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Mango Bae

Pranav and Usama

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Stand-up comedians and badmaashi boys Usama Siddiquee and Pranav Behari go way off the rails in this podcast about issues affecting the South Asian diaspora as well as immigrants in general. Rambunctious, irreverent, and incisive, Mango Bae is by desis but for everyone (even whites).
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Tuckered Out with Ami Thakkar

Ami Thakkar Raval: Podcaster and Writer

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A podcast interviewing South Asian trailblazers, experts, and prominent voices around the world. We discuss the messiness of growing up brown, have honest conversations about personal and professional journeys, talk about projects that currently fulfill our souls, and discuss topics we could never talk about in front of those aunties we grew up with. Uncle jokes included.
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My name is Abhay Dandekar and I share conversations with talented and interesting individuals linked to the global Indian and South Asian community. It’s informal and informative, adding insights and perspective to our evolving cultural expressions, where each person can proudly say “TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I’m DOING.” New episodes weekly, on Tuesdays/Thursdays. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts, and please rate and review if your enjoying it.
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"What's Brown Got to Do With It?" is a thought-provoking podcast delving into the triumphs and trials of the South Asian diaspora, featuring guests who bring unique perspectives to discussions on diversity. Host Shadia passionately drives the show towards fostering inclusive spaces, embodying a commitment to positive change through enlightening and inspiring narratives.
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Are you an ambitious individual part of the South Asian diaspora, trying to find your authentic voice and place in a community? Look no further! Through the Looking Glass podcast, with Lavanya Uthaman, is one Zillennial’s viewpoint on life’s struggles. She explores different perspectives by sharing personal stories with guests and solo episodes biweekly. Her vision is to empower listeners, even in the smallest way possible, to enhance personal well-being and cultivate an inclusive community. ...
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A pod space for discussions on the South Asian diaspora, both as topic and lens through which to view our world. Hosted & Produced by Maryyum Mehmood and Aditya Desai.
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MigrAsians

Nisha Mody

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MigrAsians is a podcast about creative and political Asians and how their story of migration informs what they do and their path to healing. The Asian diaspora runs far and wide, as does Asian immigration history. All of this has birthed the model minority myth as well as a myriad of stereotypes that don't consider nuance or the vastness of this continent. Meet artists, activists, writers, advocates, and other creatives and politicos that are deeply affected by their path of immigration. Hos ...
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Vasl Collective

Vasl Collective

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As modern brown millennials oscillating between multiple geographies (and identities) we felt we had a lot to say, so we decided to say it. Vasl means coming together and we will come together here to celebrate the Voices, Art, Stories & Legacies of the South Asian Diaspora.
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Immigrantly

Saadia Khan | Immigrantly Media

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Welcome to Immigrantly: a boundary-pushing, border-crossing podcast that gives diverse voices and stories home. Drawing on her own experiences as a social entrepreneur and a first-generation Asian immigrant, creator & host, Saadia Khan tackles the big questions on race, identity & the immigrant experience while challenging mainstream narratives. Through Immigrantly, we are revolutionizing storytelling in America by offering a new kind of intellectual engagement that encourages listeners to l ...
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The Brown Girl Podcast was created to elevate the voices, stories, and unique experiences of the South Asian diaspora. We discuss everything from financial literacy, dating & relationship norms, divorce, mental health, and other lifestyle topics to empower the everyday brown girl (or guy)!
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Yellow Bee Pod

Natalie Cheung

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Exploring the highs and lows of the East and South East Asian diaspora experience. Hosted by Natalie, a British Chinese Londoner. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @YellowBeePod
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Desi Women Diaspora is a podcast about women of South Asian origin who grew up around the world. Subscribe and listen for free on SoundCloud, iTunes, Apple podcast, Google Play and Stitcher. Visit malakumar.com/podcast for a list of upcoming episodes. Official sponsor: http://sakhi.org.
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Eat Drink Asia

