S8 Ep535: Creview for later today: Gregory Copley examines Iran's leadership vacuum, discussing Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi's readiness to lead and the US search for a tolerable post-Islamic Republic government.
Preview for later today: Gregory Copley examines Iran's leadership vacuum, discussing Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi's readiness to lead and the US search for a tolerable post-Islamic Republic government. 1915 AHMAD SHAH QAJAR
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S8 Ep535: ween America and Iran. Preview for later today: Mary Kissel discusses the State Department's resource shortages and the complex planning required to secure Venezuela, release political prisoners, and coordinate with international allies.
ween America and Iran. Preview for later today: Mary Kissel discusses the State Department's resource shortages and the complex planning required to secure Venezuela, release political prisoners, and coordinate with international allies. 1930
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S8 Ep535: Preview for later today: Liz Peek explores why investors failed to anticipate the Iran conflict, analyzing how rising oil prices and war impact the Federal Reserve's economic mandates.
Preview for later today: Liz Peek explores why investors failed to anticipate the Iran conflict, analyzing how rising oil prices and war impact the Federal Reserve's economic mandates. 1905 BAKU
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S8 Ep534: Preview for later today: Judy Dempsey discusses European Union confusion and economic vulnerabilities stemming from the escalating war between the United States, Israel, and Iran.
Preview for later today: Judy Dempsey discusses European Union confusion and economic vulnerabilities stemming from the escalating war between the United States, Israel, and Iran. 1900 BRUSSELS
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S8 Ep534: Preview for later today: Bill Roggio explains China's complex stance on Pakistan's military actions in Afghanistan involving terrorist threats, mineral rights, and regional stability concerns.
Preview for later today: Bill Roggio explains China's complex stance on Pakistan's military actions in Afghanistaninvolving terrorist threats, mineral rights, and regional stability concerns. 1842
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S8 Ep534: Preview for later today: Jonathan Schanzer analyzes how Iranian attacks on Arab states might backfire by forging an unexpected coalition between these nations, Israel, and America.
Preview for later today: Jonathan Schanzer analyzes how Iranian attacks on Arab states might backfire by forging an unexpected coalition between these nations, Israel, and America. 1978 TEHRAN
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S8 Ep533: SHOW SCHEDULE 3-2-2026
3-2-2026 1971 HAHNAZ SQUARE, TEHRAN Husain Haqqani critiques inconsistent US leadership and the "fog of war," expressing skepticism that air strikes alone can achieve regime change without ground troops or planning. Guest: Bill Roggio, Husain Haqqani. 1. Husain Haqqani examines Pakistan's military strikes against the Taliban in Kabul, occurring alongside the broader regional instability trigg...
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S8 Ep532: Ahmad Sharawi reports on prisoner exchanges between Damascus and the Druze, suggesting a path toward decentralized stability and minority rights in a war-torn Syria. Guest: Bill Roggio, Ahmad Sharawi. 16.
Ahmad Sharawi reports on prisoner exchanges between Damascus and the Druze, suggesting a path toward decentralized stability and minority rights in a war-torn Syria. Guest: Bill Roggio, Ahmad Sharawi. 16.
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S8 Ep532: Ahmad Sharawi analyzes Iran's strategy of targeting Gulf civilian infrastructure to pressure the US into de-escalation, despite regional air defenses intercepting many attacks. Guest: Bill Roggio, Ahmad Sharawi. 15.
Ahmad Sharawi analyzes Iran's strategy of targeting Gulf civilian infrastructure to pressure the US into de-escalation, despite regional air defenses intercepting many attacks. Guest: Bill Roggio, Ahmad Sharawi. 15. ISFAHAN
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S8 Ep532: Discussion focuses on how the Middle East conflict might divert US interceptor missiles from Ukraine, impacting the ongoing war of attrition against Russian forces. Guest: Bill Roggio, John Hardie. 14.
Discussion focuses on how the Middle East conflict might divert US interceptor missiles from Ukraine, impacting the ongoing war of attrition against Russian forces. Guest: Bill Roggio, John Hardie. 14. 1921 ALEPPO
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S8 Ep532: John Hardie explains Russia's marginal influence in the Iran crisis, noting Putin's cautious attempt to balance ties with Trump while focusing resources on Ukraine. Guest: Bill Roggio, John Hardie. 13.
