- Effective Tax Policy vs Campaign Buzzwords, Breaking Down "No Tax On Tips" & more w/ Alex Muresianu
Your Heard Tell Show is turning down the noise of the news cycle and getting to the information we need to discern our times by talking to our friend Alex Muresianu from The Tax Foundation to explain "no tax on tips" and why there is bipartisan political agreement for it, and bipartisan agreement in policy circles it is a bad idea. Plus, Alex gives us some useful guidelines to use when we hear terms like "tax cut" "raise taxes" and "run business like a government" on the campaign trail and how the rhetoric usually doesn't match up with policy or political reality. Also, Alex gets into how understanding tax as the foundational building block of funding the government has been lost, how we should be talking about tax policy, and why it is so hard to get folks to care about the long-term financial wellbeing of our country.
All that and more on this episode of Heard Tell.
Timestamps:
00: Intro/ Policy silly season, tax policy basics, importance of tax policy to US government
8:12 Tax terms in politics: good working definitions of "tax cuts" "raise your taxes" and "run the government like a business" and how that nomenclature does/doesn't help understanding the issues
17:22 The "no tax on tips" debate that Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are both campaigning on, that has bipartisan congressional support, and bipartisan policy wonk agreement that it is a bad idea
31:40 Infrastructure spending as an example of how tax spending and policy work on a practical level and as political tools
42:30 Long-term view of tax policy, why it is so hard to have discussions on taxes and issues like the national debt.
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Your Heard Tell Show is turning down the noise of the news cycle and getting to the information we need to discern our times by talking with our friend, writer, podcaster, and pastor from the great state of Minnesota Dennis Sanders about Rust Belt politics, the changing electorate of the midwest, history and economic factors that drive voters, and sorting out political assumptions and buzzwords from the people that are living and voting in the Midwest of America. Plus, we get Dennis's first-hand accounts of how Tim Walz performed as his governor through the George Floyd/BLM situations and riots that Dennis not only lived but pastored his own community through, COVID response, and the controversies over Tim Walz military service. Plus, we talk Trump adjusting to Biden dropping out, preview Trump v Harris and Vance v Walz debates, and more.
All that and more on this episode of Heard Tell.
Timestamps:
00: Rust Belt politics, what they are, how they have changed, what it means in political terms
12:45 Economic rhetoric and what it means when explaining rust belt politics and changing electorate, how the people are ahead of politicians and media in economic change and nomenclature
18:30 The swing state coalition that is need to become president
24:30 Where Trump v Harris stands, Trump's adjustment from Biden to VP Harris, how 2024 is/isn't like 2016 and 2020, why Kamala Harris isn't Hillary Clinton and Trump shouldn't think she is
36:15 Dennis talks about Tim Walz as a governor, how he handled George Floyd/BLM riots which Dennis was there for, how Walz handled COVID, Walz military service and how it was presented when he ran, and narratives now versus back then
50:15 Fair and unfair criticisms of Tim Walz from a constituent of Tim Walz, how progressive is Tim Walz? Previewing Tim Walz v JD Vance debate
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Your Heard Tell Show is turning down the noise of the news cycle and getting to the information we need to discern our times by talking about VP Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are both pitching "no tax on tips" which is bringing bipartisan agreement among lawmakers to do it bipartisan agreement among policy wonks it is a bad idea. We go to the Olympics and talk about how Snoop Dogg being the unofficial official mascot of America in Paris 2024 is a teachable moment on the current culture wars when you remember Tipper Gore and the war against Snoop, rap, and the culture wars "for the children" of the previous generation. Then, we cover the developments in Russia's Ukraine invasion as invaded become invaders and Ukrainian forces push into Kursk. We'll talk about what the objectives and reasons might be, and what it means for the conflict. Meanwhile, after Debby soaked and battered the Atlantic Coast the dumbest thing in all news media reappeared - the live shot of someone out in a hurricane - so we properly mock it with a little help from Greek mythology. Finally, my latest column for The Fayette Tribune talks about the five freedoms of the First Amendment, how we got them, and how we as Americans are very much taking them for granted.
All that and more on this episode of Heard Tell.
