Best Julio Gonzalez Podcasts (2024)

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El Derecho a la Ciudad 38:55

26d ago38:55

38:55

La congestión vial es un problema enorme en Tijuana y San Diego. Si conduces durante el día, seguramente te tocará estar en algún embotellamiento de tráfico. Entonces, ¿deberíamos construir más carreteras para aliviar la congestión del tráfico? En este episodio, quisimos explorar qué es lo que impide a los Tijuanenses obtener una mejor calidad de v…

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The Right to The City 35:50

2M ago35:50

35:50

Traffic is a huge problem in Tijuana and San Diego. If you drive around during the day, you will most certainly be caught in a traffic jam. So should we build more roads to ease traffic congestion? In this episode, we wanted to explore what is keeping residents of Tijuana from a better quality of life. The answer took us by surprise. Join us in our…

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WDC: El Diseño llegó a la Ciudad(es) 31:00

3M ago31:00

31:00

Iniciamos nuestra nueva temporada con la historia de cómo Tijuana y San Diego ganaron la designación de Capital Mundial del Diseño 2024. Hablamos con Jorge Francisco Sánchez y Catalina Silva, dos colaboradores del equipo de Tijuana sobre cómo lograron la designación en conjunto con el equipo de San Diego y qué hizo que su propuesta destacara.¡No te…

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WDC 2024: Design comes to Town(s)! 28:51

3M ago28:51

28:51

We kick off our newest season with the story of how Tijuana and San Diego won the designation as World Design Capital of 2024. We spoke with Jorge Francisco Sanchez and Catalina Silva, two contributors of the Tijuana side of the team as to how they landed the designation as well as what made their proposal stand out.You won't want to miss the first…

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Episodio Bonus: 8 de Marzo 18:03

3M ago18:03

18:03

En este episodio bonus, Natalie nos lleva a través de la marcha del Día Internacional de la Mujer en el corazón de Tijuana. En esta fecha, mujeres de todos los ámbitos se reunen para exigir justicia, igualdad y el fin de la violencia contra las mujeres en México. Acompañamos mientras navegamos los sonidos y testimonios de resiliencia y solidaridad …

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Bonus Episode: March 8th 18:02

3M ago18:02

18:02

On this bonus episode, our host Natalie takes us on her journey through the International Women's Day march in the heart of Tijuana. On this special date, Women from all backgrounds gathered to call for justice, equality, and an end to violence against women in Mexico. Join us as we navigate the sights and sounds of the collective spirit of resilie…

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Season 6 - Visionaries and Shapers of the Borderlands! 1:00

4M ago1:00

1:00

Hola Amigoooooos!!Port of entry has a fresh new season for you with more rich stories of our border region. This time around, we are spotlighting Shapers and Visionaries of borderlands. Stories of People who are impacting the region and in some cases the world with their work and research. From urbanism to architecture to education and politics and…

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Amal: Esperanza llega a la Frontera! 16:25

5M ago16:25

16:25

¡Que shouuuuu amigos!Actualmente estamos en receso de producción trabajando en nuestra próxima temporada. Pero no queríamos perder la oportunidad de hablarles sobre Amal, un títere gigante de 3.5 metros de altura que anda esparciendo un mensaje de esperanza donde quiera que va. ¡Acompáñenos para escuchar sobre el impacto que esta marioneta tuvo en …

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Amal: Hope comes to the Borderlands! 15:30

5M ago15:30

15:30

Hola Friends!We are currently on a production break working on our next season.But we didn't want to miss this opportunity to talk to you about Amal, a 12-foot-sized puppet girl who spreads a message of hope wherever she goes. Join us to listen to find out the impact she made on the locals and us while she was here! Nos vemos pronto!@portofentrypod…

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Jardín de las Mariposas: Un Espacio Seguro para Migrantes Queer en Tijuana 29:16

6M ago29:16

29:16

¡Hola amigos!Antes de cerrar esta temporada y tomar un pequeño descanso, queríamos dejarlos con la historia de Jardín de las Mariposas, un albergue en Tijuana exclusivamente para migrantes queer. Este albergue ha impactado las vidas de miles de personas queer que huyen de la violencia o que enfrentan discriminación en su país de origen, siempre con…

