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A podcast about cults, extreme belief, and manipulation – from two hosts who’ve actually lived it. Hosted by Lola Blanc and Meagan Elizabeth. Got your own story about cults, extreme belief, or manipulation? Leave a voicemail or text us at 347-86-TRUST (347-868-7878) OR shoot us an email at Trust Me Pod @gmail.com INSTAGRAM: @TrustMePodcast @oohlalola @meaganelizabeth11 TWITTER: @TrustMeCultPod @ohlalola @baberahamhicks TIKTOK: @TrustMeCultPodcast
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Religious and cult ideologies often use the practice of shunning to silence their critics and to control their members through fear. This podcast sheds light on shunning through real life stories as told by the people that have lived through it. Learn what their lives were like and where they have ended up in life after being shunned. Featuring stories from Jehovah's Witnesses, Scientology, Amish, Mennonite, FLDS, the Moonies, and more, you will learn about the real lives of former members t ...
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Growing Up In Polygamy

Growing Up In Polygamy

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Sam sharing what it was like growing up in the polygamous FLDS group, his experiences leaving the group when he was 18 and his journey to where he is now. His wife Melissa is his co-host, asking the questions that everyone from the outside is thinking. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupinpolygamy/support
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Arizona’s Family journalists Briana Whitney and Serjio Hernandez take a deep dive into both unsolved and solved cases around Arizona — retracing steps, uncovering new evidence, and revealing new theories from those involved in the investigations.
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Platinum Ranch is in the middle of the outskirts, where the periphery is the polaris. It's a meeting place for storytellers, for meandering conversation about what’s learned and unlearned along our travails. So-called regular people with way-out wisdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cult survivor stories. Hi! I’m Shelise Ann Sola— former devout Mormon. On C2C, my husband Jonathan and I dive deep into the nuance of cultic organizations and coercive manipulators. We are not anti-religious, but anti-abuse, and shed light in dark places to bring compassion, understanding and accountability. Together we discover how our guests find independence and healing through awareness and true individual sovereignty. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cults-t ...
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We all would like to think that we're immune to being persuaded, but were that true, advertising wouldn't work, the best candidates would always get elected, and our personal relationships would always be equitable. On Belief examines why, with so much information available to us to dissuade us from joining harmful groups. I ask people who have had first hand experience with harmful groups and sects how they were seduced, how they were tricked, and how they got out.
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From Crime to Crime

Erica Mead/Grant Avise

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A true crime podcast hosted by two best friends that discuss cases they follow. The topics they discuss include John and Jane Does, missing persons, murder, abductions and everything in between .
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Listen in on conversations with former members of the PBCC. Ex-members open a window into one of the world's most powerful and influential cult and it's links to the Conservatives, crime, corruption and pedophilia. Discussions peel back the hidden layers within these cults and reveal the real trauma that occurs behind closed doors. Join members on their journey toward understanding, healing and personal development.
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Dark Sisters Opera

Dark Sisters Opera

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DARK SISTERS is a new American opera, with music by Nico Muhly and libretto by Stephen Karam. Co-commissioned and Co-produced by Gotham Chamber Opera, Music-Theatre Group and Opera Company of Philadelphia. DARK SISTERS is a suspenseful, emotional, and lyrical depiction of one woman's struggle with life and faith and the universal dilemma of whether to stay or leave.The opera opens a window into the lives of Eliza and her sister wives, members of the Fundamentalist Church of Latter Day Saints ...
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The Profiling Evil Podcast delves into unsolved criminal cases from around the world. We look into the mind of the predator and talk about crime motivation, victim selection and behavior. Some episodes examine how investigators work and how they capitalize on mistakes made by the offender. Your host, Mike King, retired after a distinguished law enforcement career where he served as Chief of Staff to Utah Attorney General Jan Graham and Weber County Attorney Reed M. Richards. He learned polic ...
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You're Not Paranoid

Katie & Kylie

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Join us as we laugh through our fears and talk about topics we get paranoid for caring about. We cover everything from true crime to natural disasters, phobias to parasites, and everything in between. New episodes Mondays. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ynp/support
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The Last Resort Podcast

The Last Resort Podcast

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The Last Resort Podcast is a podcast where three twenty-somethings discuss cults, conspiracies, mysteries, and do a whole lot of shooting the shit. We hope you find us when you’ve reached your last resort.
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It's time to Get Real with Robin! Join veteran broadcaster Robin Cotè and her Co-Hosts known as "THE COLLECTIVE" as they delve into subject matters that most are afraid to talk about but need to hear. Get ready to Get Real! *WARNING* - Please be advised - Some of these shows may have triggering effects or may be of a very sensitive nature.
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The Missing Children Project