Timestamps:
00: Intro/ Donald Trump & Kamala Harris both tout bipartisan "no tax for tip" while there is bipartisan agreement it is a bad idea
14:13 Culture Warring, the Olympics, and why Snoop Dogg shows why everyone from Tipper Gore and the Parents Advisory Council to today's internet and social media critics and Karens need to settle down about "the children"
22:00 Ukraine probes into Kursk and puts Russia at a PR and Strategic disadvantage
33:35 The dumbest part of hurricane season news coverage
From my piece "Information, but Dumber, Louder, and Wetter" at Ordinary-Times.com
https://ordinary-times.com/2020/09/16/information-but-dumber-louder-and-wetter/
38:54 Taking our freedoms for granted
From my piece in the Fayette Tribune
https://www.fayettetribune.com/opinion/the-novel-and-daring-american-freedoms-we-take-for-granted/article_203791a0-58be-11ef-85f8-638f82a6ae21.html
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy46m - Aug 12, 2024 - 3 Slain Girls Hijacked By Anti-migration Mob, UK Justice Crisis, Knife Crime & more w/ Jack Rowlett
Your Heard Tell Show is turning down the noise of the news cycle and getting to the information we need to discern our times by talking about the really ugly anti-migrant rioting in the UK, the facts around the murder of 3 Southport girls at a Taylor Swift party in a knife attack, how that got hijacked by agitators online and in the streets, who did the violence, the police and law enforcement issues in the UK that are behind the unrest, and the new Labour government with its first big crisis. Jack Rowlett returns to Heard Tell from the UK to talk about what has happened, what we should take from it, and what leaders should be doing in the future about it. Also, we talk about how to balance free speech with clear online malicious information, crisis in confidence in UK justice and policing, and much more.
All that and more on this episode of Heard Tell.
Timestamps:
00: Intro/ Are riots the new Labour Government's first big crisis?
4:36 Underlying issues with policing and justice system in the UK
11:25 Facts about 3 murdered girls at Taylor Swift party in Southport by a knife wielding murder.
15:20 Protests getting hijacked by far right and stirred up by online misinformation
19:50 Who the rioters where, and how non-political elements who are prone to violence get weaponized by online agitators
24:15 How Elon Musk's "civil war" tweet doesn't help, discussion free speech, and how folks use free speech to try and get consequence free speech
32:40 How extremist want violence and government overreaction to further their goals, and use social media to do it
37:00 How the immigration/migrant debate got so ugly in the UK, what to do about it, and what should elected leaders do to prevent and respond to organized hate campaigns.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy45m - Aug 8, 2024 - Tim Walz VP Pick, Politicized Market Panic, RFK's Pitiful Enablers, What Simone Biles Proved & more
Your Heard Tell Show is turning down the noise of the news cycle and getting to the information we need to discern our times by talking about Minnesota Governor Tim Walz being tabbed as the running mate for VP Kamala Harris, the Monday financial panic that looks silly on Tuesday, the embarrassing case of supporting/using RFK Jr's joke candidacy, what Simone Biles proved about politicizing the Olympics in Paris, and we End on a Good Note with an American cyclist winning a race she wasn't even supposed to be.
All that and more on this episode of Heard Tell.
Timestamps:
00: Intro/ Analyzing the Tim Walz VP pick for Kamala Harris 2024
14:45 Panic! At the Online Content Disco! and fearmongers
22:30 How supporting/promoting RFK Jr's campaign shows you aren't serious people
26:50 How interest rates & inflation is compression housing market, and how housing affect all the rest of consumer economics
30:15 Politicizing the Olympic & What Simone Biles proved in Paris 2024
38:00 End on a Good Note story of an out-of-nowhere American Gold Medalist
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy44m - Aug 6, 2024 - Plain Talk on Economics, Inflation, Jobs Report, Sahm Rule, Politicized Econ & more w/Stephen Popick
Your Heard Tell Show is turning down the noise of the news cycle and getting to the information we need to discern our times by talking about economics with our returning friend, economist, and writer Dr. Stephen Popick with plan spoken, grown folk talk about economic headlines, inflation worries and recession fears,answering what social media freakout over the Sahm Rule is about, why housing is a generational economic issue and warning, politicizing economic news, answering the "recession, not recession" question and more.
All that and more on this episode of Heard Tell.
Timestamps:
00: Intro/ What "Jobs Report" really means & how to discern headlines
7:55 Interest rate cut in September?
