Best Donn Maeda Podcasts (2024)

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Spring Creek MX Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:00:30

2h ago1:00:30

1:00:30

Presented by Pro Taper Last weekend's Spring Creek MX National was one for the record books as a massive crown saw four dominant performances from Chase Sexton and Levi Kitchen, a freak lightning-induced delay, a first-turn crash that wiped out many top contenders, and more!

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Janky Productions on the Factory Backing Midweek Podcast 57:42

1d ago57:42

57:42

Presented by Factory Backing Have you heard of Janky Productionz? We spotted a yellow Geo Metro on the freeway earlier this year, and it had two mini bikes strapped to the back of it, with @JankyProductionz emblazoned on the side. Days later, they showed up on our Instagram explore feed and we followed, intrigued by the father-and-son duo that plan…

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Red Bud Motocross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:22:54

5d ago1:22:54

1:22:54

Presented by Pro Taper Without a doubt the most anticipated MX National of the year is the Red Bud MX National, held on Independence Day weekend each year in Buchanan, Michigan. This year's race lived up to the hype, and the rowdy crowd on hand was treated to a first-time win for "local boy" Chase Sexton and Honda HRC's Chance Hymas' first-career 2…

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Weekend At The Southwick Motocross | Inner Monologue 27:15

11d ago27:15

27:15

Michael Antonovich shares some thoughts on what he saw and did over the weekend at the 2024 Southwick Motocross, round five of the Pro Motocross Championship.

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Southwick Motocross & X Games Recap | Kickstart Podcast 1:24:29

12d ago1:24:29

1:24:29

The fifth round of this year's Pro Motocross Championship was the best yet! Close battles in both classes at the 2024 Southwick Motocross, plus X Games in California, gave our guys plenty to talk about for this episode of the Kickstart Podcast.

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An Hour Of Off-Weekend Bench Racing On The Kickstart Podcast 1:04:16

19d ago1:04:16

1:04:16

The summer solstice lined up with the first weekend off of the Pro Motocross Championship! Our crew is everywhere right now, with swap in Whistler for days of downhill MTB action, Chase in SoCal at the SML HQ, ARay doing the 9-5 at O'Neal, and Anton at home in Illinois, but we got together to talk about what's happening in moto before the next big …

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High Point MX Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:04:47

26d ago1:04:47

1:04:47

Presented by Pro Taper Round four of the Pro MX Nationals traveled to the East Coast and visited the legendary High Point Raceway in Mt. Morris, Pennsylvania. And while the 450 class results were the same as they were are, we were treated to a special victory by Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's fill-in racer Ty Masterpool. There's something sp…

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Jeff Springman and Brandon Dunn on the Midweek Podcast 1:03:04

29d ago1:03:04

1:03:04

Presented by Factory Backing Bill's Pipes has a rich history in off-road racing that started in the dirt track arena with legends like Wayne Rainey and Kenny Roberts, then ventured into ATV racing before finally landing in the motocross and Supercross disciplines, where it rose to prominence and earned several motocross championships with riders li…

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Thunder Valley MX Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:10:10

1M ago1:10:10

1:10:10

Presented by Pro Taper The Thunder Valley MX National produced the same overall results, but the action in the motos varied radically from what we've seen thus far in the young series. Big congratulations to first-time moto winners Hunter Lawrence and Chance Hymas, as their performances were the weekend highlights in the Rockies. We recap that and …

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Hangtown Motocross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:26:56

1M ago1:26:56

1:26:56

Presented by Pro Taper The Hangtown MX National was hands-down, one of the best motocross races we've seen in years, and definitely the best performance of Chase Sexton's career. Fortieth to First is going to be a catchphrase when it comes to the Red Bull KTM rider, no doubt! We talk about everything that we saw and learned at the second round of t…

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Fox Raceway Motocross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:29:46

2M ago1:29:46

1:29:46

Presented by Pro Taper Round 18 of the Supermotocross World Championship got underway at Fox Raceway yesterday, and it looks like the Pro Motocross Nationals are in store for some amazing action! Will it be the Summer of Jettson again? Yesterday's 1-1 scores might indicate that it will be, but we saw some inspiring performances from Chase Sexton, H…

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Pro Motocross Preview and Stopwatch Nationals Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:21:19

2M ago1:21:19

1:21:19

Presented by Pro Taper The gate drops on the start of the 2024 Pro Motocross Nationals this weekend at Fox Raceway and we are amped! We got to see some pre-series racing last week at the Glen Helen Stopwatch Nationals, and it got us all fired up for this summer. It's gonna be so good! Who you got?

