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Jean Lloyd-Jones served in both the Iowa House and the Iowa Senate, starting in 1979. Now, at age 96, she has published a memoir called 'A Women's Place: My Life as a Public Servant.' On this episode, Lloyd-Jones shares about how her career expectations didn't extend much beyond finding a husband in the early 1950s, to then spending 60 hours a week volunteering for the Iowa League of Women Voters, realizing that she can make a difference at the Iowa Capitol and helping other women pursue careers in politics.
Democrat Steiner seeking different elective position, pursuing Iowa House seat.
Former Republican State Representative, JOE MITCHELL, won his primary race and will now face off against current Democratic State Representative, LINDSAY JAMES, in this November's general election for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District. SIMON and JOE discuss how his past experience as the youngest legislator ever in the Iowa House, as a regional director for HUD and as Chief of Staff at Federal Housing Financial Agency will help him if he wins & goes to Washington, DC. joemitchell.com
Send us Fan MailWe talk with Iowa State Representative Ann Meyer about how mental health legislation gets built and why access to care still fails families in crisis. We dig into provider shortages, the fight for mandatory follow-up after commitment, and how constituents can move lawmakers with personal stories and local relationships. • her path from nursing to the Iowa House and why constituent stories changed her focus • why access to mental health care breaks down during a crisis and what “waiting” really means • the provider shortage problem and steps to grow psychiatry and therapy capacity • incentives that help recruit and retain clinicians in rural states • why 30 days of treatment is often not enough for severe mental illness • the case management follow-up bill that passed the House then stalled in the Senate • how law enforcement and ERs absorb the cost when the system fails • homelessness, shelter rules, and the overlap with substance use disorder • how to speed change through education, budgeting strategies, and persistent advocacy • why reaching out to your state legislator works and how to do it with a personal story If you know someone who has a story to share, tell them to contact us at why notme.world. One last thing spread the word about why not me. INTRO/OUTRO Music: T. WildMantor Music BMIhttps://tonymantor.comhttps://Facebook.com/tonymantorhttps://instagram.com/tonymantorhttps://twitter.com/tonymantorhttps://youtube.com/tonymantormusicintro/outro music bed written by T. WildWhy Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI)
Iowa House Democratic Leader Rep. Brian Meyer (D - Des Moines) discusses the 2026 legislative session and how House Democrats will campaign this year.
This week, we bridge the millennial-zoomer generational divide by having a conversation with Leila Staton. Leila is running for Iowa House in the 54th district. You can find out more at her website: https://www.leilaforiowa.com Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/157164001 https://rockhardcauc.us
Inspired by January's mass strike against ICE terror in Minnesota, a vast coalition of labor unions, democratic organizations, and community groups are organizing a nationwide economic blackout on Friday, May 1, International Workers Day. "May Day Strong events are being planned across the US," Michael Sainato reports at The Guardian, "with organizers calling for 'no school, no work, no shopping,' in protest of government policies they say put billionaires' needs above those of workers." In this episode of Working People, we speak with a panel of guests who are all involved in organizing May Day events this week from Philadelphia to Chicago to Iowa. Panelists include: Jana Korn, who currently serves as the chief of staff for the Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO, and also serves on the board of Philadelphia Jobs with Justice; Jeff Kurtz, a retired locomotive engineer and union officer who also served as a state representative in the Iowa House of Representatives; and John Emiliano, a healthcare worker and organizer in Chicago with the Tahanan Center and Tanggol Migrante, a grassroots Filipino migrant defense network. Additional links/info: May Day Strong coalition website Workers Over Billionaires 2026 - Philadelphia Linktree Workers Over Billionaires 2026 - Chicago details Lee County (Iowa) Labor Chapter Facebook page and May Day 2026 details Tahanan Filipino Center Instagram Tanggol Migrante website Latino Union of Chicago website Michael Sainato, The Guardian, "US activists plan May Day economic blackout: 'No school, no work, no shopping'" Featured Music: Jules Taylor, Working People Theme Song Credits: Audio Post-Production: Jules Taylor
