Best Matt Blackburn Podcasts (2025)

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Lasso Lures with Matt Blackburn 33:16

16d ago33:16

33:16

Join Gregg Thomas as he speaks with Matt Blackburn who along with his dad make Lasso Lures. www.battlethebeast.com Lasso Lures www.thornebros.com

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John MacDonald: Snake oil political promises have just been given a life line 6:21

22h ago6:21

6:21

When there’s an election campaign happening, how much do you care about the cost of the policies the political parties are pushing? Or, more to the point, how willing are you to trust the politicians when they say they've done the numbers, and they all stack up? My willingness to trust them is very low. Which is why I think we will be all the poore…

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Phil Mauger: Christchurch Mayor on the shuttle bus study, after hours services, Rolleston intersection 8:55

22h ago8:55

8:55

Questions over Christchurch City Council planning to spend $200 thousand on a shuttle bus study. Environment Canterbury wants to stop the proposed resurrection of a free inner-city shuttle, saying 1800 bus movements each weekday is enough. A 2023 law change means ECan will get the final say. Mayor Phil Mauger admits he voted for the costly study. B…

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Ep. 012 | Scott McCloughan | An Incredibly Holy Moment 1:20:07

19h ago1:20:07

1:20:07

Disclaimer: This episode of 42 North touches on themes related to marriage, which may include slightly mature content. While we strive to keep everything family-friendly and appropriate, we encourage parents to use discretion when listening with younger audiences. || This month on 42 North, we sit down with Scott McCloughan as he shares his passion…

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NOTTINGHAM FOREST Q&A | TIME TO START BUYING? | PICK A WILDCARD SIGNING 1:09:04

1d ago1:09:04

1:09:04

Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer and Mark Sutherns as we answer Nottingham Forest questions submitted by Forest Focus listeners., including a full debate on if we should be worried after a slow start with signings (one of the panel is). We also pick out a wildcard signing who Forest have not yet been linked with and more. #nffc #nottinghamfore…

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Graham Gouldman: 10CC singer and base player on the band's career, NZ tour 9:56

2d ago9:56

9:56

Having sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, legendary English rock band 10CC is celebrating their anniversary in style, their world tour bringing them to New Zealand’s shores. They’ll be hitting up Christchurch on the 10th of July, performing at the Isaac Theatre Royal. Co-lead singer and base player Graham Gouldman joined John MacDonald for…

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John MacDonald: Will police and judges deliver what the Govt wants? 5:38

2d ago5:38

5:38

The Government has obviously decided that its law and order week. It started with tougher sentences for people who attack first responders and prison officers – which is a good thing. Then it was tougher sentences for people who dish out coward punches – that can’t come soon enough. And the latest are these tougher measures to try and do something …

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NOTTINGHAM FOREST AGREE MALICK FOFANA DEAL | THIRD ELANGA BID | WILLIAMS SIGNS NEW CONTRACT 30:19

2d ago30:19

30:19

Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple to discuss Tuesday's Nottingham Forest news as the Reds reportedly agree a deal with Lyon for Malick Fofana, Neco Williams signs a new contract until 2029 and Newcastle make a third bid for Anthony Elanga.We discuss the report from Fabrizio Romano that Forest have agreed a deal for Belgium winger Fofana, alth…

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Minnesota Muskies with Chase Gibson 41:12

2d ago41:12

41:12

Join Gregg Thomas has he talks with Chase Gibson about early season tactics on central MN lakes. www.battlethebeast.com www.thornebros.com Gibson’s Guide Service | Horner WV | Facebook

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HENRY WINTER | 'NOTTINGHAM FOREST HAVE A SPECIAL PLAYER IN ELLIOT ANDERSON' 39:15

3d ago39:15

39:15

Matt Davies is joined by Henry Winter after he covered England Under-21s European Championship win in Slovakia. We discuss Elliot Anderson in depth after Henry was hugely impressed with the Nottingham Forest midfielder. We also touch on how next season's Premier League will look as clubs start to make transfers. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🎫 Get your t…

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John MacDonald: Ferry privatisation would just be excusing KiwiRail's shortcomings 4:43

