Best Capitalism Podcasts (2024)

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What Next TBD: Trump Called. Laura Loomer Answered. 29:15

4h ago29:15

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Given Laura Loomer’s history of saying outright offensive and often bewildering things, how did she get into the Trump campaign’s inner circle? Guest: Ken Bensinger, New York Times politics reporter. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subsc…

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Slate Money: The Fed Rate Cut is a New Beginning 52:25

1h ago52:25

52:25

Mortgage rates are down! Inflation is less inflation-y! Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers discuss what the Fed’s interest rate cut means for the American economy — and American voters. Also: Trump is promising tax cuts like there’s no tomorrow, but are any of them good ideas? And Axel Springer is spinning off its media empire in yet an…

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Birth Strike in the USA 27:40

1h ago27:40

27:40

American women are on a birth strike. The U.S. leads the developed world in reducing the global birth rate. Only well-funded government programs for families and children will change this phenomenon. U.S. women cannot be the national safety net. This week's episode explains why U.S. women are on a birth strike and what we can do to correct that. Le…

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What Next TBD: Can Instagram Really Keep Kids Safe? 33:37

1h ago33:37

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Instagram’s new default privacy settings for teenagers are designed to keep kids safe from strangers online. It’s a worthy endeavor, but are privacy settings enough? And what about all the other hazards teenagers face on social media? Guest: Natasha Singer, New York Times tech reporter, focused on how technology is affecting childhood and schooling…

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September 2024: IFRIC Update 23:27

2h ago23:27

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In this month’s episode, Laura Kennedy is joined by Karsten Ganssauge for an overview of the September 2024 IFRS Interpretations Committee meeting.By PwC

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Episode 188: Abiding not Striving 56:00

33m ago56:00

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https://www.barrylrowan.com/By David L. Bahnsen, Barry Rowan

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What Next: Inside Israel’s October 7th Tourism 31:55

2h ago31:55

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Scores of Jews from around the world are visiting Israel to tour the grounds of the Nova music festival and burned out kibbutzim, bearing witness and reflecting on the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks. The trips are shoring up Israel’s tourism industry after the war brought it to an abrupt halt—but critics say the narrow focus on this tragedy pushes the suffer…

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Money Talks: Under the Spell of Someone Else’s Wealth 38:34

3d ago38:34

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For this Money Talks, Emily Peck chats with Rumaan Alam, author of Leave the World Behind. His new novel Entitlement explores what happens when normal people enter the lives of the super-rich. Rumaan and Emily discuss class, opportunity, and how the ego and conceit of wealth can be contagious. Want more Slate Money? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unloc…

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What Next TBD: Is Boeing Lost in Space? 27:36

1h ago27:36

27:36

Boeing’s Starliner has now landed successfully—but Butch and Sunny weren’t on it. With a pair of astronauts still stuck on the ISS, when will NASA be ready to bring them back? And how? Guest: Micah Maidenberg, space business reporter for the Wall Street Journal. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the who…

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Slate Money: Fasten Your Seatbelt, Boeing 55:22

27m ago55:22

55:22

Next up in Boeing’s year of hell: A worker strike. Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers discuss the planemaker’s endemic labor issues, whether just snacking around is better than eating full meals, and how banks convinced the Fed to reverse course on Basel III Endgame regulations. In the Plus bonus mini-episode, the hosts talk about the r…

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58: Hollywood Studio Collapse 56:46

5d ago56:46

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Movies: Are they good or are they bad? It's impossible to say. But what about the folks who make 'em? Hollywood makes plenty of flops and failures, but on this episode of Desperate Acts of Capitalism, we cover the golden age of Hollywood, and how it all came crashing down.Edited and thumbnail by NoahJOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASES, BO…

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What Next TBD | TikTok Goes to Court 29:09

4d ago29:09

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The law has been passed and signed by the president: TikTok’s parent company must sell or divest from the app. But that’s not happening without a legal fight. Guest: Emily Baker-White, investigative reporter at Forbes. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Sl…

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West in Turmoil 2024: Big Elections, Big Social Changes 57:55

9h ago57:55

57:55

West in Turmoil 2024: Big Elections, Big Social Changes Topics Include: Harris vs Trump: civil and class struggles converge Western Europe: UK elections = collapse of conservative votes, French elections = death of political center Germany elections = rise of fascist Right and of “Bundnis Sahra Wagenknecht” Special messages to our audience: Please …