13:40 The value of "The Dollar" & the value of you, the consumers, dollar and the personal debt stats post-Covid, & carrying cost of personal and national debt loads
22:30 What the heck is the Sahm Rule, and recession indicators
26:50 How interest rates & inflation is compression housing market, and how housing affect all the rest of consumer economics
33:12 Grown folk talk on what young adults are facing in housing and economics, and debate of whether Gen Z has it "worst" than others
41:40 Are talking head TV economist and influencers keeping up with what is really going on, and how to discern our changing economy
46:30 Dealing with economic headlines getting hijacked into election news and partisan politics and Crypto creeps into GOP platform
56:50 Recession coming or recession not coming? and economic indicators are not economic rules.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy59m - Aug 3, 2024 - Will Deadpool & Wolverine and Avengers: Doomsday Revive Marvel? Vintage Films & more w/ Luis Mendez
Your Heard Tell Show is turning down the noise of the news cycle and getting to the information we need to discern our times by talking about one of the biggest IPs in all of entertainment, Marvel. Our friend and film critic Luis Mendez of the Mendez Movie Report returns to Heard Tell to talk about the huge success of Deadpool & Wolverine, and the announcement of the Avengers: Doomsday pivot to the Russo Brothers and Roberty Downey, Jr. returning to Marvel Studios. Luis and host Andrew talk not only about the creative choices, but how the changing landscape of the film business and streaming has affected Marvel Studios for good, bad, and indifferent. Plus, we talk through how vintage films, especially very early work like silent films have entered the public domain and are getting new life on YouTube, TikTok, and in memes as new generations are finding the foundational films that so many movies have borrowed from. Also, Luis gives his take on the current state of Oscar nominations and awards season as summer starts to turn into film festival time. We finish up with Luis telling us some of the movies to be watching for coming out soon, what he is looking forward to, and some under the radar titles you won't want to miss.
All that and more on this episode of Heard Tell.
00: Intro/ What Deadpool & Wolverine Success & Avengers:Doomsday announcment means for Marvel's future
16:40 How the business model of films & streaming changes affect Marvel
25:35 Vintage Movies finding new life on YouTube, TikTok, & memes and how to approach silent movies/vintage films for the modern audience
40:20 Oscar Race and Awards season as summer ends and festivals start
37:37 What Kind of Electoral Coalition Does Harris Need To Win?
48:20 Upcoming Films to Watch For in Theaters
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy53m - Aug 1, 2024 - Congress News Not Making Headlines, DC Reax to Harris Campaign & Vance VP Pick & more w/ Eric Garcia
Your Heard Tell Show is turning down the noise of the news cycle and getting to the information we need to discern our times by talking about all the news that we should be paying attention to, but isn't making the headlines as the Trump v Harris campaign change has dominated news media. Eric Garcia, the Washington bureau chief and senior Washington Correspondent at the Independent returns to Heard Tell to catch us up on all the congressional goings-on that have been flying under the national political headlines such as the inside DC reaction to switching from President Biden to VP Harris, how JD Vance is perceived by his peers in the senate, VP pick for Kamala 2024, what would a winning electoral coalition for Harris look like, and heavy metal at the Olympics.
All that and more on this episode of Heard Tell.
00: Intro/ Metal At Olympics, Congress Taps Out Until September
09:14 Change in DC Democratic Mood From Debate to Harris Launch
15:20 How JD Vance Was Perceived Inside US Senate & VP Pick
23:20 Kamala Harris VP Pick, Who It Will Be, Who It Should Be & Why
37:37 What Kind of Electoral Coalition Does Harris Need To Win?
46:30 How Trump Can Blow The Election, Debate Preview, More VP Talk
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy1h 0m - Jul 29, 2024 - President Biden Speaks, Harris '24 Kick-off, Sonya Massey Murder, Evangelical Politics, & Babydog
Your Heard Tell Show is turning down the noise of the news cycle and getting to the information we need to discern our times by talking about President Biden's address to the nation regarding his decision not to seek re-election, VP Kamala Harris kicks off her 2024 campaign and the state of the race, the camera footage and criminal charges regarding the police killing of Sonya Massey, an ethical question from the Eton entrance exams applies to recent protests in DC and leadership everywhere plus real talk about faith, politics, and American Evangelical Christianity plus WV's Babydog is popping up everywhere.
All that and more on this episode of Heard Tell.
00: Intro/ President Biden Addresses Nation on Not Seeking Re-Election
09:08 Kamala Harris Kicks Off 2024 Campaign & State of The Race
20:55 Sonya Massey Shooting, Body Cam Footage, & Murder Charges
26:50 DC Protests, Leadership, & Ethical Lesson from Eton on Both
37:47 Evangelical Christians & Partisan Politics
47:00 Babydog, Art Superstar
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy51m - Jul 25, 2024 - Debating Intent: Minimum Wage, Rent Control, Universal Healthcare, & Wealth Tax w/ Benjamin Ayanian
Your Heard Tell Show is turning down the noise of the news cycle and getting to the information we need to discern our times by talking to our returning friend Benjamin Ayanian about the difference between the what folks want to happen with policy proposals and how real world factors like economics, politics, and human nature change the ideal theories and best intentions into daunting challenges. Benjamin is the author of the book "Beyond Intentions" which covers many such policies, and we take time to have a grown folk talk about such popular debates as minimum wage, rent control, universal healthcare, and wealth tax.
