Best Local Energy Rules Podcasts (2025)

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A ‘North Star’ For California Utility Reform — Episode 234 of Local Energy Rules 55:50

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California’s Senate Bill 332 aims to address the immediate harms of the investor-owned utilities while also investing in a resilient future.| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/CA-utility-reform-ler234/ Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast episodes at our site: https://ilsr.org/energy/local-energy-rules-podcast/ | Don't forget…

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The Ezra Klein Show: Trump vs. the Dollar 1:02:39

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The U.S. dollar is the lingua franca of the global financial system. The fact that so much of the world relies on our currency has long been understood as our exorbitant privilege — the reason we have so much leverage in the global economy and are able to borrow at lower interest rates. But the Trump administration has a much more complicated relat…

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NPR News Now: NPR News: 05-02-2025 4AM EDT 4:40

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Bell Curve: The US Treasury’s Stablecoin Report, TradFi’s Crypto Adoption, and Ethereum’s New Era | Roundup 54:29

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In this episode, we discuss the U.S. Treasury’s stablecoin report, San Francisco’s tech resurgence, Ethereum’s strategic repositioning, and the rapid growth of stablecoins. We also cover Ripple’s acquisition strategy, transparency challenges in crypto, Unto Labs, and Vitalik’s proposal to replace the EVM with RISC-V. Thanks for tuning in! -- Resour…

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Odd Lots: What The 'Lentil King of Saskatchewan' Knows About World Trade 52:03

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We don't know what the end state for the tariffs are going to be, but inevitably there will be some shifts in the way that goods and dollars flow around the world economy. Of course, some parts of the economy are always subject to changing rules around subsidies and tariffs, and that's particularly true in agriculture. On this episode of the podcas…

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NPR News Now: NPR News: 05-02-2025 3AM EDT 4:40

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Left, Right & Center: Voters push back on Trump … in Canada 50:33

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Ex-financier Mark Carney led Canada’s Liberal Party to a nearly 30-point comeback in the polls to win the federal election. The shocking victory was driven by the anger many Canadians felt over President Trump’s taunting of the neighboring nation. Was it a unique circumstance, or could Trump set the tone for more consequential results in foreign na…

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"Econ 102" with Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg: You Can't Tariff Your Way to Greatness 59:42

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This week, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg explore how nostalgia influences politics and economic policy in the US and China, comparing their consumer cultures, industrial strategies, and the complex effects of tariffs on domestic economies and global relations. RECOMMENDED PODCAST: Tools and Weapons with Brad Smith Join Microsoft Vice Chair Brad Smi…

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NPR News Now: NPR News: 05-02-2025 2AM EDT 4:40

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Hillsdale College Podcast Network: Joe Concha Explores Trump’s Big Comeback

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Guests: Joe Concha & Derek Stauff Host Scot Bertram talks with: Joe Concha, author and Fox News contributor, about the strategy behind President Donald Trump’s winning campaign and his new book, The Greatest Comeback Ever: Inside Trump’s Big Beautiful Campaign. And Derek Stauff, associate professor of music at Hillsdale College, gives an overview o…

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Better Offline: I'm Mad As Hell, And I'm Not Gonna Take It Anymore 27:31

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In this episode, Ed Zitron walks you through all the signs that the bubble is bursting, and how hysterical boosters continue to desperately keep it from doing so. YOU CAN NOW BUY BETTER OFFLINE MERCH! Go to https://cottonbureau.com/people/better-offline and use code FREE99 for free shipping on orders of $99 or more. You can also order a limited-edi…

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The MMT Podcast with Patricia Pino & Christian Reilly: #197 The Problem With Wealth Taxes with Steven Hail (part 2) 1:10:15

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Part 2: Patricia and Christian continue their conversation with economist, author, and founder of Modern Money Lab Professor Professor Steven Hail about the well-intentioned (taxing the rich is good!) but counter-productive call for a wealth tax to “fund” life-saving support for vulnerable people (needlessly waiting for the rich to cough up while p…

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Dialogue Works: Richard Wolff and Michael Hudson: Is Trump Winning? 1:07:31

