Best Americanpolitics Podcasts (2025)

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Should Judges Be Elected Like Politicians? 51:01

23h ago51:01

51:01

Hello listeners, we're taking a much-needed spring break here at the podcast, but we want to re-share one of our episodes that has become increasingly salient. One of the defining features of the Trump administration so far is its entanglement with the courts. The legality or illegality of many of its actions are currently being decided by federal …

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Buzz Kill… 30:27

19h ago30:27

30:27

Send us a text what’s been keeping me up? People! People being mean. People being sad. People destroying things and killing each other. I’m sick of it. I’m tired of the excuses. I’m tired of everybody LOOKING for things to yell and scream about. I just want to enjoy life. We need to come together, united. UNITED we stand. I also discuss women. Wome…

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Crazy Mess… 16:26

10d ago16:26

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Send us a text I’m trying to seek out the positivity, kindness and good in the world. Trying to ignore the craziness that is the universe at this moment. I feel a bit sorry for myself today. Not in a snowflake, Democrat way. Just in a, I’m having a pity party then leaving the party. Moving on to things that make me smile, have confidence and are he…

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So, We’re Condoning MURDER Now? 37:04

10d ago37:04

37:04

Send us a text What’s been keeping me up? The fact that we’re condoning murder now! The fact that Democrats are teaching our children that, if you have a disagreement or you don’t like someone, it’s OK TO STAB THEM!!! The way to resolve a dispute is to MURDER someone. The fact that we are making a celebrity out of a young person that just took the …

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I’m An Enabler… 19:38

11d ago19:38

19:38

Send us a text Hello, my name is Courtney and I’m an ENABLER…. enabling my loved ones has been keeping me up. The consequences of enabling have bit me in the ass and caused stress, grief and anger. What else has been preventing me from sleeping? Feeling like a terrible parent and being overcome by exhaustion and anxiety. . Yet trying to to take thi…

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Snot Bubbles And Tears… 27:49

12d ago27:49

27:49

Send us a text Oh boy, I’m so NOT HOT in this episode. Not that I usually sound hot. Point being, I am full of snot due to allergies and crying. It’s not the best combo for a podcast. Nonetheless… I went for it! What’s keeping me up? ANXIETY, STRESS, GRIEF AND BEING DONE! Not done as in…THAT. No, just exhausted from drama, negativity and constant s…

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Can Meritocratic Hiring Fix the Bureaucracy? 55:42

17d ago55:42

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Led by the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s DOGE, Americans are debating once again how our government should hire civil servants, but are we asking the right questions? In this episode, we dive into a compelling new study on the Pendleton Act, one of the most significant bureaucratic reforms in U.S. history, which introduced merit-based civil …

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Stranger Danger… 35:33

25d ago35:33

35:33

Send us a text What’s been keeping me up? Stranger danger! Remember, when we used to teach our children not to talk to strangers? We told them no one should touch our private parts. To keep them private. We instilled in them to look both ways before crossing the street. Now parents are forcing their children to, not only TALK to STRANGERS but to PA…

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Male Strippers & Puppy Dogs… 23:47

26d ago23:47

23:47

Send us a text Is it sad when a person pays more attention to a cute DOG OVER a cute MAN? What if it’s SEVERAL cute men, half NAKED on stage DANCING? To be specific, five hot men, grinding on stage, Magic Mike style? Well, call me sad. The dog had my attention from the beginning. I also discuss elevator awkwardness and edict and eternally optimisti…

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Why Does America Pay More For Infrastructure? 50:42

1M ago50:42

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Infrastructure in the U.S. now costs dramatically more than in countries like Germany or Croatia—without clear signs of higher quality or better environmental outcomes. Why has infrastructure spending spiraled out of control? Could democracy itself—through litigation, regulations, and empowered citizen voices—be driving costs sky-high? George Washi…

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I Need To Chill… 22:14

1M ago22:14

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Send us a text What’s keeping me awake? Being all crazy aware. Worried if I fall asleep someone will die. Seriously, I panic when I fall asleep. It’s been my experience, shit goes down when I let my guard down. Gotta keep aware. Be ready. Now I’m neurotic! But hey, I’m trying to live life. Enjoy it while I can. Take in the good. Soak it up… Support…

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Just Living Life…. 30:42

1M ago30:42

30:42

Send us a text What’s been keeping me up? Finding my peace. Finding my peace shouldn’t keep me awake, of course. It should have me peacefully dreaming. But it’s a process. I’m getting rid of trauma. And trying to surround myself with more positive energy. I don’t mean this to sound All Buddha but hey what’s wrong with trying to find some peace and …