John Hardie explains Russia's marginal influence in the Iran crisis, noting Putin's cautious attempt to balance ties with Trump while focusing resources on Ukraine. Guest: Bill Roggio, John Hardie. 13. 1887
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S8 Ep532: Experts explore the risks of regime change in Iran, citing historical failures and the country's ethnic complexities while considering the role of the exiled monarchy. Guest: Bill Roggio, Edmond Fitton-Brown. 12.
Experts explore the risks of regime change in Iran, citing historical failures and the country's ethnic complexities while considering the role of the exiled monarchy. Guest: Bill Roggio, Edmond Fitton-Brown. 12. 1855
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S8 Ep532: Edmond Fitton-Brown discusses Iran's retaliatory strikes on Gulf neighbors like Qatar and the UAE, noting the effectiveness of regional air defenses against Iranian drones. Guest: Bill Roggio, Edmond Fitton-Brown. 11.
Edmond Fitton-Brown discusses Iran's retaliatory strikes on Gulf neighbors like Qatar and the UAE, noting the effectiveness of regional air defenses against Iranian drones. Guest: Bill Roggio, Edmond Fitton-Brown. 11. 1830
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S8 Ep532: Jonathan Sayeh details a four-to-five-week military campaign to deplete Iran's missile stockpiles and leadership, paving the way for a potential civilian-led revolutionary uprising. Guest: Bill Roggio, Jonathan Sayeh. 10.
Jonathan Sayeh details a four-to-five-week military campaign to deplete Iran's missile stockpiles and leadership, paving the way for a potential civilian-led revolutionary uprising. Guest: Bill Roggio, Jonathan Sayeh. 10. 1830 SHIRAZ
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S8 Ep532: Jonathan Sayeh highlights the revolutionary mindset of young Iranians celebrating the Ayatollah's death, suggesting they are waiting for clear instructions to reclaim their country. Guest: Bill Roggio, Jonathan Sayeh. 9.
Jonathan Sayeh highlights the revolutionary mindset of young Iranians celebrating the Ayatollah's death, suggesting they are waiting for clear instructions to reclaim their country. Guest: Bill Roggio, Jonathan Sayeh. 9. 1830
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S8 Ep532: Rick Fisher warns of Chinese involvement in Iranian air defenses and the possible transfer of hypersonic missiles, which could escalate the conflict into a stalemate. Guest: Gordon Chang, Rick Fisher. 8.
Rick Fisher warns of Chinese involvement in Iranian air defenses and the possible transfer of hypersonic missiles, which could escalate the conflict into a stalemate. Guest: Gordon Chang, Rick Fisher. 8. 1830
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S8 Ep532: Captain James Fanell assesses US Navy control over the Straits of Hormuz, addressing Iranian propaganda and the accidental loss of US aircraft over Kuwait. Guest: Gordon Chang, Captain James Fanell. 7.
Captain James Fanell assesses US Navy control over the Straits of Hormuz, addressing Iranian propaganda and the accidental loss of US aircraft over Kuwait. Guest: Gordon Chang, Captain James Fanell. 7. 1830
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S8 Ep532: Malcolm Hoenlein describes the fluid situation in Lebanon as Hezbollah reactivates, while discussing global economic adjustments and the potential for increased OPEC oil production. Guest: Malcolm Hoenlein. 6.
Malcolm Hoenlein describes the fluid situation in Lebanon as Hezbollah reactivates, while discussing global economic adjustments and the potential for increased OPEC oil production. Guest: Malcolm Hoenlein. 6. 1746
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S8 Ep532: Malcolm Hoenlein reports on the decapitation of Iran's leadership and explores potential coalition governments, including the possible return of the exiled Crown Prince. Guest: Malcolm Hoenlein. 5.
Malcolm Hoenlein reports on the decapitation of Iran's leadership and explores potential coalition governments, including the possible return of the exiled Crown Prince. Guest: Malcolm Hoenlein. 5. 1610
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S8 Ep532: Bridget Toomey details Iraqi militia drone attacks and embassy protests, highlighting Iran's deep influence over Iraqi security forces and the potential for further regional chaos. Guest: Bill Roggio, Bridget Toomey. 4.