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Jardín de las Mariposas: A Safe Space for Queer Migrants in Tijuana 30:33

6M ago30:33

30:33

Hola Friends!Before we close this season and take a little break, we wanted to leave you with the story of Jardín de las Mariposas, a shelter in Tijuana exclusively for queer migrants. This shelter has impacted the lives of thousands of queer folks who are fleeing violence and face discrimination in their land of origin and is helping many more fig…

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Encontrando tu Voz - Pte 2 - Andrés 36:53

7M ago36:53

36:53

¡Hola friends!Ya casi terminamos de contar historias LGBTQ+ de la región fronteriza. En esta edición, hablamos con Andrés Hernández, una escritora y artista visual transgenero no binaria de Tijuana, quien nos cuenta la historia de cómo el arte le ayudó a lidiar con las difíciles realidades de ser queer en Tijuana y nos compartió parte de sus luchas…

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Finding Your Voice - Part 2 - Andres 37:39

7M ago37:39

37:39

Hola Friends!We are almost done showcasing LGBTQ+ stories of the region. In this edition, we talk to Andres Hernandez, a Non-Binary Writer and visual artist from Tijuana. She retells the story of how art helped her cope with the difficult realities of being queer in Tijuana and shares part of her struggles of coming out to her family and figuring o…

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Episodio Bonus: Los Nuevos Desafíos de la Comunidad Queer en Baja 45:24

7M ago45:24

45:24

Hola Friends!Port of Entry anda con todo y esta temporada estamos compartiendo historias LGBTQ+ de la región. En este episodio bonus, Natalie y nuestro productor Julio se sientan con los protagonistas de nuestros dos primeros episodios, Alejandro Sánchez y Meritxell Calderon para conversar sobre algunos temas que no lograron salir al aire ; desde a…

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Bonus Episode: New Challenges Facing the Queer Community in Baja! 42:48

7M ago42:48

42:48

Hola Friends!Port of Entry is in full swing showcasing LGBTQ+ stories of the region. In this edition, Natalie and our producer Julio sit down for a video conversation with the features of our first two episodes, Alejandro Sánchez and Meritxell Calderon. They discussed a wide range of issues facing the queer community in Baja that didn't make it int…

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Ben Odell On The Ten Year Journey to Make 'Radical' 43:04

7M ago43:04

43:04

Producer and CEO of 3Pas Studios, Ben Odell, is our guest this week. He shares the fascinating story behind his critically acclaimed new film 'Radical,' starring Eugenio Derbez. The film centers on a gifted but disadvantaged group of students in Mexico whose lives are transformed by an unconventional new teacher. Hear how the film was received diff…

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Encontrando tu Voz - Pte 1 - Xaime y Raquelita 30:26

8M ago30:26

30:26

Hola Friends!Port of Entry continúa su temporada mostrando historias LGBTQ+ de la región. En esta edición, nos sentamos con Xaime Aceves Equihua, un terapeuta y artista Drag de la región de San Diego Tijuana. Debido al rechazo que enfrentó desde temprana edad, Xaime encontró difícil permitirse ser quien era hasta que encontró una manera de poder ex…

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Finding your Voice - Part 1 - Xaime and Raquelita 32:39

8M ago32:39

32:39

Hola Friends!Port of Entry is showcasing LGBTQ+ stories of the region. In this edition, we sit down with Xaime Aceves Equihua, a therapist, and Drag Artist from the San Diego Tijuana region. Due to rejection he faced early in his life, Xaime found it challenging to allow himself to be who he was until he found an outlet: Drag. He now leads a series…

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#63 Dr. Erine Kupetsky, D.O., On Why Direct Pay is the Way of the Future 45:33

8M ago45:33

45:33

BRI hosted board-certified dermatologist Dr. Erine Kupetsky, D.O. joins medical students Jeffrey Bettag (MS3) and Thomas Szewczk (MS2) to speak on her unique experiences as the owner of her own dermatology practice. Kupetsky, who opened her own practice in Lawrenceville, New Jersey in 2018, accepted insurance until less than a year ago. Her unique …