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Geoff Patterson on the Factory Backing Midweek Podcast 50:06

2M ago50:06

50:06

On this installment of the Factory Backing Midweek Podcast, we sit down with Geoff Patterson, who founded Leatt Brace USA decades ago and was essentially one of the partners who put the neck brace on the map. Since then, he's created an alcohol brand, an airline sleeping aid, and most recently, the Hitch Hotel. If you've attended a West Coast Super…

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Salt Lake City SX Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 4:50:38

2M ago4:50:38

4:50:38

Presented by Pro Taper The 2024 Monster Energy Supercross Championship came to a close last weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah, and even though all three championships were settled in a relatively anti-climatic fashion, there was still plenty to talk about in this week's Kickstart Podcast!

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Tony Alessi on the SML Show | Part One 26:36

2M ago26:36

26:36

Presented by OGIO Powersports and Yamaha For this week's episode of the SML Show, host Donn Maeda sits down with Tony Alessi to discuss the evolution of MotoConcepts Racing, rule changes in Supercross, and plenty more. Plugin those headphones and enjoy this week's episode of the Swapmoto Live Show with Tony!…

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Denver Supercross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:03:30

2M ago1:03:30

1:03:30

Presented by Pro Taper The Denver Supercross was - all in all - probably one of the least-exciting races of the year as Jo Shimoda and Jett Lawrence won the 250 and 450 main events, respectively, with no trouble at all. What Denver did do, however, is set us up for one hell of a series finale in Salt Lake City next weekend!…

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Steve Caballero on the SML Show 29:40

2M ago29:40

29:40

For this week's episode of the SML Show, host Donn Maeda sits down with skateboarding legend Steve Caballero to discuss his passion for motocross, hobbies outside of skating, and plenty more. Plugin those headphones and enjoy this week's episode of the Swapmoto Live Show with Steve!

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Bob Morales of ASV Inventions on the Factory Backing Midweek Podcast 45:16

3M ago45:16

45:16

Presented by Factory Backing Bob Morales has been a fixture in two-wheeled sports for decades, first making moves in BMX by helping pioneer a new discipline in the sport, then launching several brands within the industry. Now in the motocross industry, Morales owns ASV Inventions, a manufacturer of unbreakable folding levers, quick-adjust clutch pe…

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Philadelphia Supercross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:22:04

3M ago1:22:04

1:22:04

Presented by Pro Taper Monster Energy Supercross returned to Philadelphia for the first time since 1980 and - as expected - the event was a massive hit! In addition to the crowd turnout, the racing in both classes was unreal! From Max Anstie's hard-earned win to the spectacular Jalek Swoll and Seth Hammaker collision in the 250s, to the dominant di…

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Nashville Supercross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:13:00

3M ago1:13:00

1:13:00

Presented by Pro Taper The Nashville Supercross saw all hell break loose in more ways than one. While the 2024 season has been relatively injury free thus far, big crashes and mayhem took down several top contenders in both classes. Alex Ray joined Michael Antonovich in Tennessee last weekend, and this week's pod is extra insightful.…

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Jo Shimoda on the SML Show 30:53

3M ago30:53

30:53

Presented by OGIO Powersports and Yamaha For this week's episode of the SML Show, host Donn Maeda sits down with Team Honda HRC's Jo Shimoda to discuss his 2024 Supercross season, the adjustment period he is experiencing with the bike, and plenty more. Plugin those headphones and enjoy this week's episode of the Swapmoto Live Show with Shimoda!…

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Justin Bogle on the SML Show 37:20

3M ago37:20

37:20

Presented by OGIO Powersports and Yamaha For this week's episode of the SML Show, host Donn Maeda sits down with Justin Bogle to discuss his new deal with Stark Future, stepping away from racing in America, and plenty more. Plugin those headphones and enjoy this week's episode of the Swapmoto Live Show with Bogle!…

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Foxborough Supercross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:09:01

3M ago1:09:01

1:09:01

Presented by Pro Taper Without a doubt, this is the best 450 Supercross Series we've enjoyed in years! A championship points tie with only four rounds left in the series? Pinch us! We go over the spectacular action from the Foxborough Supercross, and a whole lot more in this week's Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast.…

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Kris Coan-Palm on the Factory Backing Midweek Podcast 41:54

3M ago41:54

41:54

Presented by Factory Backing Kris Coan-Palm immigrated to the United States over a decade ago after visiting Southern California on a motocross vacation, and he's found a niche in the sport that's allowed him to make a living.

