Wake up to a stimulating discussion of current events, for smart, creative, and opinionated people. Musicians, comedians and filmmakers bring left-brained perspective to the news.
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Welcome Thoughtful Americans If you're a progressive concerned about political & social issues? You belong HERE at Lean to the Left, where you'll find no-holds-barred commentary, current political news, interviews with fascinating people, top experts, and others with incredibly interesting stories to tell. In fact, you'll never know who'll show up at Lean to the Left. It's unique and compelling journalism with a splash of humor and a dash of sarcasm. I'm your host, Bob Gatty, presenting my t ...
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Meet The Authors Bob Gatty and Greg Bennick -EP751
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Hour1Bob Gatty is the author of a new book -- "Hijacked Nation: Donald Trump's Attack on America's Greatness." It recaps Trump's first term, the 2020 election and aftermath, and the 2024 race – first between President Biden and then Vice President Harris vs. Trump.https://amzn.to/4hy5DRZhttps://www.notfakenews.biz/Hour 2Greg Bennick is a keynote sp…
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The Price of Bacon Trump's supporters, who unfairly blamed Joe Biden for the increase in grocery prices and other products following the pandemic, put the price of bacon and other foods ahead of potentially losing many important freedoms under the presidency of Donald Trump. Aside from the trepidation that many feel because of Trump's election, per…
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The Dixie Dems Trump Election Response In this special post-election episode of the Lean to the Left podcast, the Dixie Dems offer a response to Donald Trump's election nationally and in South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina. Host Bob Gatty discusses the disappointing results and the continuing battle for democracy with Arthur Hill, vice chai…
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Hacking Reality- Sophia Torrini EP752
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Hour 2Sophia Torrini is a transformation catalyst in the realm of personal health and well-being. With a unique blend of expertise as a certified Clinical EFT practitioner and a specialist in Hacking Reality, I guide individuals on a profound journey towards self-healing and empowerment. https://www.tapintoyourbestself.comSponsors:https://skylum.ev…
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Election Countdown: Insights from the Dixie Dems
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Election Countdown: Insights from the Dixie Dems Join Bob Gatty and guests Arthur Hill and Robert Thompson in this special election countdown episode of the Dixie Dems on the Lean to the Left Podcast. If you enjoy this episode, please like and subscribe! We have many more thought-provoking discussions lined up that you won't want to miss. The discu…
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Music, Comedy & Masculinity - EP750
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hour1Meet Steve Young—a New York-based comedy writer, performer, songwriter, musician, and filmmaker whose career has been as diverse as it is impressive. Steve’s written for comedy legends like David Letterman, Matt Groening, and Lorne Michaels, snagging multiple Emmy and Writers Guild nominations along the way. But that’s just the beginning. He’s…
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Hour 1To provide some comic relief for the upcoming 2024 Author and Political Satirist Jonathan Bernstein can discuss the 3 reasons why he just published the new “Election Day” board book. Growing up in San Francisco with hippie parents and now as a father, Bernstein shares that he wrote this new board book in a “Where’s Waldo” format to use the po…
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I want to let you know that our new book, Hijacked Nation, Donald Trump’s attack on America’s greatness, reveals details of the harm posed by the Republicans’ Project 2025, a manifesto for a potential Trump administration. You can learn more at leantotheleft.net/books, so check it out. Meanwhile, here’s a great little video about Project 2025 that …
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I screwed up with the admin so no guests were on. This is what should have been: Hour 1William R. Douglas is an award-winning novelist whose debut novel, The Death and Resurrection of Baseball: Echoes from a Distant Past, was recognized by two book award contests: Readers' Favorite and the Independent Author Network.His latest novel, The Sum of All…
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Navigating Racial Myths: A Conversation with Steve Brigham
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Navigating Racial Myths: A Conversation with Steve Brigham Join us on this episode of 'Lean to the Left' as we address the pressing issue of racism in America with white author and racial equity consultant, Steve Brigham. Drawing from his book, 'It's Never Been a Level Playing Field: Overcoming Eight Racial Myths to Even the Field,' Steve shares hi…
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Meet The Authors - Charles Breakfield and Rox Burkey -EP747
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Charles BreakfieldCharles holds a master’s degree and works for a high-tech manufacturer as a solution architect, functioning in hybrid data/telecom environments. A long-time technology geek, Charles enjoys writing, studying World War II history, travel, and cultural exchanges. He’s also a fan of wine-tastings, riding his Harley, and continues deve…
