Best Michael Tubbs Podcasts (2024)

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S05 E01: Hostile Takeover 47:05

3h ago47:05

47:05

This week on Miami Vice: Sonny Burnett is back as we open Season Five. He's working for a new bigwig, Oscar Carrera, and is helping him with logistical issues until his son, Miguel and his wife, Celeste make things way more complicated. Tubbs goes under as Cooper to try and see if he can jog his memory as Carrera fights with his son and his rival, …

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John Tabis -- M13 33:56

4h ago33:56

33:56

From side hustle to industry disruptor: John Tabis shares how his side hustle turned into Bouqs, a leading flower delivery company. Now at M13, he’s helping others bring big ideas to life!By LA Venture, John Tabis

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Voices of Change: "The Intersection of Art, Equity, & Economic Empowerment" 1:01:45

10d ago1:01:45

1:01:45

“So if you have not tapped into community members that you are serving, that you are working with, then you are missing a large, piece of the solution to your problems”. - Heather Heslep Gentrification, displacement, the struggle for ownership... these are the challenges faced by many communities today. But what if art could be the key to preservin…

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S04 E22: Mirror Image 59:14

19d ago59:14

59:14

This week on Miami Vice: Sonny goes back undercover to get closer to two bigwigs: Manolo and Gutierrez - against Tubb's wishes and ends up in an explosion. He survives (not to Vice's knowledge) but, has amnesia and now believes that he is his alter ego, Sonny Burnett. As he gets deeper into this new world, Tubbs is digging deeper into Manolo and Gu…

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S04 E21: Deliver Us From Evil 49:10

18d ago49:10

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This week on Miami Vice: Evil is the theme of this week as Vice hears about home invasions gone wrong when a 15-year old girl is killed, and the style matches that of Frank Hackman... remember him? From "Forgive Us Our Debts"? He shot and killed Crockett's former partner, was on death row until Crockett helped get him out, believing he was innocent…

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CA Arts & Culture Summit "Arts and Health" panel 1:08:31

1M ago1:08:31

1:08:31

"At the structural level, we don’t make decisions based on evidence. If we did, we would have universal healthcare and basic income. The arts can be part of this shift” - Tasha Golden Join Nefesha Yisra’el from California for the Arts as she introduces our second episode, featuring a powerful panel discussion on the intersection of arts and health.…

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S04 E20: A Bullet for Crockett 36:39

2M ago36:39

36:39

This week on Miami Vice: It's come to this - a clip show! Crockett is shot in a chase gone awry and we see flashbacks of his life through Sonny and the Vice team. Show Notes Gallery S4E20 For more Vice and Easy Tiktok: @viceandeasypodcast Instagram: @viceandeasypodcast YouTube: Vice and Easy PodcastBy Marina

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35. How to write for maximum impact at the Capitol with guest Arianna Z. Smith 19:16

2M ago19:16

19:16

In this episode of the Blueprint for California Advocates podcast, I'm honored to be joined by Arianna Z. Smith, founder of Arianna Public Affairs. As thousands of competing interests vie for attention at the California Capitol, it's hard to overestimate the importance of writing content that is compelling and persuasive. With 15+ years experience …

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S04 E19: Blood & Roses 49:25

2M ago49:25

49:25

This week on Miami Vice: Frank Mosca (Stanley Tucci) returns to Miami to check in on his legitimate businesses, including a pasta factory that double as a laundering front LOL. Gina and Mosca get chatting at a party, and she gets closer to him to help get more info pertaining to his businesses to help Vice and the Feds, who are still trying to nail…

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S04 E18: Badge of Dishonor 45:55

2M ago45:55

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This week on Miami Vice: Tubbs almost gets killed in a deal gone bad when a group of men in police jackets blow most of them away, steal their drugs, money and jewelry. Something is already amiss when Tubbs spots a woman keeping watch at the deal and then at a related crime scene - she's also undercover, with Special Ops - and things get complicate…

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The Future of Arts & Culture in California: Keynote Insights from the California Arts & Culture Summit 59:16

3M ago59:16

59:16

"Together we can create a world where arts and culture are recognized and invested in as essential to society, embedded in community life, and intersecting with broader policy change to reshape systems towards equity and justice." - Julie Baker Join us as we kick off our second season, celebrating the vibrant and resilient arts and culture scene th…

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Shrina Kurani -- IBank Venture Capital Access 26:41

3M ago26:41

26:41

Shrina Kurani is an investor actively writing checks to help catalyze emerging managers as part of IBank’s Venture Capital Access Program. Shrina and the team at IBank are happy to be a part of a fund's first close and they participate with meaningful capital ($5M-$10M). It is easy to apply to the IBank program and Shrina says that she hopes to be …

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S04 E17: Hell Hath No Fury 51:19

