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24 - Your Quick Election Fix - Aug 18 2024

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Hour 3 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show centered on two major themes: the ongoing national debate over surveillance technology and privacy rights, and extensive analysis of the deadlocked jury in the high-profile Lindsey Clancy murder trial. The hosts also discussed criminal responsibility, the insanity defense, constitutional questions surrounding law enforcement technology, President Donald Trump's latest headline-grabbing naming initiatives, and audience reaction to both the program's political discussions and a recent Wall Street Journal profile of the show.


A substantial portion of Hour 3 was devoted to the controversy surrounding Flock cameras, automated license plate recognition systems increasingly used by police departments across the country. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton debated the balance between public safety and privacy, focusing on concerns raised by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis regarding the potential misuse of surveillance technology. The hosts acknowledged fears that such systems could be exploited by governments during future emergencies, similar to COVID-era restrictions, while arguing that the cameras can provide critical tools for solving crimes, locating missing children, tracking suspects, and reducing violent crime. The discussion examined how technological advances intersect with the Fourth Amendment's protections against unreasonable searches and seizures and whether proper legal guardrails can prevent abuse while still allowing law enforcement access to valuable investigative tools.


The conversation expanded into a broader examination of digital privacy and modern surveillance. Travis argued that smartphones already generate enormous amounts of personal location data, often providing far more detailed information than license plate readers. Both hosts noted that Americans are routinely recorded by security cameras in public spaces, businesses, banks, and retail stores, raising questions about how expectations of privacy have evolved in a technology-driven society. They discussed the distinction between legitimate crime-fighting tools and government overreach while emphasizing that courts will ultimately determine how these technologies interact with constitutional protections.


The hosts also explored how political culture and trust in government differ across states. They argued that many Americans increasingly evaluate public policy through the lens of red-state versus blue-state governance, particularly following the COVID pandemic. Tennessee, Florida, and other Republican-led states were presented as examples where residents may feel more confident that surveillance technologies would be used primarily for public safety rather than broader governmental control. Conversely, the hosts suggested that concerns about government monitoring are often magnified in cities and states where citizens have less trust in political leadership.


Another lighter political segment focused on President Donald Trump's continued ability to dominate public conversation through unconventional messaging. Travis and Sexton joked about proposed geographic renamings, including references to the "Gulf of America," "Lake America," and a newly suggested "Strait of Trump" as a replacement for the Strait of Hormuz. The hosts framed these efforts as examples of Trump's ongoing talent for driving media coverage, public debate, and political attention through branding and symbolism.


The most extensive discussion in Hour 3 centered on the Lindsey Clancy case, where jury deliberations remained deadlocked. The hosts analyzed repeated instructions from the judge directing jurors to continue deliberating despite their inability to reach a unanimous verdict. Travis speculated about possible divisions within the jury and examined the broader societal reaction to the case, particularly arguments surrounding postpartum depression, mental illness, hormonal influences, and criminal accountability. Both hosts expressed concern that excusing violent crimes based on psychological or hormonal factors could undermine the principle of personal responsibility that serves as a foundation of criminal law.


The conversation evolved into a deeper examination of the insanity defense, criminal culpability, and the nature of evil. Sexton referenced historical legal standards dating back to 19th-century English common law and discussed how courts determine whether defendants understood the nature of their actions or knew right from wrong at the time crimes were committed. The hosts reviewed the legal distinction between a criminal act and criminal intent, debated the limits of psychological explanations for violent behavior, and questioned whether mental illness should absolve individuals of responsibility for especially heinous crimes. They also discussed research into psychopathy, violent offenders, and forensic psychiatry, arguing that society must be cautious about expanding legal defenses that reduce individual accountability for serious criminal conduct.


The hosts further connected the Clancy case to broader cultural debates about crime, personal responsibility, and equal application of justice. They compared arguments being made in her defense to how society treats other forms of violent criminal behavior, discussing whether hormonal, psychological, or neurological explanations should reduce legal culpability. The discussion emphasized their concern that expanding such defenses could create unintended consequences for future criminal prosecutions and public perceptions of justice.