All that and more on this episode of Heard Tell.
00: Intro/ Problems with Talking Policy in Internet Age
09:05 Minimum Wage
23:25 Rent Control
30:20 Universal Healthcare
55:25 Wealth Tax
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Your Heard Tell Show is turning down the noise of the news cycle and getting to the information we need to discern our times by talking about the selection of US Senator JD Vance of Ohio to be the GOP nominee for vice president. We talk about the fallout from the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the security failure and questions, how the Trump rally crowd reacted, and coverage thereof. Then, some thoughts and observations of the Republican National Convention and the forming narrative question of what will be "Trump's Legacy" for a party he now fully controls.
All that and more on this episode of Heard Tell.
00: Intro/ Vance Wins Veepstakes
15:31 Trump Assassination Attempt Fallout
29:15 RNC Thoughts/Trump Legacy
42:10 Last Battle of Britian Survivor Turns 105
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy46m - Jul 17, 2024 - UK Elections: Labour Routs Tories, PM Keir Starmer, What All It Means & What's Next w/ Jack Rowlett
Your Heard Tell Show is turning down the noise of the news cycle and getting to the information we need to discern our times by heading across the pond to cover the results and reactions to the UK's general election. Jack Rowlett of Young Voices UK returns to Heard Tell to talk about Labour's historic win, why the Conservatives collapsed, major issues like the economy and immigration, and how the first Labour government in 14 years swept to power. Jack also breaks down the performance and future of the Liberal Democrats after a solid showing, Reform earning seats, and the disastrous election for the SNP. Plus, overviewing the incoming cabinet, what Labour and new PM Keir Starmer need to do immediately, how housing and infrastructure might be the key to success/failure of the new government, and more.
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Your Heard Tell Show is turning down the noise of the news cycle and getting to the information we need to discern our times by digging beyond the news media and social media reactions to the presidential debate, recent Supreme Court decisions and more. Host Andrew talks through the fallout of President Biden's shocking debate performance against Trump and the current state of the 2024 race. Then, we read through the actual words of the Supreme Court justices on the Trump immunity decision. We zoom out from the headlines to talk about the biggest issues that are driving the perception of chaos in our political system, and the option to stop yelling at Washington and get involved locally instead. We end on a good note, with the story of a man in Atlanta that is bringing meaningful services to those most in need.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy45m - Jul 3, 2024 - Putin's Blood Gold Network & How Wagner Steals Billions From Africa For The Kremlin w/ David Clement
Your Heard Tell Show is turning down the noise of the news cycle and getting to the information we need to discern our times by going beyond the headlines of what Vladimir Putin and Russia are doing in the world and examining how they help fund everything from the invasion of Ukraine, destruction in Syria, power projection elsewhere, and more. Our friend David Clement returns to Heard Tell as one member of the team of experts that put together The Blood Gold Report: How the Kremlin is using Wagner to launder billions in African gold to talk the network of front companies, mercenaries, strongman regimes, friendly governments, and exploited African peoples that funnel billions of dollars from central Africa to the coffers of the Putin dictatorship. Providing background on what and where Wagner group came from, how the world didn't learn the lessons of Russia in Syria, and the spread of Russian influence and power in Africa gives a better perspective on the event in Russia, Ukraine, and elsewhere. Plus, David explains the usefulness and limits of sanctions, and other methods that might be used to deal with the Blood Gold issue economically, as a geo-political problem, and as the humanitarian disaster Russia is causing.
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Your Heard Tell Show is turning down the noise of the news cycle and getting to the information we need to discern our times by talking about how big loud news events like Donald Trump's conviction, Hunter Biden's conviction, and even the disaster that was January 6th all bring wide sweeping reactions but actually show things are holding up pretty good, despite the doomsaying and hand wringing online. The Caitlin Clark story added another twist as she was left off the US Olympic team and the talking heads and social media accounts lost their everloving minds, even though the correct basketball decision wasn't the correct business decision. Host Andrew breaks down his recent writing on "misinformation" further and addresses some of the reaction and pushback. Plus, an example of how just following partisan politics can leave you missing the big picture and really important issues. We end on a good note, with Andrew's beloved West Virginia receiving one of the most prestigious awards in all of food to a very deserving chef.
All that and more on this episode of Heard Tell.