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Boundaries…. 34:57

1M ago34:57

34:57

Send us a text Hello! Thanks for checking out my podcast. What’s been keeping me up? Boundaries. I need to make boundaries. Saying no. What else has been preventing me from sleeping? Equality, the trans flag, leftists losing it and South Africa. Support the showBy Courtney Perry

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Trump Take The Wheel… 34:38

1M ago34:38

34:38

Send us a text What’s keeping me up? Loudmouths! Screaming and yelling. Protests and riots. The supposed tolerant peaceloving leftists are on the warpath again. STILL, I should say. How are they getting away with promoting assassinating our president? How is that legal? What else has been keeping me up? Gentle parenting, feeling emotional, my son….…

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I’m Trying… 34:40

1M ago34:40

34:40

Send us a text What’s been keeping me up? Family. Yep my episodes aren’t getting any happier. I have family on the brain. Relationships with your family can be difficult. It’s not fun to have a strained relationship with someone that you love. Especially when it’s your son. I get all emotional and cry. It’s ridiculous. I apologize in advance… Suppo…

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Do Voters Sometimes Support Parties They Actually Disagree With? 42:13

1M ago42:13

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In elections across democracies, we assume voters cast ballots for candidates whose policies align with their interests. But what happens when that's not the case? This week, we unpack a political puzzle from Japan: the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) keeps winning elections despite voters consistently rejecting their policies. Through groundbreakin…

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Peeping Tom…. 20:11

1M ago20:11

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Send us a text What’s been keeping me up? Negativity. I needed to take a break from the negative. From politics. Just for a moment. All I see is hate and ignorance. So I have been taking a moment to focus on the good. Today I discuss being a peeping Tom. I’ve discussed this in previous Podcasts. I delve into it again today. I’m going to be the lady…

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Emotional Support Humans… 26:01

2M ago26:01

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Send us a text What’s keeping me from sleeping? Social security, disability, consequences, service dogs and emotional support animals. I discuss the difference between a service animal and an emotional support pet. Do people have emotional support humans? Yes. They’re called, spouses. I’m ticked about the government and people with FAKE disabilitie…

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Hyper Aware… 27:42

2M ago27:42

27:42

Send us a text What’s been keeping me wide awake? Being hyper aware. Being aware of my surrounding at all times. I feel those that come from an abusive and/or addictive background, are very observant. I discuss becoming an old person with “old people” habits. I also talk about having your pet spayed or neutered. Bob Barker knew what he was talking …

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Self Care & Alcoholism 40:18

2M ago40:18

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Send us a text I discuss, living and dealing with alcoholics. That always having to care for an addict gets exhausting. Even when you love them very much, it's still tiresome. I discuss how, taking care of yourself is important. You can't take care of others if you don't care for yourself. This is not something wise or new. Everybody knows this. Bu…

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New World, Old Soul… 46:09

2M ago46:09

46:09

Send us a text What's keeping me up? Murderers, terrorists, pedophiles and antisemitism. Our government and its low life, scum of the Earth, people that work for it. What's preventing me from getting sleep? Late term abortions, protests, ignorance, violence and the economy. Palestine, Iran, Israel, Canada and America. Our border, sex trafficking. H…

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Good Day 19:17

2M ago19:17

19:17

Send us a text What’s been preventing me from sleeping soundly? My cat! He has it out for me! However, that’s not a topic I cover in this episode. I just thought I’d share. You’re welcome. I DO DISCUSS the fact I am feeling good again. Getting back on my feet. Doing things I that make me happy and healthy. Facing life with head high. Even if I trip…

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Memory Lane…. 23:42

2M ago23:42

23:42

Send us a text What’s been keeping me up? Memories! Just feeling nostalgic. Good ole nostalgia. It can give you the warm, fuzzies, sure. But it can also make you feel regret, remorse and a crazy, carnival of feelings! Memory lane isn’t always a drive you wanna take! It can get your brain going in a million directions. No map. Just wondering aimless…

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How Do Political Outsiders Build Loyalty With New Administrations? 49:35

2M ago49:35

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What happens when a political outsider takes power and shakes up the system? In this episode, we look at a fascinating case study that reveals how leaders outside the establishment build loyalty, push their agendas, and change the political landscape. Political scientist Renard Sexton discusses his paper “Deadly Populism: How Local Political Outsid…

