Join the writers at The Lion each week as they break down the top news stories that affect families, students, and education. The Lion is a daily news publication published by The Herzog Foundation.
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Managing editor Josh Mann and Deputy Editor Adam Wittenberg join host Chris Stigall on The Lion Week in Review. Returning from Branson’s Evangelical Press Association, they celebrate The Lion’s 11 awards, including a first-place series and podcast honors. They discuss an NBC poll showing 75% opposing males in women’s sports, AI cutting school time …
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This week, The Lion panel visits Washington, D.C., for Trump’s 100 days, interviewing key figures. Kevin Hassett discusses economic growth and tax cuts. Karoline Leavitt addresses deportations and women’s sports protections. Reps. Eric Burlison, Derek Schmidt, and Mark Alford detail the “big beautiful bill,” border security, and spending cuts. From…
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This week, The Lion panel tackles a Colorado bill labeling parental refusal to affirm gender identity as abuse, threatening custody rights. The Supreme Court leans toward parents’ rights in Maryland, challenging LGBTQ-themed school materials. Baltimore’s schools hire more admins despite declining enrollment and scores. RFK Jr.’s MAHA movement targe…
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This week, The Lion panel unpacks President Trump’s bold Easter message celebrating Christ’s sacrifice, contrasting past White House silence. Women athletes stand against transgender competitors, backed by Trump’s Title IX enforcement. A Maryland teen’s flag query sparks a police response, raising free speech concerns. Texas schools incentivize att…
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Trump’s Tariff Twist + Meta's China Scandal
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28:03This week on The Lion Week In Review, Chris Stigall and the panel uncover Meta’s shocking ties to China’s government, risking American data - exposed in a wild Senate hearing! Trump shakes markets with tariffs then pulls back, while RFK Jr. promises an autism breakthrough by fall. Plus, school choice myths busted and a dark assassination trend rise…
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Special Elections! Toddlers Targeted! Astronaut Praises God!
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27:52This week on The Lion Week In Review, host Chris Stigall and the panel dive into special elections in Wisconsin and Florida - Trump wins big, but Dems snag a surprise. A preschool labels toddlers transphobic, sparking outrage, while a stranded astronaut returns praising God after nine months in space. Plus, Pete Hegseth’s bold military move and J.D…
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Big Tech Censorship, School Scandals, And Political Chaos
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27:26This week on The Lion Week In Review, we break down the biggest stories shaking up America. From the explosive hearings on Big Tech censorship to secret DEI agendas in schools, we uncover the truth behind the headlines. Plus, Tesla vandalism, political scandals, and shocking attacks on free speech—don’t miss this in-depth analysis from The Lion tea…
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This week on The Lion Week In Review, we dive into the biggest political and cultural stories shaping America: Trump’s Education Overhaul: Is he finally shutting down the Department of Education? Kansas Takes a Stand: A new law prevents future Covid-style lockdowns. Major Court Victory: The Herzog Foundation wins against the Biden administration. S…
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Tariffs, Transgender Protests, And Education Shakeups
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28:13In this week's episode of The Lion Week In Review, we dive into the biggest headlines shaping America. Our panel discusses Trump's latest tariffs and their economic impact, the fallout from a controversial transgender spa protest, and whether Gavin Newsom's new podcast is a calculated political move. Plus, we cover Missouri's legal victory against …
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Trump’s EPIC Speech, Democrat MELTDOWN, And Jake Tapper’s SHOCKING Confession
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28:00This week on The Lion Week In Review, we’re diving headfirst into the wildest moments in politics and culture — and trust us, you’re gonna want to see this. 👉 Trump’s first big address to Congress wasn’t just long — it was LEGENDARY. Viral moments, emotional surprises, and a total Democrat meltdown on live TV. 👉 Jake Tapper just admitted what we al…
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ON THE ROAD - From The White House To NRB 2025
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28:02Chris Stigall traveled to Washington last week and spoke with a few of President Trump's new cabinet members at the White House, and this week, The Lion Week In Review is live from the National Religious Broadcasters Convention in Grapevine, Texas. 00:17 On the Road | First travel edition of The Lion Week In Review 00:32 The Scope of NRB | Media, k…
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Free Speech, DOGE, And The State Of Kansas
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28:1300:51 ‘Schools are not God-free zones’: Texas lawmakers consider optional prayer periods, Ten Commandment displays 04:29 Vice President JD Vance calls out UK’s pro-abortion prayer restrictions in homes 08:38 Kansas City-area public library hosting ‘celebration of trans stories’ for children 10:30 DOE pushes athletic associations to give back women’…
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Did This Pastor Call For Elon Musk's Death?