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Episode 187: Parallel Confusion 27:18

21h ago27:18

27:18

It’s time to think honestlyBy David L. Bahnsen

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Hear Me Out: Podcasting Is Dead 46:12

3d ago46:12

46:12

On today’s episode of Hear Me Out: a fond farewell. This is the last episode of Hear Me Out. And it comes at a volatile, strange time in the world of podcasting. Networks’ priorities have shifted, the money has shifted, and “success” means different things to different people. Nick Hilton of Podot and Future Proof joins us for a discussion about th…

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Slate Money: The Chase Glitch Proves Checks Are Stupid 52:33

6d ago52:33

52:33

This week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers debate one of the great questions of our time: Do Gen Zs even get checks? They can write them at least, as proved by the recent Chase check fraud TikTok fad. Also: the “founder mode” trend has Silicon Valley types in a tizzy, but does it apply to women CEOs? And what’s Japanese knotweed, and…

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The Spirit Level of the United States 28:52

7d ago28:52

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In 2009 Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett wrote their best-selling book, "The Spirit Level" which showed how economic inequality spawned extensive social suffering. Recently those authors revisited the United States 15 years later, and every aspect of the social problems referenced in their work has increased with the increase of inequality. They …

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What Next TBD: US v. Google… Again 26:47

7d ago26:47

26:47

A month after a federal judge declared that Google was operating as a monopoly because of its search engine, the Justice Department has alleged that Google’s ad business was breaking antitrust law as well. What if Google loses again? Guest: Leah Nylen, Bloomberg antitrust reporter. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free …

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Episode 186: A Crisis of Responsibility, and Policy 49:03

8d ago49:03

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Over Past Year, Working Age Population Increased by 1.8 Million; Only 1 in 32 Equal New Workers What Is Happening in This Unprecedented U.S. Labor Market? April 2024 UpdateBy David L. Bahnsen, Rachel Greszler

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Money Talks: How to Make the Next Wordle 40:00

10d ago40:00

40:00

For this Money Talks, it’s all fun and games…and lots and lots of money. The Puzzmo game designer speaks with Felix Salmon about how to make addicting, viral pastimes that turn a profit. They discuss what made Wordle such a breakout hit, how to make games for both bad and good players, and the strained relationship between art and profit. If you en…

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What Next: Why Shein and Temu Are At War 29:00

10d ago29:00

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Can fast-fashion giant Shein go public while fending off accusations of bad labor practices, the US government, and a back-and-forth war with newcomer Temu? Guest: Mia Sato, platforms and communities reporter at the Verge. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favo…

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Rachel Gross on How the Outdoor Industry Sold Nature to America 41:54

11d ago41:54

41:54

In 2022 and 2023, an estimated 50 million Americans went camping. Many others participated in outdoor recreation activities ranging from mountain-climbing to sailing. According to the U.S. Department of Congress, in 2022, the outdoor recreation economy was worth $563.7 billion or 2.2 percent of GDP. In this episode, historian Rachel Gross takes us …

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What Next TBD: Telegram's CEO Just Got Arrested. Huh? 31:30

12d ago31:30

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Telegram was supposed to be the platform with the freest of free speech, which meant it was also rife with the worst the internet has to offer—"criminal activity” puts it lightly. But are French authorities setting a dangerous precedent with the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov? Guest: Joseph Menn, tech reporter for the Washington Post covering p…

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Slate Money: Is This Company Keeping the Rent Too Damn High? 50:39

13d ago50:39

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This week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers discuss the lawsuit against RealPage, a software company the DOJ says helps landlords collude to keep rents too damn high. Also: Was Nvidia’s earnings report worth the hype? And Australia got a new “right to disconnect.” Will Americans ever get to unplug? In the bonus mini-episode, the hosts…

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What Next TBD: Back To School… Without Phones 33:22

14d ago33:22

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Since the pandemic, schools have been reporting that their students are more anxious and having trouble learning. How much does simply removing cell phones from the classroom address these problems? Guests: Laura Meckler, national education writer for the Washington Post Russell Shaw, head of Georgetown Day School and author of “Why We’re Banning P…

