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Rediscovering LatinidadRediscovering Latinidad Season 7 Episode 16 La fiesta del 95 cumpleaños de la abuelaOn today's episode, our season finale, co-host Briar Rose discusses hosting her Abuela's (Ita's) 95th birthday party this year. We hope you enjoyed this season and can't wait to return spring 2026!Follow us on social media: Facebook: Rediscovering LatinidadInstagram: @RediscoveringLatinidadBluesky: @RediscLatinidad X: @RediscLatinidadReddit: r/RediscoveringLatindadPlease visit Edward's blogs! Let's keep this family research going: http://ruedafingerhut.blogspot.comhttps://geneticfunhouse.blogspot.comKnow Your Rights Trainings and Legal Service AgenciesNational:● Trainings for immigrant educators, students and parents – https://www.immschools.org/● Fre...
2026-01-031h 10Rediscovering LatinidadSeason 7 Episode 15 DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS y Bad BunnyThis Navidad, we dedicate a special episode to Bad Bunny (Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio), not just as a global superstar, but as a cultural force whose music, imagery, and presence have reshaped Latinidad on a world stage.We begin with “Debí Tirar Más Fotos”, a song steeped in nostalgia, regret, and memory... we trace Bad Bunny’s full musical journey to global tours, genre-defying albums, and unapologetic cultural representation. We talk about how Bad Bunny’s music feels like family; how it sounds like home, like grief, like joy, like rebellion, like love. How his work captures what it mea...
2025-12-2554 minRediscovering LatinidadRediscovering Latinidad Season 7 Episode 14 El Crimen Real: P. Diddy y por que apoyamos a CassieContent Warning: This episode discusses sexual assault, coercion, intimate partner violence, and abuse of power.In this season’s true-crime episode, we approach the Sean “Diddy” Combs case with intention, care, and accountability, centering support for Cassie Ventura, a survivor (And part mexicana!) whose courage in coming forward disrupted decades of silence around one of the most powerful figures in entertainment.While we stand firmly in support of Cassie, this episode spends much of its time unpacking Diddy’s actions, patterns, and alleged crimes,not to amplify his name, but to examine how power, wealth, celebrity, and syst...
2025-12-191h 32Rediscovering LatinidadRediscovering Latinidad Season 7 Episode 13: Lectura de Libro: A God of Moonlight and Stardust by Mina BrowerOn today's episode we discuss A God of Moonlight and Stardust by Mina Brower, , a Mexican American author whose work weaves together myth, memory, longing, and cultural inheritance. Through lyrical prose and emotionally resonant storytelling, Brower explores how identity is shaped not only by the present, but by what we inherit: stories, silences, belief systems, and ancestral echoes.Check out Mina Brower's novel here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-god-of-moonlight-and-stardust-mina-brower/1146195550Follow us on social media: Facebook: Rediscovering LatinidadInstagram: @RediscoveringLatinidadBluesky: @RediscLatinidad X: @RediscLatinidadReddit: r/RediscoveringLatindadPlease visit Edward's blogs! Let's keep this family research go...
2025-12-1244 minRediscovering LatinidadRediscovering Latinidad Season 7 Episode 12 Tertulia de Cine: Upon EntryOn today's episode, we dive into Upon Entry, a tense and unforgettable film that captures a reality many immigrants know too well: the moment when crossing a border becomes an interrogation, and being “let in” depends on your ability to prove your worth, your innocence, or your humanity.Upon Entry follows a Venezuelan-Spanish couple hoping to begin a new life in the United States, only to be pulled into a secondary inspection room where every detail of their lives, intentions, and identities is scrutinized. What unfolds is a psychological unravelling that echoes countless stories across the Latino diaspora: fear of a...
2025-12-0536 minRediscovering LatinidadRediscovering Latinidad Season 7 Episode 11 Los Árboles que Nos Unen: Genealogia Mexicana con Moises GarzaHappy Thanksgiving listeners! On today's episode we interview We are Cousins creator Moises Garza and discuss his genealogical journey to building one of the biggest databases and family trees in the Southwest.If you would like more inofrmation on Moises Garza's work please visit https://moisesgarza.com/Follow us on social media: Facebook: Rediscovering LatinidadInstagram: @RediscoveringLatinidadBluesky: @RediscLatinidad X: @RediscLatinidadReddit: r/RediscoveringLatindadPlease visit Edward's blogs! Let's keep this family research going: http://ruedafingerhut.blogspot.comhttps://geneticfunhouse.blogspot.comKnow Your Rights Trainings and Legal Service AgenciesN...
