Best Merlins Kids Podcasts (2024)

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What Next TBD: The Polls Weren’t Wrong 29:27

17m ago29:27

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Many folks were surprised at how soundly Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris in the election, especially since they thought the polls made it seem like a coin flip. The problem is, that’s not quite what the polls were saying. Guest: Tatishe M. Nteta, Provost Professor of Political Science, Director of UMass Poll Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe t…

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Amicus | Trump’s Back, This Time Without Guardrails. 49:41

8m ago49:41

49:41

We are, most of us, still very much in the post-election fog. It’s early days and while the fog persists, some of the shape of the future is very clear: despite his felonies, his lies, his promised mass deportations and threats of vengeance, President Donald J Trump will re-enter the White House in 2025 better organized, with a clearer mandate, and…

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ICYMI: The Fashion Expert Twitter Loves to Hate 45:13

8m ago45:13

45:13

Candice Lim is joined by Slate’s business and tech writer Nitish Pahwa, to discuss the internet history of Derek Guy, better known as @DieWorkwear on Twitter. Back in 2022, Elon Musk acquired Twitter, leading to major consequences for everyone’s timelines. One of those consequences was the unexpected boosting of Derek Guy, which led to his Twitter …

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Slate Money: The Trump Trade 50:04

8m ago50:04

50:04

This week: The markets had a big reaction to Trump’s win. Emily Peck, Elizabeth Spiers, and Anna Szymanski discuss what traders are actually betting on and how a Trump economy will affect consumers. Then, Anna breaks down the collapse of Germany’s government and what it means for Europe’s economy. Also: Reddit stock is doing great. But why is it st…

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Political Gabfest: This IS Who We Are 1:06:39

32m ago1:06:39

1:06:39

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the big wins of Donald Trump and Senate Republicans; the what-next of the second Trump presidency; and the electoral victories and possible setbacks for abortion rights. Join us on December 4 for Political Gabfest Live in Brooklyn! Tickets are on sale now. And send us your Conundrums…

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What Next TBD: Elon Wins 28:47

7m ago28:47

28:47

As Elon Musk channeled his considerable resources towards Donald Trump’s campaign, there was talk about what his role in the new Trump administration would be. If his stint leading Twitter is any indication, the federal government could be in for a bumpy ride. Guest: Zoë Schiffer, incoming director of business and industry at Wired, author of Extre…

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Dear Prudence: I’m Sick of Hearing My Friend Cry About Her Job. Help! 40:24

2h ago40:24

40:24

Guest Prudie Kristen Meinzer is joined by journalist and host of Vox’s Explain It To Me podcast JQ Hill. Together, they answer letters wondering when is the right time to start dating in a new city, how to let your friend know you’re tired of listening to them complain about their job, and what’s the best way to tell your boyfriend that you’d prefe…

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Care and Feeding: Letters on Politics, Halloween, and the Impala 59:59

2h ago59:59

59:59

On this episode: Elizabeth, Lucy and Zak crack open our mailbag. You’ve been sending a ton of emails about everything from Zionism to the Red Light District to Lucy’s Impala impulses… so today, we’re sharing all that and more. And then, of course, we’ll share some triumphs and fails. Join us on Facebook and email us at careandfeedingpod@slate.com t…

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Dear Prudence: I’m Sick of Hearing My Friend Cry About Her Job. Help! 40:24

43m ago40:24

40:24

Guest Prudie Kristen Meinzer is joined by journalist and host of Vox’s Explain It To Me podcast JQ Hill. Together, they answer letters wondering when is the right time to start dating in a new city, how to let your friend know you’re tired of listening to them complain about their job, and what’s the best way to tell your boyfriend that you’d prefe…

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Care and Feeding: Letters on Politics, Halloween, and the Impala 59:59

1h ago59:59

59:59

On this episode: Elizabeth, Lucy and Zak crack open our mailbag. You’ve been sending a ton of emails about everything from Zionism to the Red Light District to Lucy’s Impala impulses… so today, we’re sharing all that and more. And then, of course, we’ll share some triumphs and fails. Join us on Facebook and email us at careandfeedingpod@slate.com t…

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A Word: Is There Hope After Kamala Harris? 41:02

3h ago41:02

41:02

In the wake of Vice President Kamala Harris’s decisive loss left Democrats despondent, and locked in a cycle of finger-pointing. On today’s episode of A Word, Jason Johnson surveys the wreckage with professor and political analyst Niambi Carter. They discuss why so many Democratic operatives failed to read the trends properly, how white women and L…

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Eat your way to better gynecological health | Dr. Jennifer Ashton & Prof. Sarah Berry 57:39