3d ago4:43

4:43

I don’t like this idea David Seymour’s pushing of privatising the Interislander ferry service and getting a private operator to run it, instead of KiwiRail. And if I was to sum up why I’m opposed to it as succinctly as I could, it would come down to just two words and one number. State Highway 1. Tell that to the ACT leader and Deputy Prime Ministe…

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NOTTINGHAM FOREST MOVE A STEP CLOSER TO EUROPA LEAGUE? | IGOR JESUS PASSES MEDICAL 58:50

3d ago58:50

58:50

Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and TNT Sports commentator Darren Fletcher as Nottingham Forest are forced to wait even longer to discover which European competition they will be in after UEFA delayed a decision on Crystal Palace's Europa League participation until Lyon's appeal against relegation is heard. It could prove to…

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John MacDonald: Aren't ED assaults just as bad as first responder assaults? 6:43

4d ago6:43

6:43

The Government’s plan for tougher sentences for people who don’t think twice about assaulting first responders and corrections officers is great. But I think there are some other people who should be included. Doctors and nurses. These are the people who, it seems, can be at just as much risk of being attacked. It’s brilliant that the Government ha…

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WHICH BOTAFOGO PLAYERS WILL SIGN FOR NOTTINGHAM FOREST AFTER CLUB WORLD CUP EXIT? 22:22

5d ago22:22

22:22

Botafogo are out of the Club World Cup after their defeat to Palmeiras. Nottingham Forest fans will now hope that Igor Jesus, Jair Cunha and Cuiabano will complete their transfers. We're joined by Pedro from Glorious Botafogo to discuss how many of the three will join and how much of a whole they will leave in the Brazilian side. #nffc #nottinghamf…

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CAN DANILO AND MATT TURNER TRANSFERS FROM NOTTINGHAM FOREST TO LYON BE SAVED? 20:43

6d ago20:43

20:43

Nottingham Forest's plan to sell Danilo and Matt Turner looked to be over when Lyon were relegated from Ligue 1 in France due to their huge debts. Luke Entwistle, editor in chief of Get French Football News, returns to tell us is the deals can be salvaged as Lyon appeal their relegation. Luke also tells us how Lyon got into the mess under John Text…

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Toby Merriman, Matt Villamaino, Bill Gwaltney and Tim Merriman Talk Story about AI in Interpretation 45:47

6d ago45:47

45:47

Matt Villamaino, Bill Gwaltney, Toby Merriman, and Tim Merriman gather on Zoom to explore the role of Artificial Intelligence in heritage interpretation—with a focus on authenticity, ethics, and emerging opportunities. Toby Merriman, MFA, serves as Assistant Director of the Center for Virtual Expression at Southern Illinois University, where he sup…

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Smoking, Metals in the Brain and the Vitamin K2 Solution 52:40

6d ago52:40

52:40

In this solo show I break down what Alzheimer's disease is, why so many studies show that tobacco smokers have higher risk for Alzheimer's, how the vitamin K shot given to infants differs from vitamin K supplements, and the specific and multiple mechanisms of how vitamin K2 works to prevent the development of Alzheimer's disease. I talk about the r…

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COLIN FRAY ON ANTHONY ELANGA AND NEWCASTLE | WEAH DEAL OFF 51:11

6d ago51:11

51:11

Matt Davies is joined by BBC Radio Nottingham's Forest commentator Colin Fray as we discuss Forest getting approval to rebuild the Peter Taylor Stand, Anthony Elanga's future as Newcastle United look to sign him, Timothy Weah rejecting a move from Juventus and more. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🎫 Get your tickets to our next live show now: https://www.g…

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Michael Lewis: America Is Run by Bullies 1:01:03

7d ago1:01:03

1:01:03

Before The Big Short, Moneyball or The Blind Side became bestsellers (and Hollywood hits), Michael Lewis was just trying to make sense of a world where things didn’t add up- from Wall Street to the government to the rules of sport. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien sits down with the celebrated writer to unpack the origins of his ou…

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Politics Friday with Vanessa Weenink and Megan Woods: Takutai Tarsh Kemp, virtual GPs, Moana Pasifika funding 22:18