2025-11-2756 minRediscovering LatinidadRediscovering Latinidad Season 7 Episode 10 Re-Air spotlight: La Caida de 23ndmeLast week was our Bye week! Enjoy relistening to last season's fan favorite: The Fall of 23andme!Please join us and our panelists Teresa Vega and Ellen Fernandez-Sacco as we breakdown the history of 23andme, what has happened with the business decline, data breaches, and how users should handle their data and account going forward.If you would like to learn more about Ellen's work, please visit the following: https://latinogenealogyandbeyond.comIf you would like to learn more about Teresa's work, please visit: https://radiantrootsboricuabranches.comPlease visit Edward's blogs! Let's keep this...
2025-11-2454 minRediscovering LatinidadRediscovering Latinidad Season 7 Episode 9 Chat Yipiti, la Clanker de la Genealogía, Nos PreguntaWe're back and the bots have questions for us! Let's use AI/ChatGPT to learn more about each other's family histories. You don't want to miss this episode, we have some shocking moments from ancestors past.Follow us on social media: Facebook: Rediscovering LatinidadInstagram: @RediscoveringLatinidadBluesky: @RediscLatinidad X: @RediscLatinidadReddit: r/RediscoveringLatindadPlease visit Edward's blogs! Let's keep this family research going: http://ruedafingerhut.blogspot.comhttps://geneticfunhouse.blogspot.comKnow Your Rights Trainings and Legal Service AgenciesNational:● Trainings for immigrant educators, students and parents – https...
2025-11-1332 minRediscovering LatinidadRediscovering Latinidad Season 7 Episode 8 Cuando los primos se exprimen: La endogamia y el matrimonio entre primosOn today's episode we go full cringe and discuss kissing cousins with our panelist Ellen Fernandez-Sacco. Have you encountered relatives who married their own family? Have some branches that overlap? You're not alone. Join us for an interesting discussion!If you would like to learn more about Ellen's work, please visit the following: https://latinogenealogyandbeyond.comFollow us on social media: Facebook: Rediscovering LatinidadInstagram: @RediscoveringLatinidadBluesky: @RediscLatinidad X: @RediscLatinidadReddit: r/RediscoveringLatindadPlease visit Edward's blogs! Let's keep this family research going: http://ruedafingerhut.blogspot.comhttps://geneticfunhouse.blogspot.comKnow Your Rig...
2025-11-0646 minRediscovering LatinidadRediscovering Latinidad Season 7 Episode 7 La Reginalidad y los antepasados de la Edad MediaThis week, we're looking at the fascinating lives of medieval queens and princesses, royal genealogy, and Queenship Studies! We talk with two historians: Dr. Ellie Woodacre, Reader of Renaissance History at the University of Winchester and host of the "Royal Studies Podcast," and Susan Abernethy, creator of "The Freelance History Writer" blog. We also hear how co-hosts Briar and Edward found distant links to Iberian royals, disprove the notion of "blue blood," and learn why, if you have medieval European ancestors, it's likely some of them were royal.RESOURCES: Dr. Ellie Woodacre: The Royal Studies Podcast - ...
2025-10-301h 07Rediscovering LatinidadRediscovering Latinidad Season 7 Episode 6 Cuando se elige la Latinidad: Amor,Familia, y la cultura que construimos juntosThis week, we’re flipping the mic and hearing from the non-Latino relatives who became part of our Latino families. Co-host Edward’s mom,and co-host Briar Rose's mother-in-law, and two uncles join us for a heartfelt conversation about how Latinidad has shaped their homes, holidays, parenting, and sense of belonging. From learning Spanish and cooking family recipes to understanding cultural pride and intergenerational connection, this episode celebrates the beauty of love that crosses cultures — and the ways our families grow because of it.Follow us on social media: Facebook: Rediscovering LatinidadInstagram: @RediscoveringLatinidadBluesky: @RediscLatinidad X: @RediscLatinidadReddit: r/Rediscov...