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Your Heard Tell Show is turning down the noise of the news cycle and getting to the information we need to discern our times by covering the latest news from outer space, or at least what man is doing to keep going up there. Our own resident space expert Dr. Michael Siegel returns to Heard Tell to talk about NASA and Boeing's Starliner finally getting a crew off the ground, Space X's Starship going up and coming back in (mostly) one piece, and the inevitable comparisons between the two. Plus, since both missions had issues, Michael discusses from his own experience being on the team that runs a spacecraft mission what it is like to problem solve and issue in space. Plus we talk about the evolution of rockets, the realities of moon and Mars colonization, and the future of space, NASA, and mankind's eternal quest to go to the stars.
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Your Heard Tell Show is turning down the noise of the news cycle and getting to the information we need to discern our times by debating the merits of the latest calls for mandatory service with Alex Petropolous, who has been doing media appearances on the subject including a SkyNews segment that received attention. Alex joins us from Brussels, Belgium, as he and host Andrew talk mandatory service vs incentives service, how this plays into the very old game of selling "politics of what's wrong with the youth" to get the votes of the older generation, and how it is indicative of the generation gaps forming as the Baby Boom generation starts to give way to midlife Gen X, Millennials in their 30s/40, and rising generations coming behind them. Plus, Alex gives his thoughts on UK politics, the coming general election, Rishi Sunak, Keir Starmer, and what to watch for between now and when the UK goes to the polls in July.
All that and more on this episode of Heard Tell.
The SkyNews interview with Alex referenced can be viewed here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDZ2Uj72fbI
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy1h 3m - Jun 7, 2024 - Reactions to Trump Verdict, Caitlin Clark Coverage, D-Day Anniversary Thoughts, India Rising, & more
Your Heard Tell Show is turning down the noise of the news cycle and getting to the information we need to discern our times by talking about the reactions of folks in news media and social media to the Donald Trump verdict in his New York City business records case. Next, the Caitlin Clark coverage as the woman's basketball star transitions from college to the WNBA has become new ground for the unholy union of political/cultural content creators and the always loud sports media world, which means the actual issues like gender, sports, race, and other things are being co-opted by the bad faith grifters when they need to be seriously discussed. Host Andrew talks about the 80th anniversary of D-Day with a personal story from when he was at the 60th anniversary in London in 2004. Plus, India has gone to the polls and elected PM Modi to a third term, and India's rising place in the world politically, culturally, and economically is something to pay attention to. We end on a good note of a young family whose days-old little girl was not only saved by a quick thinking state trooper, but revealed to have much more going on than just an onset of a medical emergency.
All that and more on this episode of Heard Tell.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy49m - Jun 4, 2024 - What's Wrong w/the Movie Industry After Terrible Memorial Day Weekend w/ Lius Mendez
Your Heard Tell Show is turning down the noise of the news cycle and getting to the information we need to discern our times by digging into the business and cultural factors that cause movie theater box offices to have their worst Memorial Day Weekend in a generation. Film critic Luis Mendez of the Mendez Movie Report returns to talk not just why films like Furiosa and Garfield failed to live up to the usual movie bonanza of the holiday, but also how business changes, streaming, and other factors play a huge role into what does and doesn't make it to the big screen these days. Plus, Luis and host Andrew talk about the head of Netflix giving an insightful interview to the New York Times, and discusses streaming, changing entertainment habits, and the future of movie theaters. Then, Luis updates the Oscars race now that the Cannes Film Festival has come and gone, and talks about the early dominance of Dune 2, and what is coming up later this year that might challenge the epic come awards season.
All that and more on this episode of Heard Tell.
Luis's piece on the Oscars at Ordinary Times:
https://ordinary-times.com/2024/05/28/97th-oscars-projections-the-post-cannes-outlook-for-the-best-picture-race/
New York Times interview with Ted Sarandos of Netflix:
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/25/magazine/ted-sarandos-netflix-interview.html
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy50m - May 30, 2024 - Better Mental Health In Real Life, In Election Year & On Social Media/News Media w/Dr Kathryn Gordon
Your Heard Tell Show is turning down the noise of the news cycle and getting to the information we need to discern our times by once again pausing everything else and talking about mental health with Dr. Kathryn Gordon, clinical psychologist & author of The Suicidal Thoughts Workbook. Dr Katie once again not only discusses current issues like the election season, news cycle, and the ongoning debate over social media and mental health, but also gives examples of good mental health in tv, movies, and media, lays out in practical terms how to moderate and monitor your own mental health as well as those around you, and explains in real terms how taking care of our minds and emotions is essential to being health in all other areas of life. Plus, we talk the rising influence of content creators, changing times, how old tv shows and movies might have been deeper and better on mental health than we realized, and more.
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