4h ago57:39

57:39

A good gynecologist is like a detective. She gathers evidence to diagnose infections. She uncovers the truth behind stages like puberty, pregnancy and perimenopause. Yet many women still feel that their physiology is a mystery. What if a clue to that mystery hides in our diet? Similar to the gut, certain foods make the vaginal microbiome thrive. Ne…

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What Next: Trump 2.0 26:27

15m ago26:27

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It’s not 2016 all over again. With a party now shaped in his image, and a Supreme Court that already gave him immunity, how will a vengeful Donald Trump’s second term go down? Guest: David A. Graham, staff writer at the Atlantic who wrote “What Trump Understood, and Harris Did Not.” Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free lis…

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Amicus | Deep Breath, Here We Go 27:53

6m ago27:53

27:53

In this extra episode of Amicus, Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern wade through the immediate aftermath of the election. Will splitting the ticket on abortion protect abortion rights nationally? (No) What will the federal government look like at 12:02 pm on January 20th, 2025? (very different than at 11:58 am that day) Are all of Brett Kavanaug…

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What Next: America Can't Quit Trump 27:04

40m ago27:04

27:04

Trump has just about done it again—and the country’s largely swinging further to the right on down-ballot candidates and even some ballot initiatives. Why couldn’t the Harris campaign pull it off, and what do other key losses for the Democrats say about what Americans want? Guest: David Faris, politics professor at Roosevelt University and contribu…

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Well, Now: Getting to the Heart of Hormonal Health 50:06

42m ago50:06

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Hormones influence everything from mood and energy levels to fertility and long-term health. Yet for many, hormonal health remains shrouded in mystery. When women do seek guidance from their OBGYNs, they’re often told birth control is the only option for treating hormone-related issues like PCOS and endometriosis. But that wasn’t going to cut it fo…

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Well, Now: Getting to the Heart of Hormonal Health 50:06

1h ago50:06

50:06

Hormones influence everything from mood and energy levels to fertility and long-term health. Yet for many, hormonal health remains shrouded in mystery. When women do seek guidance from their OBGYNs, they’re often told birth control is the only option for treating hormone-related issues like PCOS and endometriosis. But that wasn’t going to cut it fo…

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Culture Gabfest: How Quincy Jones Reinvented American Music 1:13:19

25m ago1:13:19

1:13:19

On this week’s show, Extremely Musical Friend of the Pod (EMFOP)‌ Chris Molanphy joins to memorialize pop’s Renaissance Man, Quincy Jones, who passed away on November 3, 2024. The legendary producer worked with every star under the sun, including Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, and Chaka Khan, and created the best-selling album in history. (“Thriller…

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ICYMI: Bodega Cats and Cussing Out Your Boss 38:33

27m ago38:33

38:33

On today’s episode, Candice Lim is joined by Slate culture writer Nadira Goffe to share their favorite TikToks, tweets, and internet icons of late. They’ll discuss construction workers going viral and the newest Abbott Elementary guest star to inspire fan edits galore. But first, they discuss the peculiarity of People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive r…

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Outward: Gays in the Woods: History and Identity with Ben Miller 39:21

27m ago39:21

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In this episode, historian Ben Miller chats with Bryan Lowder about the surprising ways white gay men have romanticized the idea of the 'primitive' in their search for utopia. Ben shares stories about key figures like Harry Hay and the radical gay activism of the 70s that centered a 'back to the land' fantasy that relied on racialized fantasies of …

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Decoder Ring: A Feel-Good Story About the End of the World 43:36

12m ago43:36

43:36

The fear that the Earth could be destroyed by a killer asteroid is an anxiety that pops up all the time in fiction and is grounded in fact. But funnily enough—actually being pancaked by a giant space rock? Not something you need to spend a whole lot of time worrying about! And that’s because a bunch of NASA scientists and engineers are already worr…

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Recap: How much protein do you need? | Prof. Christopher Gardner 10:02

2h ago10:02

10:02

Did you know you can now buy ice cream with added protein? Even breakfast cereals are jumping on the trend, boasting an extra protein punch. In nearly every supermarket aisle, you'll spot the catchy slogan "high in protein" plastered across packaging. But why is that? Are we not getting enough protein already, or are these high-protein products giv…

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How To!: Lead Your Local Nonprofit 41:41

1h ago41:41

41:41

Heather recently joined the board of her local library, a beloved institution from her childhood. While continuing to balance her day job, she is excited to be an active and engaged member of this community-led organization. But she’s also grappling with time management and effective communication with her fellow board members. How can she express …

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How To!: Lead Your Local Nonprofit 41:41

1h ago41:41

41:41

Heather recently joined the board of her local library, a beloved institution from her childhood. While continuing to balance her day job, she is excited to be an active and engaged member of this community-led organization. But she’s also grappling with time management and effective communication with her fellow board members. How can she express …