2025-10-241h 24Rediscovering LatinidadRediscovering Latinidad Season 7 Episode 5: Prexit and Puerto Rico’s Future: A Vision for Sovereignty with Javier A. HernándezOn today’s episode—just two days before the anniversary of the United States’ acquisition of Puerto Rico from Spain—we’re joined by author Javier A. Hernández, whose book Prexit: Forging Puerto Rico’s Path to Sovereignty reimagines what a fully independent Puerto Rico could look like.We explore how sovereignty could unlock new opportunities for Puerto Rico—politically, economically, and culturally—and how self-determination might strengthen not just the island’s future, but the entire Caribbean region. Javier shares how history informs this vision, and why understanding Puerto Rico’s past is essential to shaping a thriving, self-sust...
2025-10-161h 06Rediscovering LatinidadRediscovering Latinidad Season 7 Episode 4 Heridas Hereditarias: Latinidad, Israel, y Palestina dos años después del 7 de OctubreTwo years after the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel, grief, outrage, and displacement continue to ripple across the world and across identities. In this episode, we look at how Latino histories of colonization, diaspora, and resistance shape our understanding of this conflict and how Jewish Latinos, in particular, often find themselves torn between cultural memory and political conviction.This conversation brings together two voices with deeply personal ties to these layered histories:Joaquín, the late cousin of our co-host Briar Rose, grew up between El Salvador and the United States, shaped by the shadow of civil w...
2025-10-091h 04Rediscovering LatinidadRediscovering Latinidad Season 7 Episode 3 No Sabo Kids: Español sin BarrerasIn this heartfelt episode, we dive into the world of no sabo kids—a term often used to describe Latinos who didn’t grow up fluent in Spanish. Together, we explore what it really means beyond the stereotype.Two of our co-hosts share their own journeys as no sabo kids, reflecting on how their experiences with language and identity shape the way they move through their identity. We’re also joined by two friends who claim the no sabo identity, offering their perspective on culture, connection, and pride in heritage.To round out the conversation, we talk with social...
2025-10-031h 53Rediscovering LatinidadRediscovering Latinidad Season 7 Episode 2 Verbosos para BabososIn this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of language, accents, and history with our co-host Jellissa, who has studied the rich linguistic influences that shape Latinidad. From the echoes of Arabic and Latin that live on in our words, to the ways different countries pronounce the same letter, to how migration and heritage influence accents—we explore how our voices carry centuries of history.Whether you’ve wondered why Spanish sounds so different in Puerto Rico versus Argentina, why some words trace back to Arabic roots, or how colonial and Indigenous languages shaped our speech, this conversation is f...
2025-09-2545 minRediscovering LatinidadRediscovering Latinidad Season 7 Episode 1 Latinidad AmpliadaAaaaaaand we're back! Did you miss us? It's Hispanic Heritage Month, and what better way to celebrate than to discover and discuss our roots!For our season premiere, we're discussing the history of ethnic labels for Latinos and the evolution of U.S. census categories. We're also remembering that "Latin America" and the Caribbean have a number of non-Hispanic countries where Spanish is not spoken. We are joined today by our panelists Sasha and Shoma, who are first cousins and whose families are from Guyana and French Guiana, respectively.Follow us on social media: Facebook: R...
2025-09-1859 minRediscovering LatinidadRediscovering Latinidad Season 6 Bonus Episode El Papa León XIV está invitado a la carne asada2025 is a momentous year for Catholic Latinos, with the death of the first Latin American pontiff, Pope Francis, and the election of the second Latin American pontiff, Pope Leo XIV! We discuss Pope Leo's creole and Black ancestry, which may include ties to Haiti and Cuba, and how he became an adopted Peruvian and dual citizen. We also look back at Pope Francis's legacy and consider how the new pope could impact the Catholic Church's policies on social issues. Learn why Pope Leo XIV is invited to the carne asada!Rediscovering Latinidad is an independent podcast. This show...