As the hour concluded, listeners weighed in on the Flock camera debate, with one caller arguing that public opposition to surveillance technology represents democracy in action. The hosts responded by reiterating their view that regulation of technology may be preferable to outright bans. The program ended on a lighter note with humorous listener reactions to a recent Wall Street Journal profile of the show, including playful commentary on the photographs of Clay Travis and Buck Sexton that accompanied the article.

 

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Hour 3 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show centered on two major themes: the ongoing national debate over surveillance technology and privacy rights, and extensive analysis of the deadlocked jury in the high-profile Lindsey Clancy murder trial. The hosts also discussed criminal responsibility, the insanity defense, constitutional questions surrounding law enforcement technology, President Donald Trump's latest headline-grabbing naming initiatives, and audience reaction to both the program's political discussions and a recent Wall Street Journal profile of the show.
 A substantial portion of Hour 3 was devoted to the controversy surrounding Flock cameras, automated license plate recognition systems increasingly used by police departments across the country. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton debated the balance between public safety and privacy, focusing on concerns raised by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis regarding the potential misuse of surveillance technology. The hosts acknowledged fears that such systems could be exploited by governments during future emergencies, similar to COVID-era restrictions, while arguing that the cameras can provide critical tools for solving crimes, locating missing children, tracking suspects, and reducing violent crime. The discussion examined how technological advances intersect with the Fourth Amendment's protections against unreasonable searches and seizures and whether proper legal guardrails can prevent abuse while still allowing law enforcement access to valuable investigative tools.
 The conversation expanded into a broader examination of digital privacy and modern surveillance. Travis argued that smartphones already generate enormous amounts of personal location data, often providing far more detailed information than license plate readers. Both hosts noted that Americans are routinely recorded by security cameras in public spaces, businesses, banks, and retail stores, raising questions about how expectations of privacy have evolved in a technology-driven society. They discussed the distinction between legitimate crime-fighting tools and government overreach while emphasizing that courts will ultimately determine how these technologies interact with constitutional protections.
 The hosts also explored how political culture and trust in government differ across states. They argued that many Americans increasingly evaluate public policy through the lens of red-state versus blue-state governance, particularly following the COVID pandemic. Tennessee, Florida, and other Republican-led states were presented as examples where residents may feel more confident that surveillance technologies would be used primarily for public safety rather than broader governmental control. Conversely, the hosts suggested that concerns about government monitoring are often magnified in cities and states where citizens have less trust in political leadership.
 Another lighter political segment focused on President Donald Trump's continued ability to dominate public conversation through unconventional messaging. Travis and Sexton joked about proposed geographic renamings, including references to the "Gulf of America," "Lake America," and a newly suggested "Strait of Trump" as a replacement for the Strait of Hormuz. The hosts framed these efforts as examples of Trump's ongoing talent for driving media coverage, public debate, and political attention through branding and symbolism.
 The most extensive discussion in Hour 3 centered on the Lindsey Clancy case, where jury deliberations remained deadlocked. The hosts analyzed repeated instructions from the judge directing jurors to continue deliberating despite their inability to reach a unanimous verdict. Travis speculated about possible divisions within the jury and examined the broader societal reaction to the case, particularly arguments surrounding postpartum depression, mental illness, hormonal influences, and criminal accountability. Both hosts expressed concern that excusing violent crimes based on psychological or hormonal factors could undermine the principle of personal responsibility that serves as a foundation of criminal law.
 The conversation evolved into a deeper examination of the insanity defense, criminal culpability, and the nature of evil. Sexton referenced historical legal standards dating back to 19th-century English common law and discussed how courts determine whether defendants understood the nature of their actions or knew right from wrong at the time crimes were committed. The hosts reviewed the legal distinction between a criminal act and criminal intent, debated the limits of psychological explanations for violent behavior, and questioned whether mental illness should absolve individuals of responsibility for especially heinous crimes. They also discussed research into psychopathy, violent offenders, and forensic psychiatry, arguing that society must be cautious about expanding legal defenses that reduce individual accountability for serious criminal conduct.
 The hosts further connected the Clancy case to broader cultural debates about crime, personal responsibility, and equal application of justice. They compared arguments being made in her defense to how society treats other forms of violent criminal behavior, discussing whether hormonal, psychological, or neurological explanations should reduce legal culpability. The discussion emphasized their concern that expanding such defenses could create unintended consequences for future criminal prosecutions and public perceptions of justice.
 As the hour concluded, listeners weighed in on the Flock camera debate, with one caller arguing that public opposition to surveillance technology represents democracy in action. The hosts responded by reiterating their view that regulation of technology may be preferable to outright bans. The program ended on a lighter note with humorous listener reactions to a recent Wall Street Journal profile of the show, including playful commentary on the photographs of Clay Travis and Buck Sexton that accompanied the article.
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Weekly Review With Clay and Buck H3 - Responsibility Still Matters