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Hour 1,Discussing the Mazi rally at MSGHour 2I am Richard Trillion Mantey, it's a beautiful day. I used to weigh 224 pounds and was struggling to lose weight for many years. As a result of my weight, I had many breathing problems and got made fun of by a lot of people. I lost confidence in myself was depressed for a long time and did not even love …
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Darren Paltrowitz is an American author, host, and licensed investigator with experience in the entertainment industry.Paltrowitz has written several books, including Pocket Cash: Your Happy Money co-written by Dr. Jeri Fink and Donna Paltrowitz, which was published in 2018. In 2019, he co-wrote Good Advice From Professional Wrestling: Full Contact…
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Join us as we explore the pivotal 2024 presidential race between Donald J. Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, and discuss the question of who Black males will support when the go to the polls. Our guest, Jamarr Jabari, a supporter of the Party for Socialism and Liberation, sheds light on the complexities of the election, the role of swing stat…
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Outrage Overload -David Beckemeyer EP744
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David Beckemeyer - As the host of the Outrage Overload Podcast, I bring a unique and crucial perspective to this critical moment. My mission is to dissect the mechanics of outrage-inducing messaging and toxic polarization, offering listeners not just understanding, but also actionable strategies for fostering unity and civil discourse.https://outra…
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Zach MckenzieFull time singer and songwriter from Arkansas. My music encompasses Country, Soul, and Gospel!https://linktr.ee/zachmckenziemusichour 2:Kirk Beck is an educator for over 40 years and has dreamed of the day when he can “teach things that really matter.” His love for kids and mathematics led him to leave his work as an engineer with Shel…
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The Uncancellable Sian Smyth EP742a
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Australian sex worker and singularly brilliant stand-up comedian Sian Smyth brings her completely unique stories and perspective to Coffee with the Dog.Sian Smyth’s dark and hilarious comedy has been performed all around Australia. You might have seen her on TV on Tonightly with Tom Ballard or at the Raw Comedy National Final. In 2019, her show “Ba…
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Examining Evil: Episcopal Priest Calls Trump the Anti-Christ
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Examining Evil: Episcopal Priest Calls Trump the Anti-Christ In this thought-provoking episode of the Lean to the Left podcast, host Bob Gatty speaks with Dr. Matthew Fox, an Episcopal priest and author of 42 books, about his latest work, 'Trump and the MAGA Movement as Antichrist.' Here's a direct link to that book: https://amzn.to/3Ue7DVB. They e…
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Sustainability & Country Music EP741
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Hour 1:Lee Stewart is a seasoned sustainability professional and the author of "How to Build Sustainability into Your Business Strategy." With over 20 years of corporate sustainability experience, Lee has worked across Australia, the UK, Japan, and New Zealand, spanning startups, consulting, and large multinationals. He is a qualified climate reali…
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Guitarist - Singer Songwriter - PATTI SPADARO EP740
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PATTI SPADARO brings a hopeful outlook to her introspective and heartfelt songwriting. Her guitar style has a soulful, fluid, jam-band feel. She loves to improvise, stretch out during live shows, and reach for musical magic. "Its all about the music and making a connection", says Patti, "bringing people together, letting loose, and being in the her…
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American Democracy at Risk Join us for an engaging discussion with best-selling author Jeffrey Archer as he returns to the Lean to the Left podcast. Archer dives into his latest novel, 'An Eye for an Eye,' which features a gripping plot about a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence. He also shares his admiration for Thomas Jefferson and how …
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A Soldier Against All Odds = Meet The Author - Jason Pike EP739
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A decorated combat veteran with multiple deployments, Lt. Col. Jason G. Pike, USA, Retired, served 31 years in the United States Army as both an enlisted and officer, including nine years overseas in five countries. Jason earned over 30 service awards & badges and survived a wicked amount of military training. His first book, A Soldier Against All …
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Are You the Enemy from Within? In perhaps his most direct threat yet, Donald Trump said on Fox News last week that the U.S. military should be used on Election Day to handle what he called “the enemy from within,” whom he identified as “radical left lunatics.” Trump said America is filled with "some very bad people...radical left lunatics," and his…
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The Accountability Guy's SHOCKING Revelations EP738
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Robert J Hunt is "The Accountability Guy" and the co-author of the book "Nobody Cares...until you do." He is a business owner in the Dallas/Fort Worth Texas area and helps leaders remove the things that keep them from being their best. Robert is an Executive Coach who runs CEO Groups in DFW since 2013 and he brings that experience and wisdom to hel…