3M ago51:19

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This week on Miami Vice: Trudy is protecting a woman who she helped through a rape and subsequent trial and conviction of her rapist - who is now claiming he is reformed after 20 months - as he embarks on a media tour for her forgiveness. Ellen (Carla Brothers) is at her wit's end from the constant media attention and his harassment at her home and…

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Rayfe Gaspar-Asaoka -- Canaan Partners 28:50

3M ago28:50

28:50

Venture capital is a team sport masquerading as an individual sport. Rayfe Gaspar-Asaoka, partner at Canaan Partners, tells us why he thinks VC partnerships resemble a swim team. We also talk about space and defense tech, the evolution of venture capital, how generational transition can work well and why a thoughtful reserve strategy has outsized l…

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S04 E16: Honor Among Thieves? 46:47

4M ago46:47

46:47

This week on Miami Vice: In a very creepy episode, Vice gets involved in an investigator over a serial killer and rapist of teenage girls once it's discovered the girls had 100% pure cocaine injected into their bloodstream, narrowing their circle of suspects to local drug kingpins. Crockett and Tubbs are undercover at another kingpin's house by the…

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Avery Rosin -- Lead Edge Capital 30:51

4M ago30:51

30:51

More growth rounds in 2024! Avery Rosin is writing $50-300M checks for Lead Edge Capital. He thinks PE firms are going to continue being acquisitive, companies are going to reorient around the Rule of 40 and more reasons for his optimism.By LA Venture, Avery Rosin

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S04 E15: Indian Wars 43:19

5M ago43:19

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This week on Miami Vice: Crockett is left in charge of OCB while Castillo is going undercover to get closer to a kingpin named Acosta, who works for a bigger wig named Levec. When their shipment gets intercepted right in front of them, they're able to track one of the perps back to the Miccosukee Reservation. Tubbs then goes undercover at the Reser…

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34. How to work with Celebrity Advocates with guest Earl Dos Santos 32:21

5M ago32:21

32:21

I have the pleasure this week of talking with Impact Strategist Earl Dos Santos. Earl supports creators like Julia Louis-Dreyfus and other mission-driven celebrities to leverage their creativity and platform to drive real change in the world. Earl's journey is not your everyday story. With a background in digital marketing, like many of us, he was …

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S04 E14: Baseballs of Death 43:51

5M ago43:51

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This week on Miami Vice: Crockett and Tubbs along with Vice get wrapped into an arms deal that is exposed when a visiting Chilean police commander (Tony Plana) kills a working girl and her pimp when they attempt to blackmail him. Then it turns out the DEA's Agent Brody (Mark Metcalf) is protecting him because they claim he's helping them with the A…

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Shamin Walsh - BAM Ventures 30:21

5M ago30:21

30:21

Have VCs overreacted against investing in consumer? Shamin Walsh has a 10x fund and numerous case studies to show that consumer can provide huge returns when done right. Shamin shares how to win when investing in consumer (eg: invest in a cat litter company that raises $1.5M and exits for $500M!!)By LA Venture, Shamin Walsh

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Discover the Artist Space Trust: Unlocking the Future of Housing for Creatives! 38:25

5M ago38:25

38:25

"The interesting thing about a Land Trust is that it's a split title, we'll split the title and the land trust will own the land forever. And then we'll either sell or lease the housing or creative space on top of it to artists" - Meg Shiffler Welcome to the finale of our series on affordable housing for the creative workforce, brought to you in pa…

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S04 E13: Vote of Confidence 48:47

5M ago48:47

48:47

This week on Miami Vice: Crockett and Tubbs bust a...hooker train...(??) and recognize one of the johns as a gubernatorial candidate they saw earlier that night on TV, Tom Pierce. Crockett cracks up until it becomes no joke when a few people involved are killed. How dirty are these politics? Other topics include: those funny white hats are definite…

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33. From the Army to the California Senate: An Unfiltered Take on Policymaking with guest Senator Josh Newman 37:42

5M ago37:42

37:42

In today’s episode I have the honor of speaking with California Senator Josh Newman (D-29), representing portions of Orange, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. Senator Newman shares his journey to the California Senate, from a close election victory in 2016 to being the only legislator in state history to be recalled and then regain his seat.…

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S04 E12: The Cows of October 45:40

6M ago45:40

45:40

This week on Miami Vice: Giddy up! Vice gets caught up in the middle of a Cold War battle of frozen bull semen between a cowboy, a bumbling fed (Harry Shearer) and Cuban spy in this ode to classic Westerns. Just stay with me here. It seems our beloved Izzy is quite the cowboy (in a redecorated apartment) who ends up getting involved trying to play …

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Michael Tubbs -- Tubbs Ventures 31:54

6M ago31:54

31:54

Michael Tubbs gained national prominence when he became the youngest mayor of any major American city at age 26. He was a hero of the universal basic income movement until he suddenly lost reelection. Listen to his lessons learned and think about what you're willing to stick your neck out and lose for. Tubbs is now investing out of Tubbs Ventures, …