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Cianciarulo Retires, Baggett Returns, and More, on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:13:17

3M ago1:13:17

1:13:17

The past weekend offered a nice break for racers on the Monster Energy Supercross tour, but that by no means meant that the week was boring or without highlights! Sadly, Monster Energy Kawasaki's Adam Cianciarulo announced his retirement from professional racing after the Salt Lake City finale. We all reflect on what a great guy AC has been to deal…

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Austin Forkner on the SML Show 38:13

3M ago38:13

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Presented by OGIO Powersports and Yamaha For this week's episode of the SML Show, host Donn Maeda sits down with Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Austin Forkner to discuss his brutal crash in Arlington, touch on the massive gains Pro Circuit has made on their machine, and plenty more. Plugin those headphones and enjoy this week's episode of th…

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St. Louis Supercross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:11:49

4M ago1:11:49

1:11:49

The final Triple Crown Supercross of the year was held in St. Louis last weekend and it provided not only three times the amount of racing and excitement, but three times the normal amount of drama, too! We recap what we saw, heard, and learned in this week's Kickstart Podcast!

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Malcolm Stewart on the SML Show 27:11

4M ago27:11

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For this week's episode of the SML Show, host Donn Maeda sits down with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna's Malcolm Stewart to reflect on the beginning of his 2024 season, discuss what the team is chasing on the bike, and plenty more. Plugin those headphones and enjoy this week's episode of the Swapmoto Live Show with Mookie!…

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Seattle Supercross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:06:13

4M ago1:06:13

1:06:13

The Seattle Supercross could have been the most challenging and treacherous track of the year thus far, as rain in the days before the race softened the dirt surface and left the racers with rutted jump faces, rhythm section transitions, straights, and corners. The action, however, was amazing as home-state hero Levi Kitchen scored a popular win in…

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Cari Schahr on the Factory Backing Midweek Podcast 30:49

4M ago30:49

30:49

Presented by Factory Backing Cari Schahr stopped by SML Headquarters in January to discuss the Host Kawasaki team that she fields with rider Dylan Walsh, to talk about her road to team ownership, her family's involvement in motocross, running the Grindstone MX Compound, and more. Sadly, Walsh was badly injured in the first qualifying session of the…

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Indianapolis Triple Crown Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:13:37

4M ago1:13:37

1:13:37

Presented by Pro Taper The 10th round of the Monster Energy Supercross Series rolled into Indianapolis, Indiana, last weekend and the traditionally tough and treacherous track hosted the second Triple Crown of the year. The racing was three times as exciting with three main events in each class, and there was a lot to talk about in this week's Kick…

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Jason Fontes on the Factory Backing Midweek Podcast 57:15

4M ago57:15

57:15

Presented by Factory Backing Jason Fontes has worn many hats in the motocross industry, starting with a warehouse position at N-Style, where we first met. These days, "Fonzy" is a staple at Fasthouse, and one of the brand's biggest voices. It was a pleasure to sit down and retrace Jason's journey in this thing we call moto.…

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Birmingham Supercross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:25:35

4M ago1:25:35

1:25:35

Presented by Pro Taper Heavy rainfall in the days preceding the first-ever Birmingham Supercross left the Dirtwurx Crew challenged with the task of building the track for round nine of the Monster Energy Supercross Championship, but they rose to the occasion and the track - sans whoops - yielded some excellent racing action. We recap the racing - a…

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Daytona Supercross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:06:15

4M ago1:06:15

1:06:15

Presented by Pro Taper As always, the Daytona Supercross kicked off Bike Week in Florida, and the racing was everything that we have come to expect from the roughest circuit in the series. Jett Lawrence put on a riding clinic as he notched his third win of the season, handily topping seven-time Daytona winner Eli Tomac in his first premier-class sh…

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Travis Pastrana on the Factory Backing Midweek Podcast 26:07

5M ago26:07

26:07

Presented by Factory Backing We caught up with Travis Pastrana today to talk about this weekend's Nitrocross at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegan, Nevada, but the conversation also turned towards the amazing Supercross season that we have all been enjoying. It's always a pleasure chatting with 199...we think you'll enjoy!…

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Arlington Supercross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:18:18

5M ago1:18:18

1:18:18

Presented by Pro Taper The Arlington Supercross was one wild night for sure! We saw lots of things and had a ton to talk about in this week's Kickstart Podcast. With Chase Curtis in Florida with tester Pat Foster for the Triumph intro, we invited our long-time test rider and friend, Tallon LaFountaine to join in on the bench racing today!…

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Paul Perebijnos on the Factory Backing Midweek Podcast 47:07

5M ago47:07

47:07

Presented by Factory Backing Paul Perebijnos has a rich history in the sport of motocross. From professional racer to college graduate, from privateer mechanic to factory mechanic, and more recently from Pro Taper Brand Manager to Renthal's Global Offroad Manager, he's got a wealth of knowledge and experience in all aspects of motocross. Paul joine…

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Mini Monsters MX Recap, and more, on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 55:06

5M ago55:06

55:06

Presented by Pro Taper The ninth-annual Mini Monsters MX by Seven MX went off last weekend at Glen Helen Raceway and nearly 800 racers showed up to do battle on an exclusive track layout. We talk about all the weekend shenanigans - both during and after hours - as well as the latest happenings in our sport!…

