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Author and policy expert Clare Morell joins us to discuss her groundbreaking new book The Tech Exit: A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smartphones. Drawing on years of research and firsthand accounts, Morell reveals how families have been misled into believing that tech dangers can be “managed” with parental controls—when in fact, the only real solution is a full-scale exit. She lays out a bold but doable roadmap for parents, schools, and communities to reclaim childhood, restore attention spans, and foster healthier human connection in a screen-saturated world.
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Author and policy expert Clare Morell joins us to discuss her groundbreaking new book The Tech Exit: A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smartphones. Drawing on years of research and firsthand accounts, Morell reveals how families have been misled into believing that tech dangers can be “managed” with parental controls—when in fact, the only real solution is a full-scale exit. She lays out a bold but doable roadmap for parents, schools, and communities to reclaim childhood, restore attention spans, and foster healthier human connection in a screen-saturated world.
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1 GOP DOUBLES DOWN on Jimmy Kimmel Suspension 23:56
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedBecome a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily unpacks Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension following a widely criticized and factually incorrect joke about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. With FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr issuing a public warning and local broadcasters reportedly pressuring ABC, the situation reveals a deeper reckoning within legacy media. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
1 Inside the FBI's probe into Charlie Kirk's assassination, w/ Aaron Sibarium 15:57
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedGo to MASAChips.com/UNDERCURRENTS and use code UNDERCURRENTS for 25% off your first order. Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily speaks with staff writer at the Washington Free Beacon, Aaron Sibarium, about his exclusive report that the FBI is investigating social media accounts that appeared to have foreknowledge of the Charlie Kirk assassination. They discuss the chillingly specific posts, their links to online subcultures where violent rhetoric is normalized, and whether the evidence points to a wider conspiracy. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
1 Kash Patel goes NUCLEAR on Adam Schiff in heated argument 15:17
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedBecome a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily reacts to a fiery exchange between FBI Director Kash Patel and Senator Adam Schiff during a Senate hearing, where Patel calls Schiff a "fraud" and a "political buffoon" amid a backdrop of Schiff's role in the coordinated disinformation effort that was the "Russia collusion" investigation. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
1 Shocking footage shows Hellfire missile BOUNCE OFF UAP 7:02
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedBecome a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily is joined by Washington Examiner editor and foreign policy writer Tom Rogan to discuss a compelling new UAP video that appears to show a spherical object being struck by a missile. They analyze the footage and the broader challenges facing serious UAP inquiry, from the stigma that prevents mainstream coverage to the "entertainers" and figures like Bob Lazar who muddy the waters with unsubstantiated claims. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
1 How Trump's DOJ is taking on Big Tech w/Asst. AG Gail Slater 18:38
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedBecome a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily speaks with Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater of the Department of Justice's antitrust division about her role at the centre of an ideological battle on the right concerning corporate power and market consolidation. They discuss the recent ruling in the Google search case, Slater's philosophy of "America First antitrust"—which aims to be a "cop on the beat" against violations without stifling benign deals or creating burdensome regulations—and how this approach differs from that of progressives like Lina Khan. Slater also addresses the unique challenges of litigating against Big Tech, the influence of lobbyists, and how her perspective as an immigrant and a mother of teenage sons informs her work in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
1 MSNBC’s shameful reaction to Charlie Kirk’s killing 14:49
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedBecome a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Reporting from the White House, Emily reflects on the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the deeply divided media reaction, including MSNBC's shameful live coverage, and asks, can civil discourse survive in an era of escalating political violence? Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
1 Israel strikes Hamas leaders in Qatar in MAJOR escalation 8:17
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedBecome a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily is joined by Washington Examiner editor and foreign policy writer Tom Rogan to discuss the Israeli strike on Hamas leadership in Doha, Qatar, and the significant diplomatic crisis it has ignited with the United States. They react to President Trump's reported anger over the attack, which seemingly occurred without his approval and threatens to derail a major US-led push for a ceasefire. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
1 Trump Epstein letter – White House responds to “HOAX” 13:19
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedBecome a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily is joined by Washington Examiner editor and foreign policy writer Tom Rogan to discuss the bombshell release of Jeffrey Epstein's infamous "birthday book" by the House Oversight Committee. They dive into the shocking and bizarre entry allegedly signed by Donald Trump and discuss the political fallout, reactions from key figures like Speaker Mike Johnson, and question whether the scandal will have any lasting impact on the president. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
1 Breaking: RFK Jr. TORCHES Dem senator over America's health collapse 16:25