7d ago22:18

22:18

Today on Politics Friday, John MacDonald was joined by National’s Vanessa Weenink and Labour’s Megan Woods to delve into the biggest stories of the week. Parliament's pressed pause to remember Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp after she died yesterday as a result of kidney disease – what will happen going forward? Doctors are unhappy with the Gov…

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John MacDonald: How would you feel about paying more tax? 5:33

7d ago5:33

5:33

How do you feel about the prospect of paying higher income tax rates and more GST? I think it’s inevitable. So does the Inland Revenue Department. Because of our ageing population. Especially if people think we can have a whole lot more of us 65 and over —which is going to happen— and still provide the same level of assistance and support that is p…

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SECOND ANTHONY ELANGA BID MADE | NOTTINGHAM FOREST TRANSFER PLAN CLEAR? | ELLIOT ANDERSON SHINES 1:02:20

7d ago1:02:20

1:02:20

Newcastle United have made a second bid of 'around £50m' for Nottingham Forest winger according to the Daily Telegraph. Anthony Elanga. We discuss the Sweden winger's transfer situation, plus we also tackle the latest reports on Juventus wingers Samuel Mbangula and Timothy Weah, Forest winger Ramon Sosa and the possibility deals could be scuppered …

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John MacDonald: Attention motorists, more user-pays is on the way 6:04

8d ago6:04

6:04

The Infrastructure Commission's draft 30-year plan is the kind of big picture thinking we’ve been saying is needed, instead of the ad-hoc, politically driven approach we have at the moment. Essentially, the Commission says we’re going to need less schools and more hospitals because of the ageing population. It also says we’re going to need more roa…

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Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader on the conflict in the Middle East, kids bringing weapons to school 8:41

9d ago8:41

8:41

The Opposition Leader has laid out his view of what's needed for peace in the Middle East. A wavering ceasefire remains between Israel and Iran after scolding from the US President, although both claim breaches by the other. Donald Trump claims his country's strikes this week destroyed Iran's nuclear programme, but early US intelligence indicates i…

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John MacDonald: Weapons in schools are the canary in the mine 6:10

9d ago6:10

6:10

If we choose to ignore or downplay this new information out today about kids taking weapons to school, we’ll be doing it at our peril. Because what do you hear people say time and time again when something terrible happens? These are people in the news who might be commenting about a stabbing or a shooting, or something like that. What is it we hea…

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NOTTINGHAM FOREST REJECT £45M BID FOR ANTHONY ELANGA | JORDAN HENDERSON LINKED | LYON RELEGATED! 39:16

9d ago39:16

39:16

Nottingham Forest have rejected a £45m bid from Newcastle United as they reportedly value the winger at £60m. Matt Davies is joined by Forest fan and Nottinghamshire cricket legend Samit Patel for a different interview than the one planned as we also discuss Forest's reported interest in Jordan Henderson and the wider transfer plan, plus the news N…

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Reel issues with Mat Hegy 44:03

9d ago44:03

44:03

Join Gregg Thomas as he is joined by Mat Hegy of Mat's Reel Repair and Parts - Fishing Reel Repair, Fishing Reel Parts. They discuss what makes a good musky reel and how to fix common problems. www.battlethebeast.com www.thornebros.com Mat's Reel Repair and Parts - Fishing Reel Repair, Fishing Reel Parts…

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John MacDonald: Capping council rates isn't a solution 5:33

10d ago5:33

5:33

Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger is in campaign mode for this year’s elections, saying that he thinks the Government might be onto a winner with its idea of forcing councils to put a cap on rates increases. I’m wondering if Phil does actually think it’s a good idea, or whether he’s just saying it. Because I think it would create havoc for local counc…

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ADAM SUMMERTON'S VERDICT ON TIMOTHY WEAH AND SAMUEL MBANGULA AS NOTTINGHAM FOREST EYE JUVENTUS PAIR 35:43

10d ago35:43

35:43

Matt Davies is joined by TNT Sports' Serie A commentator Adam Summerton as Nottingham Forest are strongly linked with a double move for Juventus wingers Samuel Mbangula and Timothy Weah for a reported fee of between 20m and 23m euros. The news has been reported on by Fabrizio Romano and Sky Sports Italy. We also here from podcast regulars Chief and…