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The hosts analyzed reports of a pending mistrial and extraordinary courtroom drama surrounding jury deliberations. Clay and Buck focused extensively on allegations that an 11-1 jury split had emerged, with one juror reportedly refusing to join the majority in finding Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity. The hosts examined the defense team's unprecedented effort to seek intervention from the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and remove the lone holdout juror, arguing that the juror was allegedly failing to apply the law as instructed. Clay and Buck discussed the legal implications of juror independence, mistrials, reasonable doubt standards, jury misconduct claims, and whether courts should ever intervene in deliberations when a single juror disagrees with the majority.


The conversation centered on dramatic courtroom exchanges between the defense attorney and trial judge, including arguments over emergency appeals, requests to delay a mistrial declaration, and disputes regarding jury instructions. Clay, drawing on his legal background, and Buck, offering a broader public perspective, questioned whether the defense was improperly attempting to overturn the jury process simply because one juror would not yield. They characterized the situation as highly unusual and debated what information from inside the jury room may have prompted the defense's claims that the holdout juror was disregarding legal standards.


The hosts also explored the broader significance of the reported jury split and what it revealed about public attitudes toward the insanity defense. They repeatedly returned to the possibility that the overwhelming majority of jurors appeared prepared to find Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity while one juror remained opposed. Clay and Buck discussed the pressure facing a lone holdout juror, the dangers of exposing jury deliberations to public scrutiny, and whether the disclosures themselves represented an extraordinary breakdown in the normal judicial process.


A major theme throughout was criticism of the prosecution’s apparent passivity during the courtroom battle. Clay suggested that prosecutors seemed reluctant to aggressively challenge the defense’s motions, potentially indicating an expectation that a conviction would be difficult to obtain in any future retrial. Both hosts debated whether Massachusetts prosecutors would realistically pursue another trial if a mistrial were declared, particularly given indications that the jury was overwhelmingly leaning toward an insanity verdict. They examined possible outcomes ranging from retrial to plea negotiations and questioned how likely it would be for a second jury to reach a dramatically different conclusion.


The program also delved into the broader cultural and political implications of the case. Clay and Buck discussed public reactions to postpartum mental health defenses, gender differences in criminal responsibility, and the debate over whether society applies different standards to men and women accused of violent crimes. The hosts argued that the case had evolved beyond a local criminal proceeding into a nationally followed legal story, comparing public fascination with the trial to other landmark criminal cases and discussing the intense emotional reactions it has generated across the country.


The hour also featured a live interview with Congressman Jim Jordan, who joined the show to discuss both the Clancy case and the political landscape heading into the 2026 midterm elections. Jordan commented on congressional battleground districts, Republican campaign strategy, economic messaging, affordability concerns, border security, tax policy, school choice, and Democratic socialism. He argued that Republicans should focus on communicating policy achievements while contrasting their agenda with what he described as increasingly left-wing positions within the Democratic Party. Clay and Buck questioned him about competitive House races, voter sentiment, and the issues likely to shape the remainder of the campaign season.


