Best Utah Public Radio Podcasts (2024)

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Gun Radio Utah - Vivek Murthy Stand on Guns,Are Gun Really a Public Health Crisis?, Perfect Pull USA; What issues Concern Americans 32:52

20d ago32:52

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By Talk Radio 105.9 - KNRS (KNRS-FM)

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UnDisciplined: When climate scientists are under attack, who has their backs? 25:55

1h ago25:55

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Since 2011, the Climate Science Legal Defense Fund has supported hundreds of researchers who have been attacked, sued, defamed, and threatened — and this year the organization has been busier than ever. The group’s director, Lauren Kurtz, says she’s happy that her organization is being sought out by scientists in need—and really sad that there is a…

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Gun Radio Utah: Tyler Smith of Axle (July 20, 2024) 35:51

4h ago35:51

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By Talk Radio 105.9 - KNRS (KNRS-FM)

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'Hillbilly Elegy' with Trump's vice president pick JD Vance on Access Utah 50:42

4h ago50:42

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With former president Donald Trump’s announcement that Sen. J.D. Vance will be his running mate, we revisit our interview from October 2016 with then-bestselling-author J.D. Vance.By Tom Williams

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087: Expedited Review of IRS Applications for Recognition of Exempt Status 14:11

4h ago14:11

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Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. In Episode 87, Cynthia Rowland covers the rules that apply to a new charitable organization that wants expedited review of its application for recognition of exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS expects to receive 135,000 to 140,000 determination requests in 2024, and mos…

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Colorado sinks to new low in allowing ballot box biology, plus can warnings and not tickets be written for first-time and accidental coast guard violations?

12h ago

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By wgnradio.com

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Gun Radio Utah - Alec Baldwin Gun Case; Proposed Gun Range in Payson; HB369 Defensive Ammendment 36:52

21m ago36:52

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By Talk Radio 105.9 - KNRS (KNRS-FM)

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Revisiting 'Deep Creek' with Pam Houston on Access Utah 52:37

2d ago52:37

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Pam Houston is the author of the memoir, Deep Creek: Finding Hope In The High Country, as well as two novels and a collection of essays. We revisit our conversation from September 2021.By Tom Williams

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UnDisciplined: Does crop insurance sometimes do more harm than good? 25:55

2d ago25:55

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Anne Schechinger, isn’t opposed to federally subsidized insurance, but she believes it’s long past time that we look very hard at places like the Lonestar State and ask whether things need to change.By Matthew LaPlante

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Revisiting 'Chances Are...': The Vietnam War with Richard Russo on Access Utah 49:49

3d ago49:49

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On this episode we’ll revisit our conversation from August 2018 with Richard Russo about his book Chances Are…By Tom Williams

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Revisiting 'Chesapeake Requiem' With Earl Swift On Tuesday's Access Utah 51:40

4d ago51:40

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We’ll revisit our conversation from August 2018 with Earl Swift, talking about his book Chesapeake Requiem: A Year with the Watermen of Vanishing Tangier Island.By Tom Williams

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Magic and more with Richard Hatch on Monday's Access Utah 49:41

5d ago49:41

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Our guest Richard Hatch joins us for the hour to talk about magic, as well as his recent translation of the 1933 book 'Die Juden in der Zauberkunst', or 'Jews and Magic,' from a German author killed in the holocaust.By Tom Williams

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086: Nonprofit Quick Tip: State Filings in New Mexico and Utah 25:45

5d ago25:45

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Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. This is the 13th in a series of “Quick Tip” episodes focusing on the details of state registration of nonprofit corporations. In an earlier episode, we addressed filing in Delaware and California, which are the most frequently used by our clients, most of whom have a connection with Californ…

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Naming birds after people is not what nature needs now. Plus, recreational boating and law-enforcement. Do we need better customer relations?

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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter tells us why naming birds after people is not what conservation needs, as well as his two cents on whether law-enforcement for recreational boating needs lessons in customer relations. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5274559/5274559_2024-07-05-184059.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with …

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Gun Radio Utah - Hit Rate by Law Enforcement...Less Than You Think; Ammunition Sold in Grocery Stores 37:39

7d ago37:39

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By Talk Radio 105.9 - KNRS (KNRS-FM)

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UnDisciplined: We might be able to engineer our way out of global warming. But should we? 25:54

10d ago25:54

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It's possible that a nation suffering from the extreme effects of climate warming might take simple steps that could change the global atmosphere. There’s not much to stop it from happening, so Ben Kravitz says the the world needs to be prepared.By Matthew LaPlante

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Memes, conspiracy theories, and fake news on Access Utah 54:00

10d ago54:00

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Lynne McNeill is an associate professor at Utah State University as well as co-founder of and faculty advisor for the USU Folklore Club.By Tom Williams

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University inclusion centers close and USU Eastern employee scandal on Access Utah 43:44