Inspired by January's mass strike against ICE terror in Minnesota, a vast coalition of labor unions, democratic organizations, and community groups are organizing a nationwide economic blackout on Friday, May 1, International Workers Day. “May Day Strong events are being planned across the US,” Michael Sainato reports at The Guardian, “with organizers calling for ‘no school, no work, no shopping,' in protest of government policies they say put billionaires' needs above those of workers.” In this episode of Working People, we speak with a panel of guests who are all involved in organizing May Day events this week from Philadelphia to Chicago to Iowa. Panelists include: Jana Korn, who currently serves as the chief of staff for the Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO, and also serves on the board of Philadelphia Jobs with Justice; Jeff Kurtz, a retired locomotive engineer and union officer who also served as a state representative in the Iowa House of Representatives; and John Emiliano, a healthcare worker and organizer in Chicago with the Tahanan Center and Tanggol Migrante, a grassroots Filipino migrant defense network.Additional links/info: May Day Strong coalition websiteWorkers Over Billionaires 2026 - Philadelphia LinktreeWorkers Over Billionaires 2026 - Chicago details Lee County (Iowa) Labor Chapter Facebook page and May Day 2026 detailsTahanan Filipino Center InstagramTanggol Migrante websiteLatino Union of Chicago website Michael Sainato, The Guardian, “US activists plan May Day economic blackout: ‘No school, no work, no shopping'”Featured Music: Jules Taylor, Working People Theme SongCredits: Audio Post-Production: Jules TaylorBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, April 29, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. Commodity markets are being influenced by weather risks and geopolitical tensions, with dry conditions in parts of the U.S., drought in Australia and Asia, and potential drought stress in Brazil's safrinha corn crop. Energy shipments through the Persian Gulf remain constrained, keeping fuel prices high. The Iowa House of Representatives passed a right-to-repair bill, requiring manufacturers to provide repair documentation and tools at fair costs. Cattle futures posted gains, and weather forecasts predicted cooler temperatures and thunderstorms across the central and eastern U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Several schools are closing in the Cedar Rapids school district. The MAHA bill has passed the Iowa House and Senate. And some community newspapers in Iowa that were at risk of shutting down have a new owner.
0000019d-d44f-d215-a5dd-f4df47720000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/good-morning-from-wvik-news/2026-04-28/iowa-house-approves-right-to-repair-legislation-ensuring-farmers-and-independent-mechanics-can-work-on-equipmentJoseph LeahyIowa House approves 'right to repair' legislation ensuring farmers and ind
0000019d-9bb3-d750-adbf-fbb30c2d0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/good-morning-from-wvik-news/2026-04-17/iowa-house-approves-bill-regulating-automatic-license-plate-readersJoseph LeahyIowa House approves bill regulating automatic license plate readers
It's Friday, that means a little bit of fun and a little bit of business. REP. MEGAN JONES kicks of the hour with her weekly legislative update. She tell SIMON what's happened in the Iowa House, what's on their radar and what's on the move. Then, SIMON hits the headlines, the highlights and the hahahas as we kick off this Easter & Passover weekend.
0000019d-4963-d63c-a3bd-fdeb66260000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/good-morning-from-wvik-news/2026-04-01/iowa-house-approves-bill-requiring-truck-drivers-pass-english-proficiency-testJoseph LeahyIowa House approves bill requiring truck drivers pass English proficiency
0000019d-255a-d63c-a3bd-b5fbdb760000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/good-morning-from-wvik-news/2026-03-25/iowa-house-advances-legislation-regulating-ai-health-careJoseph LeahyIowa House advances legislation regulating AI health care
0000019d-202e-d2e1-a19f-79ae3d700000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/good-morning-from-wvik-news/2026-03-24/iowa-house-sends-medical-conscience-bill-to-governorJoseph LeahyIowa House sends 'medical conscience' bill to governor
A new poll shows most Iowa voters support raising the tobacco tax. The Iowa House has passed a bill that would create stricter employment verification for people working at schools. And there are new gubernatorial endorsements.
Iowa Senator ADRIAN DICKEY tells SIMON about SF2284 that passed the Senate today and will now head to the Iowa House. This legislation will hopefully, FINALLY, put an end to the traffic cameras in Iowa, also called scam cams.
A northwest Iowa school district is trying to address racist bullying. The Iowa House has passed a bill that bans mothers without legal status from a federal food assistance program. And why are there more FFA chapters being created in urban schools?
0000019c-d2d2-d896-abfd-d2d202480000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/good-morning-from-wvik-news/2026-03-09/iowa-house-passes-legislation-to-allow-community-colleges-offer-bachelors-degree-programsJoseph LeahyIowa House passes legislation to allow community colleges offer bachelor's
Rep. MEGAN JONES gives SIMON our Friday update to what's happened this week in the Iowa House. Later, TOM COLVIN from the ARL explains why SF2099, a bill that would make animal torture a felony in the state of Iowa, needs to be passed, especially since Iowa is the ONLY state that does not hold these crimes to felony-level prosecution.
Rep. MEGAN JONES gives SIMON our Friday update to what's happened this week in the Iowa House. Pennies, Kratom, cancer, attorney metal health, animals and human trafficking - all this and more! Oh, and a triple birthday party for little people was mentioned too!