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Director Angel Gracia Talks "How The Gringo Stole Christmas" 29:42

8M ago29:42

29:42

'How the Gringo Stole Christmas' is one of only a handful of Latino-centered holiday films ever made. This week, its director, Venezuelan-American Angel Gracia, joins the show to discuss this pressing question: Why are Latino holiday movies so rare? Plus, we discuss his rich three-decade journey in filmmaking, the challenges of authentically castin…

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La Lucha por el Matrimonio Igualitario en Baja - Parte 2 - Alejandro 34:54

8M ago34:54

34:54

¡Que onda amigos!Continuamos nuestro inicio de temporada con la última parte de nuestro primer episodio: La lucha por el Matrimonio Igualitario en Baja California. En esta segunda parte, nos unimos a Alejandro, un analista de políticas públicas y activista de derechos queer de Mexicali. A través del poder de las redes sociales, Alejandro logró movi…

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The Fight for Marriage Equality in Baja - Part 2 - Alejandro 34:06

8M ago34:06

34:06

Hola Friends!We continue our season kick-off with the second part of our two-part series: The Fight for Marriage Equality in Baja. In this second part, we join Alejandro, a policy analyst and queer rights activist from Mexicali. Through the power of social media, Alejandro was able to mobilize the masses in favor of an initiative that successfully …

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La Lucha por el Matrimonio Igualitario en Baja - Parte 1 - Meritxell y Nancy 35:15

9M ago35:15

35:15

Hola Friends! Lanzamos nuestra nueva temporada destacando historias LGBTQ+ de la región con un episodio de dos partes: La lucha por el matrimonio igualitario en Baja. En esta primera parte, nos sentamos con Meritxell y Nancy, una pareja queer de Tijuana que ha luchado por los derechos LGBTQ+ en el estado de Baja y en México. Nos comparten su histor…

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Dr. Manu M. Matthew, MD, Shares His Unique Matching Journey & Advocacy Work 42:18

9M ago42:18

42:18

Dr. Manu M. Mathew, M.D., a graduate of American University of Antigua Medical School joins medical student Jeffery Bettag (MS2) to discuss the intricacies of the match process for medical graduates. Matthew, a 2012 medical school graduate, has attempted to match consistently for over six years without luck and currently is a national advocate for …

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The Fight for Marriage Equality in Baja - Part 1 - Meritxell and Nancy 33:32

9M ago33:32

33:32

Hola Friends!We kick off our new season highlighting LGBTQ+ stories with a two part series: The Fight for Marriage Equality in Baja. In this first part, we sit down with Meritxell and Nancy, a queer couple from Tijuana who have fought for LGBTQ+ rights in the state of Baja and Mexico. They share their story of how they fought to have marriage equal…

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Season 5 - LGBTQ+ Stories of the region! 1:21

9M ago1:21

1:21

Hola Friends!KPBS’ Port of Entry is back with a new Season and this time we want to highlight LGBTQ+ stories of the region. We sit down with activists, artists and academics to share their stories about what it means to be queer in the borderlands. Our guests share stories of coming out, accepting oneself, and learning to navigate in a world that c…

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Neuro-Inclusivity, Belonging and Radical Hospitality 48:28

10M ago48:28

48:28

Latino Rebels Radio goes on the road for a live podcast recording at Mitchell College in New London, Connecticut. Host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes seven students to discuss how a college such as Mitchell is creating more welcoming, accessible living and learning environments in a world that continues to get more and more diverse. Thanks to the Co…

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From 2022: Long Live Punk 30:27

10M ago30:27

30:27

From Peru to Mexico to the Lower East Side, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela breaks down the Latino and Latina pioneers who influenced punk rock with guests Ceci Bastida and Núria Net, part of the creative team behind the new Audible podcast series, Punk In Translation: Latinx Origins, produced by Fresh Produce Media. This is episode w…

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From 2022: Juan González's Harvest of Empire 30:34