11d ago43:44

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The Salt Lake Tribune recently reported that a Utah State University employee was paid for 2 years while he didn’t work. The employee at the school’s Price campus was supposed to oversee programs for local businesses.By Tom Williams

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The promising comeback of condors with Marlowe Starling on Access Utah 47:41

12d ago47:41

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Writer Marlowe Starling joined us to talk about her recent article in Deseret Magazine titled "Consider the Condor." She writes, “Once on the brink of extinction, the bald, feathered symbol of the West is making a promising comeback. If only we can get the lead out.”By Tom Williams

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Colorado turns to ‘ballot box biology’ once again to undermine wildlife management, plus Palatine Stables gain further public support

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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares his concerns on “ballot box biology” in Colorado and how it is shifting species management into the hands of politicians. He also gives an update on the incredible amount of feedback in support of keeping the stables in Palatine, IL. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5249117/5249117_2024-06…

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UnDisciplined: What do wolves tell us about our relationship with nature? 25:55

17d ago25:55

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John Vucitech suggests that it’s not just the science that matters when we’re talking about our longstanding views on wolves–it’s also a matter of compassion, and of understanding.By Matthew LaPlante, Raegan Edelman

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Bestselling romance author RaeAnne Thayne on Access Utah 45:12

17d ago45:12

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Today our guest is northern Utah resident and bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne. She will publish her 75th book, "The December Market," later this year.By Tom Williams

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The future of the Colorado River on Access Utah 49:58

17d ago49:58

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Today we’ll check in with reporter Alex Hager. He reports for the Colorado River Reporting Project and you hear his stories regularly on UPR.By Tom Williams

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The perils of living in the Pyrocene on Access Utah 51:26

19d ago51:26

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“Today we live in a fire age in which ancient prophecies of worlds destroyed and renewed by fire have become contemporary realities, even for people living in modern cities," Stephen Pyne says.By Tom Williams

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How big box retail stores have reshaped our economy on Access Utah 50:27

20d ago50:27

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On this episode we talk with the editors of Big Box USA, which presents a new look at how the big box retail store has dramatically reshaped the U.S. economy and its ecosystems in the last half century.By Tom Williams

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085: Back to Compliance: Reinstating Tax-Exempt Status for a Charity 16:32

19d ago16:32

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Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. In episode 85, Cynthia Rowland addresses the steps needed when a charitable organization has its tax-exempt status revoked by the IRS for failure to file the required information returns, that is, form 990, 990PF, 990 EZ, or the postcard return for very small charities, 990-N. Often, chariti…

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Palatine stable and the effort to keep it open plus – a new ‘Sage Brush’ rebellion is brewing

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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks about the public outcry to keep the stables open in Palatine, IL as well as the “Sage Brush” rebellion brewing in the northwest. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5216755/5216755_2024-06-22-185655.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter Colorado sinks to new low in ballot…

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Gun Radio Utah - Supreme Court Decision on US vs Rahimi; Adam Nelson from Ride Dog Security; 36:38

27d ago36:38

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By Talk Radio 105.9 - KNRS (KNRS-FM)

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Teaching and writing with Tom Romano on Access Utah 51:22

30d ago51:22

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Tom Romano taught writing and English methods in USU’s English Department from 1991-1995 and consulted with the statewide Utah Writing Project for many years. A 17-year career of high school teaching led to his first book, Clearing the Way: Working with Teenage Writers (1987).By Tom Williams

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UnDisciplined: What can we do to save the coral reefs? Here’s one, um, cool solution. 25:55

27d ago25:55

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Coral reefs are some of the oldest, most diverse ecosystems on Earth. But they’re also among the most vulnerable. So, what do we do? Mary Hagedorn has an idea: Let’s collect as many as possible and freeze them.By Matthew LaPlante

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Gardening tips with expert Dan Drost on Access Utah 50:16

1M ago50:16

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Gardening expert and UPR friend Dan Drost joined us today to answer your questions. Whether you’ve got a large backyard garden, participate in the community garden or have a small box near your window, Dan can help.By Tom Williams

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084: Nonprofit Book Review: ABA Guidebook for Directors of Nonprofit Corporations 24:11

26d ago24:11

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Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. In today’s episode, Cynthia Rowland’s guest is Bill Boyd, one of the editors, along with Lisa Runquist, of the newly published fourth edition of the American Bar Association’s Guidebook for Directors of Nonprofit Corporations. The guidebook is a useful and valuable reference that provides di…

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Enjoying the great outdoors of Normandy – a true treasure worth enjoying

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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter continues sharing the awe of modern-day Normandy, France, and its many outdoor options you can experience. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5138058/5138058_2024-06-14-192258.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter Colorado sinks to new low in ballot box biology .cls-7{fill:#ff…

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Gun Radio Utah - Filling in Rep Karianne Lisonbee; SCOTUS Decision on Cargill vs Garland; GOA email to members about Utah Gun Legislation 35:36

