The Bruce Cook Conversation: Recent Episodes
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Talking Truth, No Agenda. Join the talk with Bruce Cook and guests offering no agenda, no spin! Truthful conversation, uncensored. National Emmy Nominated Bruce Cook, one of the original founding producers of “Entertainment Tonight”, among many other broadcast venues on television and radio, has interviewed six American Presidents, stars of Film, TV, Music and Sports. Foreign Royals, Business Tycoons, Authors, Artists, Scientists, Rogues, Visionaries and Dreamers. Cook asks the questions you are thinking about, cutting to the core. Personal, probing, passionate, funny and always on target!
CEO and Director of The Orange County Museum of Art, Heidi Zuckerman, joins Bruce in an inspiring hour on her new book out this month, “Why Art Matters: The Bearable Lightness of Being”, about the intrinsic value of art in all of our lives. Our survival and happiness depend on creativity and expression in a technical world.
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Nationally recognized television and radio broadcaster Chef Jamie Gwen talks cost of food, cost of dining, and the major upheaval in the food panty of the American public. A must listen.
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Newport Beach, California Mayor Will O’Neill talks small community politics and why they matter on the national scope as the November elections approach.
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State Senator Josh Newman on the State of California: education failure, income disparity, assistance for Vets, and more. Then, Dr. Pedram Navab, an expert on sleep science from Hoag Hospital with amazing revelations on causes of sleep illness and the therapy for all tired Americans.
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Anaheim, California Mayor Ashleigh Aitken, the first female mayor in its 167-year history in a city known worldwide for its relationship with Disney, talks managing public need and private industry on a balancing wire. “It’s about transparency and hard work”, she says. Then, Dr. Steven Ey, of the Hoag Hospital Institute for the treatment of addiction illness talks candidly about the Fentanyl crisis in America. On marijuana he says, ”The marijuana today is much stronger than it was in past decades. Make no mistake, it is a dangerous drug.”
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Artist Barbara Abbott created a massive 10-foot mural, made of several hundred thousand small glass-colored tiles, as a community gift to be installed on the wall of Balboa Island’s Irvine Ranch Market on Park Avenue. Abbott shares, “Community art elevates the culture of an entire town. It makes a difference and matters, sometimes for generations”. Then, meet David Wetzel. In mid-life he left the business world to help families facing homelessness taking the job leading non-profit, “Serving People In Need”, or (SPIN) in Costa Mesa, California. “It was time to give back,” he reports. Tune in for an hour of radio inspiration. Indeed, one person can make a difference for many.
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Newport Beach, California Mayor and attorney Will O’Neill on managing complex issues in a small city, and how solutions may also apply to larger population centers. Then Bruce welcomes attorney Rob Coldren on the fast-changing landscape of owner-tenant rights in a legal system that is, according to many, broken and unmanageable in California.
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Cal State University Northridge Athletic Director Shawn Chin-Farrell live from the NCAA March Madness Finals in Glendale, Arizona reporting on college basketball for women and men captivating the nation. Also, real estate expert Steven Thomas on his respected “Reports on Housing” electronic newsletter, detailing the trends and issues facing the market today and in the future.
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Alex Rounaghi, the youngest City Council member ever elected in Laguna Beach, California now serves as Mayor pro tem, and he talks politics. Tok Tok, affordable housing, immigration, law and order, and Trump vs. Biden, no holds barred.
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Scott Easton, Executive Director of the Hoag Classic for the PGA Champions Tour in Newport Beach talks legendary golf. Save your life and get a colonoscopy advises nationally renowned cancer specialist Dr. Carlos Becerra at Hoag Hospital. Men and women under 45 are being diagnosed in record numbers.
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Celebrity Chef Jamie Gwen, Home Shopping Network star, syndicated radio host, culinary correspondent on television and cookbook author delivers hilarity, honesty and insight into the crazy media food world that has taken prisoner over the American obsession with dining. Don’t miss this show!
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Chairman Don Wagner of the Orange County Board of Supervisors talks issues facing voters today in one of America’s most envied counties. Dr. Brian Lee of Hoag Hospital’s Digestive Health Institute offers insight into gastroenterological health, liver transplants and all factors leading up to transplant including modern abuse of diet.
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Max Ukorpina, young Republican candidate for the 47th Congressional seat talks California and National issues facing voters. Should our government leaders be forced to retire at a certain age for public safety just as airline pilots must do at 65 before the potential onset of cognitive decline? Dr. Michael Brant-Zawadski of The Hoag Hospital Pickup Family Neuroscience Institute sheds important light on the matter in the face of our aging candidates for President in 2024.
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Former college and pro baseball player and current dad with kids in sports Matt Morrison talks about youth sports burnout and the California Assembly bill to ban tackle football for kids under 12 years of age. All this and more during the football playoff game between the Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers on the "Bruce Cook Conversation" live.
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Internationally respected and California based criminal law attorney Ron Cordova reports on new laws in California for 2024.
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Will the economy dictate the election of the next US President? Financial investment pro Ivan Illan chimes in. And, Dr. Lauren Bennett, neuropsychologist from Hoag Hospital talks about sports injuries during the all-important football playoffs leading up to Superbowl.
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Orange County California District Attorney Todd Spitzer on crime, justice, and punishment. Spitzer says, “ I will throw the book at them!”
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Bruce welcomes Rabbi Peter Levi, Regional Director of the Anti-Defamation League of Orange County & Long Beach on the rise of anti-Semitism in America resulting from the Israeli-Hamas War.
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Tammy Kim, Vice Mayor of Irvine California talks to Bruce about combating hate against Asians and other forms of hate in one American community; a micro version of the American landscape dealing with hate in all forms.