2025-05-2348 minRediscovering LatinidadRediscovering Latinidad Season 6 Episode 14 Salud MentalOn today's episode, our season finale, we will discuss mental health in honor of mental health awareness month. We are joined by Dr. Eduardo Rueda Vásquez (Edward's dad!) and social worker Lillian Schene. We'll discuss our own journeys, what our panelists have experienced as latino providers working with latino patients, and patterns in a collectivist culture. You won't want to miss this!Call 988 or visit 988helpline.org for 24/7 calls, chats or texts for support for suicidal, mental health, and/or substance use crisis.Please check out Dr. Eduardo Rueda Vásquez's book "Psicofarmacología"...
2025-05-091h 07Rediscovering LatinidadRe-air spotlight: Rediscovering Latinidad Season 6 Episode 13 Criando futuros antepasados con LatinX ParentingThis season's re-air episode was from our incredible fan favorite conversation with LatinX Parenting last season! We are thrilled to interview LatinX Parenting's founder Leslie Priscilla for today's episode! Last week we discussed Dia de Los Muertos and how we honor our ancestors who have passed, and today we look toward the future as we discuss raising future ancestors, breaking generational curses and trauma, healing our gente and our inner niños. We were honored to speak with Leslie and fully support LatinX Parenting's mission!Please visit LatinX Parenting and support their movement by visiting:https://la...
2025-05-021h 10Rediscovering LatinidadRediscovering Latinidad Season 6 Episode 12 Recursos Gratuitos: Google, Facebook, WhatsApp, y másOn today's episode we explore the free genealogy resources!Facebook: Rediscovering LatinidadInstagram: @RediscoveringLatinidadBluesky: @RediscLatinidad X: @RediscLatinidadReddit: r/RediscoveringLatindadSHOW NOTES:1. FamilySearch: Accounts are free and in-person FamilySearch Centers are free! FamilySearch Wiki: Hispanic Family History Resources https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/Hispanic_Family_History_Resources FamilySearch Search Page: https://www.familysearch.org/search/FamilySearch Catalog: https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/catalog FamilySearch Family Tree: https://www.familysearch.org/en/family-tree Find your local FamilySearch Center: https://locations.familysearch.org/en/search 2. So...
2025-04-2431 minRediscovering LatinidadRediscovering Latinidad Season 6 Episode 11 Cuba: La Perla de Las AntillasToday marks the 64th anniversary of the Bay of Pigs invasion and on today's episode we commemorate Cuba's history. We are joined by two esteemed historians: Dr. Jane Landers, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of History at Vanderbilt University and Director of the Slave Societies Digital Archive, who has researched in Cuba for over 30 years.Dr. Raquel Otheguy, Associate Professor of History at Bronx Community College of the City University of New York.Cuban Resources:Slave Societies Digital Archive https://slavesocieties.org “Black Freedom and Education in Nineteenth-Century Cuba” by Raquel Otheguy https://upf.com/book.asp?id=9781683404767 Enrique Hurtado...
2025-04-171h 35Rediscovering LatinidadRediscovering Latinidad Season 6 Episode 10 Tertulia de Cine: YuliOn today's episode we discuss the film Yuli! It is a great movie leading into next week's discussion of Cuba. This episode airing is symbolic to Cuban history; on this day in 1898 Spanish Governor General Blanco in Cuba suspended hostilities in the war in Cuba, and on April 15, 1980 was the start of Mariel BoatliftFollow us on social media: Facebook: Rediscovering LatinidadInstagram: @RediscoveringLatinidadBluesky: @RediscLatinidad X: @RediscLatinidadReddit: r/RediscoveringLatindadPlease visit Edward's blogs! Let's keep this family research going: http://ruedafingerhut.blogspot.comhttps://geneticfunhouse.blogspot.comKnow Your Rights Trainings and Leg...
2025-04-1018 minRediscovering LatinidadRediscovering Latinidad Season 6 Episode 9 El Crimen Real: El Chapo y Kate Del CastilloOn today's episode we discuss infamous Sinaloa Cartel leader Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, his escapes from prison, and his meeting Kate del Castillo! Just in time for Chapo's birthday tomorrow.Before our True Crime episode, we get into UPDATES: Yolanda Saldívar (Selena's killer) was denied parole.23andMe declared bankruptcy and users are wondering whether to delete their data.Fausto talks about getting a Dominican cédula.We give a little love to "No Sabo" kids! Stay tuned for our full "No Sabo" kids episode in a future season!Follow us on social media: F...