South China Morning Post

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Eat Drink Asia is an award-winning podcast by the South China Morning Post that deep dives into the forgotten history of some of Asia's most popular dishes that have gone global. Discover the human story behind some of Asia's most loved foods, drinks and condiments with SCMP journalists, as they speak with chefs, restaurateurs and food experts from across the region.
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MISREPRESENTED tells stories that challenge the way you think about how history gets made. The show was recently awarded the Gotham Film & Media Institute and Variety Magazine's Audio Honor "in recognition of their innovations in audio storytelling." It's also been featured by Apple Podcasts and has become a Top 100 hit in over a dozen countries. MISREPRESENTED is produced by Kahaani, a project to put the world back in world history. Learn more at www.kahaani.io
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A storytelling podcast that will weekly share narratives written and submitted by South Asian Americans on abuse, shame, love, confusion, resilience, and redefinition. To submit your story, email: desinarratives@gmail.com
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Conversations about being Third Culture Kids. Join us as we have honest, open conversations about life, love and everything in between. This podcast looks to amplify, reassure and highlight the reality of being a Diaspora Desi. Hosted by Quarina, we keep it a little sassy but always classy (with a touch of hood) Connect with the Podcast on Instagram: @boldbrownandbritish.
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Annyeonghaseyo! We are Grace and Sarah, Asian KDrama fans who love to ask, and hopefully find answers to, all of our (and your) Asian drama questions. We cover everything, from silly topics to sensitive and serious issues that come up as we binge. We'll also share some Korean and Chinese language tips, as well as our experiences as diaspora Asians living in the UK and US. Afternoona Asks ND: Quirky, partly queer and quite late diagnosed, we are the Afternoona Asks ND (neurodivergent) squad - ...
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Digging to the Other Side

Tommy Ng, Anna Coon, Emma Yasui, Bryan Baldeon, & Daryl Basarte. Ed Sara Head.