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Bannon`s War Room: WarRoom battleground EP 759: How The VOA Silenced Alternative Media, CO Legislation Forces Gender Affirmation On Parents

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WarRoom battleground EP 759: How The VOA Silenced Alternative Media, CO Legislation Forces Gender Affirmation On ParentsBy WarRoom.org

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Bannon`s War Room: Episode 4455: Marco Rubio Takes On Henry Kissinger’s Old Role, Trump-Appointed TX Judges Rules Against Use Of Alien Enemies Act

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Episode 4455: Marco Rubio Takes On Henry Kissinger’s Old Role, Trump-Appointed TX Judges Rules Against Use Of Alien Enemies ActBy WarRoom.org

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Dwarkesh Podcast: The Last Human CEO 10:18

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Based on my essay about AI firms. Huge thanks to Petr and his team for bringing this to life! Watch on YouTube. Thanks to Google for sponsoring. We used their Veo 2 model to make this entire video—it generated everything from the photorealistic humans to the claymation octopuses. If you’re a Gemini Advanced user, you can try Veo 2 now in the Gemini…

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The Gist: Rust Director Joel Souza on Tragedy, Survival, and His Non-Relationship with Alec Baldwin 43:11

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Rust director Joel Souza joins for an interview about finishing a film that nearly killed him—and did kill talented cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Souza speaks candidly about grief, safety failures, and his estrangement from Alec Baldwin, as well as why completing Rust became a moral obligation rather than a commercial one.Plus National Security …

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Changelog Interviews: Chasing that next BIG thing 1:39:39

12h ago1:39:39

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Drew Wilson is back! It’s been more than a decade since Adam and Drew have spoken and wow, Drew has been busy. He built Plasso and got acquired by GoDaddy. He built a bank called Letter which didn’t work out…and now he’s Head of Design at Clerk and back to chasing that next big thing. Join the discussion Changelog++ members save 7 minutes on this e…

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Compact Podcast: Powering up, powering out 50:39

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Trump makes a mineral deal with Ukraine, the liberal candidate wins the Canadian election, and Spain faces power outages. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

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The Majority Report with Sam Seder: 2488 - Mohsen Mahdawi Freed; Trump To Steal Debtor Wages? w/ Shezza Abboushi Dallal, Astra Taylor 1:10:09

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It's an Emma-jority Report May Day, and we've got a jam-packed show for you. one of Mohsen Mahdawi's lawyers Shezza Abboushi Dallal is here to talk about his release from ICE detention and what lies ahead ahead for his case. She's also on Mahmoud Khalil's legal defense team. After that, Emma talks to Astra Taylor about the restarting of collections…

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Judging Freedom: Prof. John Mearsheimer: Are Russia and China a Threat to the US? 35:25

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The Bulwark Podcast: S2 Ep1033: Tom Nichols: The Hollow Opportunists 50:12

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Marco Rubio was supposed to be one of the only adults in the room, and now he's become a shell of himself executing Trump's unwinding of the US role in the world. Meanwhile, Pam Bondi just can't keep her blubbering sycophancy under wraps. Plus, Mike Waltz's ouster at NSA, our shakedown of Ukraine with a minerals deal, Trump's pettiness is getting l…

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The Good Fight: Claire Lehmann on The Psychology Behind Wokeness 59:16

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Claire Lehmann is an Australian publisher and journalist who founded the online magazine Quillette in 2015. She serves as Editor-in-Chief of Quillette and contributes regularly to The Australian newspaper. Email: [email protected] Podcast production by Mickey Freeland and Leonora Barclay. Connect with us! Spotify | Apple | Google X: @Yascha_Mo…

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Letters from an American: April 30, 2025 12:42

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Get full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribeBy Heather Cox Richardson

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Judging Freedom: COL. Lawrence Wilkerson: Why is the US at War with Yemen? 29:24

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Accidental Tech Podcast: 637: Rotate Those Tennis Balls 2:07:32

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Pre-show: Marco reaches another milestone ThinOptics round clear New ATP Member’s Special: ATP Insider: School, Then and Now Follow-up: A surprising Vision Pro corner: Adventure: Hill Climb Laura’s Hot Lap Neutral Special: Please Lose Control of Your Car Now Laura Hayes Racing (archived) D. Griffin Jones reviews the Sigma BF Article Video John disc…