During the interview, breaking news emerged that the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court had agreed to hear arguments from Clancy's defense team regarding the disputed juror. Clay and Buck reacted in real time, discussing the extraordinary nature of the appeal and debating whether higher-court intervention could alter the trajectory of the case. The hosts argued that removing a juror because of disagreement over the verdict could fundamentally undermine the jury system and continued to provide updates as developments unfolded.


The guys did an extensive interview with attorney and commentator Katie Zacharia, who joined the show to discuss the legal, cultural, and societal implications of the case. Drawing on both her legal background and her experience as a mother of four, Zacharia  argued that the central legal question involves criminal responsibility, capacity, and the role of psychiatric medications, while emphasizing that Clancy was responsible for the deaths of her three children. The conversation explored the public movement supporting Clancy, the debate surrounding postpartum mental illness, and concerns that excusing criminal acts based on hormonal or psychological factors could undermine broader arguments about women's responsibility, leadership, and accountability.


Clay, Buck, and Zacharia also examined the growing role of social media, online activism, and viral narratives in shaping public perceptions of criminal justice cases. They discussed how the case has generated intense engagement among mothers, legal observers, and advocacy groups, while debating whether widespread online discussion has distorted understanding of the legal issues surrounding insanity defenses, mental health treatment, and parental responsibility. The hosts repeatedly returned to questions of individual accountability, arguing that the deaths of Clancy's children should remain the central focus of the public conversation.

 

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The hosts analyzed reports of a pending mistrial and extraordinary courtroom drama surrounding jury deliberations. Clay and Buck focused extensively on allegations that an 11-1 jury split had emerged, with one juror reportedly refusing to join the majority in finding Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity. The hosts examined the defense team's unprecedented effort to seek intervention from the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and remove the lone holdout juror, arguing that the juror was allegedly failing to apply the law as instructed. Clay and Buck discussed the legal implications of juror independence, mistrials, reasonable doubt standards, jury misconduct claims, and whether courts should ever intervene in deliberations when a single juror disagrees with the majority.
 The conversation centered on dramatic courtroom exchanges between the defense attorney and trial judge, including arguments over emergency appeals, requests to delay a mistrial declaration, and disputes regarding jury instructions. Clay, drawing on his legal background, and Buck, offering a broader public perspective, questioned whether the defense was improperly attempting to overturn the jury process simply because one juror would not yield. They characterized the situation as highly unusual and debated what information from inside the jury room may have prompted the defense's claims that the holdout juror was disregarding legal standards.
 The hosts also explored the broader significance of the reported jury split and what it revealed about public attitudes toward the insanity defense. They repeatedly returned to the possibility that the overwhelming majority of jurors appeared prepared to find Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity while one juror remained opposed. Clay and Buck discussed the pressure facing a lone holdout juror, the dangers of exposing jury deliberations to public scrutiny, and whether the disclosures themselves represented an extraordinary breakdown in the normal judicial process.
 A major theme throughout was criticism of the prosecution&rsquo;s apparent passivity during the courtroom battle. Clay suggested that prosecutors seemed reluctant to aggressively challenge the defense&rsquo;s motions, potentially indicating an expectation that a conviction would be difficult to obtain in any future retrial. Both hosts debated whether Massachusetts prosecutors would realistically pursue another trial if a mistrial were declared, particularly given indications that the jury was overwhelmingly leaning toward an insanity verdict. They examined possible outcomes ranging from retrial to plea negotiations and questioned how likely it would be for a second jury to reach a dramatically different conclusion.
 The program also delved into the broader cultural and political implications of the case. Clay and Buck discussed public reactions to postpartum mental health defenses, gender differences in criminal responsibility, and the debate over whether society applies different standards to men and women accused of violent crimes. The hosts argued that the case had evolved beyond a local criminal proceeding into a nationally followed legal story, comparing public fascination with the trial to other landmark criminal cases and discussing the intense emotional reactions it has generated across the country.
 The hour also featured a live interview with Congressman Jim Jordan, who joined the show to discuss both the Clancy case and the political landscape heading into the 2026 midterm elections. Jordan commented on congressional battleground districts, Republican campaign strategy, economic messaging, affordability concerns, border security, tax policy, school choice, and Democratic socialism. He argued that Republicans should focus on communicating policy achievements while contrasting their agenda with what he described as increasingly left-wing positions within the Democratic Party. Clay and Buck questioned him about competitive House races, voter sentiment, and the issues likely to shape the remainder of the campaign season.
 During the interview, breaking news emerged that the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court had agreed to hear arguments from Clancy's defense team regarding the disputed juror. Clay and Buck reacted in real time, discussing the extraordinary nature of the appeal and debating whether higher-court intervention could alter the trajectory of the case. The hosts argued that removing a juror because of disagreement over the verdict could fundamentally undermine the jury system and continued to provide updates as developments unfolded.
 The guys did an extensive interview with attorney and commentator Katie Zacharia, who joined the show to discuss the legal, cultural, and societal implications of the case. Drawing on both her legal background and her experience as a mother of four, Zacharia &nbsp;argued that the central legal question involves criminal responsibility, capacity, and the role of psychiatric medications, while emphasizing that Clancy was responsible for the deaths of her three children. The conversation explored the public movement supporting Clancy, the debate surrounding postpartum mental illness, and concerns that excusing criminal acts based on hormonal or psychological factors could undermine broader arguments about women's responsibility, leadership, and accountability.
 Clay, Buck, and Zacharia also examined the growing role of social media, online activism, and viral narratives in shaping public perceptions of criminal justice cases. They discussed how the case has generated intense engagement among mothers, legal observers, and advocacy groups, while debating whether widespread online discussion has distorted understanding of the legal issues surrounding insanity defenses, mental health treatment, and parental responsibility. The hosts repeatedly returned to questions of individual accountability, arguing that the deaths of Clancy's children should remain the central focus of the public conversation.
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Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Sep 4 2026