1M ago35:36

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By Talk Radio 105.9 - KNRS (KNRS-FM)

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The history of climate denial and its consequences on Access Utah 54:02

1M ago54:02

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Climate change has become an unavoidable fact and an ongoing catastrophe. The science was clear decades ago. How did so many Americans come to doubt evidence so widely accepted and compelling?By Tom Williams

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UnDisciplined: Should we all trash talk a little bit more? 25:55

1M ago25:55

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Rafi Kohan’s latest book tells the story of trash talk, and explains why the practice of leveling vicious insults at our rivals might not be all that bad.By Matthew LaPlante, Raegan Edelman

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083: Nonprofit Quick Tip: State Filings in Oklahoma and Texas 23:13

1M ago23:13

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Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. This is the 12th in a series of “Quick Tip” episodes focusing on the details of state registration of nonprofit corporations. In previous episodes, we addressed filing in Delaware and California, which are the most frequently used by our clients, most of whom have a connection with Californi…

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Reporting from Utah Beach on the 80th Anniversary of D-Day: Walking in the footsteps of those who saved the free world.

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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter reports from Utah Beach for the 80th Anniversary of D-Day to share his connection to those who saved the free world in Normandy, France. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5068884/5068884_2024-06-10-151924.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter Colorado sinks to new low in ball…

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The mysterious life of cougars on Access Utah 43:45

1M ago43:45

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Mountain lions are considered the apex predator of the Mountain West. Heavy hunting has reduced their number, but sightings are on the rise in Utah. Today we revisit our discussion about mysterious and misunderstood lives of cougars.By Tom Williams

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UnDisciplined: How can we find hope in a changing world? 25:55

1M ago25:55

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Bill Weir once felt as though he was watching the American story change in staggering ways. But now he wakes up each morning with more wonder than worry.By Matthew LaPlante

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'Sleepless' with Annabel Abbs-Streets on Access Utah 47:22

2M ago47:22

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In the tradition of books like "Breath" and "Wintering," "Sleepless" combines science, historical research, and personal experience to explore the complicated relationship women have with darkness.By Tom Williams

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Revisiting 'Sleepless' with Annabel Abbs-Streets on Access Utah 49:40

2M ago49:40

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In the tradition of books like "Breath" and "Wintering," "Sleepless" combines science, historical research, and personal experience to explore the complicated relationship women have with darkness.By Tom Williams

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082: Advice for Nonprofit Investment Committees From an Investment Advisor 31:38

2M ago31:38

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Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. In episode 82, we revisit the duties of directors in managing investment assets. Joining Cynthia Rowland today is Jennifer Nelson, Senior Wealth Manager with BNY Mellon. She offers practical advice for directors serving on the investment committee, best practices for developing an investment…

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Banding falcon chicks in Bavaria, Germany and remarkable bird movement stories

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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter joins you from Bavaria, Germany and talks with Anthony Hammond about banding young falcons, as well as the remarkable story of a cross-continental bird trip. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4868449/4868449_2024-05-29-193149.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter Colorado sin…

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UnDisciplined: How can we reconnect with nature? 25:55

2M ago25:55

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Brittany Gowan says that no matter where you are, and no matter how far you might feel from the world as it once existed, you can still connect to nature.By Matthew LaPlante

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Our national wildlife refuges could lose the ability to be managed and Tennessee restricts game wardens access to private lands

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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks about the concerns of U.S. wildlife refuges losing their ability to be managed along with a legal change in Tennessee that prevents game warden’s access to private land without a warrant. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4859634/4859634_2024-05-14-213934.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdo…

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The cultural roots of America's political crisis on Access Utah 53:58

2M ago53:58

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James Davison Hunter, who introduced the concept of “culture wars” 30 years ago, tells us in this new book that historic sources of national solidarity have now largely dissolved.By Tom Williams

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UnDisciplined: How to survive the end of the world 25:55

2M ago25:55

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If you have a gnawing sense that this is end of the world as we know it, then know this: You’re not alone. And Athena Aktipis has some advice for you.By Matthew LaPlante

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The true story of a Grand Canyon misadventure with Kevin Fedarko on Access Utah 50:42

2M ago50:42

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Kevin Fedarko has spent the past twenty years writing about conservation, exploration, and the Grand Canyon. His writing has appeared in National Geographic, the New York Times, and Esquire, among other publications.By Tom Williams

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Historic parallels to the 2024 presidential election on Access Utah 48:52

2M ago48:52

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Today we’ll talk with historian Joshua Zeitz about some of his recent articles in Politico magazine: A Trump-Biden Tie Would Be a Political Nightmare — But Maybe a Boon to Democracy. Biden Can Still Win — If He Runs Like Harry Truman. And 4 Ex-Presidents Who Ran Again — And What They Mean for Trump.By Tom Williams

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