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Episode 185: Penance for Profits 57:34

15d ago57:34

57:34

C12By David L. Bahnsen, Mike Sharrow

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Hang Up and Listen: Football’s Private Equity Hail Mary 1:09:02

21d ago1:09:02

1:09:02

Slate contributing writer and co-host of the podcast Split Zone Duo, Alex Kirshner hosts this week’s Hang Up and Listen. Alex is joined by The Ringer’s Ben Lindbergh and founder of the Power Plays newsletter, Lindsay Gibbs for a discussion of private equity in the NFL and college football. Later, they break down the National Women’s Soccer League a…

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Who’s Going to Regulate AI? 25:50

30d ago25:50

25:50

Why are national politicians like Nancy Pelosi lining up alongside artificial intelligence companies to oppose safety regulations on this new industry proposed in California’s state legislature? Guest: Rachael Myrow, senior editor on KQED’s Silicon Valley news desk. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the…

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Slate Money: Disney’s Wrongful Death Nightmare 52:56

20d ago52:56

52:56

This week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers discuss Disney’s disastrous attempt to block a man from seeking justice for his deceased wife and the impact of the forced arbitration clauses most of us sign. Also: The political fallout of Kamala Harris’ vague remarks on price control and the White House’s “vibe-rarian,” and what the rise …

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Whither Family-Withered Families 23:14

21d ago23:14

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Family was a mainstay of child development and emotional sustenance for both adults and children. US families are now falling apart. Today's episode asks the question: "What can be done to replace their sustaining power?" Learn more about CHH: We make it a point to provide the show free of ads. Your contributions help keep this content free and acc…

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What Next TBD: Crypto Courts the 2024 Vote 29:26

21d ago29:26

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The last crypto boom left the industry cash-rich and reputation-poor, so they’re doing what any beleaguered industry does—donating to politicians. Guest: Zeke Faux, investigative reporter for Bloomberg and author of Number Go Up. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your …

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Episode 184: If I Ran My Business Like This . . . 1:09:57

22d ago1:09:57

1:09:57

California Policy CenterBy David L. Bahnsen, Dr. David Hebert

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Money Talks: How to Save a Doomed Economy 40:26

24d ago40:26

40:26

How do you save a region from an economic tailspin? For this Money Talks, Felix Salmon chats with Paul Collier, author of The Bottom Billion and, most recently, Left Behind: A New Economics for Neglected Places. They discuss the economic and political forces that drag countries and regions to the bottom — and how they might be saved. Paul gives exa…

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Nefarious Laws - Digital Currencies and the Gig Economy: Veena Dubal and Rohan Grey 1:21:26

25d ago1:21:26

1:21:26

In this conversation recorded at the Futures of Finance Retreat, Prof Veena Dubal and Prof Rohan Grey discuss the implications of new regulatory regimes for poor consumers and working-class people as would-be investors in crypt-currency and "employees" of ride-share companies. Rohan talks about his research and policy proposals on a responsible, tr…

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Origins and Aims of the Futures of Finance Project - Emily Katzenstein, Hannah Appel, and Michael Dawson 1:04:47

29d ago1:04:47

1:04:47

In this conversation Emily Katzenstein, Hannah Appel, and Michael Dawson discuss the origins and aims of the Futures of Finance Project. It is a culmination of Michael's and Hannah's shared interest to build networks of people in and out of the academy to deal with inequality in many forms: along the lines of gender and sexuality, race, and class, …

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What Next TBD: The Rise of Off-Brand Ozempic 25:31

26d ago25:31

25:31

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are in high demand and short supply. The internet makes it easy for you to have a compounding pharmacy whip you up a batch—but should you? Guest: Kate Knibbs, senior writer at Wired. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Sl…

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Slate Money: Nate Silver and the Secret World of Risk-Takers 56:40

1M ago56:40

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This week, author and data journalist Nate Silver joins Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spires to discuss his new book On the Edge: The Art of Risking Everything, a deep dive into the risk-taking class that shapes modern society. They discuss the low-risk world of “the village,” and the community of high stakes, go-big-or-go-home investors …

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57: DATING APPS 50:24

28d ago50:24

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First they were weird. Then they were fun. Now, they are tired, played out, and full of catfish. In this episode of Desperate Acts of Capitalism we wade into the sordid world of modern dating apps, exploring how one of the most defining elements of modern dating culture got so bad.Edited and thumbnail by NoahJOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE REL…