2025-04-031h 04Rediscovering LatinidadRediscovering Latinidad Season 6 Episode 8 Scattegories: ChatGPT nos preguntaOn today's episode we use ChatGPT for a game of scattegories and genealogy stories. Join us!Facebook: Rediscovering LatinidadInstagram: @RediscoveringLatinidadBluesky: @RediscLatinidad X: @RediscLatinidadReddit: r/RediscoveringLatindadPlease visit Edward's blogs! Let's keep this family research going: http://ruedafingerhut.blogspot.comhttps://geneticfunhouse.blogspot.comKnow Your Rights Trainings and Legal Service AgenciesNational:● Trainings for immigrant educators, students and parents – https://www.immschools.org/● Free or low-cost immigration legal services -- https://www.immigrationlawhelp.org/● For Dreamers - Legal Services - Cornell Law...
2025-03-2722 minRediscovering LatinidadRediscovering Latinidad Season 6 Episode 7 Latinos, la votación, y la proximidad al blanqueamientoOn today's episode we discuss the latino voting statistics from 2024, and how this affects latinidad identity moving forward.Facebook: Rediscovering LatinidadInstagram: @RediscoveringLatinidadBluesky: @RediscLatinidad X: @RediscLatinidadReddit: r/RediscoveringLatindadPlease visit Edward's blogs! Let's keep this family research going: http://ruedafingerhut.blogspot.comhttps://geneticfunhouse.blogspot.comKnow Your Rights Trainings and Legal Service AgenciesNational:● Trainings for immigrant educators, students and parents – https://www.immschools.org/● Free or low-cost immigration legal services -- https://www.immigrationlawhelp.org/● For Dreamers - Legal Services - Cornell L...
2025-03-2031 minRediscovering LatinidadRediscovering Latinidad Season 6 Episode 6 Los misterios del ADN: Los Celtíberos, Los Irlandeses Negros y ¿Fue Cristóbal Colón un Judío?On today's episode we are joined by Melanie McComb, known as The Shamrock Genealogist, who is a Senior Genealogist at American Ancestors. We will discuss Black Irish, Celtic genealogy, Jewish genealogy, and was Christopher Columbus Jewish? Join us just in time for tonight's Purim celebration and St. Patrick's Day coming up in two days!If you would like to connect with Melanie, please visit the following:The Shamrock Genealogist on Facebook@shamrockgen on Bluesky and X@shamrockgenealogist on Instagram and ThreadsHer website is TheShamrockGenealogist.comYou can also visit her at americanancestors.org/staff/melanie-mccombAmerican Ancestors on Facebook...
2025-03-141h 25Rediscovering LatinidadRediscovering Latinidad Season 6 Episode 5 La Ciudadanía por descendencia y másOn today's episode we discuss the history of citizenship in the United States, our own citizenship histories and an overview of the process for each Latin American country's citizenship requirements. We were thrilled to discuss the Sephardic Jewish ancestry citizenship process for Spain and Portrugal with panelist Sarah Leiter, a PhD candidate at the University of New Mexico. We are lucky to also be joined again by Debbie Gutler, Assistant Director of the FamilySearch Library, who has extensive experience in Latin American geneaology. Facebook: Rediscovering LatinidadInstagram: @RediscoveringLatinidadBluesky: @RediscLatinidad X: @RediscLatinidadReddit: r/RediscoveringLatindadIf you're interested in learning more about Sarah Le...