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Bannon`s War Room: Episode 4453: Creating Legislation To Stop The Energy Emergency

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Episode 4453: Creating Legislation To Stop The Energy EmergencyBy WarRoom.org

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The Bitchuation Room: BONUS BISH TEASER Trump's Hilarious Defense of China Tariffs 9:31

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A snippet of the Bonus Bish from Wednesday April 30th talking about Trump admitting goods will be more expensive and less accessible. Join the patreon at www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to support the show and hear other stories like: -Mohsen Mahdawi is free! -Trump does not understand his own propaganda -Greg Abbott threatens Texas town over cease…

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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar: 5/1/25: Trump Signs Ukraine Mineral Deal, Tesla Searches For New CEO, Rubio Plots Global Gulag, Pritzker Attacks Do Nothing Dems, Tech Ceo Says All Jobs Will Go ... 2:07:35

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Krystal and Emily discuss Trump signing a Ukraine minerals deal, Trump tells kids they'll only get two dolls for Christmas, Tesla searches for new CEO, Rubio plots global gulags, Pritzker rebukes do nothing Dems, tech CEO says AI will replace all jobs except his, Alex Jones turns on Trump. David Weigel: https://x.com/daveweigel To become a Breaking…

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Judging Freedom: [SPECIAL] COL Douglas Macgregor: US/Ukraine Mineral/Security Deal: Insane or Provocative? 27:26

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Judging Freedom: Aaron Maté: Can Trump’s Ukraine Negotiations Bring Peace? 21:39

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Organized Money: The Tariff Doomsday Scenario 57:52

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What’s the real-world fallout of the newly imposed 145% tariffs on Chinese imports? Matt and David speak to Molson Hart, someone smack in the middle of the current tariff debate. Molson is an entrepreneur and toy company founder with firsthand experience in global manufacturing. He breaks down the step-by-step journey of a product from design to de…

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Jacobin Radio: Happy May Day! 0:51

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To celebrate International Workers’ Day, we’re offering solidarity digital subscriptions for $1 and print subscriptions for $10. Subscribers get four new issues a year and access to our entire back catalog. At Jacobin, we’re trying our best to reach millions with the argument that creating a better world requires challenging those who profit from t…

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Judging Freedom: LtCOL Tony Shaffer: How Long Can Ukraine Last? 26:39

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Dialogue Works: Alex Krainer: Red Sea Tensions US F-18 Downed Trump Cornered Putin Mobilizes Military Might 1:00:15

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Sharp Tech with Ben Thompson: (Preview) Meta and Its Many Plans in AI, Apple Gets Hammered in Court, The Costs of Waiting to Do the Right Thing 10:25

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A 360 degree look at Meta's AI efforts after Ben's sitdown with Mark Zuckerberg and Meta's launch of a standalone AI app. Then: Reactions to Wednesday's holding that Apple violated a court order and may be criminally liable for its behavior, responses to an email about a broadened understanding of consumer welfare, and a Punchbowl News headache for…

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Bankless: AI ROLLUP: The AI Experiment That's Been Secretly Manipulating You 1:28:20

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This week on the AI Rollup, David, Ejaaz and Josh ride OpenAI’s latest roller-coaster. The release of o3 is making waves for its native multi-modality while 4o gets a “genius-but-sycophantic” update and a rumored social network is in the works. They unpack the Reddit mind-hack experiment, an open-sourced natural-language coding agent, a 40-point ju…

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Infinite Loops: Nir Eyal — The Psychology of Addictive Products (EP.266) 1:02:30

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Author, speaker, founder, investor and behavioral design maestro Nir Eyal joins me for his second appearance on the show. Today, we dig into Nir’s first book, “Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products.” We also discuss the difference between coercion and persuasion, AI’s use case as our personal Jiminy Cricket and MUCH more! I hope you enjoy thi…

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The American Mind: Trimming the Ivy 1:02:27

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As Trump exerts federal pressure from without, the culture of some Ivy League universities may be changing from within—or maybe not, as Harvard seems determined to fight the administration in court. The nation’s elite colleges have been dominated by a Jacobin spirit for decades, and now they seem committed to defending violent radicals. Will their …