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What Next TBD: Elon Musk’s Bully Pulpit 28:25

28d ago28:25

28:25

Since Elon Musk took over Twitter - now X - in 2022, he’s increasingly used it to push his conservative views. A suit against a non-profit brand safety group of advertisers and an exclusive interview with former President Trump show that Elon was never interested in keeping Twitter as a town square, but rather, a soapbox for him to push his politic…

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Episode 183: Toolboxes and Austrian Economics 44:54

29d ago44:54

44:54

David is joined this week by Dr. Victor Claar, an economics professor at Florida Gulf Coast University and a renowned Acton Institute fellow. They discuss the anthropology that underlies all economic schools of thought, but particularly the Austrian school, and ask whether or not knowing that mankind acts with purpose is really enough. This is a fa…

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What Next: Would You Die For MrBeast? 29:05

29d ago29:05

29:05

MrBeast is known for videos that blend stunts and philanthropy, but his new team-up with Amazon and MGM is bringing some of his less savory aspects to light. Guest: Madison Malone Kircher, reporter covering internet culture for The New York Times Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family …

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Well, Now: Food Is More Than Fuel 57:02

1M ago57:02

57:02

We all know the food we eat directly impacts our physical health. But that’s just the start of the story. Food fuels our emotional well-being, connects us with one another, and fosters a key source of identity. On this week’s episode of Well, Now we speak with award-winning food journalist Mary Beth Albright on her new book Eat & Flourish: How Food…

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What Next: How Boeing Stranded Two Astronauts 27:22

1M ago27:22

27:22

It was supposed to be the triumphant rollout of Boeing’s new, reusable space taxi. Now NASA’s trying to find some other way to get two astronauts home. Guest: Joey Roulette, space reporter at Reuters. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. S…

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What Next TBD: Tesla’s Out of Juice. But Are EVs? 29:30

1M ago29:30

29:30

The hype has slowed but electric vehicles aren’t going away—once the infrastructure is in place, they’ll go everywhere. Guests: Nitish Pahwa, associate writer for business and tech at Slate. Paula Gardner, business reporter for Bridge Michigan Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family…

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Slate Money: What the Heck is Going on in Japan? 53:03

1M ago53:03

53:03

This week, Felix Salmon is joined by guest hosts Shira Ovide of the Washington Post and Anna Szymanski of Reuters to discuss Japan’s market chaos, the guilty verdict in Google’s monopoly case, and whether Boeing’s new CEO can fly the company out of a storm of troubles. In the Plus bonus episode: The hosts go to the Mountain Dew belt to discuss the …

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Marriage Is No Longer A Rite of Passage in American Adulthood 21:25

1M ago21:25

21:25

In Today's times, most marriages end in legal or extra-legal separation or divorce. Why is this happening? What are its social political and personal causes and effects? Today's show explores this phenomenon Learn more about CHH: We make it a point to provide the show free of ads. Your contributions help keep this content free and accessible to all…

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What Next TBD: Google’s a Monopoly. What About The Rest? 26:32

1M ago26:32

26:32

Should the other Silicon Valley giants be worried following the Department of Justice’s decisive win against Google? Guest: Leah Nylen, antitrust reporter at Bloomberg Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by …

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Episode 182: The ESG Threat Unpacked 53:48

1M ago53:48

53:48

The Threats Posed by Environmental, Social, and Governance Policies https://religiouslibertyinthestates.com/By David L. Bahnsen, Dr. Paul Mueller

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August 2024: CSRD countdown 23:12

1M ago23:12

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In this month's episode Laura is joined by Eleanor Larner and Katie DeKeizer to hear about PwC's Global CSRD Survey 2024, key sustainability reporting implementation challenges and new application guidance.By PwC

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Money Talks: Can the Rich Really Lose It All? 40:30

1M ago40:30

40:30

For this Money Talks, Taffy Brodesser-Akner, author of Fleishman Is in Trouble, chats with Felix Salmon and Emily Peck about her newest novel Long Island Compromise, a tale about a a family of one-percenters who see their lives and fortunes turned upside down. The hosts discuss Taffy’s real-world inspirations for the story, the psychology of the ri…

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