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Welcome to the 'Digging to the Other Side' podcast, where we talk about archaeology and related topics in North and South America through the perspectives of Asian hyphenated archaeologists. We'll give insights into how that affects not only our approach to the field of archaeology but also how the field approaches us. So adjust your perspective and get ready to engage as we take archaeology and dig to the other side.
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That Desi Spark, formerly known as The Woke Desi, is a bold podcast created by three founders who recognized a space void of color and conversation around the topics that impact dual-identity, South Asian millennials the most. From education to entertainment and social justice issues to social media trends, That Desi Spark approaches each episode with compassion, advocacy, and information, bolstered by subject-area experts and unfiltered celebrity moments. Hosted by Annika Sharma, That Desi ...
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In this episode, I sit down with Vivek Bald, a filmmaker, writer, and scholar dedicated to uncovering the hidden histories of the South Asian diaspora. For the past twenty-five years, Vivek has explored the migration patterns and cultural impact of South Asians in the US and Britain through his documentaries, books, and academic work at MIT’s Compa…
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Send us a Text Message. In this heartfelt episode, we delve into the inevitable yet challenging topic of death and dealing with grief. As brown people in modern British society, our experiences with loss are unique, shaped by rich cultural traditions and personal stories. Join me as I share my personal journey of losing my beloved grandfather, our …
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Abhay is joined by award-winning actor Kani Kusruti for a conversation about her ongoing work and recent role in the film, "All That We Imagine As Light", which recently won the Grand Prix award at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. (0:00 - 3:06) Introduction (3:06) Part 1 - relationship with the film, awards, working with director Payal Kapadia (15:17…
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Today’s guest is Lazou (Sherry-Lynn Lee), a multi-faceted talent who embodies the rich tapestry of a “Sino-Mauritian-Canadian-American producer, writer, and artist.” Raised in the vibrant culture of Mauritius, Lazou initially carved out a successful, nearly decade-long career in Silicon Valley as a software engineer and data scientist. However, her…
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In this episode of "What's Brown Got To Do With It," I am honoured to host the illustrious journalist Riz Khan. Riz takes us through his remarkable journey, from breaking barriers as the first mainstream South Asian newscaster for the BBC and CNN with over 10,000 interviews under his belt , including numerous world leaders, it's not often he is in …
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The boys return after a triumphant trip out west--Pranav won some awards, usama smashed his Netflix is A Joke festival show and narrowly averts a massive health crisis hint hint. Also: Indian RWers start spiraling when things don't go their way; Indian libs continue being r-worded and run victory laps around their dismal showing in the Lok Sabha el…
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We are delighted to be joined by actor and fellow Patreon member Katherine Bourne Taylor. We have a great chat with Katherine as she gives her views on KDramas from an actors lens and what the differences she sees are between how KDramas are acted, produced and shot versus Western media. We also manifest a KDrama for Katherine to star in and discus…
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Are you the one getting played or manipulated? Chasing an emotionally unavailable man? GIRL, STOP and listen to this episode. Welcome back to Through the Looking Glass Podcast. In today's episode, Lavanya shares a list of dating rules that resonates with her. Whether you're navigating situationships, learning to let him take the lead, or setting st…
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Abhay is joined by award-winning filmmaker, Raja Choudhury, whose newest documentary "America's First Guru" is available to stream on PBS, and showcases the story of the young and charismatic Swami Vivekananda’s travels to the US in the late 1800’s to speak at the first World’s Parliament of Religions conference in Chicago, broadly introducing Hind…
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As we prepare for the Nationly and Sportly podcasts launch and Immigrantly's newest episodes, we are sharing an episode by our friends at the Future Hindsight episode. In this Future Hindsight episode, host Mila Atmos is joined by Hajar Yazdiha for a conversation on the role of collective memory in the myth-making of American exceptionalism. Collec…
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Send us a Text Message. Joining us in the studio is the incredible band Khiyo, whose music transcends boundaries, blending diverse influences to create a sound that is uniquely their own. Their music not only entertains but also serves as a powerful representation of cultural amalgamation and identity. Today, we have the privilege of delving into t…
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Anjali Virmani is the Global Head of Creative Solutions at Time Out Media. Shuttling between 10 global offices with a brief of 333 cities, she crafts and implements the Time Out global brand story, strategy, and identity, building bridges between the Time Out brand and its consumers globally. Anjali’s passion for diversity, uniting, and empowering …
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National policy expert, Rohini Kosoglu, joins Abhay to talk about everything from building trust with leaders to policy intersections and governance with AI to the imperatives of this upcoming election cycle. Rohini recently served in the Biden-Harris administration as Deputy Assistant to the President and Domestic Policy Advisor to the Vice Presid…
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In this episode of What's Brown Got To Do With It, I sit down with Otis Khan a professional footballer not only in the UK, but someone who has made headlines as the captain of Pakistan's Men's football team. Join us as Otis shares his remarkable journey into the world of professional football to leading a national team. We delve into the challenges…
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SPOTLIGHT episodes of TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING feature brief chats about a unique topic or cause. Varsha Mathur, J.D., PCC, a certified dating and relationship coach with over seven years of experience, guides clients worldwide to effortlessly find and sustain lasting love with their ideal partners. Through her personalized coaching approach,…
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Are you someone who constantly needs reassurance in a relationship? Do you have a fear of abandonment? Do you think you can only count on yourself? – You may have an insecure attachment!This week on Through the Looking Glass, Lavanya delves into attachment styles. With social media overload about anxious and avoidant attachment styles, it's hard to…
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Choreographer and dance artist Rohit Gijare joins Abhay to talk about everything from teaching to getting inspired to constantly being a student of dance. (0:00 - 2:53) Introduction (2:53) Part 1 - routine, inspiration, improv (14:08) Part 2 - how to define "good", being an effective teacher, dance and cultural importance (32:45) Part 3 - breaking …
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Amer Jandali is the founder of 'Future Meets Present,' a social design agency dedicated to building a sustainable future. Before diving into climate activism, Amer had an exciting career as a DJ in New Mexico, where he even opened for famous acts like LMFAO (yes, the Party Rock Anthem duo). He later moved from Las Cruces to New York City to pursue …
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After a long 5 month hiatus...we are back with an update! We've been acquired! That Desi Spark has been acquired by Prince Bhojwani of Asana Voices (AV), and TDS and AV have entered a strategic partnership. What does that mean? Annika stays on as host, Nita Bhojwani joins as CEO, and this episode covers all of Annika's thoughts on TDS' latest move.…
