Best MCG Health Podcasts (2025)

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Why Trump can’t get 'crazy' Putin to end the war 15:19

2d ago15:19

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Donald Trump has spent a long time praising him, but now the US president’s view of Vladimir Putin is shifting. Trump’s high hopes of getting Putin to the negotiating table are fading and Russia has recently launched one of the largest bombardments on Kyiv since the start of the war. Now, the end of the war in Ukraine seems as elusive as ever and T…

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Can farmers endure repeated floods and drought? 15:32

3d ago15:32

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When it looked like heavy rain was on its way, Taree farmer Josh Hack knew he had to act and move his cattle to higher ground. Now, like so many others, Josh is facing the cleanup from the record-breaking floods that devastated large parts of the NSW Mid North Coast and Hunter regions. Today, we consider the plight of Australia’s farmers like Josh,…

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What is Preserved and What Isn't? with Erick Montgomery 31:57

4d ago31:57

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Erick Montgomery, Executive Director of Historic Augusta, discussed the organization's mission to preserve historic sites and structures in Augusta, Georgia. He shared insights on various preservation projects, challenges faced in protecting historic buildings, and the importance of advocacy and resources . The conversation also touched on the appo…

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Trump’s white 'genocide' claims explained 13:33

4d ago13:33

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Donald Trump is beginning to make a habit of confronting world leaders while the cameras are rolling in the Oval Office. His latest victim is South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa who was ambushed with Trump’s claims that white farmers are being persecuted in his country. Today, Nancy Jacobs, a professor of history at Brown University on why Tru…

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Why can’t Israel’s allies stop Netanyahu? 15:35

5d ago15:35

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World leaders are strengthening their condemnations of Israel after it's renewed assault in Gaza and limiting the supply of humanitarian aid. Anthony Albanese described the ongoing blockade as 'an outrage' after the UK, France and Canada threatened sanctions last week, urging Israel to halt its latest offensive and allow more food and supplies into…

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Why energy giants want to control solar batteries 15:07

6d ago15:07

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It was a decision driven by spite for Sydney man Peter Anderson. He was determined to buy a solar battery for his home so he could take money away from the big power companies, while never receiving a hefty power bill again. But his plan came unstuck after agreeing to participate in a so-called virtual power plant. Today, energy reporter David Merc…

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Can Bezos dethrone Musk with a cheap EV ute 15:09

9d ago15:09

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Elon Musk’s once firm grasp on the EV market seems to be crumbling as Tesla sales slump, so bring in Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. He’s investing in Slate, an auto start-up building a cheap bare-bones electric pick-up truck in the USA, called a ute in Australia. It’ll be much cheaper than Musk’s controversial Tesla Cybertruck. Today, Giles Parkinson, …

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The Trump cloud hanging over the RBA 14:35

10d ago14:35

14:35

Interest rates are falling, inflation is down and the Reserve Bank seems happier than it’s been in ages. So, have we achieved the so-called soft landing after all the economic turmoil we’ve suffered since the pandemic? Today, chief business correspondent Ian Verrender on the latest rate cut, how many more we should expect and why Donald Trump could…

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Apply Before it is Too Late! with Timothy Watson 29:37

11d ago29:37

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Tim Watson of the Small Business Administration discussed the current status of Hurricane Helene relief efforts in Georgia. He explained that the declaration for the hurricane began in September and has been extended multiple times. He also clarified that the SBA offers programs for business owners, non-profit organizations, and individuals who inc…

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Why the Nationals nuked the Coalition 15:12

11d ago15:12

15:12

It had been a constant of federal politics, but the coalition between the Liberal and National parties has come to a dramatic end following a disastrous election defeat. The Nationals are breaking away after the Liberals rejected a demand that key policy areas were part of the agreement between the parties. Today, the ABCs chief digital political c…

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Biden’s health back in focus after cancer news 14:27

12d ago14:27

14:27

He dropped out of the presidential race last July, but the focus is now back on Joe Biden. The former US leader has not only been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, but a new book released this week has accused the White House of covering up a decline in his health before he stepped down to make way for Kamala Harris. Today, Bruc…

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The growing push for ‘Adult Crime, Adult Time’ laws 14:35

13d ago14:35

14:35

When Queensland woman Emma Lovell was stabbed to death by a teenager in 2022, the community and nation was shocked. The 17-year-old offender had broken into her home on Boxing Day as the family slept. The crime was a catalyst for a campaign for stricter sentencing for youths and Queensland went on to become the first state to introduce ‘Adult Crime…

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What Trump’s China tariffs did to businesses 15:04