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Death, Sex & Money: A Celebration (and Critique) of American Freedom 50:10

2h ago50:10

50:10

From an early age, Alynda Segarra saw the people they loved grind it out in an American system that offered them little reward. Their father, a musician and Vietnam War veteran, suffered from PTSD, and their aunt and uncle, with whom they lived, were stretched beyond their means. Alynda decided they would take a different path: drop out of school, …

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Death, Sex & Money: A Celebration (and Critique) of American Freedom 50:10

17m ago50:10

50:10

From an early age, Alynda Segarra saw the people they loved grind it out in an American system that offered them little reward. Their father, a musician and Vietnam War veteran, suffered from PTSD, and their aunt and uncle, with whom they lived, were stretched beyond their means. Alynda decided they would take a different path: drop out of school, …

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What Next: A Shocking and Predictable Election 30:18

9h ago30:18

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It’s been a strange election—Trump being shot at on stage; Biden dropping out—but also a very familiar one, with the same issues, same rhetoric, and same deadlocked, dysfunctional Congress waiting on the other side. How long will the political Groundhog Day last—and what will it take to break this cycle? Guests: Jamelle Bouie, New York Times opinio…

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Hang Up: The Dodgers Bring Glory Back to L.A. 1:05:00

23m ago1:05:00

1:05:00

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh talk about the dominant Dodgers, why NCAA coaches are hiring lobbyists, election gambling, and the return of Afterballs! On the Bonus episode exclusively for Slate Plus members, the hosts get into esports, and gaming star FAKER's fifth League of Legends World Championship. World Series (4:47): T…

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Alice In Wonderland 👧🏰🐇 6:21

3h ago6:21

6:21

Alice In Wonderland 👧🏰🐇 a Sir Herbert Sneakies interpretation. :)Thank you for making us a top 1% global podcast! :) Support us by downloading the episodes and subscribing! YouTube @storypals * Instagram @ Marylinartist or TikTok@Sneakiesbooks ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://enchantedbooks.godaddysites.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Merchandise ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paypal.me/anonymouscontent⁠…

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Care & Feeding: Talking To Kids About The Election 1:02:57

1h ago1:02:57

1:02:57

On this episode: Elizabeth, Lucy and Zak share how they’re talking to the kids about tomorrow’s election. We’ll offer tips for cutting through the noise to talk civics… and also how to address the serious, nasty, and scary. Elizabeth’s book recommendations: V is for Voting by Kate Farrell Equality’s Call: the Story of Voting Rights in America by De…

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Care & Feeding: Talking To Kids About The Election 1:02:57

31m ago1:02:57

1:02:57

On this episode: Elizabeth, Lucy and Zak share how they’re talking to the kids about tomorrow’s election. We’ll offer tips for cutting through the noise to talk civics… and also how to address the serious, nasty, and scary. Elizabeth’s book recommendations: V is for Voting by Kate Farrell Equality’s Call: the Story of Voting Rights in America by De…

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What Next: What to Watch While Watching Election Results 32:20

13m ago32:20

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The worst part about the election being tomorrow is knowing that we (almost definitely) won’t know the results tomorrow. Guests: Ari Berman, voting rights reporter for Mother Jones Kadia Goba, political reporter for Semafor Isaac Saul, founder of the Tangle newsletter Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the w…

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What Next TBD: u up? Go vote. 25:59

16m ago25:59

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Voters in swing states are being subjected to constant political messages—on billboards, commercials and, increasingly, via text messages. But are dozens of “make a plan to vote” texts you’re receiving going to make a difference? Guest: Jacob Neiheisel, political science professor at the University at Buffalo Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to S…

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Slate Money: Who Do Washington Post Boycotts Hurt? Not Jeff Bezos. 53:35

4d ago53:35

53:35

This week: Readers aren’t buying Jeff Bezos’ claim that killing the Washington Posts’ presidential endorsement wasn’t from his own business interests. Emily Peck, Elizabeth Spiers, and Anna Szymanski weigh in on how the move may or may not help Bezos and what the WaPo boycott can actually accomplish. Also: How would a Trump victory affect the econo…

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Amicus | The Great Big Pre-Election Freedom and Democracy Show 1:17:03

18m ago1:17:03

1:17:03

This week’s show is unapologetically long, deep, and hopeful. Dahlia Lithwick is joined by Yale history professor Timothy Snyder to talk about his new book, On Freedom, and to have the audacity to re-imagine freedom on the precipice of an election that could turn the United States hard right into tyranny. Next, Dahlia is joined by Rick Hasen, Direc…

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ICYMI: The Internet’s Favorite Fictional Presidents 47:40