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Glendale Supercross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:08:51

5M ago1:08:51

1:08:51

Presented by Pro Taper The sixth round of the Monster Energy Supercross Championship visited Glendale, Arizona, last weekend and the massive track yielded some great results, even though the racing on the track wasn't necessarily that spectacular. We battled through some horrible screw-ups and a missing co-host this morning to bring you this week's…

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Cameron McAdoo on the Detroit SX Recap Podcast, presented by Pro Taper 1:38:41

5M ago1:38:41

1:38:41

Presented by Pro Taper The Monster Energy Supercross Championship visited Detroit, Michigan, last weekend for the fifth round of the year, and the event did not disappoint! Eastern Regional 250 Supercross Championship Series kicked off and we got to see a whole new batch of racers behind the starting gate. Highlights included the debut of the Trium…

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Jason Lawrence on the Swapmoto Podcast 33:19

6M ago33:19

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Presented by OGIO Powersports Though he's been retired from professional racing for over a decade, Jason Lawrence remains one of the most polarizing personalities in our sport. Earlier this year JLaw was set to race the Kicker Arenacross Series with the Phoenix Honda team, but that deal unravelled before the series even started. Lawrence has since …

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Anaheim Two Supercross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:38:50

6M ago1:38:50

1:38:50

Presented by Pro Taper We're four rounds deep into the 2024 Monster Energy Supercross Series and we have an incredible eight - that's right: eight - different overall winners in the 250 and 450 classes! Last weekend's Triple Crown produced some amazing races on a brutal track that challenged riders throughout the day, but at least it wasn't raining…

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Philipp Klakow of Backyard Design USA on the Midweek Podcast 46:09

6M ago46:09

46:09

Presented by Yoshimura Imagine starting a graphics company in a small town in Germany, just to fund your dirt bike habit, and having it blow up into a worldwide success! That's exactly what Philipp Klakow has done with Backyard Design USA. As our favorite graphics company to work with - their designs and quality are second-to-none - we were stoked …

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San Diego Supercross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:28:49

6M ago1:28:49

1:28:49

Presented by Pro Taper Almost unbelievably, we had another mudder in San Diego. This one was different, though, as riders were still able to jump many of the obstacles, and this made racing super sketchy! We had two more new winners this year, and seeing Aaron Plessinger get his first career win was amazing. We chat about everything we saw and lear…

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Huge News For Mini Racers | The Mini Monsters is an AMA Major Event in 2024 25:16

6M ago25:16

25:16

Nine years ago, we created the Mini Major by Seven MX, a race that is tailored specifically to mini bike racers in our efforts to support the overall growth of the racing portion of our sport. And it was a hit! Each and every year, the Mini Major has attracted key talent and grown in overall participation. Past winners include Stylez Robertson, Ryd…

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San Francisco Supercross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:17:17

6M ago1:17:17

1:17:17

Presented by Pro Taper Unless you've been in a coma for the past couple of days, you already know that the San Francisco Supercross inside Oracle Stadium was a crazy, messy, quagmire and that the racing - although slow - produced some great results, some bitter disappointments, and some career highs. We had a great time recapping everything that we…

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Anaheim One Supercross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast 1:40:18

6M ago1:40:18

1:40:18

Presented by Pro Taper The Anaheim One Supercross was everything we had hoped it would be, and more! What were your biggest surprises and letdowns? See how they lined up with ours! This is the longest, most-fun pod we've ever done after a race. Enjoy!

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Maki Ushiroyama on the Yoshimura Midweek Podcast 1:14:13

7M ago1:14:13

1:14:13

Presented by Yoshimura Right after graduating high school, Maki Ushiroyama left his home in Japan and moved to California with the dream of riding dirt bikes and finding a job in the motocross industry. While attending an art school in San Diego, he drove to Troy Lee Designs in Corona, some two hours north, to meet Troy and ask if he could intern a…

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Who Will Win Anaheim One? | Kickstart Podcast 1:00:08

7M ago1:00:08

1:00:08

Presented by Pro Taper The 2024 Monster Energy Supercross Championship Series kickoff is a mere four days away and we couldn't be more hyped! Who looks good? Who will take it? What new looks and sponsorships will we see come Saturday? We talk about all of this, and more, on the first Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast of the year.…

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Logan Karnow's 2024 Program & OnlyFans Deal | Midweek Podcast 26:13

7M ago26:13

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Logan Karnow has made quite the name for himself over the past two years, thanks to his results on the track, desire to have fun after the checkered flag, and the sponsors on his motorcycle, including OnlyFans, which linked up with the Ohio privateer in 2023 and renewed their support of Karnow's program for 2024. With the first gate drop of the yea…

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