Bridget Toomey details Iraqi militia drone attacks and embassy protests, highlighting Iran's deep influence over Iraqisecurity forces and the potential for further regional chaos. Guest: Bill Roggio, Bridget Toomey. 4. 1560
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S8 Ep532: Bridget Toomey and Bill Roggio puzzle over Houthi restraint despite solidarity with Iran, questioning if capabilities are depleted or being held for strategic reasons. Guest: Bill Roggio, Bridget Toomey. 3.
Bridget Toomey and Bill Roggio puzzle over Houthi restraint despite solidarity with Iran, questioning if capabilities are depleted or being held for strategic reasons. Guest: Bill Roggio, Bridget Toomey. 3. 1936
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S8 Ep532: Husain Haqqani examines Pakistan's military strikes against the Taliban in Kabul, occurring alongside the broader regional instability triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Guest: Husain Haqqani, Bill Roggio. 2.
Husain Haqqani examines Pakistan's military strikes against the Taliban in Kabul, occurring alongside the broader regional instability triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Guest: Husain Haqqani, Bill Roggio. 2.
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S8 Ep532: Husain Haqqani critiques inconsistent US leadership and the "fog of war," expressing skepticism that air strikes alone can achieve regime change without ground troops or planning. Guest: Bill Roggio, Husain Haqqani. 1.
Husain Haqqani critiques inconsistent US leadership and the "fog of war," expressing skepticism that air strikes alone can achieve regime change without ground troops or planning. Guest: Bill Roggio, Husain Haqqani. 1.
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S8 Ep531: Preview for later today: John Hardie discusses how conflict in Iran affects Ukraine, specifically concerning Russian drone production and the potential diversion of critical Patriot missile interceptors.
Preview for later today: John Hardie discusses how conflict in Iran affects Ukraine, specifically concerning Russiandrone production and the potential diversion of critical Patriot missile interceptors. 1880 UKRAINE
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S8 Ep531: Preview for later today: Edmund Fitton-Brown examines Iran's complex ethnic tapestry and the risks of instability or regional intervention if the Islamic Republic's centralized control is broken.
Preview for later today: Edmund Fitton-Brown examines Iran's complex ethnic tapestry and the risks of instability or regional intervention if the Islamic Republic's centralized control is broken. 1978 SHAH MILITARY CONFRONTS PROTESTS IN TEHRAN
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S8 Ep530: Preview for later today: Captain James Fanell discusses PLA intelligence operations in Iran, focusing on targeting cells, satellite links, and Chinese naval activity in the Hormuz Strait.
Preview for later today: Captain James Fanell discusses PLA intelligence operations in Iran, focusing on targeting cells, satellite links, and Chinese naval activity in the Hormuz Strait. 1936 RANGER LEXINGTON SARATOGA
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S8 Ep530: Preview for later today: Rick Fischer analyzes the People's Liberation Army's role in Iran, highlighting their surveillance satellites and technical support for the Mullahs' defense systems.
Preview for later today: Rick Fischer analyzes the People's Liberation Army's role in Iran, highlighting their surveillance satellites and technical support for the Mullahs' defense systems. 1945 MAO AND GEORGE MARSHALL
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S8 Ep530: Preview for later today: Hussein Haqqani explains Pakistan's military strikes against the Taliban in Kabul, citing failed relations and the threat of Pakistani Taliban terrorist attacks.
Preview for later today: Hussein Haqqani explains Pakistan's military strikes against the Taliban in Kabul, citing failed relations and the threat of Pakistani Taliban terrorist attacks. 1865 PAKISTAN ARMY
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S8 Ep530: Preview for later today: Ahmad Sharawi reports on reconciliation between Damascus and the Druze of Sueda province, including prisoner exchanges to rebuild trust after past massacres.