16d ago15:04

15:04

This week, Donald Trump paused his massive tariffs on Chinese goods entering the US for 90 days, slashing the rate from 145 to 30 percent. China has also come to the bargaining table, dropping 125 percent tariffs on imports from the US to 10 percent. So, is the US president’s economic dream of bringing manufacturing back to America dead? Today, we …

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Why Trump’s Middle East tour is about money, not peace 15:10

17d ago15:10

15:10

Donald Trump has recently secured a luxury 747 jet from Qatar and billions of dollars in investment deals from Saudi Arabia. But as the US president continues his tour of the Middle East, there’s been no talk of a plan for peace in Gaza. Today, Hussein Ibish from the Arab Gulf States Institute on Trump’s tour and why he won’t be meeting the Israeli…

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Ready to Accelerate Your Business? with Julie Langham 29:41

18d ago29:41

29:41

Julie Langham, Vice President for Economic Development at Augusta Technical College, joins us to talk about the Accelerate Augusta program. A partnership with the downtown Development Authority, it is aimed at providing resources for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and startups. The program is set to open in June. Ms. Langham also discusses h…

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The nuclear problem facing Sussan Ley 15:17

18d ago15:17

15:17

The new Liberal leader Sussan Ley has promised a fresh approach after the party’s disastrous result in the federal election. But will the first female leader of the party really be able to bring it back from the brink and build a policy offering that’s attractive to voters? Today, host of ABC TVs 7.30 Sarah Ferguson on the future of the Coalition’s…

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The nuclear risk in the India-Pakistan conflict 15:09

19d ago15:09

15:09

When tensions flared between India and Pakistan last week the world held its breath because both nations have nuclear weapons. While a ceasefire has been agreed, it hasn’t stopped the clashes in the disputed Kashmir region. Today, Aparna Pande from the Hudson Institute in Washington DC explains the long running conflict and what could come next. Fe…

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How Bunnings crushed its competitors 15:22

20d ago15:22

15:22

What really lies behind Bunnings’ promise of lowest prices? The hardware superstore has carefully built a reputation for being part of the local community with its famous sausage sizzles and friendly advertising. But a Four Corners investigation has found that the haven for DIY enthusiasts has grown to dominate the market, squeezing suppliers and c…

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The surprise pick of an American pope 18:01

23d ago18:01

18:01

A new pope has been elected to lead the Roman Catholic Church. The moment was marked by white smoke billowing from a chimney above the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV from Chicago, who worked for years in Peru, has appeared on the balcony above St Peter’s Square to greet the thousands of faithful. Today, Andrew West, host of the ABC’s R…

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Why Trump’s at war with Harvard University

23d ago

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It’s an almighty fight. In one corner is Donald Trump and the other Harvard, one of the oldest institutions in America. The US president wants to defund the university, attacking it for alleged anti-Semitism on campus. But Harvard’s retaliating, making it among the few major institutions in the US willing to take Trump on. Today, Geoff Kabaservice …

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Why there’s no motive in the mushroom murder trial 15:13

24d ago15:13

15:13

Ian Wilkinson was the sole surviving guest of a deadly beef wellington lunch and now he’s had the chance to tell his story in court. He has given evidence in the trial of Erin Patterson who’s accused of attempting to murder him and of murdering his wife and another couple. The jury has also heard that before the lunch Erin Patterson told friends sh…

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Networking. Tariffs. Air Traffic Safety. Economic Development. with Ronic West 31:19

25d ago31:19

31:19

Ronic West, CEO of the Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce, discussed the importance of creating opportunities for entrepreneurs and business owners to build connections. They also discussed the Chamber's role as a conduit between the business community and government, the current economic instability, and how we must prepare. Finally, they a…

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Annabel Crabb on Dutton’s women debacle

25d ago

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The votes are still being counted but when the new parliament is formed there will be more female MPs than ever before. But fewer than 10 will be on the Coalition benches. Labor continues to get more women elected and put them into senior roles. Polling suggests Peter Dutton also had a major problem attracting votes from women during the campaign. …

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Will Trump ruin Labor’s economic plan? 15:18

26d ago15:18

15:18

We were told time and again cost of living was the biggest issue for voters at the election. So, now Labor has secured a thumping victory, what’s it going to do to make things easier? There are some extra tax cuts to come and price increases are slowing, raising hopes of happier economic times. Today, Ian Verrender, the ABC’s chief business corresp…

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Laura Tingle on the survival of the Liberal Party 19:19

28d ago19:19

19:19

It was a Labor win and a Coalition defeat of a magnitude few expected. Anthony Albanese has become the first prime minister to win re-election in more than 20 years, leaving the Liberal party gutted and its leader kicked out of parliament. But what will Labor do for Australians over the next three years? Today, Laura Tingle, political editor for th…