The Missing Children Project

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As a compassionate and caring community, we should never stop looking for missing children. That’s why The Missing Children Project, a non-profit and community-led mission, is working together to locate missing children and to provide answers to their worried families across the United States. If you want to be part of this noble cause, tune in to our podcast and YouTube channel to learn more. Let’s make a difference together: https://www.themissingchildrenproject.org
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Investigative journalist Elizabeth Vargas teams up with former members of controversial organizations to tell the stories of believers and leaders of cults in CULTS AND EXTREME BELIEFS PODCAST. In our after show, we’re teaming up to explain the unbelievable stories revealed from those who’ve seen the other side of cult life. Tune in here for reviews, recaps and in-depth discussions of the latest episodes, as well as the insider scoop from cast and crew members on the show.
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As the 13th wife of FLDS leader Warren Jeffs, Ada Marie was extremely devout in her faith and belief in her prophet and husband. Even from prison, the entire church population was conditioned to believe he was innocent and persecuted by the government. However, as the years went on, Ada explains how his prophesies and commandments would get more an…
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The four-part television series "Stolen Innocence" explores the manipulation and abuse of the FLDS cult that led to the new self-proclaimed prophet Samuel Bateman’s reign and downfall as he awaits sentencing for sexually abusing and kidnapping child brides. True Crime Correspondent Briana Whitney and former AZ Family reporter Mike Watkiss discuss i…
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In this video, Sam, an ex-member of the FLDS Church, and Melissa, who grew up in the mainstream LDS Church, break down the "Word of Wisdom" as seen in the new hit TV show The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.We dive deep into the origins and significance of this health code, explaining its rules around coffee, tea, alcohol, and tobacco, and explore the…
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When Kelsi was a young girl growing up in the cult of Jehovah’s Witnesses, her head was filled with fears of great tribulations and doomsday scenarios. As most faithful Jehovah’s Witnesses would, her mom let her know that there would be no compromise, and that if push came to shove, she would choose her faith over her children. As she grew into her…
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Warren Jeffs, currently in prison for CSA, is the leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, otherwise known as the FLDS. He claims that God commanded him to take dozens of wives, some of whom were as young as 12 years old. In his enormous temple/compound that his members built in Texas, he conducted what he called “h…
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Have you ever wondered how far back the crazy indoctrination goes inside the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church? Join Craig, Lindy and Cheryl as we dive into Craig's riveting memoire 'Excommunicated'. This podcast was created for those inside the PBCC that don't have access to the astonishing revelations Craig reveals inside his book. Craig narrate…
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In this video, ex-polygamist Sam offers a unique and personal perspective as he reacts to Season 19, Episode 1 of Sister Wives. Having grown up in a polygamous community, Sam shares his thoughts on the dynamics within the Brown family, compares his own experiences with polygamy to what’s portrayed on screen, and gives insight into the emotional cha…
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An ex-Muslim man converts his entire family to Mormonism when missionaries knock on his door. His stroke of genius combined with schizophrenia and tendency towards extreme punishments and every type of ab*se, created a cult-like environment for his chiIdren. He created his own religion and wrote a 2422 page manuscript of his own holy text. We take …
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This week is part two of a fascinating discussion with Joelle Tamraz, author of The Secret Practice: 18 Years on the Dark Side of Yoga. The story gets more wild! Joelle shares how her spiritual partner, Arun, became her husband, and how he brought her deeper into his world, including the strange visions he revealed to her. PLUS, the financial abuse…
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Outsiders often criticize Mormonism for its wild beliefs and the scandalous actions of the founding prophet Joseph Smith, but the member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints are left in the dark about the truth of it history. Carah Burrell @CarahBurrell and Shelise, examine the life and actions of Joseph Smith from a non-faith promoti…
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Murder in Florida at the Town Center at Boca Raton Mall in Florida was the site of several unsolved attacks in 2007, including the kidnapping and murder of Randy Gorenberg and the killings of Nancy Bochicchio and her daughter Joey. On March 23, 2007, Gorenberg was kidnapped from the mall's parking lot in her own SUV at around 1:15 PM. About 30 minu…
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In April 1997, a young woman named Ginger Rios visits the Spycraft store in Las Vegas while her husband waits outside. When she seemingly vanishes after going inside, a frantic search by family and police begins with an odd response from the spy store owner, John Flowers. Police uncover a slew of odd happenings surrounding her disappearance, as we …
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In this exclusive interview, Sam and Melissa sit down with Brady Williams from the hit TV show My Five Wives. Brady shares where he and his family are now, giving viewers a personal update on their lives since the show. He opens up about their journey, the changes they've faced, and what the future holds for them. This in-depth conversation offers …