Preview for later today: Ahmad Sharawi reports on reconciliation between Damascus and the Druze of Sueda province, including prisoner exchanges to rebuild trust after past massacres. 1870 DAMASCUS
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S8 Ep529: Gaius recounts meeting Prime Minister Mossadegh as a child, framing the current crisis within a century of failed American "engineering" in Persian affairs. They reflect on the unsustainable, "European-import" nature of the Shah's regime and conclude that
Gaius recounts meeting Prime Minister Mossadegh as a child, framing the current crisis within a century of failed American "engineering" in Persian affairs. They reflect on the unsustainable, "European-import" nature of the Shah's regime and conclude that foreign intervention historically backfires, leading to revolutionary outcomes inimical to American interests. 1979 TEHRAN
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S8 Ep529: The duo analyzes Persia's historical resilience, noting that even Rome struggled to subdue the empire and eventually had to treat it as an equal. They argue Americans lack "cultural sensibility," viewing Iran through modern clichés rather than recognizing
The duo analyzes Persia's historical resilience, noting that even Rome struggled to subdue the empire and eventually had to treat it as an equal. They argue Americans lack "cultural sensibility," viewing Iran through modern clichés rather than recognizing its history of surviving imperialism. A thought experiment explores the potential for internal collapse, suggesting that both the US and Iran...
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S8 Ep529: Gaius and Germanicus define the 21st-century conflict between the United States and Iran as a "ceremonial war," a ritualistic display of power intended to project dominance without risking total societal mobilization or mass casualties. Germanicus explain
Gaius and Germanicus define the 21st-century conflict between the United States and Iran as a "ceremonial war," a ritualistic display of power intended to project dominance without risking total societal mobilization or mass casualties. Germanicus explains that these "wars for show" rely on air dominance and precision strikes to establish authority. However, they warn that such wars are dangero...
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S8 Ep528: Abdul-Ahad describes the 2019 Tishreen uprising, where youth and women united against a kleptocratic elite, seeking accountability and an end to the corrupt sectarian system. 8.
Abdul-Ahad describes the 2019 Tishreen uprising, where youth and women united against a kleptocratic elite, seeking accountability and an end to the corrupt sectarian system. 8. ISFAHAN
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S8 Ep528: Abdul-Ahad details the brutal ISIS occupation of Mosul, the grueling house-to-house urban warfare used to reclaim the city, and the immense psychological trauma endured. 7.
Abdul-Ahad details the brutal ISIS occupation of Mosul, the grueling house-to-house urban warfare used to reclaim the city, and the immense psychological trauma endured. 7. 1971
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S8 Ep528: Abdul-Ahad examines Sunni tribal infighting in Ramadi, the failure of a coherent political project, and how ISIS exploited security cracks to present itself as liberators. 6.
Abdul-Ahad examines Sunni tribal infighting in Ramadi, the failure of a coherent political project, and how ISISexploited security cracks to present itself as liberators. 6. 1960
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S8 Ep528: Ghaith Abdul-Ahad discusses Iraq's descent into sectarianism under Maliki's corrupt regime, the failed 2010 elections, and how the Syrian civil war allowed jihadis to regroup. 5.
Ghaith Abdul-Ahad discusses Iraq's descent into sectarianism under Maliki's corrupt regime, the failed 2010 elections, and how the Syrian civil war allowed jihadis to regroup. 5. 1919
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S8 Ep528: Abdul-Ahad recounts Saddam's trial, the vengeful execution, the horror of sectarian dumping grounds, and the resulting mass exodus of Iraqis fleeing the country's ongoing violence. 4.
Abdul-Ahad recounts Saddam's trial, the vengeful execution, the horror of sectarian dumping grounds, and the resulting mass exodus of Iraqis fleeing the country's ongoing violence. 4. 1919
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S8 Ep528: Abdul-Ahad explores the Sunni insurgency, tensions between nationalists and foreign jihadis, and the humiliation of occupation that fueled resistance and further sectarian violence in Iraq. 3.
Abdul-Ahad explores the Sunni insurgency, tensions between nationalists and foreign jihadis, and the humiliation of occupation that fueled resistance and further sectarian violence in Iraq. 3.
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S8 Ep528: Abdul-Ahad reflects on his militarized childhood, the cult of Saddam, and argues that sectarian conflict was a narrative imposed on Iraq after the 2003 invasion. 2.