Rep. MEGAN JONES gives SIMON the weekly update from the Iowa Statehouse, especially now that funnel week #1 has ended. Some bills lived to see another day and some died never to be seen again this session. Rep. Jones runs it all down for us from the view of the Iowa House!
On February 18 the Iowa House Committee on State Government took up Convention of States Action's Article V application. One committee member argued for not one but five unfriendly amendments to the legislation. After the vote, Regional Director and Iowa native Karen Schuster joins Andrew Lusch and constitutional attorney Rita Peters to react to the big win and preview what comes next in the process. Will Iowa beat South Dakota to becoming state #21?
Funnel week is coming! Representative MEGAN JONES gives an update on what to expect from the Iowa House and Senator AMY SINCLAIR lays out what's happening in the Iowa Senate.
SIMON catches up with Iowa Rep MEGAN JONES on what's happening in the Iowa House and what to expect during next week's funnel week.
A subcommittee of the Iowa House of Representatives hears public testimony on Convention of States Action's Article V application. After the opponents and proponents have their say, the committee votes to advance the resolution to the full committee. Regional Director Karen Schuster and other members of the Iowa team call into COS LIVE to give their reaction and outline next steps.
Abortion pills would have to be dispensed in person under a bill in the Iowa Senate. Local government's civil rights codes would have to match the state's civil rights code under a bill in the Iowa House. And how has immigration enforcement impacted Iowa's population growth?
Iowa House Democratic Leader Rep. Brian Meyer (D - Des Moines) discusses the 2026 legislative session and House Democrats' agenda.
The Iowa House voted to ban eminent domain for carbon pipelines, but the Senate has a different plan. We break down the divide and what it could mean for Iowa farmers and landowners. With IPR's Katarina Sostaric, we explore the House and Senate proposals. Two Iowa landowners share their perspective on the potential economic affect of the pipeline as well the affect on property rights. Then, Rep. Aime Wichtendahl, D-Hiawatha, and Rep. Chad Ingels, R-Randalia, explain their positions.
Week 2 of the legislative session is complete. What happened under our 'Golden Dome'? Rep. Megan Jones gives Simon an update on everything that happened in the Iowa House this week, from property tax to a proposed audit of confiscated firearms for local LEOs to...whipped cream. Yep, whipped cream was discussion in the House this week. Why? You've gotta listen to find out!
It's Friday & busier than ever! Rep. Megan Jones gives Simon an update on everything that happened in the Iowa House this week. Greg Bovino, U.S. Border Patrol Chief, gives an update on the work his agents are doing all across the country, including arrests made in MN of illegals from 31 different countries that have been apprehended in the last 12 months. And WHO"s very own "man on the ground", Nathan Fischer, calls in LIVE from "Hockey Day Minnesota" in Hastings where the Iowa Wild are playing. Tonight the Wild are playing on an outdoor rink in -8 degree weather. That means this is the COLDEST PLAYED HOCKEY GAME IN U.S. HISTORY, EVER!!!
On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affecting Iowa.This week on the On Iowa Politics podcast, we dig deep into recently published state campaign fundraising reports, everybody's property tax flags have now been planted, and we hear from our columnists on the Cedar Rapids Schools budget situation.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Gazette columnists Althea Cole and Todd Dorman.Read the articles mentioned in this episode: Opinion: Past decisions play role in CR schools' current problems: https://www.thegazette.com/staff-columnists/past-decisions-play-role-in-cr-schools-current-problems/Opinion: Much is at stake in Cedar Rapids school closure debate: https://www.thegazette.com/staff-columnists/much-is-at-stake-in-school-closure-debate/Rob Sand raised $9.5M last year in his campaign for Iowa governor: https://www.thegazette.com/campaigns-elections/rob-sand-raised-9-5m-last-year-without-help-from-family-in-his-campaign-for-iowa-governor/Eminent domain restrictions on pipeline projects pass Iowa House: https://www.thegazette.com/state-government/eminent-domain-restrictions-on-pipeline-projects-pass-iowa-house/Iowa House Republicans add third property tax plan to GOP debate: https://www.thegazette.com/state-government/third-gop-property-tax-proposal-emerges-as-iowa-lawmakers-debate-how-to-cut-tax-bills/
0000019b-d69c-dc5d-a59b-d7dd9c810000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/good-morning-from-wvik-news/2026-01-19/iowa-house-subcommittee-advances-legislation-requiring-students-at-state-universities-take-american-history-and-government-coursesJoseph LeahyIowa House subcommittee advances legislation requiring students at state u
There's a bill in the Iowa House that would ban eminent domain for carbon pipelines. A Democrat has announced a campaign for state secretary of agriculture. And what did Gov. Kim Reynolds have to say in her Condition of the State last night?