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedClick this link to learn more about PMI’s Q2 results https://www.pmi.com/progress Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily analyses today’s Senate testimony of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., focusing on his exchange with Senator Ron Wyden about the significant decline in American public health metrics that has occurred over the last several decades. Emily explores why, in an era of low institutional trust, populist messaging that critiques a long-standing "status quo of decline" resonates so strongly with voters. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
1 EXCLUSIVE: NIH defies Trump's ban on gain-of-function crackdown 22:50
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedClick this link to learn more about PMI’s Q2 results https://www.pmi.com/progress Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily talks with The Daily Caller News Foundation investigative reporter Emily Kopp about the Trump administration's battle with the public health establishment, with Kopp revealing her exclusive reporting that the NIH is actively defying President Trump's executive order to crack down on risky gain-of-function research, and is planning to continue creating novel pandemic viruses. They discuss the troubling appointment of a Fauci acolyte to oversee the new policy, and question whether respected figures like Dr. Jay Bhattacharya have been captured by the "deep state" in their mission to hold agencies accountable for the origins of COVID. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
1 “TRUMP DEAD”? How conspiracies about the president went viral 18:18
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedClick this link to learn more about PMI’s Q2 results https://www.pmi.com/progress Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily responds to the "Trump is dead" trend that took over social media, explaining how the viral rumor started and why it was so compelling, examining the kernels of truth that fed the conspiracy—including photos of bruised hands and a quiet public schedule—before debunking the misinformation that caused it to explode. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
1 Democrat D.C. mayor PRAISES Trump's crime crackdown 16:04
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedClick this link to learn more about PMI’s Q2 results https://www.pmi.com/progress Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily responds to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's assessment of the Trump administration's federal police takeover in which she both praises the "surge of officers" for a dramatic drop in crimes like carjackings, while also expressing concerns about its impact on community trust. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
1 Minneapolis school shooting exposes glaring media hypocrisy 26:31
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedClick this link to learn more about PMI’s Q2 results https://www.pmi.com/progress Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily responds to the tragic Minneapolis shooting by examining the competing narratives that followed, including gun control, mental illness, gender dysphoria, and anti-religious hate. Emily explores why certain crucial factors are often lost in the immediate political crossfire and questions how tragedies are framed in public discourse. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
1 The real reason behind Trump's war on flag burning 15:30
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedClick this link to learn more about PMI’s Q2 results https://www.pmi.com/progress Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily looks into the controversy surrounding President Trump's new executive order on flag burning, clarifying the significant difference between the President's public call for a "year in prison" and the actual text of the order, which focuses on prioritizing prosecution for associated crimes. Emily explores how the move has reignited a classic First Amendment debate, contrasting the legal philosophy of figures like the late Justice Antonin Scalia with the administration's current position. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
1 MSNBC BLASTS Chicago Mayor over city's crime problem 24:31
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedClick this link to learn more about PMI’s Q2 results https://www.pmi.com/progress Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily Jashinsky dives into the question: should Donald Trump send the National Guard to Chicago to fight the city's crime problem? Sparks fly as a MSNBC host Joe Scarborough clashes with Mayor Brandon Johnson over this issue and others. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Have White House officials HAD IT with Laura Loomer? 19:12
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like Likedclick this link to learn more about PMI’s Q2 results https://www.pmi.com/progress Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily is joined by investigative reporter Gabe Kaminsky for a fascinating look into the power and influence of right-wing activist Laura Loomer. Gabe shares stunning details from his reporting, including how Loomer's direct access to Donald Trump has led to the firing of top officials at the National Security Council and HHS. They analyse the explosive allegations from White House sources that Loomer may be operating as a paid "shadow lobbyist" for powerful interests, including Big Pharma, and discuss what her rise says about the new, democratised form of influence peddling in Trump's Washington. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Is Gavin Newsom's cringe Trump strategy actually working? 19:55
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like Likedclick this link to learn more about PMI’s Q2 results https://www.pmi.com/progress Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily responds to California Governor Gavin Newsom's new social media strategy, where he has begun to mimic the communication style of Donald Trump. Citing polling analysis that suggests the tactic is successfully raising his national profile ahead of a potential 2028 presidential run, Emily examines the growing trend of politicians adopting a more combative, norm-breaking persona to appeal to the party grassroots, and asks whether this change in communication is a sustainable path to national success in an era of low institutional trust. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily breaks down the strategy behind MSNBC's rebrand to "MS Now." Responding to on-air descriptions of the network as "independent and insurgent," she examines the broader trend of legacy media outlets shifting to digital platforms to reach new audiences, and the similar strategic shift in the Democratic Party toward "combative centrism." Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Did Trump actually rule out US boots on the ground? 14:31