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Wake up to a stimulating discussion of current events, for smart, creative, and opinionated people. Musicians, comedians and filmmakers bring left-brained perspective to the news. Sponsors:https://skylum.evyy.net/c/3290446/179...https://invideo.sjv.io/c/3290446/1543...https://tracysdog.sjv.io/c/3290446/16...https://mindbloom.sjv.io/c/3290446/15...h…
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Uniting a Divided Nation: A Conversation with Author Lyle Greenfield
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If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe! We have many more thought-provoking discussions lined up that you won't want to miss. In this episode, we dive into the pressing issues of political divisiveness and hostility in the United States. Amid increased threats against political figures and talks of civil unrest, author Lyle Greenfie…
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Indigenous Peoples Columbus Day - EP736
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Indigenous Peoples' Day is a holiday in the United States that celebrates and honors Indigenous American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. It is celebrated across the United States on the second Monday in October, and is an official city and state holiday in various localities.Sponsors:https://skylum.evyy.net/c/3290446/179...ht…
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11:41 / 2:34:45 Kansas City Music Man Bill Abernathy EP735
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Songs. For Kansas City singer-songwriter, Bill Abernathy, it’s all about the songs. He’s very unassuming and humble in his delivery, even though the music veteran has chalked up numerous iTunes charts hits, while amassing a dizzying amount of Spotify streams. You might say that Bill is a lot like his hometown…he’s a generous mix of small town and b…
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Is Another Fake Election Scam Ahead? If you enjoy this episode, please like and subscribe! We have many more thought-provoking discussions lined up that you won't want to miss." In this episode, we explore the potential political and legal ramifications of the 2024 election with guest David Moskowitz, a veteran trial lawyer and author of 'Fake Elec…
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Macheil Hoek EXPOSES the Secret to Success! EP734
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"Live life forward in confidence, afterwards everything will fall into place. In other words, It all makes sense, everything is correct. I live and do business from this vision. I like to keep it simple, because it doesn’t have to be complicated. Improving the world is something I like to contribute to.It’s the deeper layers in life that intrigue m…
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Humped Day Is Pumped Day - Meet Author JONATHAN BERNSTEIN EP733
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Hour 2:AUTHOR JONATHAN BERNSTEIN (Portland, OR) is a Writer/Political Satirist and Author of 2 books (“Election Day” and “Two Goats” with Illustrator Natalia Berezina). Bernstein wants to make a positive impact through the power of visual storytelling. Born in NYC, he grew up in San Francisco and now lives in Portland, Oregon with his “modern famil…
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Hour 1April Brucker:April Brucker is a versatile American actress, author, comedienne, and television personality with a diverse range of credits to her name. Born and raised in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, April discovered her passion for entertainment at a young age. She honed her skills in acting and comedy over the years, eventually making a name…
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The Greatest Comedian Whoever Lived! EP731
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Ok 'he' ( yeah it's a guy) won't be here till 11:00am EST but it will be worth the wait unless it's not.https://worldrecordpodcast.com/Sponsors:https://skylum.evyy.net/c/3290446/179...https://invideo.sjv.io/c/3290446/1543...https://tracysdog.sjv.io/c/3290446/16...https://mindbloom.sjv.io/c/3290446/15...https://www.blueprint-for-success.com...https:…
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Laughing Through Politics with Congressman Curly
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Laughing Through Politics: The Rise of Congressman Curly If you enjoy this episode of the Lean to the Left podcast, please like and subscribe! We have many more thought-provoking discussions lined up that you won't want to miss. Now, join us on 'Lean to the Left' as we welcome guest Tony Zorc, a former independent presidential candidate turned come…
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The Talking Dead? Meet Author Helen Gretchen Jones - EP730
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Helen Gretchen Jones is a compassionate death doula, intuitive, and channeler who writes about shared death experiences and the essence of spiritual consciousness. Her writing focuses on fostering loving connections with oneself and others, and her work emphasizes trusting personal experiences and the teachings she channels from her team in Spirit,…
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Michelle Green: Championing Change in Education
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Championing Change in Education If you enjoy this episode of the Lean to the Left podcast, please like and subscribe! We have many more thought-provoking discussions lined up that you won't want to miss. In this episode, we discuss the upcoming November 5th elections in the United States, focusing on the critical role of school board elections with…
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Race For What? Author JD Mass EP729