From the White House to the Iowa House, Simon has it all this hour! He begins the show with breaking down the news from today's White House press conference regarding the coming plans for Venezuela and rebuilding their oil destitution. Later, he talks to Iowa House Rep and Gubernatorial candidate, Eddie Andrews about the upcoming legislative session and the current race for Governor.
Gov. Kim Reynolds has created a nuclear energy task force. The superintendent of Sioux City Public Schools has officially resigned. Democratic lawmakers in the Iowa House are proposing tax rebates for homeowners and renters.
The speaker of the Iowa House says he wants tougher penalties for people convicted of multiple crimes. A new survey has found the number of Iowans who identify as a caregiver is growing. And a change in state law may mean big changes for Johnson County's board of supervisors.
Public employees shouldn't see changes to Iowa's public pension system anytime soon. Iowa land values are slightly up from last year. And who won last night's special election for an Iowa House seat?
Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy sat down with Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025 for the first of a series of 1:1 interviews with political and government leaders in Iowa.This episode was produced by Bailey Cichon.
Iowa House Rep. Eddie Andrews (R-Johnston), Republican candidate for governor, discusses the Republican gubernatorial primary, his campaign and what he hopes to accomplish.
They moved from California to start fresh — a small town in Iowa, a charming house with room for their kids, dogs, and dreams. But the house had other plans. The first red flag? The door slammed and locked her outside on Day One. In her pajamas. No wind, no trick latch — and worse, it kept happening. Always to her. Never anyone else. But that was just the beginning. One morning, as they unpacked and settled in, their dog Ranger began fixating on the basement door, ears perked, tail stiff. Then, from the other side of that door, it began: frantic paws pounding up the stairs, sharp scratching, high-pitched barking — the sounds of a trapped dog begging to be let out. Problem was, all their dogs were upstairs. Frozen in place, they watched the door rattle as Ranger barked back, hair raised. Convinced a stray had somehow gotten inside, they opened the basement door slowly, expecting a small dog to rush out. But there was nothing. Not a sound. Not a shadow. The basement was completely empty. The phantom sounds were so real, even her skeptical husband couldn't explain it away. Over the next four years, more incidents would occur. This would not be their last encounter with the unexplained. Was it a residual haunting? The spirit of a beloved dog long gone? Or something far stranger? #GhostDog #HauntedHouse #BasementGhost #RealGhostStory #PhantomSounds #ParanormalIowa #GhostBarking #RealHaunting #UnexplainedEvents #SpiritsOfPets #IowaHaunting #MidwestParanormal Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:
Railroad workers are sounding the alarm about the potentially catastrophic consequences of the proposed mega-merger of two of the nation's Class 1 freight rail companies. “Union Pacific said it would buy smaller rival Norfolk Southern in an $85-billion deal to create the country's first coast-to-coast freight rail operator,” Reuters reported in July. “If approved, the deal would be the largest-ever buyout in the sector.” If this giant merger goes through, what will it mean for railroad workers, customers, and for the general public? In this episode of Working People, we speak with a panel of six veteran railroaders and members of Railroad Workers United to get a workers' eye view of the proposed mega-merger and what it will mean for rail labor, the US supply chain, and for the public writ large. Speakers: Ron Kaminkow is a member of Railroad Workers United, currently serving as a trustee, and he is also a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), Division 51 in Reno, Nevada. Kaminkow recently retired from Amtrak; prior to working in passenger rail, he worked on the freight rail system for Norfolk Southern and Conrail. Jeff Kurtz was a railroad engineer and union member for 40 years and is a member of Railroad Workers United. He served as a union officer most of his career, including eight years as president of BLET Local 391 and chairman of the BLET Iowa State Legislative Board, where he oversaw safety and legislative matters for the union in the state for four railroads for 10 years. He retired in 2014 and served as state representative for one term in the Iowa House after winning the 2018 election in his House district. Derek Masters is a member of Railroad Workers United and works as a conductor for a major Class 1 railroad, primarily in the Northeast. He is a member of SMART Transportation Division (SMART-TD). Matt Parker is a member of Railroad Workers United who works as a rank-and-file locomotive engineer, based in Nevada, with over 20 years of experience. Matt Weaver is a founding member of Railroad Workers United and has been a member of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees (Teamsters) for 30 years. He serves as the BMWED legislative director for the state of Ohio. Nick Wurst currently serves as general secretary of Railroad Workers United who works as a freight conductor and locomotive engineer, based in