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In this video, Melissa and Sam share their thoughts and reactions to the new hit TV show The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. With Melissa's personal experience growing up in the mainstream Mormon Church, she provides unique insights into how the show portrays the lives of Mormon women. Together, Sam and Melissa offer thoughtful commentary, discussing…
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Today is part one of our interview with Joelle Tamraz, author of the book The Secret Practice: 18 Years on the Dark Side of Yoga. She will tell us about her introduction to different yoga practices at a young age including TM, or transcendental meditation, the hunger she felt for a deeper spirituality that landed her in India when she was fresh out…
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Profiling Evil and #NancyJoSales talk online dating safety. #datingapp #datingtips #tinder #relationshipadvice #couples #couplegoals #datinglife #datingcoach #singles #datingapps #instagood #couple #follow #datingmemes #date #lovequotes #bhfyp #singlelife #relationshipquotes #life #safetytips #onlinedating ======================================= Ge…
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Send us a text Summary This episode explores the infamous cult Heaven's Gate and its tragic end. It discusses the factors leading up to the mass suicide, the beliefs of the cult, and the concept of free will. The episode also raises questions about the human capacity for belief and the willingness to make drastic choices. The deaths of the cult mem…
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In this eye-opening interview, we sit down with Brady Williams, star of "My 5 Wives", who is currently living in a polygamous family with 5 wives and 25 children. Despite maintaining his polygamous lifestyle, he is now a vocal advocate against the dangers of religious fundamentalism—the very ideology that shaped his family. He shares his journey fr…
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After a life growing up in the cult of Jehovah’s Witnesses, where she thought she was going to do something good but only found pain, Megan made changes. Today she may be shunned by a group that holds women down, but she has done something good with her life and wishes to inspire women to see the good that they can do too. Earlier this year she was…
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After all the Neche articles, Beth Seed was inspired to continue her PBCC facts of the day. In Volume 2, she does not disappoint! Her witty and charming display of facts will have you laughing, crying and scratching your head at the absurdity of the PBCC community. You'll hear about Beth's insightful investigation into liquor licenses and financial…
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In this video, an ex-polygamist puts Google's AI assistant, Gemini, to the test by asking it questions about polygamy. Watch as he compares Gemini's responses with his own real-life experiences growing up in a polygamous community. How accurate is AI when it comes to understanding the complexities of polygamy? Does it capture the reality of life in…
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Word on the street today is that Richard Allen, the accused Delphi killer of #abbywilliams and #libbygerman is going to plead guilty. I'll believe it when I see it but I called my dear friend, #SusanHendricks, author of #DowntheHill to talk about it. Delphi Update, He Confessed Over 60 Times! In this gripping update on the Delphi Murders case, we d…
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Today’s guest is Sara Teitelman, tech consultant and author of a forthcoming book about tech who’s going to talk to us about the culty elements of technology. While Sara’s specialty lies more in optimization of the nonprofit workplace, we’re going to have more of a philosophical discussion about how we’re expected to just trust in our tech overlord…
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Profiling Evil joined the #dylanrounds family in the #FirstDistrictCourt to witness #jamesbrenner being sentenced for #murder. #candicecooley joins #ChoirPractice and #DanSchilling #NewYorkTimesBestSeller comes on to talk about victim risk reduction. We will be offering three lucky winners a free #Safety course during the livestream #lucin #sunflow…
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In this powerful and eye-opening interview, Sam and Melissa sit down with Tineise, a brave woman who shares her incredible story of growing up in Centennial Park, a strict polygamist community that broke away from the FLDS church in the 1980s. Tineise opens up about her life in a polygamist home, the rigid roles imposed by the community, and the in…
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Jim Larkin and Michael Lacey made millions, publishing cutting-edge journalism in alternative weekly newspapers across the country. Larkin and Lacey were considered champions of the First Amendment, and their brand of journalism won thousands of awards, including a Pulitzer Prize. But the duo also created Backpage.com, a website that was known for …
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Welcome back to Part 2 where we continue the eye-opening discussion on high-demand religious groups and their manipulative tactics. In this episode, we delve deeper into the experiences of individuals who have left the FLDS and LDS Church, shedding light on the inner workings and control exerted by charismatic leaders like Warren Jeffs and Bruce Ha…
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In part 2 of our interview with Min Zhou, survivor of the Cultural Revolution and Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Asian American Studies at UCLA, we’re going to talk more about Professor Zhou’s personal experience. We’ll discuss why her dad was a target of the Red Guards, what it felt like knowing her family was in danger at such a young a…