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The Daily: The Crypto President 29:26

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President Trump was once a loud skeptic of cryptocurrency — one who called it a haven for drug dealers and scammers. But over the past few months, he’s emerged as the industry’s biggest cheerleader. A New York Times investigation shows how much the president and his family have profited from that transformation. Eric Lipton, an investigative report…

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Building Local Power: The Diner Building Community In Times of Crisis: Ladybird’s Meg Heriford

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Saturday, March 14, 2020, was even busier than the typical bustling Saturday at Ladybird Diner in Lawrence, Kansas. Bottles of handmade hand sanitizer were perched on each table. It was Pi Day, a special occasion for the homey diner famous for its pie. But Ladybird owner Meg Heriford was scared and unsure. The crowds were enough to convince her not…

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Our Opinions Are Correct: Too Bad About the Internet (with Anil Dash) 57:58

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Where did the Internet go wrong, and how do we fix it? To find out more, we talk to entrepreneur and activist Anil Dash about the alternate history of technology. But first, we talk about why Doctor Who is better than ever, and why we're loving the current season — but where is this venerable TV show headed next? We explore our hopes, dreams and an…

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Interesting Times with Ross Douthat: The New Culture of the Right: Vital, Masculine and Intentionally Offensive 1:12:45

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The Trump era is ushering in a new age of right wing counterculture, one defined by masculinity and transgression. In this episode of Interesting Times, Ross speaks with Jonathan Keeperman, the founder of Passage Press, about the influence of an edgy, reactionary, right-wing “vibe shift” on American politics and culture. 2:09 - Jonathan Keeperman’s…

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Trending In Ed with Mike Palmer: Career Connected Learning and the Science of You with Edson Barton, YouScience CEO 43:46

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In this enlightening episode of Trending in Ed, host Mike Palmer engages in a dynamic conversation with Edson Barton, co-founder and CEO of YouScience, diving deep into the transformative power of career education and aptitude assessment. Edson shares his own compelling origin story, reflecting on how his early struggles in school ignited a passion…

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Decoder with Nilay Patel: What Trump has broken in 100 days 52:25

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A lot has happened in the first 100 days of Trump's second term. It’s nearly too much to keep up with, really, but we're going to try. Verge policy editor Adi Robertson joins Decoder this week to talk through six of the biggest stories and themes we're covering, from tariffs to TikTok to DOGE. Links: Donald Trump’s first 100 days: all the news affe…

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The Nation Podcasts: How Brainrot AI is Upending the Internet w/ Jason Koebler | Tech Won't Save Us 53:38

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On this episode of Tech Won't Save Us, Paris Marx is joined by Jason Koebler to discuss the economy behind AI slop generation, how people are building businesses on AI-generated images, and the wider consequences of their proliferation on social media. Jason Koebler is a cofounder of 404 Media and cohost of the 404 Media Podcast. Advertising Inquir…

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Otherppl with Brad Listi: A Pep Talk for Writers, with Maggie Smith 1:18:08

1d ago1:18:08

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A new Craftwork conversation with Maggie Smith, bestselling author of Dear Writer: Pep Talks & Practical Advice for the Creative Life, available from Washington Square Press. Smith's other books includeYou Could Make This Place Beautiful, Good Bones, Goldenrod, Keep Moving, and My Thoughts Have Wings. A 2011 recipient of a Creative Writing Fellowsh…

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Odd Lots: Blackstone's King of Hedge Funds on Alt Investing Right Now 47:11

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Everyone knows by now that college endowment funds have gone big on alternative investing, pouring billions of dollars into private equity and hedge funds. But that investing model now seems to be under pressure and there are reports that Ivy League institutions like Yale and Harvard are looking to unload some of their more illiquid investments. So…

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The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart: Kentucky on Track? with Gov. Andy Beshear 1:02:17

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In a political landscape defined by polarization, Jon is joined by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear to discuss his success as a Democrat in a deeply conservative state. Together, they explore his approach to revitalizing Kentucky communities, examine his blueprint for winning in Trump country, and consider how he plans to lead his state through a sec…

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