of the race to make way for a different Democratic candidate? What is the status of Donald Trump's legal battles? How has the US Supreme Court transformed US government, s…

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The Bike Riders and Kinds of Kindness. 42:29

2M ago42:29

42:29

This week, Flick is joined by film buffs Maudie Osborne and Anthony Carew to review the latest from Jeff Nichols, who is also known for Take Shelter (2011) and Mud (2012). The Bike Riders details the decade-long story of the Midwestern bike club, the Vandals. As an outsider, Kathy observes their transformation from a haven for misfits into a notori…

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Digital Tai Chi, Parkinson’s Disease and Childhood Stuttering 53:09

1M ago53:09

53:09

Presenter Dr Shane brings the latest science news; Julia Zhu, a physiotherapist and PhD candidate in the Department of Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne talks about how the traditional Chinese exercise of Tai Chi has shown great benefits for improving the symptoms of osteoarthritis when done in-person, and her research looks into the ben…

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From Festivals to Shipwrecks 39:53

2M ago39:53

39:53

Anthony Boxshall and Dr Beach are joined by Dr David Donnelly and Rex Hunter. Dr Donnelly provides updates about the Phillip Island Whale Festival. Hunter describes the wreck of the TSS Nairana, which blew ashore in Port Melbourne in February 1951.By RRR - Triple R

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Reflecting On Thirty-Three Years Of Broadcasting With Phillip Adams 50:05

2M ago50:05

50:05

Charlie is back from Europe and joins Jess and Rachel in conversation with Phillip Adams. Fresh from finishing his run as host of 33-years to the ABC's Late Night Live, Phillip weighs in on some career highlights, the direction of the ABC, and the broader state of the Australian media. The team also discusses the media storm around former Labor-now…

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A Streetcar Named Desire, art partners, Jon & Jero and Abby Howells 1:40:21

2M ago1:40:21

1:40:21

Richard Watts OAM (!!!) is back in the studio after taking a mental health reset. He’s back, and he’s got the best of Melbourne’s performance, art and comedy for you to fill your diary with. First up, Bernard Caleo is in for Comic Books Chat, telling us about all the fabulous local creators we should know. Anne-Louise Sarks and Nikki Shiels, talk a…

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Tom Howard: Wine Techologies and Keeping Safe Over Wifi Networks 47:33

1M ago47:33

47:33

Hosts Vanessa and Rowena speaks to Tom Howard (Breeze) regarding a range of technologies involved with wine and agriculture industries. They also discuss security issues with WiFi networks.By RRR - Triple R

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Live Prison Radio Broadcasting with Beyond The Bars 32:24

2M ago32:24

32:24

Beyond the Bars is an institution on Melbourne radio. Shiralee Hood and Ty Wallace join host of The Mission Daniel James to talk about the 3CR program's history and what to expect from this year's series as once again presenters go into Victoria's prisons to broadcast live with Indigenous inmates. You can listen & learn more about Beyond The Bars h…

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