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HAVE NOTTINGHAM FOREST SECURED THEIR BEST SIGNING? | JAIR CUNHA DEAL COLLAPSE? | ELANGA SWAP? 59:12

11d ago59:12

59:12

Matt Davies joined by Michael Temple, Mikey Clarke and Pete Blackburn as we discuss the latest Nottingham Forest news. On the agenda is a new deal for Nuno Espirito Santo and the prospect of new contracts for Neco Williams, Ola Aina and Callum Hudson-Odoi. We also look at the latest transfer news as Jota Silva is linked with a move to Jose Mourinho…

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John MacDonald: Get the Kiwis out of Iran and Israel - and leave it at that 5:33

11d ago5:33

5:33

The US air strikes on Iran yesterday are a disaster. A disaster that New Zealand needs to stay well clear of. Before yesterday, the prospect of it happening was a disaster-in-the making. And, now that it’s happened, it’s an absolute disaster. Not because of what might happen today, tomorrow or the next day. But, what will happen when the world leas…

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NUNO SIGNS NEW NOTTINGHAM FOREST DEAL | WILLIAMS AND AINA NEXT? | JAIR CUNHA DOUBT? 12:01

13d ago12:01

12:01

Nuno Espirito Santo has signed a new contract with Nottingham Forest until 2028. Matt Davies reflects on the excellent news on the Reds manager, as well as the latest other Forest news on the futures of Neco Williams and Ola Aina, plus a potential worry over the transfer for Jair Cunha. #NFFC #nottinghamforest 🎫 Get your tickets to our next live sh…

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PODCAST QUIZ AS WE PUT OUR NOTTINGHAM FOREST KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST 1:46:48

13d ago1:46:48

1:46:48

We held our first end of season podcast quiz as Forest Focus regulars saw their Nottingham Forest knowledge put to the test by quizmasters Pete Blackburn, Dan Cook and Paul Morley. The teams in action were Matt Davies, Greg Mitchell and their captain Simon Fotheringham as they took on a team of Michael Temple, Mikey Clarke and Chris Aylmer with Tem…

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Amber Rudd: I resigned because I couldn’t defend the indefensible 59:24

14d ago59:24

59:24

Former Home Secretary who chose principle over position, Amber Rudd has spent much of her life at the centre of power. From banking to frontbench politics, her career has spanned the high-stakes worlds of business, government and Brexit-era turmoil. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien sits down with Amber to reflect on the decisions, …

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NOTTINGHAM FOREST LINKED WITH KAIO JORGE | NEW DEAL FOR WILLY BOLY | CITY GROUND BREAKTHROUGH 52:07

14d ago52:07

52:07

Matt Davies is joined by Emily Anderson and Pete Blackburn to discuss the latest Nottingham Forest transfer news as they are linked with Brazilian strikers Kaio Jorge, who is also being tracked by Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen, and Romulo Cardoso. We also discuss Willy Boly's new deal, positive news on the future of the City Ground and Elliot …

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John MacDonald: The Govt.'s into local decision-making - when it suits 5:05

15d ago5:05

5:05

The Government’s been making it increasingly clear over time that it doesn’t really give two-hoots about local democracy. But, in the last 24 hours, it’s gone next level. First up, we’ve got housing minister Chris Bishop, who announced yesterday that he’s going to be given special powers to ride roughshod over council plans if he doesn’t like them.…

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Phil Mauger: Christchurch Mayor on housing intensification, central government being able to override council plans, Christchurch Council update 8:02

15d ago8:02

8:02

Christchurch’s Mayor is back with John MacDonald to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was. The Government is giving the Housing Minister the power to overrule local councils, and Phil Mauger has some strong opinions on the topic. Housing intensification is still on the docket, but he’s made it clear they’ll be pushing back against it a…

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Jake Klein, Executive Chair of Evolution Mining 1:28:36