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Hour 1 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show was dominated by breaking developments in the highly publicized Lindsay Clancy murder trial in Massachusetts, as the hosts analyzed reports of a pending mistrial and extraordinary courtroom drama surrounding jury deliberations. Clay and Buck focused extensively on allegations that an 11-1 jury split had emerged, with one juror reportedly refusing to join the majority in finding Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity. The hosts examined the defense team's unprecedented effort to seek intervention from the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and remove the lone holdout juror, arguing that the juror was allegedly failing to apply the law as instructed. Clay and Buck discussed the legal implications of juror independence, mistrials, reasonable doubt standards, jury misconduct claims, and whether courts should ever intervene in deliberations when a single juror disagrees with the majority.

The conversation centered on dramatic courtroom exchanges between the defense attorney and trial judge, including arguments over emergency appeals, requests to delay a mistrial declaration, and disputes regarding jury instructions. Clay, drawing on his legal background, and Buck, offering a broader public perspective, questioned whether the defense was improperly attempting to overturn the jury process simply because one juror would not yield. They characterized the situation as highly unusual and debated what information from inside the jury room may have prompted the defense's claims that the holdout juror was disregarding legal standards.

The hosts also explored the broader significance of the reported jury split and what it revealed about public attitudes toward the insanity defense. They repeatedly returned to the possibility that the overwhelming majority of jurors appeared prepared to find Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity while one juror remained opposed. Clay and Buck discussed the pressure facing a lone holdout juror, the dangers of exposing jury deliberations to public scrutiny, and whether the disclosures themselves represented an extraordinary breakdown in the normal judicial process.

A major theme throughout Hour 1 was criticism of the prosecution’s apparent passivity during the courtroom battle. Clay suggested that prosecutors seemed reluctant to aggressively challenge the defense’s motions, potentially indicating an expectation that a conviction would be difficult to obtain in any future retrial. Both hosts debated whether Massachusetts prosecutors would realistically pursue another trial if a mistrial were declared, particularly given indications that the jury was overwhelmingly leaning toward an insanity verdict. They examined possible outcomes ranging from retrial to plea negotiations and questioned how likely it would be for a second jury to reach a dramatically different conclusion.