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28:0000:49 Trump at the Super Bowl and an Ad for Women's Football Leagues 04:53 Trump’s Tariffs on Steel 06:09 Defense Secretary Hegseth’s Military Changes 08:18 School Choice Battles in the States 10:51 Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Debate 14:06 Pastor Calls for Violence Against Elon Musk 18:35 Democrats Attack Musk & Doge Over Government Audit 21:02 Bi…
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Is The Department Of Education In DOGE's Sights?
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28:0000:52 Trump Bans Men in Women’s Sports 02:55 Democrats Target Elon Musk and DOGE 08:26 Mitch McConnell Falls, Is the GOP Divided? 10:20 Democrats Try to Impeach Trump Again 12:35 DNC Struggles to Pick a Leader 15:35 Trump’s Education Overhaul Plan 20:01 Elizabeth Warren’s Attack on Musk 23:36 Lady Gaga’s Grammy Speech 25:25 Staff Favorites Follow T…
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00:53 RFK Confirmation Hearing 03:58 Biden failed to release COVID origins intelligence as required by law nearly 2 years ago; Trump starts process in first week 06:37 Trump admin restores 440 press passes revoked by Biden, welcoming new media members 08:04 Thousands arrested during Trump’s week 1 border crackdown 13:12 Catholic Bishop pushes back …
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Featuring a live report from the National Mall in Washington, DC. 00:49 Adam Wittenberg reacts to Trump's inaugural address 01:37 Michael Ryan reacts to Trump's inaugural address 02:21 Josh Mann reacts to Trump's inaugural address 03:22 Trump's 'flurry' of executive orders 04:34 Adam on Trump's executive orders: Let's be cautious 05:16 Michael Ryan…
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Mel Gibson, Adam Carolla, And The Devastation In LA
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27:4300:49 Meta’s Zuckerberg reverses course on Facebook censorship as Republicans take over government 06:19 Missouri State University defies trend, continues DEI spending 09:01 Want better public schools? Create competition, argues school choice expert 10:47 Medical schools update Hippocratic Oath to include DEI, social justice 11:56 Senate could vote…
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January 6 Has Come And Gone, Lest We Forget
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27:3100:57 Rise in abortions since Roe reversal points to DIY abortion drugs 05:21 Delaware Democrat refiles physician-assisted suicide bill, despite Democratic governor’s veto last session 06:59 Parental outrage intensifies over child porn investigation after Colorado school chief’s death 10:34 Leftist San Francisco starts to crack down on drug and hom…
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00:56 3 dead, including teen shooter, at Christian school in Madison, WI 08:51 Crumbling public-school infrastructure showcases trap of institutionalized bureaucracy 12:01 Trump gives wide-ranging press conference. Here’s what you need to know. 13:56 Brian Stelter on the $15 million settlement between Trump and ABC 17:50 Van Jones on why Trump is a…
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The Murder Of A CEO, Trump On The FBI, And The Kansas City Chiefs
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27:4101:01 Trump assumes place as US leader in France visit as Notre Dame re-opening highlights country’s Catholic center 03:44 Trump unlikely to forgive student loans, may initiate other higher ed reforms 05:14 ‘Grades don’t matter’: Experts criticize Missouri board’s proposal to lower teacher GPA standard 09:47 Chiefs fans celebrate more than winning …
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ABSOLUTELY SHOCKING: Hunter Biden Pardoned
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20:1800:57 U.S. foreign policy hot spots may boil over under lame-duck president 03:25 Former Clinton advisor blasts Biden pardon of son’s $20M ‘shakedown’ of foreign adversaries 06:55 Attacks on free speech, conservatives, even a presidential candidate, show our education system is failing to teach Americans about America 10:27 From dressing room to li…
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Trump's Tariffs, Elon, And The Democratic Spiral
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27:5700:49 Trump threatens China, Mexico and Canada with tariffs unless they ‘stop this invasion’ of drugs, illegal immigrants 04:29 Special counsel moves to dismiss two cases against Trump 06:15 What post-election meltdowns and a North Korean defector can teach us about self-governance 08:09 Missouri law protecting children from transgender medicine up…
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Artificial Intelligence And The Cultural Disintegration Of The Public School Classroom
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17:0100:47 Low-achieving Pennsylvania schools failing to tell parents about school choice funds 02:54 Oregon teacher on leave after showing 1st-grade students video about masturbation, erections 06:19 Court clears Christian university, rules it was unlawfully denied nonprofit status 08:16 Pennsylvania school cancels classes after AI nude photo scandal 1…
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School Choice, The Youth Vote, And Coping With Loss
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21:0401:01 Judge strikes down Biden-Harris amnesty plan for illegal immigrants 04:11 Social media catalogs liberal election meltdowns at American public schools 07:52 Money, language and voter fatigue: Why school choice is still winning after ballot measures fail 12:11 Two Massachusetts teachers’ unions declare illegal strikes 13:40 Herzog, YAF equip st…
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An Election Landslide, The Christian Vote, And Civics In The Classroom