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How to Buy Your Performance Space | CAST & CounterPulse Real Estate Model 1:00:31

5M ago1:00:31

1:00:31

"The resilience that we have to live through booms and busts and pandemics and continue to serve the community, continue to drive foot traffic, continue to create economic opportunities for local people to have jobs and work and express themselves is just incredible. So if you're struggling with a storefront or a vacancy or empty space, just rememb…

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32. We are the Changemakers we have been waiting for with guest State Controller Malia Cohen 38:03

6M ago38:03

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I'm thrilled to share my conversation with California State Controller Malia Cohen recorded Live at Manny's in San Francisco on February 22, 2024With excellent moderation by Precious Green, we explore the art and science behind effective advocacy and the role we all can - and must - play in defending democracy and uplifting our communities. 01:01 D…

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Josh Resnick - OpenSky Ventures 33:49

6M ago33:49

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Josh Resnick is the co-founder of candy brand Sugarfina, where he sold very expensive gummy bears that made people happy. Before Sugarfina, he sold his video game developer Pandemic Studios for $860M. He is now a General Partner at OpenSky Ventures where he invests in the future of commerce and helps founders avoid pitfalls of growing too fast--add…

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S04 E11: A Rock and a Hard Place 41:38

6M ago41:38

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This week on Miami Vice: Trouble in Tinseltown? Crockett joins Caitlin in Los Angeles (or Miami with LA B-roll) as she begins her press blitz. He's not impressed with her shoddy security detail, her team and the lack of humidity and hightails it back to Miami for work only to become wrapped up in a case that's a little too close to home. Remember T…

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S04 E10: Love at First Sight 46:40

7M ago46:40

46:40

This week on Miami Vice: There's a serial killer on the loose that's infiltrated a video dating network and targeting men who look share a similar look with...guess who? Crockett! Crockett is used as bait, which doesn't help his brand new marriage to Caitlin (Sheena Easton) who is worried that he'll end up with his manhood chopped off too. This Don…

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REP-SF’s Citywide People’s Plan for Affordable Housing 32:59

7M ago32:59

32:59

“It's about forcing the city to make sure that they build affordable housing. And there's lots of, programs that we have in the Citywide People's Plan that can make, huge steps towards, building affordable housing” - Dyan Ruiz This episode is part of our ongoing Special Series on How the Arts and Culture sector is coming back from the covid 19 pand…

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Kunal Tandon -- El Cap 37:32

6M ago37:32

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Kunal Tandon was running a family business importing paper and metal before cold calling his way into venture capital. Previously at Collaborative Fund, Kunal is now investing out of El Cap Fund II with his partner and former NFL player Stewart Bradley.By LA Venture, Kunal Tandon

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S04 E09 The Rising Sun of Death 42:27

7M ago42:27

42:27

This week on Miami Vice: Tokyo Miami Vice...?...! Vice investigates the Yakuza when a local businessman ends up dead after a sushi dinner, a night at a hostess bar and hot tub but, the Head of Homicide really wants them to back off. This sets of a series of events including the involvement of a mysterious Japanese PI and his sweet Pontiac Firebird …

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S04 E08: Like A Hurricane 50:51

7M ago50:51

50:51

This week on Miami Vice: Crockett falls in lovvvvvveeeee...again! With guest star Sheena Easton! In less than a week! And he sees Billy twice in one season, wow things are changing. Caitlin Davies (Sheena Easton) is a fading singer who is set to testify against a shady record label agent (Xander Berkeley) who screwed over her friends and worse and …

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Scott Nolan - Founders Fund 31:21

7M ago31:21

31:21

Scott Nolan tells us what he thinks about the Elon-haters and how Founders Fund is unique in their investing approach. Scott, a partner at Founders Fund, has been there 12 years and was one of the first hires at SpaceX.By LA Venture, Scott Nolan

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31. What Advocates Need to Know About the Creator Economy with guest Ashwath Narayanan 31:45

7M ago31:45

31:45

You may have heard about the “creator economy” and think it has nothing to do with politics or advocacy. It’s time to think again. How we communicate with each other is constantly evolving in the digital age. Advocates who adapt to and embrace these changes will have a significant advantage when it comes to winning policy and political campaigns. I…

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Proposition E, 2018 & Arts Impact Endowment Update & Discussion & Grants For The Arts 1:16:20

7M ago1:16:20

1:16:20

"I think the action and the continuity of the coalition from Prop S to Prop E went from 40 organizations to 140 organizations. That was something that was huge” - Vin Seaman In this seventh episode of our series focusing on the arts and culture sector's recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, we bring you highlights from the Co-Production of Arts For …

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S04 E07: Missing Hours 50:33