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Enough With Eggs…. 42:53

2M ago42:53

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Send us a text What’s been keeping me up? Canada, eggs, Elon, and thinking of my mom.. I start off a little slow and then build momentum. Just stick with me. I’ll get there sooner or later. I discuss the fact that people seem to expect a lot in a short amount of time. People want more and more and more faster and faster. They forget that Trump has …

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Where It All Started… 35:38

2M ago35:38

35:38

Send us a text What’s been keeping me up? Why I started my Podcasts to begin with. The main reason was, to bring awareness to dementia and how the Biden administration handled COVID. The fact my mom and many others, died alone because of DEMOCRAT policies. I have PTSD over hearing my mother BEG me to save her. Lefties have blood on their hands and …

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Get Your Freak On… 28:27

2M ago28:27

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Send us a text What’s been keeping me up? The thought of Madonna and Cher dancing, half naked on stage! GROSS! Hey, if you are able to get up and shake it, do it. If people want to PAY to see Madonna grinding on stage, do it! That’s a HARD PASS for this girl, though. What else is on my brain? Choices. Relationship choices. At what point is it OUR f…

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What Can Political Science Learn from Crypto Governance? 47:10

2M ago47:10

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There’s a real-world experiment in governance happening that you’ve probably not heard about. It involves decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). These online collectives are trying to run billion-dollar enterprises using direct democracy and a controversial mechanism known as “liquid democracy”—where you can delegate your vote to anyone, at…

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Walking The Walk…. 29:39

2M ago29:39

29:39

Send us a text What’s been keeping me up? People that do a LOT of TALKING but not walking the walk. Democrats and Leftists doing a ton of flapping their gums. Yet doing absolutely NOTHING to help their cause. Doing NOTHING but whining, lying, crying and CONTINUING to walk the victim path. STILL using the tired WHITE PRIVILEGE CARD routine. Hypocrit…

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Is The "Strong Economy Equals Incumbent Victory" Theory Wrong? 45:24

3M ago45:24

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Conventional wisdom says that a strong economy helps incumbents, while a weak economy hurts them. But new research from University of Chicago economist Lubos Pastor titled “Political Cycles and Stock Returns” challenges this idea, suggesting that economic downturns actually push voters toward Democrats, while economic booms favor Republicans. If tr…

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The OG Of Diversity… 29:51

3M ago29:51

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Send us a text What’s preventing me from getting some shut eye? Shrooms! Ok, I didn’t take any. I just discuss mushrooms and micro dosing. I also talk about our flag being the OG diversity flag! The American flag represents EVERYONE! I also babble about wishing the world could just hold hands and sing! I throw in some attention deficit, random nons…

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The “N” Word… 24:40

3M ago24:40

24:40

Send us a text What’s been keeping me up? The “N” word! Yep, THAT one. I’m over black people claiming it’s offensive, yet use it with each other and rap about it. If it’s offensive, it’s offensive for EVERYONE, no matter the race, to say it. I also discuss woman dressing like hookers, equal rights and idiotic things liberals say.…

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Democrats Are OBSESSED With Hitler! 28:07

3M ago28:07

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Send us a text What’s been keeping me up? The Democrats and their major obsession with Hitler! That’s all they talk about. That’s all they think about. They compare everything and everyone to a Nazi. They can’t get enough of Hitler. I also discuss the fact the Libs are STILL going. STILL yapping like Chihuahuas. Never happy. I also talk about the b…

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Trump’s In The House! 45:05

3M ago45:05

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Send us a text What’s been preventing me from counting sheep and sleeping soundly? Donald J Trump! That sounded perverted. But I’m so excited that today was the inauguration of our 47th president! Stand up because Trump is in the house. The White House that is! It is also Martin Luther King day. I think that is very appropriate. I talk about the fa…

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Short And Sweet 12:57

3M ago12:57

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Send us a text What’s keeping me up? MATH! I graduated from an American high school. We don’t consider math important. So I have a math question to all of those that did NOT graduate from an American high school. How can a California Governor, afford a multi million dollar home? I also gave a shout out to everyone that made the conscious choice to …

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What Are The Forces Shaping Polarization in Congress? 47:37

3M ago47:37

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Why does Congress feel more divided than ever? Are politicians genuinely becoming more extreme, or is something else at play? In this episode, we take on the polarization debate with a twist. Anthony Fowler sits down with University of Chicago political scientist Daniel Moskowitz to uncover new data that challenges conventional wisdom in his paper …