Abdul-Ahad reflects on his militarized childhood, the cult of Saddam, and argues that sectarian conflict was a narrative imposed on Iraq after the 2003 invasion. 2.
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S8 Ep528: Ghaith Abdul-Ahad describes the fall of Baghdad, witnessing Saddam's statue toppling, and the immense chaos and American disorganization following the initial 2003 military invasion. 1.
Ghaith Abdul-Ahad describes the fall of Baghdad, witnessing Saddam's statue toppling, and the immense chaos and American disorganization following the initial 2003 military invasion. 1. 1896
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S8 Ep528: Shorto highlights the irony of the Glorious Revolution, where the Dutch invaded England, an event that integrated Dutch business methods into the British Empire. 8.
Shorto highlights the irony of the Glorious Revolution, where the Dutch invaded England, an event that integrated Dutch business methods into the British Empire. 8. 1907 NYSE
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S8 Ep528: Shorto explores George Downing's influence and the Second Anglo-Dutch War, highlighting England's adoption of Dutch finance and the principle of tolerance. 7.
Shorto explores George Downing's influence and the Second Anglo-Dutch War, highlighting England's adoption of Dutch finance and the principle of tolerance. 7. 1950 ALFRED HITCHCOCK AND DOROTHY LAMOUR
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S8 Ep528: Shorto explains how Richard Nichols named New York and established its boundaries, while detailing the creation of New Jersey through royal patronage. 6.
Shorto explains how Richard Nichols named New York and established its boundaries, while detailing the creation of New Jersey through royal patronage. 6. 1908
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S8 Ep528: Russell Shorto describes the peaceful handover of New Amsterdam, characterizing the English takeover as a merger designed to preserve the colony's unique, diverse commercial society. 5.
Russell Shorto describes the peaceful handover of New Amsterdam, characterizing the English takeover as a merger designed to preserve the colony's unique, diverse commercial society. 5. 1936
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S8 Ep528: Shorto connects the English Civil War and Stuart restoration to American history, detailing Richard Nichols' espionage for royals and the eventual renaming of New York. 4.
Shorto connects the English Civil War and Stuart restoration to American history, detailing Richard Nichols' espionage for royals and the eventual renaming of New York. 4. 1805
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S8 Ep528: Shorto explores Manhattan's social history, highlighting figures like Dorothia Angola and Catalina Trico, while debunking myths regarding the "sale" of the island and Irving's caricatures. 3.
       Shorto explores Manhattan's social history, highlighting figures like Dorothia Angola and Catalina Trico, while debunking myths regarding the "sale" of the island and Irving's caricatures. 3. 1832
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S8 Ep528: Russell Shorto provides a nuanced perspective on Peter Stuyvesant, explaining how the Director-General matured while managing the Dutch colony's growth and the invention of capitalism. 2.
Russell Shorto provides a nuanced perspective on Peter Stuyvesant, explaining how the Director-General matured while managing the Dutch colony's growth and the invention of capitalism. 2. 1907
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S8 Ep528: Russell Shorto discusses Richard Nichols' 1664 expedition to conquer New Amsterdam, detailing Nichols' royal connections, Ampthill background, and the involvement of several key colonial figures. 1.
Russell Shorto discusses Richard Nichols' 1664 expedition to conquer New Amsterdam, detailing Nichols' royal connections, Ampthill background, and the involvement of several key colonial figures. 1. 1951 STORK CLUB, JACK D0RSEY, MAMIE VAN DOREN
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S8 Ep528: Tabrizy details a defiant prisoner-led trial in Evin Prison and explains how Iranian women maintain the movement through daily, visible disobedience of mandatory hijab laws. 4
Tabrizy details a defiant prisoner-led trial in Evin Prison and explains how Iranian women maintain the movement through daily, visible disobedience of mandatory hijab laws.  4 1843
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S8 Ep528: Tabrizy describes the IRGC's pervasive control, the state's targeted repression of Kurdish minorities, and how Gen Z's lack of future prospects fuels their ongoing defiance.
Tabrizy describes the IRGC's pervasive control, the state's targeted repression of Kurdish minorities, and how Gen Z's lack of future prospects fuels their ongoing defiance. 1898
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