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26:1300:51 Election Coverage 13:50 Cuban Americans warn of communist traits washing over American government, culture 16:34 Weighing the massive upside of a Christian education 17:23 Red, white and who? The decline of civics education and what conservatives are doing about it 21:31 Researcher who hid futility of puberty blockers harmed children, violate…
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Elections, Women's Sports, And Religious Liberty
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21:1600:55 ‘Blatant Lies’: OB/GYN calls out fear-mongering abortion activists pushing state ballot amendments 05:16 Kansas county commissioners embrace child drag show, tampons for men’s rooms, colleague alleges 07:53 Hundreds of female athletes had ‘opportunities, including medals’ taken by biological males, says UN report 11:45 Puberty blocker finding…
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00:50 Legal experts: Kentucky ban on counseling that doesn’t affirm kids’ gender identity is unconstitutional, could put foster kids at risk 05:22 ‘Average Joe,’ about Coach Joe Kennedy’s landmark win for religious freedom, is a way-above-average movie 07:43 Kansas City nonprofit seeking funding for ballot measure cancels Halloween drag show for yo…
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A Softball Standout, Hybrid Schools, And The Migrant Crisis
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13:34A standout Missouri athlete ranked best in the nation tells The Lion her first priorities in life have nothing to do with athletics at all. No signs of slowing down. Hybrid schools nationwide continue to boom in enrollment. The migrant crisis isn't just a strain on city services nationwide. How our nation's public schools are struggling to accommod…
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Transgenderism, The Great Soros Shortcut, And The VP Debate
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20:15California schools are at it again - promoting transgenderism in four-year-olds. Why is the FCC fast-tracking the purchase of 200 American radio stations by a foreign ownership group? Our panel weighs in on the only Vice Presidential debate of 2024. Follow The Lion on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. You can also sign-up for our newsletter and …
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New polling data suggests an alarming number of American voters believe the assassination of Donald Trump is a good thing. A growing debate among Christian families - should parents consider their kids missionaries, forgoing private or homeschool education and keeping them in public school to share their faith instead? As the nation's birth rate de…
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Trump, Hawley, And An Independent Film That Is Making Waves
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18:58The latest from the US Senate's investigation into a second attempt on Donald Trump's life. Senator Josh Hawley talks with The Lion, exclusively. The independent film 'Am I Racist?' surges at the box office without any of the traditional media promotion. Could the traditional morning routine of rushing kids out the door to school be branded as extr…
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A Colorado school district assigning opposite-gender students to share beds on field trips. Parents want their say in court. 23 years after the tragedy of 9/11, how some keep the tragedy alive. Can the country ever restore a sense a unity like that time again? A Christian school in Maine takes on their state in court for attempting to ignore the Su…
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Remember The Buckeyes: Ohio State Football Players Stand For The Faith
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18:52Members of the Ohio State football team making news off the field as leading voices for their faith. Meanwhile, the National Guard in Idaho moves in the opposite direction punishing an officer for his Christian beliefs. And a de-transitioner warns of the dangers of pushing transgenderism inside their community's public schools. Follow The Lion on F…
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RFK Jr.'s endorsement of Trump turns the political world upside down. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg admits his company did censor certain voices in collusion with the Biden administration, and now he says he regrets it. Three years later, the pain of thirteen lost service personnel during the evacuation of Afghanistan still lingers. Follow The Lion on F…
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The Democrats hold their Presidential nominating convention in Chicago, but what's going on outside their convention is getting just as much attention. Another group of medical professionals sounding off in opposition to sex change surgeries for minors. Another week, another battle over books in children's school libraries. Follow The Lion on Faceb…
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Elon Musk has revolutionized cars, space, travel, and technology. Is journalism in his sights next? Another week, another public school board giving the green light to graphic, sexualized literature in school libraries. The heartwarming story of an Iowa community rallying around a flooded Christian school. Follow The Lion on Facebook, Instagram, X,…
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Harrison Butker, The Secret Service, and New Jersey
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20:01The Catholic, pro-family kicker who caused a stir earlier in the year lands a massive new contract. Stunning, new details on the failures of the Secret Service that nearly led to Donald Trump's assassination. Why are New Jersey schools surveying public school students over highly-personal subjects in class? Follow The Lion on Facebook, Instagram, X…