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I Cuss A Lot 1:12:19

3M ago1:12:19

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Send us a text What’s been keeping me up? A little bit of everything. In this episode, I cuss a LOT! So if you’re sensitive to profanity this is NOT your episode. If you’re sensitive or offended easily, this episode may NOT be your cup of tea? I talk about anxiety and depression. How it can consume and engulf you. Smother you. It’s difficult. I als…

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Issues 29:24

3M ago29:24

29:24

Send us a text What’s keeping me up? Relationship issues. People issues. Me issues. You know, issues all around.By Courtney Perry

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It’OK 28:00

4M ago28:00

28:00

Send us a text What’s been keeping me up? Pressure. Feeling pressured to be a Stepford wife. To smile and wave. To always put on a happy face no matter what. It’s OK to feel your emotions. That’s why we have them. As long as you don’t live in the negativity or wallow in self-pity, emotions are there for a reason. I’m tired of being told to get over…

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It’s Difficult 15:46

4M ago15:46

15:46

Send us a text Sometimes family can be difficult. That’s why I’m not sleeping. Enough said…By Courtney Perry

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Fresh Air… 19:43

4M ago19:43

19:43

Send us a text Why am I WIDE awake at all hours of the night? I stop breathing. Not literally. But I forget to go outside and breathe in the fresh air. I forget why I have a heart, lungs and this body. To take advantage of. Depression can sneak up on a person. You think you have it together? Turns out, you gave up on yourself and your own happiness…

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Death Penalty? 26:22

4M ago26:22

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Send us a text What’s keeping me up? Death. Ok not death. That was dramatic. The death penalty, to be specific. I’m torn. I also discuss cashiers talking on their phones while working. My annoyance level on this topic various, depending on my mood. Just being honest.By Courtney Perry

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Crazy Cat People 26:02

4M ago26:02

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Send us a text Hello! Welcome! What’s been keeping me up? MY CAT! I love him. I do. But sometimes…. Speaking of cats, I discuss crazy cat people. Why do we use the phrase, “crazy CAT lady?” Why not, “crazy DOG lady?” I also babble on about spiders and road rage.By Courtney Perry

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Breaking Up Is Hard To Do… 23:53

4M ago23:53

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Send us a text What’s been preventing me from sleeping like a beauty? Relationships! When you’re in a healthy, loving, respectful relationship, it’s GREAT! Realizing you’re NOT in a fairy tale, can be a tough pill to swallow. Whether going your separate ways was mutual or not, it’s hard on both parties, either way. I also ramble on about my text bo…

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Not A Fan… 25:19

4M ago25:19

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Send us a text What’s been preventing me from snoring loudly? Ariana Grande, Mariah Carey and Beyoncé! Unlike the majority, I am NOT A FAN! I discuss my opinion on their vocal skills, along with filing false police reports, the terror on Bourbon Street and the Trump Tour Cyber truck. I also go on and on about the fact, it’s a NEW YEAR and the left …

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Do Voters Elect Politicians Just Based On Looks? 44:19

4M ago44:19

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On our last episode we had a discussion about what voters care about when electing politicians…and we mentioned a prior episode where we discussed if something as seemingly arbitrary as looks factor into voter choice. Do more attractive politicians do better? We all know you’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but if we’re being honest we…

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Happy 2025 19:35

4M ago19:35

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Send us a text What’s keeping me up? New day, new year y’all! I love saying, “y’all!” I discuss being one step closer to Trump being in office. Out with the old. I talk about playing in the rain, driving in the rain and murderous spouses! I discuss the show Snapped and trusting your partner. It’s a weird way to start off the new year, I know!…

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New Years Eve 17:00

4M ago17:00

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Send us a text What’s keeping me up? The excitement of a new year! The smell of hope and patriotism. Out with the OLD, (like the entire dem administration), and in with the TRIDE & TRUE!By Courtney Perry

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Taxes 26:47

4M ago26:47

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Send us a text What’s preventing me from counting sheep? Taxes! Taxes and those that DON’T pay them. People that collect HUGE checks from tax returns, while sitting at home. All while I’m paying out the wazoo! I also discuss calling in sick to work. Back in my day, we drug ourselves to work, half dead. Nowadays…. Ug! Good luck getting anyone to com…

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Happy Birthday Mom…. 36:38

4M ago36:38

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Send us a text What’s keeping me up? Today would have been my mom’s 77th birthday. So, Here’s to you, mom! I discuss the fact, my mom is the reason I started this podcast. I also talk about addiction. The different ways people cope with addiction. That one size does NOT fit all. People handle grief, addiction, goals, resolutions, etc differently. I…

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