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Growing up within a black community, witnessing racism firsthand, activist JD Mass PsyD tells of his successes and missteps in building powerful alliances with myelinated people. JD’s parents chose to raise him in the only diverse community in St. Louis where he was able to witness and experience racism and cultural differences. It sparked an inner…
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Designed Forests - A Cultural History - Meet The Author- Dan Handel EP728
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Dan Handel is an architect and curator whose work focuses on underexplored ideas, figures, and practices that shape contemporary built environments. Over the past fifteen years, he has been studying the links between scientists, forest managers, and spatial designers, resulting in various exhibitions and publications on the subject.https://www.rout…
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Canadian/Australian Singer-songwriter Robert Ross EP727
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Robert is a Canadian/Australian singer/songwriter and was born and raised on the Miramichi in New Brunswick, Canada. Small town New Brunswick was a breeding ground for folk and country songs written from the heart and soul about life. His passion for country music came from hearing his Mamma (Betty) singing around the house and listening to traditi…
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A Prescription to Fix Mental Health in America
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A Prescription to Fix Mental Health in the U.S. If you enjoy this episode of the Lean to the Left podcast, please like and subscribe! We have many more thought-provoking discussions lined up that you won't want to miss. In this episode our guest is clinical psychiatrist Dr. Alice Feller, author of 'American Madness: Fighting for Patients in a Broke…
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Healing mental illness authentically and honestly. EP726
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Dr. Fred Moss is a distinguished psychiatrist, mental health advocate, and innovative thinker with over 40 years of experience in the field. As the creator of "Welcome To Humanity" and the "True Voice Course," Dr. Fred empowers individuals to discover and express their true selves. He's also the author of "Creative 8 - Healing Through Creativity an…
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Meet The Authors Friday - Anastasia & Cody EP725
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hour 1Cody Peterson is a recovering alcoholic/drug-addict with over eleven years clean and sober. He has been fascinated by spirituality and religion since adolescence, although he struggled to maintain a spiritual connection, spending many years trying to get clean and sober. Finally, after a six-month stint in prison and a period of homelessness …
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Growing Up in the Music Industry EP724
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hour 1Kay CoteKay is a superconnector, speaker and community builder in the music and EDM industry in Austin, TX. Kay's podcasting journey began in live radio when she hosted and produced The Business Babe Community Connect show. After discovering her love of conversation and storytelling, she decided to start a podcast. With over 100 episodes unde…
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Laugh Out Loud with Jackie and Sian on Hump Day EP723
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hour 1Sian Smyth’s dark and hilarious comedy has been performed all around Australia. You might have seen her on TV on Tonightly with Tom Ballard or at the Raw Comedy National Final. In 2019, her show “Bad Girls” with Bec Charlwood opened to sold out audiences and rave reviews at the Sydney Comedy Festival. She recently finished doing her first sol…
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Business Sustainability EXPERT Reveals Top Techniques for Success EP722
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Lee is the author of "How to Build Sustainability into Your Business Strategy." With over 20 years of experience in sustainability across Australia, the UK, Japan, and New Zealand, Lee has worked in startups, consulting, and as Head of Sustainability for large billion-dollar multinationals Fujitsu and Fonterra. His current clients include large man…
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Empowering Women in Politics 👍 If you enjoy this video, please Like and Subscribe!! We have many more thought-provoking discussions lined up that you won't want to miss. ________________________ ABOUT THIS VIDEO: Erin Vilardi, founder and CEO of Vote Run Lead and Vote Run Lead Action, discusses women's representation in politics and challenges that…
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First Monday After Summer Ends Blues - EP721
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Trump on the Defense: Harris Gains Momentum
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Trump on the Defense: Harris Gains Momentum If you enjoy this episode, please like and subscribe! We have many more thought-provoking discussions lined up that you won't want to miss." If the election were today, Vice President Kamala Harris would defeat former President Donald Trump by about five points, according to Doug Kaplan, president of the …
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The Harris-Trump Debate If you enjoy this episode, please like and subscribe! We have many more thought-provoking discussions lined up that you won't want to miss. Join the Dixie Dems as they analyze the fiery Harris-Trump debate on the Lean to the Left podcast. Bob Gatty of South Carolina, Robert Thompson of Georgia, and Arthur Hill of North Carol…
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