7M ago50:33

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This week on Miami Vice: So is this really when Miami Vice jumped the shark? Did we not have a poignant and touching epsiode last time that was very progressive in its message? And then... aliens but, not really? And not in an X-Files way, which would have been amazing! Anywhoo, when investigating the freak death of a gentleman who jumps though a w…

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Ivan Nikkhoo -- Navigate Ventures 27:16

7M ago27:16

27:16

From fleeing revolution at 14 to shaping the future of B2B SaaS investments, Ivan's journey is nothing short of inspirational. Uncover secrets to startup success and the art of building a vibrant venture community.By LA Venture, Ivan Nikkhoo

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30. Inside the committee process with Senator Lena Gonzalez 27:04

8M ago27:04

27:04

In today's episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with California Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-33), hailing from the great city of Long Beach. As Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, Senator Gonzalez shared her unique insights into the legislative committee process. We discuss the behind-the-scenes work that goes into vetting and advancing b…

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S04 E06: God's Work 46:02

8M ago46:02

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This week on Miami Vice: A bigwig named Jorge Cruz' son Felipe has returned from New York City (Esai Morales) and Vice is trying to figure out what the game plan behind his surprise return is. His beloved uncle, also an old friend of Castillo's - a priest who is running an HIV/AIDS clinic, is killed in cold blood which further intensifies Vice's in…

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S04 E05: Child's Play 53:34

8M ago53:34

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This week on Miami Vice: Crockett accidentally shoots a child during a domestic violence call gone wrong and tries to reconnect with Billy as a result of his guilt. However, Crockett's been distant since they moved up north, how does Billy and his new stepfather feel about this? As Vice continues investigating the gun runners, led by Holiday (Isaac…

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Josh Porter -- FirstLook Partners 30:16

8M ago30:16

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FirstLook Partners is a hybrid fund of funds actively investing in funds under $50M. Josh Porter, co-founder of FirstLook, explains why he thinks smaller funds make the best investment opportunities. Josh has seen hundreds of decks and digs in on how to evaluate funds and his unique approach to co-investments.…

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How Do Community Based Arts Orgs Secure Sustainable Funding? 1:13:07

9M ago1:13:07

1:13:07

“Bringing the scale of human life to the community again so that we can kind of start seeing our humanity and our everyday Experiences” - Melissa Abercrombie This episode is from our November 4th 2023 live event co-production with the Petaluma Arts Center, our broadcast partners KPCA 103.3fm and Petaluma Community Access TV and BAVC Media. This spe…

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S04 E04: The Big Thaw 45:50

9M ago45:50

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This week on Miami Vice: Vice goes to bust a suspected drug lab for it only to turn out to be a cryogenic lab.... with a frozen Reggae superstar...? Drama ensues when his estranged wife, her hot lawyer (Alfred Molina) and these cyrogenic bioloigists (Dr. Frobel and Dr. Poe) all hash it out over who gets to keep the body and what they want to do wit…

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S04 E03: Death and the Lady 49:58

9M ago49:58

49:58

This week on Miami Vice: Vice gets involved in the adult film industry when a well-known artiste premiering his new snuff film, Death and the Lady, is accused of murder, not film magic. As they dig deeper, they wander through peep shows and art schools to get an answer... the beautiful blonde in the film turns up - twice! (Kelly Lynch) but, where i…

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Meredith Winner - Paint the Void & Lyzette Wanzer - Author of Trauma, Tresses & Truth 33:00

9M ago33:00

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“I think really being open minded and also really trusting artists is a really big, important factor because. Artists know what they're doing, at least when it comes to making the artwork, that's why people hire them and allow them to have the most creative freedom as possible, really. Usually allows the project to be as best as it can be or as goo…

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Fernando Pujals & Rachel Osajima- How their using the Arts for Economic & Community Development 29:33

9M ago29:33

29:33

"So of course, the pandemic was a struggle for all of us, and so we all know the arts organizations are the first to close and last open, especially the performing arts are really still struggling" - Rachel Osajima This episode is the long form of our one-on-one interview with Fernando Pujals, the Deputy Director of the Mid-Market Business Associat…

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Will Weisman -- KittyHawk Ventures 33:54

9M ago33:54

33:54

Can you live to be 150!? Our podcast guest Will Weisman thinks so! Explore the realm where future tech intertwines with the quest for immortality. From his start as a couch-surfing entrepreneur to Executive Director of Singularity University to founder of KittyHawk Ventures. Predicting a world where immortality is possible, this episode dives into …

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Regional Economic Recovery Through the Arts 59:52

10M ago59:52

59:52

"There's been a lot of talk about, how do you make this sustainable, and there's not one answer, but one piece that is core to that, is really galvanizing and cementing around this notion that arts and culture is already right here and we need to lean into it and value it and uplift it. And in that way it won't be able to be ignored'“ - Fernando Pu…

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