2025-03-071h 44Rediscovering LatinidadRediscovering Latinidad Season 6 Episode 4 Deportación e InmigraciónOn today's episode we discuss the history of deportation and immigration in the United States. We will discuss recent events with administration changes as well as our families' stories and our own struggles. We ere lucky to be joined by Debbie Gutler, a FamilySearch researcher who has extensive experience in Latin American geneaology. We discuss today's topic in recognition of the Immigration Act of March 3, 1891, which created the first U.S. Office of ImmigrationFacebook: Rediscovering LatinidadInstagram: @RediscoveringLatinidadBluesky: @RediscLatinidad X: @RediscLatinidadReddit: r/RediscoveringLatindadPlease visit Edward's blogs! Let's keep this family research going: http://ruedafingerhut.blogspot.com
2025-02-271h 16Rediscovering LatinidadRediscovering Latinidad Season 6 Episode 3 Alrededor del mundo: El Viaje de Jellissa a Abu DhabiOn today's episode, we launch a new series regular discussion; Latinos and their travels. Join us as we hear from Jellissa about her family trip to Abu Dhabi! And check out her amazing pictures on our social media pages!!Facebook: Rediscovering LatinidadInstagram: @RediscoveringLatinidadBluesky: @RediscLatinidad X: @RediscLatinidadReddit: r/RediscoveringLatindadPlease visit Edward's blogs! Let's keep this family research going: http://ruedafingerhut.blogspot.comhttps://geneticfunhouse.blogspot.comKnow Your Rights Trainings and Legal Service AgenciesNational:● Trainings for immigrant educators, students and parents – https://www.immschools.org/
2025-02-2141 minRediscovering LatinidadRediscovering Latinidad Season 6 Episode 2 Club de Lectura: SolisOn today's episode, our season 6 book club discussion, we will discuss Solis by Paola Mendoza and Abby Sher. This dystopian novel centers around undocumented immigrants subjected to deadly experiments in a government labor camp and the four courageous rebels who set into place a daring plan to liberate them. Join us!Please visit Edward's blogs! Let's keep this family research going: http://ruedafingerhut.blogspot.comhttps://geneticfunhouse.blogspot.comKnow Your Rights Trainings and Legal Service AgenciesNational:● Trainings for immigrant educators, students and parents – https...
2025-02-1325 minRediscovering LatinidadRediscovering Latinidad Season 6 Episode 1 La Caída de 23andmeWelcome back listeners!! We are excited to start this season, we have so much to talk about. And to give you a hint of the powerhouse season this will be, we begin with a discussion on the fall of 23andme!Please join us and our panelists Teresa Vega and Ellen Fernandez-Sacco as we breakdown the history of 23andme, what has happened with the business decline, data breaches, and how users should handle their data and account going forward.If you would like to learn more about Ellen's work, please visit the following: https...
2025-02-0654 minRediscovering LatinidadRediscovering Latinidad Season 5 Episode 15: Nochebuena, Navidad, y La Comida LatinaCome share the coquito, pass the jamon y pernil and let's celebrate Nochebuena! Navidad is a special holiday for latinos and today we discuss our traditions, plans, and foods!Please visit Edward's blog! Let's keep this family research going: http://ruedafingerhut.blogspot.com/Rediscovering Latinidad is an independent podcast. This show is hosted by Briar Rose, Fausto, Edward, y Jellissa and is engineered by Matthew Sambolin. Cover art designed by George Colon. If you would like to reach out, please email us at RediscoveringLatinidad@gmail.com, or leave us a voicemail at 646-470-9824. Please find...
2024-12-2521 minRediscovering LatinidadRediscovering Latinidad Season 5 Episode 14 Borrando líneas genealógicas y otras molestias genealógicasIt's the penultimate episode of our season! Today we discuss scrubbing genealogy lines and history, our experiences, and genealogy frustrations. Join us for a fun discussion!Please visit Edward's blog! Let's keep this family research going: http://ruedafingerhut.blogspot.com/Rediscovering Latinidad is an independent podcast. This show is hosted by Briar Rose, Fausto, Edward, y Jellissa and is engineered by Matthew Sambolin. Cover art designed by George Colon. If you would like to reach out, please email us at RediscoveringLatinidad@gmail.com, or leave us a voicemail at 646-470-9824. Please find us and follow...
2024-12-1945 minRediscovering LatinidadRediscovering Latinidad Season 5 Episode 13 Día de La Virgen de GuadalupeOn today's episode we discuss Dia de La Virgen Guadalupe. We are joined by a special guest, Nellie from Milwaukee!Please visit Edward's blog! Let's keep this family research going: http://ruedafingerhut.blogspot.com/Rediscovering Latinidad is an independent podcast. This show is hosted by Briar Rose, Fausto, Edward, y Jellissa and is engineered by Matthew Sambolin. Cover art designed by George Colon. If you would like to reach out, please email us at RediscoveringLatinidad@gmail.com, or leave us a voicemail at 646-470-9824. Please find us and follow our social media accounts on Facebook...
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