Best Appen Podcast Network Podcasts (2024)

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Emergency Podcast: Joe Biden Drops Out 24:11

5h ago24:11

24:11

Welcome to an emergency episode of The Georgia Politics Podcast! The big news, on a Sunday no less, is that President Joe Biden has dropped out of the 2024 race and endorsed his Vice President, Kamala President to be the party’s nominee. Biden, who has served as the 46th President of the United States since January 2021, has withstood weeks of a me…

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1952 GOP convention: Georgia's moment in politics 55:41

6h ago55:41

55:41

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! With the 2024 Republican National Convention kicking off this week, we thought we'd take a look back at the last truly contested Republican convention - 1952. Held in Chicago from July 7 to July 11, the convention was a pivotal moment in American political history. The primary contenders for the presidential…

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The power of denial 1:00:20

2d ago1:00:20

1:00:20

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s show we discuss the fallout from President Biden’s awful debate performance and the impact of the SCOTUS immunity decision on Fulton County’s case against former President Donald Trump. Two weeks ago, President Biden had one of the worst debate performances in the history of politics. The blowback…

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REWIND: Happy Independence Day! 8:52

9d ago8:52

8:52

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! We are republishing last year's reading of the Declaration of Independence by show regular and amateur historian, Craig Kidd. Happy 4th everyone! Adopted on July 4, 1776, the Declaration is the founding document of our United States. It declared to the world that the 13 colonies would henceforth regard thems…

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Why does the GRA lose so much? 53:06

15d ago53:06

53:06

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s show we examine the Georgia Republican Assembly and why they lose so many elections. The Georgia Republican Assembly (GRA) is a conservative political organization that is part of the broader National Federation of Republican Assemblies (NFRA), which aims to promote conservative values and princip…

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S5E11 Best Hotel Amenities 1:22:56

27d ago1:22:56

1:22:56

Preston and Daniel are joined by Lauren Thompson to draft the hotel amenities to make for the nicest long weekend stay, working from a set list of options and categories. Whose hotel experience would you most enjoy? Vote for the winner of the draft here: https://forms.gle/vM1KfQvTQuVcz7XN9 Buy Drafted merch! https://drafted-podcast-shop.fourthwall.…

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Monroe County Voters Choose New Coroner 1:04:17

22d ago1:04:17

1:04:17

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s show, we’ve got runoff results, a preview of the Presidential debate, and Speaker Burns vows to support IVF protection legislation next session. First up, we go over the results of Tuesday’s runoff results for state and federal offices. A convicted J6 rioter loses and Trump endorsed Brian Jack too…

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John Anderson’s 1980 run for President, Part 2 56:16

1M ago56:16

56:16

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s episode, we dive into Part 2 of our spotlight on the John Anderson campaign for President in 1980. We focus on his decision to run as an independent and the later stages and decisions of the campaign that ultimately led to garnering only 6.6% of the popular vote. John Anderson, a Republican congre…

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S5E10 Best Fictional Teachers 1:57:00

1M ago1:57:00

1:57:00

Preston and Daniel are joined by Patrick Stegemoeller to select the best fictional teachers to teach a high school semester. Whose schedule of classes would you most want to have? Vote for the winner of the draft here: https://forms.gle/x26cgVTT6EzQcjv99 Buy Drafted merch! https://drafted-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com Support Drafted on Patreon: http…

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80th Anniversary of D-Day: America's Longest Day 1:07:28

1M ago1:07:28

1:07:28

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s show we mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day by reviewing the best movie about the infamous day, The Longest Day. Craig is joined in studio by Professor Stone to discuss the gripping war epic, which depicts the events of D-Day, June 6, 1944. The film features an ensemble cast including John Wayne, H…

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John Anderson’s 1980 run for President, Part 1 58:17

2M ago58:17

58:17

Welcome to the Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s show we are joined by Mark Bisnow to discuss John Anderson’s unique and in some ways ground breaking run for President in 1980. John Anderson, a Republican congressman from Illinois, ran as an independent candidate in the 1980 U.S. presidential election. Dissatisfied with the conservative shift of…

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Takeaways from State Primary Contests 52:37

2M ago52:37

52:37

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! Let's recap the results of Tuesdays primary elections.By Appen Podcast Network

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The details are generally irrelevant 1:01:33

2M ago1:01:33

1:01:33

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! The big news this week is that the first Biden/Trump debate will be in Atlanta, but we’ve got a lot more than that for you. Buckle in! Joe Biden and Donald Trump have agreed to a June 27 debate hosted by CNN here in Atlanta. First of all, how strange is it to have a debate before the candidates go through th…

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S5E9 Best Mixed CD For Your High School Crush 1:37:26