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Relive some of the highest-rated, most listened-to episodes of That Desi Spark on The Greatest Hits! Raja Kumari is a force - a Grammy-nominated artist who has collaborated with Fall Out Boy, Gwen Stefani, and more, the face of Mac Cosmetics, nominated three times for the MTV European Music Awards for Best India Act, and made her own label album de…
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Relive some of the highest-rated, most listened-to episodes of That Desi Spark on The Greatest Hits! Maitreyi Ramakrishnan shot to fame as lead Devi Vishwakumar on Netflix' Never Have I Ever. Season 4, the final season of the show, aired in May of 2023. Maitreyi joined TDS for an interview that ran over time (sorry, Netflix!) discussing representat…
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Relive some of the highest-rated, most listened-to episodes of That Desi Spark on The Greatest Hits! Ramya Chunduri, LMSW, has been a social worker, counselor, advocate, and founder of Saurya Media. Her extensive work in the South Asian community and with women's centers produced a wealth of knowledge about domestic violence and gender-based violen…
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Relive some of the highest-rated, most listened-to episodes of That Desi Spark on The Greatest Hits! Divya Robin's mental health advice on Instagram has been a blessing. And her conversation and thoughtful consideration around drawing boundaries with South Asian families was a hit. From baby steps to huge changes, she dove into alllll the considera…
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Relive some of the highest-rated, most listened-to episodes of That Desi Spark on The Greatest Hits! Jasvinder Sanghera came home from school at the age of 14 to find out she was promised to be married. Running away at great personal risk, she was supported by her sister, who herself was married young and died by suicide after suffering from abuse.…
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Relive some of the highest-rated, most listened-to episodes of That Desi Spark on The Greatest Hits! Richa Moorjani has lit up television screens since her attention-grabbing role as Kamala, cousin of Devi, on Netflix' groundbreaking series, Never Have I Ever. Since then, she's gone onto work on Fargo, and is a proud advocate of veganism and humani…
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Relive some of the highest-rated, most listened-to episodes of That Desi Spark on The Greatest Hits! Brown Girl Therapy, created by Sahaj Kohli, has become synonymous with immigrant mental health. Sahaj offers compassion, understanding, and validation for hundreds of thousands of South Asians on Instagram, through her workshops, conversations, even…
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We invited Erin & Gavin from previous podcast episodes to come and chat 2024 as a KDrama year for us so far. We cover what we've enjoyed, what we've dropped and what we're watching now. We also throw forward to dramas we're looking forward to. Come join us to find out if you agree with us, vehemently disagree or find some dramas that might tickle y…
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Once described as “the best pig” by the late food legend Anthony Bourdain, babi guling is no longer just a ceremonial dish in Bali. Post reporter Lisa Cam examines how overtourism helped turn the beloved spit-roasted pig into the Indonesian island’s most ubiquitous street food. Read more: https://sc.mp/3lkcz…
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Utkarsh Ambudkar, aka UTK, is an actor, rapper, and singer and is featured in the CBS hit show Ghosts. He is also known for his roles in Pitch Perfect, The Mindy Project, and Never Have I Ever. Kaly, aka Kunal Patel, is a highly-respected rapper who has collaborated with artists such as Indian musical composer and Oscar winner A.R. Rahman. As a sid…
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Today’s guest is someone I recently started to follow on Twitter, X whatever you call it, and I started reading her debut essay collection, “The Way You Make Me Feel: LOVE IN BLACK AND BROWN.” I am in awe of her calm honesty and unique writing style; she blends humor and realism with aplomb. Nina Sharma is a writer who focuses on humor writing. She…
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In this enlightening episode of "What's Brown Got To Do With It," I sit down with the renowned astrologer Janvi Gaur to explore her fascinating journey into the mystical world of astrology. Join us as Janvi shares her path from curiosity to mastery, and how she has helped countless individuals navigate their lives through the stars. We delve into t…
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We're back with another Afternoona Asks ND episode. We recorded this episode during Autism Awareness month in April so thought it would be a good chance to revisit some of our favourite KDramas to guide us on how to be a good ally for Neurodivergency. Join us as we give insight into why autistic people often find Autism Awareness month difficult an…
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Abhay is joined by Raj Lulla, author of the novel "The Caring House", to talk about writing about grief, mental health and empathy, and "metabolizing" grief. Their mutual love of the West Wing definitely also came up. (0:00 - 2:53) Introduction (2:53) Part 1 - ignition and inspiration to write the book, children grieving (13:75) Part 2 - inconsiste…
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Maryanne J. George is a Grammy Award-winning artist and a clinical mental health therapist. With five Grammy wins and nine nominations attributed to her collaborations with Maverick City Music, her impact on the music industry is undeniable. Together with Maverick City Music, she has helped redefine the boundaries of contemporary Christian music (C…
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Today's guest, Daniel Alvarenga, journalist and podcast host, delves into his life as a Salvadoran American and the extensive influence of U.S. foreign policy on Central America. Raised in a Salvadoran household, he recounts his parents' migration during El Salvador's civil war and its profound impact on his worldview. Daniel addresses prevalent mi…
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Are you going through an identity crisis? Maybe you are one of the graduates this May, and you are struggling with identity change as a student, or you moved cities or pivoted careers. This week on Through the Looking Glass Podcast, Lavanya talks about going through identity shifts. This episode is particularly relevant for graduates tackling life-…
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Join me on Immigrantly as I delve into the intricate world of gaming and representation, a topic that is not only fascinating but also highly relevant in today’s diverse gaming landscape. In this episode, I am joined by University of Chicago professors Alireza Doostdar and Ghenwa Hayek, who share insights from their groundbreaking project, ‘Gaming …
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Tune in to the latest episode of "What's Brown Got To Do With It" as we dive into the vibrant world of radio and entertainment with special guest RJ Mohit Dantre. Join us as Mohit shares his captivating journey from India to the UAE, navigating the waves of the airwaves as a talented radio jockey. In this episode, we explore the behind-the-scenes o…
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Abhay is joined by Priyanka Kamath, the founder and CEO of 100 Girls in Blockch(AI)n. They chatted about build skill equity in tech for emerging economies and provide solutions for grassroots projects, with girls and women leading at the forefront. Of note, on May 4, 2024, Priyanka is showcasing the 100 GIGA demo day, the result of a 3 month bootca…
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Abhay is joined by the Indian pop music group W.i.S.H. ... Ri, Zo, Sim, and Suchi (Riya Duggal, Zoe Siddarth, Simran Duggal, and Suchita Shirke) share their experiences as they aim to be India's next big pop music group and the first all female group to catch fire in nearly 2 decades. They talked about dynamics as a group and as individuals, longev…
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