15d ago1:28:36

1:28:36

50th Ep. Gold. China. Leadership. Strategy. Australian Mining’s Challenges. Unfiltered. Our special guest is one of Australia’s most influential mining leaders, Jake Klein, Executive Chair of Evolution Mining. In this jam packed Finding the Front 50thepisode Jake provides valuable lessons and observations in gold, China and importantly, the future …

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Ep. 011 | Apologies, Gadgets, and Wings (Pt. 2) | 42 North Crew 1:05:56

15d ago1:05:56

1:05:56

The 42 North Crew continues Part 2 of this special milestone episode with some persuasive show and tell, followed by an extended edition of "Overrated/Underrated."By 42 North

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NOTTINGHAM FOREST FIXTURES BREAKDOWN | FRENCH FOOTBALL EXPERT ON JOHN TEXTOR 1:06:20

15d ago1:06:20

1:06:20

Nottingham Forest will kick off the 2025/26 Premier League season at home to Brentford after the fixtures were officially released. Matt Davies is joined by Paul Morley and Pete Blackburn to assess the opening six games, the run-in, festive games and see if Forest face any nightmare runs of games. Matt then speaks with Luke Entwistle, editor of Get…

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John MacDonald: We need a one-size-fits-all life jacket rule 4:52

16d ago4:52

4:52

How weird is it that there are different rules or expectations regarding life jackets, depending on where you are in the country? I’m not the only one who thinks it’s weird. A coroner who has looked into the drownings of a 10-year-old boy and his mother thinks it’s weird too, and is calling for change. And instead of local councils being responsibl…

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HARRY TOFFOLO ON A SECOND CHANCE AT NOTTINGHAM FOREST, MISSING OUT ON THE TOP FIVE AND WHAT IS NEXT 48:37

17d ago48:37

48:37

Matt Davies is joined by soon to be former Nottingham Forest defender Harry Toffolo to discuss the highs and lows of his three years at the club, what Forest means to him, missing out on the Champions League and what is next for him. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🎫 Get your tickets to our next live show now: https://www.gigantic.com/forest-focus-tickets/…

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John MacDonald: A closer look at our mental health hospitals is overdue 5:50

17d ago5:50

5:50

It was bad enough that a patient at Hillmorton Hospital who had threatened to kill was still allowed to come and go and ended up killing an innocent woman at her Christchurch home. The fact this person had killed someone else previously, before taking the life of Faye Phillips last year, makes the circumstances behind the tragedy worse. On both occ…

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NOTTINGHAM FOREST Q&A: NUNO'S FUTURE, DREAM SIGNING AND LEAVING THE CITY GROUND 1:04:52

17d ago1:04:52

1:04:52

Matt Davies is joined by Emily Anderson, Mark Sutherns and Michael Temple as we take questions submitted by Nottingham Forest fans. Topics include the futures of Nuno, Anthony Elanga and Morgan Gibbs-White, as well as dream transfers, leaving the City Ground and the lack of goals from outside the box. #NFFC #nottinghamforest 🎫 Get your tickets to o…

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John MacDonald: Police cameras yes - with a couple of provisos 5:26

18d ago5:26

5:26

I’ve surprised myself a little bit with my reaction to the news the police are looking at introducing body cameras. Generally, I’m all for it. But the civil liberties people have raised some very good points about them being misused. One example they’re giving is the potential for the cameras to be combined with facial recognition technology. Which…

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Marc Blackburn, NPS Historian and Interpreter, Joins Bill Gwaltney and Tim Merriman on Reflections on Interpretation! 33:27

20d ago33:27

33:27

Born and raised in California, Marc Blackburn’s love of history led him to the Pacific Northwest, where he earned a B.A. in history from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. Inspired by a passion for teaching and the complexities of the American experience, he pursued graduate work at Temple University in Philadelphia. There, under …

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Supercharged Health in Geomagnetic Storms, Diet and Libido Solutions 50:17

20d ago50:17

50:17

In this solo show I respond to questions that listeners sent in including: What is my current health gadget routine? Can zinc be high dosed for skin issues? What is my current diet? What are my thoughts on the health impacts of geomagnetic storms? What are my recommendations on how to optimize office desk space? Am I still taking shots of magnesium…

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