18m ago47:40

47:40

Candice Lim is joined by Pop Culture Debate Club host Ronald Young Jr. to reveal their favorite fictional presidents of film, television, and the internet. Twitter, Tumblr, and Facebook were historically platforms rife with presidential meme content. Since the 2016 election, however, there seems to have been a shift in the way the internet talks — …

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A Word | Star Man: Merlin’s Tour of the Universe 42:30

1h ago42:30

42:30

Neil deGrasse Tyson’s life-long love of science led him to astrophysics and a career as the nation’s premiere voice on making science accessible for all. On today’s episode of A Word, he joins host Jason Johnson for a conversation about the new edition of his book, Merlin’s Tour of the Universe, Revised and Updated for the Twenty-First Century: A T…

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Dear Prudence | My Wife Won’t Stop Correcting My Grammar. Help! 43:34

44m ago43:34

43:34

Guest Prudie Ashley C. Ford is joined by entertainment writer and comedian H. Alan Scott. Together, they answer letters from a sibling who’s trying to understand a boundary, a parent worried about how their spouse speaks to them in front of their child, and someone feeling deep regret about a lost friendship. Want more Dear Prudence? Subscribe to S…

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A Word | Star Man: Merlin’s Tour of the Universe 42:30

44m ago42:30

42:30

Neil deGrasse Tyson’s life-long love of science led him to astrophysics and a career as the nation’s premiere voice on making science accessible for all. On today’s episode of A Word, he joins host Jason Johnson for a conversation about the new edition of his book, Merlin’s Tour of the Universe, Revised and Updated for the Twenty-First Century: A T…

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What Next TBD: What Elon Wants From Trump 32:55

44m ago32:55

32:55

How did Elon Musk go from a poster to someone pumping millions of dollars towards Donald Trump? And what’s he hoping to get for doing so? Guest: Max Chafkin, Bloomberg Businessweek columnist. 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 tod…

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Dear Prudence | My Wife Won’t Stop Correcting My Grammar. Help! 43:34

1h ago43:34

43:34

Guest Prudie Ashley C. Ford is joined by entertainment writer and comedian H. Alan Scott. Together, they answer letters from a sibling who’s trying to understand a boundary, a parent worried about how their spouse speaks to them in front of their child, and someone feeling deep regret about a lost friendship. Want more Dear Prudence? Subscribe to S…

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Political Gabfest: Floating Island of Garbage 1:10:35

1h ago1:10:35

1:10:35

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the final week of the presidential campaign; the threats to election integrity; and the consequences of not endorsing. Join us on December 4 for Political Gabfest Live in Brooklyn! Tickets are on sale now. And send us your Conundrums at slate.com/conundrum. Email your chatters, quest…

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Care & Feeding: Is It Creepy To Photograph Other Kids’ Costumes? 58:31

2h ago58:31

58:31

On this episode: Lucy, Zak and Elizabeth answer a listener's question about something that happened last Halloween… when an older gentleman might’ve taken a photo of her young kid. We’ll talk about whether it’s as creepy as it sounds — and also, why Elizabeth is over Halloween. We’ll also circle up for a round of triumphs and fails — including an u…

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Care & Feeding: Is It Creepy To Photograph Other Kids’ Costumes? 58:31

1h ago58:31

58:31

On this episode: Lucy, Zak and Elizabeth answer a listener's question about something that happened last Halloween… when an older gentleman might’ve taken a photo of her young kid. We’ll talk about whether it’s as creepy as it sounds — and also, why Elizabeth is over Halloween. We’ll also circle up for a round of triumphs and fails — including an u…

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The Haunted Pumpkin Patch 🎃🧛👻 30:01

2h ago30:01

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The Swiggles Book V 🎃The Haunted Pumpkin Patch by Sir Herbert Sneakies. Thank you for making us a top 1% global podcast! 💗 Support us by downloading the episodes, subscribing, or donating! 🥰 YouTube 🏰@storypals 🎠 Instagram @Marylinartist 🍭 or TikTok @Sneakiesbooks 💕📚 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://enchantedbooks.godaddysites.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :) 💗 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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4 immunity tips for healthy ageing | Dr. Jenna Macciochi 1:02:08

21h ago1:02:08

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Over the last two years, there’s been a rise in “immune-boosting” foods, supplements and trends. Today's guest, immunologist Dr. Jenna Macciochi, believes the immune system doesn’t need boosting. Instead, it should be balanced. In this episode, Jenna - a Senior Lecturer in Immunology at the University of Sussex - reveals how your immune system is y…

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What Next | Spoiler Alert: The People Policing Your Vote 29:36

6m ago29:36

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They believe they are the law. They believe the 2020 election was stolen from Donald Trump. They’re determined not to let it happen again. Meet the constitutional sheriffs. Guest: David Gilbert, reports on disinformation, online extremism and election hucksters for WIRED. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to t…

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