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Riley Gaines, The Summer Olympics, and Donald Trump
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21:54Riley Gaines visits the panel in person and brings down the house in front of a packed auditorium. The debate over the opening ceremony at the Olympic Summer Games - was it art or making a mockery of Christianity? New details on what might've motivated Donald Trump's attempted assassination. Follow The Lion on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. Y…
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The Political Furnace Is Hotter Than Ever
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18:33After the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the panel discusses the media's role in the national tone. California Governor Gavin Newsom signs legislation driving a legal wedge between public school students and their parents. One business owner's sweet incentive to kids learning the Pledge of Allegiance. Follow The Lion on Facebook, Instagram,…
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The Latest Term To Describe Our Cultural Demise
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19:15You've heard the debate about the value of college, but now there's a new survey that proves college graduates can't explain what they believe at all. What is sadfishing? A new epidemic among teens on social media, and you need to know about it. A Wisconsin school district in financial trouble. They'd rather struggle financially than allow a local …
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The Lion crew breaks down the top stories from this week: Our exclusive interview with President Trump from the campaign trail. A school bus mechanic warns of economic disaster if electric school buses become the norm. The Supreme Court with some surprising new decisions the panel breaks down live. Follow The Lion on Facebook, Instagram, X, and You…
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The Lion crew breaks down the top stories from this week: The Surgeon General says social media sites need warning labels for kids. Proclaiming Your Faith: How athletes are paving the way to speak up for their personal beliefs. Is children's TV making a return to wholesome family values? One celebrity is betting on it. Follow The Lion on Facebook, …
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The Lion crew breaks down the top stories from this week: The number of vandalized churches in Canada is soaring. What is behind the hate? The world's largest children's book publisher issues a Pride Month reading list. And the women's softball team at the University of Oklahoma wears their faith on their sleeves en route to a National Championship…
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"Welcome To The Red Light District Of Sesame Street"
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30:38The Lion crew breaks down the top stories from this week: The Florida Board of Education takes the lead in a feud of gender dysphoria in public school. Missouri's auditor delivers on a promise to look at the spending of the state's public schools. In Vermont, can your Christian faith preclude you from serving as a foster parent? Follow The Lion on …
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The Lion crew breaks down the top stories from this week: Are Florida's teachers unions beginning to unravel? Why the Biden Administration's rewrite of Title IX has one homeschool group concerned. A Mississippi school district's new dress code challenged in court for declaring "boys can't wear dresses." Follow The Lion on Facebook, Instagram, X, an…
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The Lion crew breaks down the top stories from this week: A Georgia superintendent stands strong against inappropriate material in his school libraries. The crowd turns on a trans athlete dominating an Oregon track and field event. A panel discussion on the role of pastors, churches, and citizens in educating kids, and the culture at large. Follow …
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The Lion crew breaks down the top stories from this week: An Indiana high school prohibits a pro-life club for being "too political." A Catholic school teacher announces his intentions to participate in a gay marriage, and sues the school for terminating his job. Our panel ponders the recent eclipse and Northern Lights events. Is God trying to get …
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The Lion crew breaks down the top stories from this week: A public school in North Carolina has to pay up for firing a teacher over speech. In West Virginia, middle school track and field girls refuse to compete against a biological male and they get punished for the protest. The American flag comes down on Harvard's campus, replaced by a Palestini…
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Unhinged School Board Member Cusses Out Her Colleague
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23:50The Lion crew breaks down the top stories from this week: Bombshell video of an unhinged public school board member, we have the exclusive tape. Details on a new survey that finds, married people are more optimistic about the American Dream. A Women's Line Dance team canceled from a Seattle competition for wearing patriotic attire. Follow The Lion …
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The Lion crew breaks down the top stories from this week: Is Elon Musk all that stands between free speech and big government? A former network journalist blows the whistle on corporate media manipulation. Democrats in Louisiana are helping boost Universal School Choice. Follow The Lion on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. You can also sign-up f…
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