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To participate by donating to the cause, you can donate here (I will personally match the first $200 dollar for dollar): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/shunnedrecovery You can also Venmo to @michael-shemwell-1 (last four digits of phone are 3279 if needed) To learn more about this day and how you can go out and participate on your own visit: https…
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In this video, a former polygamist shares their unique perspective while reacting to an episode of Our America with Lisa Ling titled "Modern Polygamy." This episode dives into the world of the Centennial Park Polygamous Group, a community practicing plural marriage in modern-day America. Join us as we explore the realities of life in this group, co…
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Jason describes his life like a cult version of the Nickleback song Too Bad and the accompanying video. The house was a bad day away from being condemned. Home was a place where his parents hated each other. His dad had an affair, got disfellowshipped, and took off. Mom was working at a cafe. Jason had to go fend for himself, and eventually his 15 …
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Sam and Melissa founded the Growing Up in Polygamy podcast to help survivors of the fundamentalist Mormon cult, Warren Jeffs FLDS, and other extremist high-control groups. As we discuss our experiences, we discover that, polygamy aside, the FLDS and the PBCC are remarkably similar in their history, leadership and mechanisms of physical, mental and …
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Today is part one with Min Zhou, Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Asian American Studies at UCLA, who also grew up during the Cultural Revolution: a decade of social chaos in China in the 1960s and 1970s where intellectuals, artists, and anyone perceived as representing capitalism or the "old ways" were persecuted and murdered in the hundre…
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A Cult Cave? Look inside the secret polygamist caves of the FLDS and Warren Jeffs who ordered his followers to quit having sex, quit having children and abandon Short Creek (Colorado City and Hildale). Did it work? Let's see where they are going. #RulonJeffs #LeroyJohnson Fundamentalist Friday continues to look at polygamy and the hidden secrets be…
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It all started in 2017 when I first told my story as the podcast This JW Life, the podcast that kicked off everything that has happened since, including this channel. Now, years later, that podcast has been turned into the book Becoming Jehovah, a book that can be read online at https://becomingjehovah.com/ in both English and Spanish. In this epis…
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Join Sam and Melissa as they dive into the world of Polygamy USA, exploring the practices and beliefs of the Centennial Park polygamous community. In this episode, they react to the show's portrayal of marriage within the group, discussing whether it's a true expression of love and commitment or a form of manipulation and control. With their unique…
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We jump right into part 2 with Isaac reading his note on how he felt whilst being held up in a tiny apartment by the priests. In this episode, Isaac really dives into what helped him gain his strength and balance in the world outside of the PBCC. From moments of heartache to rediscovering hope, Isaac's story is a testament to what we all can overco…
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In part 2 with Tia Levings, author of A Well-Trained Wife: My Escape from Christian Patriarchy, Tia she discusses how, in the midst of a church-sanctioned abusive relationship, motherhood began to change her beliefs - at first making her more zealous. She’ll talk about how her time trying to save her baby in the children’s hospital, plus working wi…
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The Isaac W. Carling Cemetery is the place where FLDS Polygamist Leaders go to die. #RulonJeffs #LeroyJohnson Fundamentalist Friday continues to look at polygamy and the hidden secrets behind closed doors. #FLDS. #pluralmarriage #polygamy #sisterwives #biglove #bigamy, #Hildale #ColoradoCity #Cult #CoerciveMindControl #keepsweet #GrowingUpInPolygam…
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As the 4th of July turned to the early morning hours of the 5th, Phoenix Police got a call to the ritzy Renaissance hotel in downtown Phoenix after a security guard found a woman dead in a hotel room. But it turns out that wasn’t the only call they got to the hotel during that time—a man was also walking around naked in the lobby telling staff he w…
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Send us a text Summary This episode of How Did We Get Here explores the topic of cults, specifically focusing on the members of Heaven's Gate. The host discusses the types of people who join cults, including those who are well-educated, have time and money, and lack a solid religious background. The episode highlights some notable members of Heaven…
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Send us a text emicat1018 AI (00:00.098) Welcome to How Did We Get Here? The podcast where we dive deep and dissect the world of infamous and current cults and unearth the hidden psyche of their leaders. I am Emily, your guide in this journey and a professional psych nurse. That being said, I am not formally diagnosing anybody with anything on this…
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In this video, we delve into the complexities and realities of modern polygamist lifestyles. Join us as we discuss how families navigate their unique living situations and the role of government support for polygamist communities, focusing on the challenges and dynamics of managing many wives and children. We explore the societal, economic, and leg…
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TRIGGER WARNING! This podcast contains discussions on physical abuse, sexual abuse and suicide. Viewer discretion is advised.Isaac's story originates in New Zealand with an abusive father that he couldn't escape from. In this inspiring story, Isaac shares what it was like growing up in the PBCC where he not only suffered physical abuse but also sex…
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