2M ago1:37:26

1:37:26

Preston and Daniel are joined by Paige 6ixx to select the best 2000s songs to put on a mixed CD for your high school crush. Which musical attempt at wooing would you most like to have received in high school? Vote for the winner of the draft here: https://forms.gle/FpERgXN4indXkf5B6 Buy Drafted merch! https://drafted-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com Sup…

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An Eyewitness to History: Sherry Marschink and the 1976 Republican Convention 1:00:15

2M ago1:00:15

1:00:15

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s show we are going back in time to the last great Republican National Convention: 1976. The 1976 Republican National Convention was held in Kansas City, Missouri, and showcased a fierce battle for the party's nomination between incumbent President Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan, the former Governor …

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SPECIAL: Student protest movements, then and now 57:01

3M ago57:01

57:01

Welcome to a special episode of The Georgia Politics Podcast! Students protesting the war in Gaza is all over the news this week, but these types of protests are nothing new to American culture. Student protests in the USA have long been catalysts for change. Dating back to the Civil Rights Movement, students fought for racial equality, leading sit…

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S5E8 Best Day at the Ballpark 1:43:05

3M ago1:43:05

1:43:05

Preston and Daniel are joined by Hans Appen to draft the best day out at at a baseball game within a specific set of categories and options. Whose day at the ballpark would you most enjoy? Vote for the winner of the draft here: https://forms.gle/SypUtFKDX3mTHRX19 Buy Drafted merch! https://drafted-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com Support Drafted on Patr…

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Legislative Supremacist 52:28

3M ago52:28

52:28

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! We’ve got a newsy episode for you today: Rudy Giuliani’s request for new trial in Georgia is denied, Special prosecutor Pete Skandalakis now investigating Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones and much more! But first, we’ve got an update on the Catoosa County GOP debacle from field reporter Craig “The” Kidd. The d…

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S5E7 Nick Toons To Survive With On An Island 1:40:19

3M ago1:40:19

1:40:19

Preston and Daniel are joined by Mike Burkey of Friggin Nerds Media to select the best Nick Toon to survive with on an island. Whose collection of Nick characters would you most want to survive with? Vote for the winner of the draft here: https://forms.gle/fiQPwKDgXDJhSgM86 Buy Drafted merch! https://drafted-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com Support Draf…

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Happy Patriots' Day! 13:31

3M ago13:31

13:31

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast and Happy Patriots’ Day to all who celebrate! Patriots' Day is a holiday primarily observed in the states of Massachusetts and Maine. It commemorates the battles of Lexington and Concord, which were the first battles of the American Revolutionary War. Patriots' Day is celebrated on the third Monday of April e…

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The secrets of being a Governor's floor leader 49:12

3M ago49:12

49:12

Welcome to The Georgia Politics podcast! On today's show, Rep. Matthew Gambill joins to discuss what it means to serve as one of the Governor’s floor leaders during legislative session. A Governor's floor leader is a prominent position within the state's legislative body. This individual is appointed by the Governor to serve as their liaison and re…

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Sine Die 2024 Recap 53:03

3M ago53:03

53:03

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s show we recap the last day of the 2024 legislative session – what got through both chambers, what didn’t, and what we learned about the state of politics in Georgia. In short, a lot of the cultural war bills got left on the cutting room floor and the bills that most Georgians say they care about i…

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S5E6 Best Nicknames Bracket 1:19:13

4M ago1:19:13

1:19:13

Preston and Daniel are joined by Jon Wolf to determine the best nicknames for when you can't remember someone's actual name. Buy March Draftness merch! https://drafted-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/march-draftness-2024 Support Drafted on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/draftedpod Join the Drafted Discord: https://discord.gg/cRwUJmQpXq ht…

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Pop-Tarts & Politics 49:45

4M ago49:45

49:45

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! There is no way that A.I. could do this show better than us…right? We are nearing the end of this year’s legislative session and there are a few major updates we want to hit on this episode. First, Governor Kemp lit a fire under some legislators to get moving on school vouchers, and get moving they did. Afte…

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S5E5 Best Fictional Honeymoon Location 1:55:09

4M ago1:55:09

1:55:09

Preston is joined by Patrick Stegemoeller and his wife-to-be Lisa Kowalski to determine the best fictional location to have a honeymoon. Buy Drafted merch! https://drafted-podcast-shop.fourthwa... Support Drafted on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/draftedpod Join the Drafted Discord: https://discord.gg/cRwUJmQpXq https://linktr.ee/draftedpod…

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An entertainer, a humanitarian, and a chef walk into a bar 1:27:38

4M ago1:27:38

1:27:38

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! Qualifying week was last week for legislative races and your regular crew is here to hit the highlights. But first, let’s talk about the State of the Union. President Biden offered an optimistic, though at times loud and forceful vision for America’s future. These speeches have unto themselves become far mor…