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEmily breaks down the contentious "wiggle room" in Donald Trump's new Ukraine peace plan. After a tense meeting with Zelensky, Trump publicly promised "no boots on the ground" but left the door open for an "undefined role" for U.S. troops, sending neocons like John Bolton into a frenzy. Is this a masterstroke to end the war, or a betrayal of the America First movement that could secretly entangle American soldiers in another foreign conflict? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 WATCH: Texas Dem DEFENDS fleeing GOP redistricting vote 20:01
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedBecome a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Texas Democratic Representative Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos joins Emily to discuss the decision by her and her colleagues to leave the state, breaking the legislative quorum to prevent a vote on new Republican-drawn redistricting maps. Rep. Ramos explains the strategy behind the move, why she considers it a necessary "sacrifice," and her view that the proposed maps are designed to dilute the votes of minority communities. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily dives into the chaos unfolding at CNN, where primetime panels are turning into headline-grabbing showdowns. She breaks down two fiery clips—from a slavery debate featuring Jillian Michaels to a January 6th clash between Scott Jennings and Julie Roginsky. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Trump can end the war - "Zelensky’s leverage is GONE" - Aaron Maté on Alaska summit 18:35
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedBecome a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily talks with The Grayzone’s Aaron Maté about the upcoming Alaska summit and Donald Trump’s attempts to end the war in Ukraine after years of neocons in both parties sabotaging peace deals to keep the war machine running. Now, with Ukraine’s leverage gone, its population devastated, and Americans tired of funding a losing fight, is Trump poised to defy the swamp and secure real diplomacy with Vladimir Putin? Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily reflects on her White House press pool duties over the weekend in Washington, D.C., where President Trump’s motorcade passed a tent encampment that sparked a sweeping federal crackdown on the capital’s rising crime. From homelessness taking over parts of D.C. to the rise of juvenile crime, Emily unpacks what's unfolding with crime in America’s capital and what it says about the nation itself. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Democrats can't claim moral high ground on gerrymandering w/ Ryan Girdusky 14:36
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedBecome a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily interviews Ryan Girdusky to discuss gerrymandering and how both parties have used it to gain political advantage. They focus on Texas as a leading example of severe gerrymandering, while noting that media coverage often overlooks similar actions by Democrats. The conversation also touches on how national figures are using the issue to shape their political images. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Will Trump INTERVENE in New York City mayoral race? 9:17
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedBecome a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily unpacks the controversy surrounding the alleged phone call between President Trump and Andrew Cuomo, which both camps deny but The New York Times stands by. Zohran Mamdani calls it “disqualifying” and frames Cuomo as a Trump ally. While this alleged news and political maneuvering may appeal to Democratic voters, it may turn off swing voters who view it as a political distraction. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily breaks down a new poll showing a generational and partisan divide over support for Israel’s military actions in Gaza. Younger conservatives and independents are shifting away from pro-Israel views, and even Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has openly criticized Israeli actions. Trump’s approval among young conservatives and independents is declining, indicating that GOP leaders are out of step with public opinion. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Emily reacts to Jim Acosta's CREEPY AI interview 18:56
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedClick the following link and use code "undercurrents" for 40% off - https://ground.news/uc Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily discusses former CNN correspondent Jim Acosta’s unsettling interview with an AI-generated version of Joaquin Oliver, a Parkland shooting victim whose parents consented to the project. The AI’s unnatural, sci-fi-like responses raise ethical concerns, though Joaquin’s family defends it as a way to cope with their loss. Emily highlights the potential dangers of this technology and how it may hinder the natural process of accepting death and grief. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Sydney Sweeney campaign shows woke era is over 19:01
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedClick the following link and use code "undercurrents" for 40% off - https://ground.news/uc Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily reacts to the viral American Eagle campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney — and what it says about the cultural moment. Has Sydney Sweeney become the face of the post-woke era? Emily unpacks the internet’s reaction, the backlash, and why this campaign feels like a turning point. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Nancy Pelosi CORNERED over insider trading as Trump blasts Hawley 14:32
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedClick the following link and use code "undercurrents" for 40% off - https://ground.news/uc Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily breaks down Nancy Pelosi’s fiery reaction to Jake Tapper over accusations that she profited from insider trading through her husband's stock deals, and Trump’s scathing attack on Senator Josh Hawley for advancing the so-called “PELOSI Act”—a congressional stock trading ban. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily reacts to economic victories for President Trump in light of surging revenues and new trade deals struck with the EU, Japan, and Vietnam. With Trump allies claiming vindication, critics warn of long-term economic risks – so is Trump really outmanoeuvring global economists and delivering on reindustrialization, or are we just in a temporary sugar high? Emily breaks down the numbers, the strategy, and what it means for the future of the economy. Watch it on the Undercurrents website: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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