10M ago30:34

30:34

Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela proudly welcomes award-winning journalist and Democracy Now! co-host Juan González to discuss the second revision of his legendary book and how it relates to recent events. They talk about the current Summit of the Americas, the news of a migrant caravan this week and the latest about Puerto Rico. The s…

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Gustavo Santaolalla: Crafting the Soundtrack of a Latino Generation 31:09

10M ago31:09

31:09

Legendary music producer Gustavo Santaolalla has crafted the soundtrack to Rock En Español, producing career-defining albums for Café Tacvba, Molotov, Juanes, and many more. He is one of only three composers to win consecutive Academy Awards for Best Original Score for Brokeback Mountain and Babel. In our wide-ranging conversation, Gustavo shares h…

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American Homeboy 21:59

10M ago21:59

21:59

We welcome The Daily Chela founder Brandon Loran Maxwell to discuss his new film, American Homeboy, for a nuanced discussion of Cholo culture and how it still influences pop culture today.By Futuro Media and PRX

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¡Viva Mia Zapata! 31:23

11M ago31:23

31:23

Latino Rebels Radio producer Oscar Fernandez steps in to guest host as he welcomes true-crime novelist H. Allegra Lansing to discuss the forgotten legacy of ‘90s grunge rock singer Mia Zapata.By Futuro Media and PRX

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Democracy in Doubt 29:27

11M ago29:27

29:27

Following a historic election victory by the progressive Semilla Party in Guatemala, Latino Rebels Radio producer Oscar Fernandez steps in as guest host to welcome Marco Fonseca, Instructor of Latin American and International Studies at York University in Canada, to discuss how this election almost didn't happen.…

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A More Level Playing Field 21:19

11M ago21:19

21:19

The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup has featured new stars, new upset victories, and the rise of future title contenders. To discuss the surprise success of non-European teams at the tournament, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes back Brenda Elsey, professor of history and Latin American and Caribbean studies at Hostra University, a…

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All the Other Barbies 28:25

11M ago28:25

28:25

In this special episode of Latino Rebels Radio ---originally aired on the Futuro podcast In The Thick--- host Julio Ricardo Varela is joined by Futuro Media editorial director Fernanda Santos for a roundtable discussion with Dr. Aria Halliday, an associate professor of gender and women’s studies at the University of Kentucky, for a breakdown of the…

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¡Necesitamos Tu Ayuda!¡Participa en Nuestra Encuesta! 1:18

11M ago1:18

1:18

¡Hola amigos! ¡Port of Entry tiene noticias para compartir con ustedes!Cuando lanzamos versiones en español de nuestros episodios, nos sorprendió descubrir que tenemos casi tantos oyentes de español como los de ingles. Que chido no? ¡Se rifan!Así que nos preguntamos... ¿quiénes son estos oyentes de habla española y desde dónde nos escuchan?Eeeeeeen…

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Oppenheimer’s Nuclear Colonialism 27:07

12M ago27:07

27:07

With the release of the blockbuster film 'Oppenheimer,' Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Myrriah Gomez, assistant professor at the University of New Mexico and author of 'Nuclear Nuevo México: Colonialism and the Effects of the Nuclear Industrial Complex on Nuevomexicanos,' to discuss the movie's omission of New Mexican histor…

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Take our survey! 1:15

12M ago1:15

1:15

Hey amigos! Port of Entry has some exciting news to share with you! When we released Spanish versions of our episodes, we were blown away to discover that we have almost as many Spanish-speaking listeners as we do English-speaking ones! How incredible is that? You guys rock!So we are wondering… just who are these Spanish listeners and where are the…

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A Conversation with Esmeralda Santiago 25:59

12M ago25:59

25:59

Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela proudly welcomes acclaimed Puerto Rican writer Esmeralda Santiago for a lively discussion about her latest novel, Las Madres, and the importance of becoming visible in the American landscape through literature.By Futuro Media and PRX

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Hotel Workers Strike Back 21:06