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S5E4 Fictional Song Bracket 1:37:27

5M ago1:37:27

1:37:27

March Draftness is back! Preston and Daniel are joined by Lindsay Soo to determine the best song from a fictional artist from movies and TV. What do you think is the best fictional song? Buy Drafted merch! https://drafted-podcast-shop.fourthwa... Support Drafted on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/draftedpod Join the Drafted Discord: https://discor…

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Crossover Day 2024 with Rep. Scott Hilton 52:39

5M ago52:39

52:39

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! Rep. Scott Hilton joins the show to discuss the halfway point of the 2024 Georgia legislative session. Crossover Day marks the midway point of the legislative session, which means that it is the last day for bills to pass out of one chamber (either the House or the Senate) to remain eligible for consideratio…

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Fani Willis Testifies 1:06:21

5M ago1:06:21

1:06:21

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! You asked, we delivered. I know you’ve wanted our hot takes on the effort to have Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis and prosecutor Nathan Wade removed from the Fulton County Trump case, but we’ve been waiting for more details to emerge. Well, on February 15th we got a truckload of details and now we have a few …

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S5E3 Best Super Bowl Party Spread 1:42:08

5M ago1:42:08

1:42:08

Preston and Daniel are joined by Twitch streamer IcedTallChai to select the best spread of snacks for a Super Bowl Party. Whose Super Bowl snack lineup would you most like to feast on during the big game? Vote for the winner of this week's draft: https://forms.gle/4fppPwNLASUiH4WK9 Buy Drafted merch! https://drafted-podcast-shop.fourthwa... Support…

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SPECIAL: Death - A Political Perspective 1:29:29

5M ago1:29:29

1:29:29

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s special episode we take a look back in history to examine the Top 9 most untimely deaths in American politics. It’s a bit morbid sounding, we know, but it is a fascinating discussion involving some of the most consequential leaders our country saw after 1900. From Martin Luther King to Ruth Bader …

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Kemp v. Ossoff 2026? 59:49

5M ago59:49

59:49

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s show, Fulton County DA Fani Willis responds to misconduct allegations, Governor Kemp visits Texas and sports betting in Georgia clears a hurdle. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis had remained relatively mum after one of the defendants her office is prosecuting alleged she was having an i…

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S5E2 Best Sandwich 1:24:55

6M ago1:24:55

1:24:55

Preston and Daniel are joined by Preston Friggin' Nerd Mario to draft the best sub sandwich. Whose sub would you most like to eat? Vote for the winner of this week's draft: https://forms.gle/VrTEPMCWT7KPqScs7 Buy Drafted merch! https://drafted-podcast-shop.fourthwa... Support Drafted on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/draftedpod Join the Drafted D…

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SPECIAL: Julian Bond - Father, Leader and Renaissance Man, Part 2 1:19:38

6M ago1:19:38

1:19:38

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! We are back with Part 2 of our interview with Atlanta City Councilman Michael Julian Bond to discuss the legacy of his father, Julian Bond, a longtime civil rights activist and Georgia State Senator. In Part 2, we will focus on his 1986 run for Congress against the eventual winner John Lewis, but we will als…

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2020 over and over and over again 53:47

6M ago53:47

53:47

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! Is it just us, or does it seem like the more things change, the more they stay the same? A new poll published by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution shows that at least 57% of Georgians are at least somewhat confident the presidential election will be fair and accurate. You wouldn’t know that though if you were…

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S5E1 Worst Chores 1:45:36

6M ago1:45:36

1:45:36

Preston and Daniel are joined by Keith Raynor to draft the worst lineup of chores imaginable. Who's list do you least want to complete? Vote for the winner of this week's draft: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfctCDwFH3DUY7Yc270OvwmLb-1DZj7LNCXBti9_Rb3O6vVUA/viewform?usp=sf_link Buy Drafted merch! https://drafted-podcast-shop.fourthwa... …

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SPECIAL: Julian Bond - Father, Leader and Renaissance Man, Part 1 58:20

6M ago58:20

58:20

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today's special episode, Atlanta City Councilman Michael Julian Bond joins Craig to talk about the legacy of his late father, civil rights leader Julian Bond. Julian Bond was a prominent American civil rights activist, scholar, and politician. Bond became a key figure in the struggle for civil rights duri…

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Governor Kemp’s State of the State 1:04:27

6M ago1:04:27

1:04:27

Welcome BACK to The Georgia Politics Podcast! We begin Season 5 of the podcast with Governor Kemp’s State of the State address and the kickoff to this year’s legislative session. But first, we want to wish Megan a fond farewell as she departs the show to focus more on her health and career. We wish her all our very best and thank her for her years …