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Politics Now: Landslide Labor victory 20:15

28d ago20:15

20:15

Anthony Albanese has been returned as Prime Minister, in a Labor landslide. On top of a bruising defeat for his party, Opposition leader Peter Dutton has lost his seat of Dickson. The victory makes Anthony Albanese the first Prime Minister to win back-to-back elections in 20-years. So, where did it go wrong for the Coalition? In this episode from t…

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Neonatal CMV and Universal Screening 28:01

30d ago28:01

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Did you know that congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) is the most common congenital viral infection in newborns and a leading cause of non-genetic hearing loss? Despite its prevalence, awareness and screening for cCMV remain inconsistent across healthcare systems. In this episode, we dive into the critical importance of cCMV screening, early diagnosi…

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Antony Green’s 2025 election guide 18:29

1M ago18:29

18:29

Opinion polls suggest Labor and Anthony Albanese will win Saturday’s election, but the ABC’s chief elections analyst Antony Green says it’s not worth predicting results. He’ll let the numbers do the talking as they come in on election night. Antony is usually the first to accurately reveal the result and this election will be his last as a presente…

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Who Helps the Working Poor? with Brittany Burnett 29:28

1M ago29:28

29:28

Brittany Williams Burnett, CEO of the United Way of the Central Savannah River Area, discussed the role of nonprofits in improving quality of life, and how their focus has shifted as needs change. Brittany shared her personal journey from medical sales to nonprofit work. They also discussed the evolution of United Way's role in addressing community…

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Laura Tingle on Dutton’s ‘shockingly bad’ campaign 15:30

1M ago15:30

15:30

We’re now in the dying days of the election campaign with the polls suggesting enough Australians will vote Labor to return Anthony Albanese as Prime Minister. While more than four million voters have already cast early ballots, there are 18 million people in all who’ll need to make a choice and so the race isn’t over and there’s still hope for Pet…

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Your questions: Which party will fix childcare? 15:27

1M ago15:27

15:27

Listeners have asked us to explain the childcare policies on offer at this election. There’s a crisis in the quality of care, with Four Corners recently revealing alarming cases of mistreatment and even abuse of children. Parents also want to see improvements on childcare affordability and access to places. Today, ABC investigative reporter Adele F…

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Erin Patterson’s mushroom murder trial begins 15:15

1M ago15:15

15:15

One of the most highly anticipated murder trials in recent memory is about to begin in regional Victoria. Erin Patterson is accused of murdering three people and attempting to murder another after serving up a Beef Wellington allegedly laced with lethal death cap mushrooms. Today, Stephen Stockwell co-host of the ABC podcast Mushroom Case Daily on …

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The risks of travelling to Trump’s America 14:16

1M ago14:16

14:16

Last year, more than one million Australians travelled to the United States. But if you’re planning a visit soon, be aware that under Donald Trump things have changed. The border checks have intensified, some travellers are unexpectedly being denied entry, detained and deported. Today, Sarah Kopit, editor-in-chief of travel industry news site Skift…

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Katie Perry vs Katy Perry in the High Court 16:00

1M ago16:00

16:00

It’s a battle between Katy Perry and Katie Perry. One is an international pop super star, the other an Australian fashion designer. Now after 15 years the case has reached its climax, landing in the High Court. So, who will get to claim the name? Today, Dr Sarah Hook an intellectual property law expert at UTS steps us through the trademark fight an…

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Why Trump’s found an ally in El Salvador’s ‘dictator’ 15:18

1M ago15:18

15:18

Kilmar Abrego Garcia was sent to a brutal prison in El Salvador, even though the migrant living in the United States had never been convicted of a crime. Now, Donald Trump is refusing to follow a Supreme Court order to bring the man back to the United States. Today, we take you inside the notorious prison where the migrant was first held with SBS D…

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Celebrating 27 years of GAIC with Reverend Christopher Johnson 30:22

1M ago30:22

30:22

The Greater Augusta's Interfaith Coalition has been advocating for 100% voter participation since 1998. The organization was founded to look out for the needs of the people of the CSRA. We discuss their celebratory banquet, services they provide, and the upcoming Georgia Pubilic Services Commission race.To contact Mrs. Jackson for consulting or spe…

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Will this election decide our energy future? 15:24

1M ago15:24

15:24

There’s a stark difference between Labor and the Coalition on energy policy at this election. Listeners of ABC News Daily have asked us to delve deeper into how Labor’s renewable energy targets stack up against the Coalition plans for nuclear power and gas. Today, political correspondent Melissa Clarke steps us through the fork in the road facing v…

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Pope Francis’s death and legacy 18:40