The program also delved into the broader cultural and political implications of the case. Clay and Buck discussed public reactions to postpartum mental health defenses, gender differences in criminal responsibility, and the debate over whether society applies different standards to men and women accused of violent crimes. The hosts argued that the case had evolved beyond a local criminal proceeding into a nationally followed legal story, comparing public fascination with the trial to other landmark criminal cases and discussing the intense emotional reactions it has generated across the country.

Later in the hour, listeners joined the discussion, including a former prosecutor who offered insight into mistrial strategy and retrials. The caller argued that mistrials are not always devastating for prosecutors because they gain valuable knowledge about the defense’s approach and can adjust tactics in a second trial. Clay and Buck evaluated that perspective while continuing to assess the likelihood of future proceedings and the challenges prosecutors would face in securing a conviction after an apparent 11-1 split.

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Hour 1 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show was dominated by breaking developments in the highly publicized Lindsay Clancy murder trial in Massachusetts, as the hosts analyzed reports of a pending mistrial and extraordinary courtroom drama surrounding jury deliberations. Clay and Buck focused extensively on allegations that an 11-1 jury split had emerged, with one juror reportedly refusing to join the majority in finding Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity. The hosts examined the defense team's unprecedented effort to seek intervention from the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and remove the lone holdout juror, arguing that the juror was allegedly failing to apply the law as instructed. Clay and Buck discussed the legal implications of juror independence, mistrials, reasonable doubt standards, jury misconduct claims, and whether courts should ever intervene in deliberations when a single juror disagrees with the majority. The conversation centered on dramatic courtroom exchanges between the defense attorney and trial judge, including arguments over emergency appeals, requests to delay a mistrial declaration, and disputes regarding jury instructions. Clay, drawing on his legal background, and Buck, offering a broader public perspective, questioned whether the defense was improperly attempting to overturn the jury process simply because one juror would not yield. They characterized the situation as highly unusual and debated what information from inside the jury room may have prompted the defense's claims that the holdout juror was disregarding legal standards. The hosts also explored the broader significance of the reported jury split and what it revealed about public attitudes toward the insanity defense. They repeatedly returned to the possibility that the overwhelming majority of jurors appeared prepared to find Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity while one juror remained opposed. Clay and Buck discussed the pressure facing a lone holdout juror, the dangers of exposing jury deliberations to public scrutiny, and whether the disclosures themselves represented an extraordinary breakdown in the normal judicial process. A major theme throughout Hour 1 was criticism of the prosecution&rsquo;s apparent passivity during the courtroom battle. Clay suggested that prosecutors seemed reluctant to aggressively challenge the defense&rsquo;s motions, potentially indicating an expectation that a conviction would be difficult to obtain in any future retrial. Both hosts debated whether Massachusetts prosecutors would realistically pursue another trial if a mistrial were declared, particularly given indications that the jury was overwhelmingly leaning toward an insanity verdict. They examined possible outcomes ranging from retrial to plea negotiations and questioned how likely it would be for a second jury to reach a dramatically different conclusion. The program also delved into the broader cultural and political implications of the case. Clay and Buck discussed public reactions to postpartum mental health defenses, gender differences in criminal responsibility, and the debate over whether society applies different standards to men and women accused of violent crimes. The hosts argued that the case had evolved beyond a local criminal proceeding into a nationally followed legal story, comparing public fascination with the trial to other landmark criminal cases and discussing the intense emotional reactions it has generated across the country. Later in the hour, listeners joined the discussion, including a former prosecutor who offered insight into mistrial strategy and retrials. The caller argued that mistrials are not always devastating for prosecutors because they gain valuable knowledge about the defense&rsquo;s approach and can adjust tactics in a second trial. Clay and Buck evaluated that perspective while continuing to assess the likelihood of future proceedings and the challenges prosecutors would face in securing a conviction after an apparent 11-1 split.
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Hour 1 - A Legal Circus

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