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SPECIAL: 2024 Legislative Session Preview 1:00:36

7M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast and Merry Christmas! On today’s episode we are joined by two members of the Georgia House to talk about the upcoming session and what bills they expect to get attention from legislators. Representatives Chuck Martin (R-49) and Scott Hilton (R-48) join Craig in studio to give listeners a sense of what they exp…

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S4 Holiday Special: Best Christmas Treats 1:31:39

7M ago1:31:39

1:31:39

Preston and Daniel are joined by Kelsey Hayden to select the best assortment of Christmastime teats and goodies. Whose holiday snacks would you most like to enjoy during your festive celebrations? Vote for the winner of this week's draft: https://forms.gle/NoS3xBynSZKHNCLk8 Buy Drafted merch! https://drafted-podcast-shop.fourthwa... Support Drafted…

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SPECIAL: At the crossroads of politics and HOAs 59:44

7M ago59:44

59:44

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On this special episode we discuss Homeowners Associations and the similarities they have with today’s politics. Michael Crew, Owner and CEO of Homeowner Management Services, joins Craig in studio to talk about what an HOA is, how they work, and what they can and cannot do. A Homeowners Association (HOA) is …

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SPECIAL: How the City of Milton brought their elections in house 59:08

7M ago59:08

59:08

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! In this special episode, we shine a spotlight on the City of Milton, which recently transitioned its local elections from Fulton County to an in-house process this year. Joining Craig in studio to discuss are Steve Krokoff, Milton City Manager, Stacey Inglis, Deputy City Manager, and Judy Burds, who took on …

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SPECIAL: The issues and personalities that drive people (or not) to the polls 1:02:33

8M ago1:02:33

1:02:33

Welcome to another special episode of The Georgia Politics Podcast! Craig is joined by three guests to discuss how elected officials connect with constituents, voter turnout, and what issues drive engagement. It’s a tale as old as time: voters turn out for the big elections, specifically for President and then for their state’s Governor, but turnou…

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SPECIAL: Gettysburg Address 160 Years Later 1:09:42

8M ago1:09:42

1:09:42

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s special episode, we commemorate the 160th anniversary of one of the most profound speeches in American history—the Gettysburg Address. Spoken by President Abraham Lincoln on November 19, 1863, amidst the hallowed grounds of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, these immorta…

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SPECIAL: Election results and the passing of journalist Jim Wooten 47:24

8M ago47:24

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On today’s special episode of The Georgia Politics Podcast, Jason Shepherd joins the show to talk about last Tuesday’s election results and the passing of long time AJC conservative columnist Jim Wooten. On Tuesday, Republicans suffered a set of defeats in Kentucky, Virginia and Ohio and narrowly won the governors race in Mississippi. This, after a…

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Be right back! 1:04

9M ago1:04

1:04

Hello loyal listeners! We wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know that we are taking a bit of a break from the panel episodes to catch up on some sleep, enjoy the holiday season, and re-tool the show to create a more educational and entertaining experience. Craig plans to continue his special episodes highlighting moments and people in poli…

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S4 Holiday Special: Drafted Drafters to Survive a Horror Movie 1:39:50

9M ago1:39:50

1:39:50

Preston and Daniel are joined by Patrick Stegemoeller to select the the Drafted hosts and guests that would be most likely to survive in a horror movie. Which of our drafters assembled the teams who would have the most survivors remaining at the end of a horror film? Vote for the winner of this week's draft: https://forms.gle/vXK14kuoEjtFAktN8 Buy …

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SPECIAL: Dianne Feinstein - Lioness of the Senate 1:07:27

9M ago1:07:27

1:07:27

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s show Craig and Professor Stone discuss the legacy of the late Senator Dianne Feinstein of California. Senator Feinstein, born on June 22, 1933, in San Francisco, California, enjoyed a distinguished career in American politics. After earning her degree in history from Stanford University in 1955, s…

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Speaker Austin Scott? 1:00:00

9M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Welcome to another episode of The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s show, we discuss Israel and Gaza through the prism of Georgia in addition to updates on the Fulton County elections case against former President Donald Trump. We are not going to attempt to solve middle east peace on today’s show. Instead, we are going to stay in our lane and t…

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SPECIAL: A (Brief) History of the Speakers of the U.S. House of Representatives 1:02:51

9M ago1:02:51

1:02:51

Welcome to another special episode of The Georgia Politics Podcast! In this episode, we turn our focus to the storied history of the Speakers of the House, a pivotal and often unsung role in the world of politics. Craig and Professor Stone cover the early days of the United States, with the first Speaker of the House, Frederick Muhlenberg, whose ga…

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