1M ago18:40

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Pope Francis has died. The Vatican announced his death on Easter Monday. He appeared at St Peter’s Square to bless thousands of people on Easter Sunday just hours before his death. The head of the Catholic Church had been in increasingly poor health including spending a lengthy time in hospital with pneumonia. The Catholic world is now in mourning …

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How Donald Trump could secure a third term 13:22

1M ago13:22

13:22

A big concern since Donald Trump returned to the White House has revolved around his authoritarian style and what it means for the future of US democracy. So when he says he’s not joking about the possibility of serving another term as President, which is banned under the US constitution, it’s not just seen as a flippant comment. Today Philip Klink…

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The election housing policies explained 15:10

2M ago15:10

15:10

This week, Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese unveiled big new policies supposed to make it easier for young Australians to buy their first home. From a five percent deposit scheme to tax deductions for mortgage interest, will the policies really help and which party will leave Australians in a better position? Recently, we brought you our Housing H…

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The Vision and Challenges for District 2 with Stacy Pulliam 45:05

2M ago45:05

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Augusta's District 2 Commissioner, Stacy Pulliam, discusses what it takes to mount a successful run for office, how the district boundaries have changed, and whether there is hope for District 2, She also talks about the importance of continuity with elected officials and capitalizing on state programs to encourage investment in blighted areas. To …

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How Trump became ‘toxic’ for Dutton 17:25

2M ago17:25

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In two and a half weeks you’ll be heading to the polling booth to decide who you want to lead the country for the next three years. Right now, the polls suggest that Labor’s Anthony Albanese is on track to be elected again, with Peter Dutton’s Coalition trailing. Today, host of the ABC’s 7.30 program, Sarah Ferguson, on what you need to know about …

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How China could win Trump’s trade war 14:09

2M ago14:09

14:09

China has been the main target of Donald Trump and his big tariffs. But can the world’s second largest economy weather the storm and even win the trade war against the United States? Today, an expert in China’s politics, Neil Thomas, from the Asia Society Policy Institute in Washington on why President Xi Jinping already has the upper hand. Feature…

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How the rental crisis is changing our cities 15:13

2M ago15:13

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The rental crisis remains one of Australia’s biggest issues as rent rises increasingly outpace wage growth. Families on an average income have been priced out of a third of postcodes in five capital cities, with Perth now overtaking Sydney as the least affordable place to rent. Today, data journalist Inga Ting on the latest data, what the problem i…

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How Trump’s tariffs are costing Elon Musk 13:33

2M ago13:33

13:33

US tariffs have caused Trump-supporting billionaires to lose big in market turmoil, but none more so than Elon Musk, whose net worth has shrunk by $130 billion this year. Now, open feuding with another advisor in the Trump administration over tariff policy could mark a shift in Musk’s relationship with the White House. But when Musk’s time leading …

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How much will Trump’s trade war cost you? 15:27

2M ago15:27

15:27

The US is pushing ahead with its trade war with China, imposing a huge tariff on all Chinese goods entering America. Given China is our largest trading partner, what does it mean for our hip pocket? Today, economist Susan Stone explains what the economic chaos means for the dollar, shares, superannuation and interest rates. Featured: Dr Susan Stone…

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Lessons Learned: A Teacher's Memoir with Cheryl Cofer 32:14

2M ago32:14

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Augusta native Cheryl Gordon Cofer discusses the inspiration beyond Lessons Learned: A Teacher's Memoir. A career educator who kept over 30 years worth of notes, she shares how education and families have evolved. She shares a few of her experiences, and most especially, a few of her top suggestions for educators who want to make a difference despi…

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The AI tech involved in the MCG gun scare 15:24

2M ago15:24

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Last week, two men allegedly each carrying a gun managed to get into the MCG for a packed AFL match. So how could that have happened in Australia, where gun control is so tight and where security screening should be amongst the best in the world? Today, investigative reporter Josh Roberston on what unfolded and whether a new AI security system at t…

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The ‘sinister’ warning in Trump’s stock market plunge 15:19

2M ago15:19

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Stocks are tumbling, the value of the Australian dollar is falling and the scene looks set for a US recession with global fallout. The tariffs President Donald Trump has imposed on imports to the United States are rattling global markets with potential wide ranging impacts for our economy. Our biggest trading partner China is one of the hardest hit…

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Your questions: Defending Australia in Trump’s world 15:20

2M ago15:20

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Both major political parties think Australia needs to spend more on defence in an increasingly uncertain world. But what is the threat we have to be ready for? Our listener, Eric, asked us about defence funding and whether boosting it can be justified when so many Australians are struggling to get by. Today, Sam Roggeveen, director of the Lowy Inst…

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