Massachusetts. Wurst started working for the railroad in 2019 as an intermodal worker and member of the Transportation Communication Union (TCU/IAM) and is currently a member of SMART-TD. Additional links/info: Railroad Workers United website, Facebook page, and X page Railroad Workers United press release: “Railroad worker group opposes Class One rail mergers” Michael Sainato, The Guardian, “Greater risk of toxic derailments if $85bn railroad merger is approved, warn unions” Sabrina Valle, Shivansh Tiwary, & David French, Reuters, “Union Pacific to reshape US freight rail with $85 billion deal for Norfolk” CNBC, “Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena & Norfolk Southern CEO Mark George on merger: Deal is 'great for America'” Featured Music: Jules Taylor, “Working People” Theme Song Credits: Audio Post-Production: Jules Taylor
Railroad workers are sounding the alarm about the potentially catastrophic consequences of the proposed mega-merger of two of the nation's Class 1 freight rail companies. “Union Pacific said it would buy smaller rival Norfolk Southern in an $85-billion deal to create the country's first coast-to-coast freight rail operator,” Reuters reported in July. “If approved, the deal would be the largest-ever buyout in the sector.” If this giant merger goes through, what will it mean for railroad workers, customers, and for the general public? In this episode of Working People, we speak with a panel of six veteran railroaders and members of Railroad Workers United to get a workers' eye view of the proposed mega-merger and what it will mean for rail labor, the US supply chain, and for the public writ large.Speakers:Ron Kaminkow is a member of Railroad Workers United, currently serving as a trustee, and he is also a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), Division 51 in Reno, Nevada. Kaminkow recently retired from Amtrak; prior to working in passenger rail, he worked on the freight rail system for Norfolk Southern and Conrail.Jeff Kurtz was a railroad engineer and union member for 40 years and is a member of Railroad Workers United. He served as a union officer most of his career, including eight years as president of BLET Local 391 and chairman of the BLET Iowa State Legislative Board, where he oversaw safety and legislative matters for the union in the state for four railroads for 10 years. He retired in 2014 and served as state representative for one term in the Iowa House after winning the 2018 election in his House district.Derek Masters is a member of Railroad Workers United and works as a conductor for a major Class 1 railroad, primarily in the Northeast. He is a member of SMART Transportation Division (SMART-TD).Matt Parker is a member of Railroad Workers United who works as a rank-and-file locomotive engineer, based in Nevada, with over 20 years of experience.Matt Weaver is a founding member of Railroad Workers United and has been a member of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees (Teamsters) for 30 years. He serves as the BMWED legislative director for the state of Ohio.Nick Wurst currently serves as general secretary of Railroad Workers United who works as a freight conductor and locomotive engineer, based in Massachusetts. Wurst started working for the railroad in 2019 as an intermodal worker and member of the Transportation Communication Union (TCU/IAM) and is currently a member of SMART-TD.Additional links/info:Railroad Workers United website, Facebook page, and X pageRailroad Workers United press release: “Railroad worker group opposes Class One rail mergers”Michael Sainato, The Guardian, “Greater risk of toxic derailments if $85bn railroad merger is approved, warn unions”Sabrina Valle, Shivansh Tiwary, & David French, Reuters, “Union Pacific to reshape US freight rail with $85 billion deal for Norfolk”CNBC, “Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena & Norfolk Southern CEO Mark George on merger: Deal is 'great for America'”Featured Music:Jules Taylor, “Working People” Theme SongCredits:Audio Post-Production: Jules TaylorHelp us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!
State Rep. Taylor Collins (R-Mediapolis), Chair of the House HigherEducation Committee, discusses actions taken by the legislature andboard of regents on affordability, intellectual freedom, andtransparency, as well as priorities for the the future includingcommunity college bachelor degrees.
Tuesday's first hour.
Former transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg was in Iowa last night. The Iowa House has passed a ban on Medicaid coverage for some gender affirming care. And Gov. Kim Reynolds is asking federal officials to restrict some foods through SNAP in Iowa.
Republicans in the Iowa House and Senate say they've reached an agreement on a new state budget. The spending plan is the last major bit of business to take care of before the Legislature adjourns for the year. House Democrats have elected Rep. Brian Meyer of Des Moines as the new minority leader. And the Roman Catholic bishop of Des Moines hopes newly-elected Pope Leo XIV will promote unity within the church.
Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer will be running for state auditor in 2026. Iowa House and Senate Republicans are still negotiating a state budget. And a worker's union in Iowa is concerned about the federal cuts to OSHA.
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