12M ago21:06

21:06

On this episode, Hector Luis Alamo, senior editor of Latino Rebels, steps in as guest host to speak with Ada Briceño, co-president of Unite Here! Local 11, and Diana Rios Sanchez, a striking hotel worker, about the hotel workers' strike in Los Angeles and its importance for other labor actions taking place across the country.…

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No Water for You 20:09

1y ago20:09

20:09

Amid a record breaking heat wave throughout Texas that has led to several heat-related deaths, Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill eliminating mandatory water breaks for construction workers. Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Daniela Hernandez, state legislative coordinator for the Workers Defense Project, to discuss the cruel a…

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Supreme Court of Politics 25:35

1y ago25:35

25:35

Affirmative action struck down in college admissions. LGBTQ rights limited. Student loan relief blocked. Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Vanity Fair legal affairs contributor Cristian Farias to discuss the latest round of Supreme Court rulings plagued by shaky evidence, questionable plaintiffs and the lack of legal standing.…

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¡Debut y ¿Despedida?! 58:28

1y ago58:28

58:28

Hemos terminado oficialmente con la temporada 4 y estamos en receso preparando la próxima temporada. ¡Pero, queríamos dejarles a ustedes, bellos amigos, con otra razón para sintonizar! ¡Otro episodio bonus! En este episodio, conversamos con nuestros nuevos productores, Julio y Luca, mientras reflexionamos sobre los altibajos de su primera temporada…

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Debut and Goodbye…? 58:15

1y ago58:15

58:15

We are officially done with season 4 and are on hiatus preparing our next season. Buuuuut, we wanted to leave you beautiful folks with another reason to tune in! Another bonus episode! In this bonus episode, We sit down with our new Producers, Julio and Luca, as we look back on their debut season and they share stories about growing up in Tijuana a…

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Sports Con Sazón 24:00

1y ago24:00

24:00

Latino Rebels senior editor Hector Luis Alamo steps in as guest host to welcome sports journalist Bryan Fonseca for a knockout conversation on the future of Puerto Rican boxing, history made at the NBA draft, and Boricua representation in pro wrestling.By Futuro Media and PRX

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La corta y breve vida del Intercambio Culinario Mexico-Eurasiatico. 30:31

1y ago30:31

30:31

En este producer’s takeover, Julio se encuetra con Ibragim y Yernur, dos migrantes eurasiáticos que llegaron a Tijuana después de huir de sus países de origen; Rusia y Kazajistán. Nos unimos a ellos y otros refugiados en un intercambio culinario improvisado mientras nos cuentan la odisea que atravesaron para solicitar asilo en Estados Unidos.No se …

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SOS Central America 29:21

1y ago29:21

29:21

This week, Latino Rebels Radio is proud to present the first episode of SOS Central America, hosted by Maria Martin, creator and founding team member of Latino USA. In this episode, Maria examines the arrest of journalist and president of the Guatemalan newspaper elPeriódico, José Rubén Zamora, and what it means for dissent and a free press in the …

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After Sacramento and Martha's Vineyard 26:35

1y ago26:35

26:35

Following another series of migrant flights by Florida governor and Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Autumn Gonzalez and Iván Espinoza-Madrigal to discuss the latest political stunt in Sacramento, how it is a carbon copy of what happened last year in Martha’s Vineyard and the uns…

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Monsieur Periné Talks 'Bolero Apocaliptico' and White Identity in Latin Music 13:42

1y ago13:42

13:42

This week, renowned Colombian band Monsieur Periné joins the show to discuss their latest release, 'Bolero Apocaliptico'. We interview them about the evolution of their musical style, how they challenge traditional love narratives, and the influence of Afro-Colombian roots on their work. The conversation also navigates thought-provoking issues, suc…

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The short and brief life of the Mexican-EurAsian Culinary Exchange! 25:57

1y ago25:57

25:57

In this producer's takeover, Julio talks to Ibrahim and Yernur, two Eurasian migrants who reached Tijuana after they both got into hot water in their native countries of Russia and Kazakhstan. We join them and other refugees for a meal as they talk to us about their journeys to request asylum in the US.Tune in!@portofentrypod**************Port of E…

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