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Open call-in on the Israeli-Hammas War followed by financial analyst Ivan Illan on the economic impact of global chaos on the American household pocketbook.
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Author Edward Segal on his new book Whistle -Stop Politics, and Dr. Michael Brant-Zawadzki on mental illness and gun violence in America
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Internationally recognized criminal law attorney Ron Cordova on the Israel-Hamas war and its direct impact on Americans.
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Costa Mesa, Calilfornia Mayor John Stephens on local issues in So Cal that matter most to voters. Call-ins focused on crime, housing and the economy.
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Opening commentary on the Israeli war with Hamas. Going to Hollywood for Halloween with Rich Correll and his world class horror museum. Then Dr. Michael Brant-Zawadzki shares insight on the labor situations at hospitals facing strikes, along with the coming of AI tech in medicine.
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It is all about the love of people and jazz. Hollywood night club legend Catalina Propescu shares her personal journey as the first lady of jazz running the famous Catalina Jazz Club on Hollywood’s Sunset Boulevard for the past 37 years.
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Meet author, comic, and pediatric dentist Mike King on his bestselling book DAD Spelled Backwards. Funny, smart and heart wrenching journey to have a child, leading to adoption and every possible challenge along the path. A must read for parent in the same struggle, and a great read inspiring everyone else.
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Reliving a ride-along with LAPD in South LA. Talking racial struggles, gang violence and economic disparity fueling bold smash and grab robberies in retail stores. Will Donald Trump show up for the first Republican Presidential candidates’ debate? All this and so much more with business man and legendary L.A. restauranteur, Ron Salisbury, celebrating 100 years in his family- run business El Cholo, raising $1 million for children’s cancer research.
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The future of Hollywood. The Strikes, and the looming question of AI examined. Film Pioneer Harold Lloyd brought to life by his granddaughter Suzanne Lloyd, who runs The Harold Lloyd Library, joins actor-writer David Connolly on the future of Hollywood. And Dr. Michael Brnat-Zawadski on the mystery of long Covid…facts and fiction.
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Ronald Lawrence, Chief of Police in Costa Mesa California talks with Bruce about retail crime, shoplifting and criminal gangs breaking into retails stores, and the connection to drugs and trafficking. Also, Goldman Sachs financial advisor, John Conners, on his role as president of the board for Balboa Island Museum, a small California Museum, and the importance of community activism in society.
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UCI Professor Dr. Kathleen Tresceder on climate change, man-made and nature made on the global sphere. Are we really in trouble? Tresceder says in less than a century places on earth will be uninhabitable. Also, Evangelist Laura Suk on her mission Northeast of The Well reaching out the to marginalized in society and battling human trafficking which has grown to epic proportions.
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Is the Recession really coming? Financial expert Ivan Illan sounds off. Plus, The Hon. Paul Johnson, former Mayor of Phoenix and psychologist Dr. Emily Bashad, talk about young male violence in America. Why it is exploding and how to turn the tide…
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Toledo University linebacker Desjuan Johnson named Mr. Irrelevant, as the last pick in this year’s NFL Draft, will be going to the LA Rams. He is joined by Melanie Salata-Fitch, CEO of the Mr Irrelevant program started by her late dad and San Francisco 49ers player Paul Salata. They talk about life, growing up tough and strong, and finding the will go all the way to the top prize in the sport. Also on the show, kidney donor Heidi Miller, co-founder of the LifeSavers Foundation of Orange County on a new non-profit with the purpose of funding kidney donors and recipients in need of support, in order for the transplant to take place.
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Dr. Sophia McClennen on the power of satire in politics, our national crisis of division, and her latest book “Trump Was A Joke”.
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Ben Hurst from Salvation Army talks serious matters relating to drugs, alcohol, mental illness, and the task of rescuing the homeless in America today.
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Only thirteen percent of people in LA and OC can afford to buy a home. There goes the American Dream. Investment advisor Ivan Illan shares the dope. And lather up for summer. Skin cancer expert Dr. Steve Wang, one of the best dermatologists in the USA share some vital facts.
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Bruce talks with Dr. Eli Joseph on turning failure into strength, and financial analyst Ivan Illan on the American debt crisis and what it means to your money.
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Psychologist Dr. Emily Bashah and the Hon. Paul Johnson Jr. former Mayor of Phoenix Arizona, and co-authors of “Addictive Ideologies; finding an agency when politics fails you”, discuss the racial and political division in America with Bruce.
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Bruce welcomes Ron Salisbury, the 3rd generation family owner of the legendary LA restaurant El Cholo, celebrating their 100th year in business
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Colonel Kim Campbell, US Air Force Retired female Fighter Pilot talks service, career, survival, and lessons on leading with courage in life.
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Speaker and author of "Employalty" Joe Mull joins Bruce to talk about employee commitment and how to keep top talent at your work place.
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Marine battalion leader, sniper and Gold Star recipient AJ Pascuiti talks to Bruce about transitioning from serving in Iraq and Afghanistan into civilian life as a political hopeful, after a 20 year military career.
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Bruce welcomes former NFL player Fred Hill and his daughter Kim to talk about the creation of the Ronald McDonald House. Then, wealth management advisor Ivan Illan talks with Bruce about the SBB Bank failure, and avoiding world wide panic.
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CEO Martin Strong on his latest book…Be Visionary. Former Navy Seal turned executive talks the new age of big change of business in America . And, rising star comic Jiaoying Summers on the tough rise to stand-up fame. The price of brutal honesty at the microphone and US -China relations in comedy.
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Dr. Katie Blevins on body image, health, diet, weight, medical treatments and the new age of social media’s impact on the issue of obesity.
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Real Estate attorney Marc Gravely author of Reframing America’s Infrastructure talks candidly on the crisis facing the nation if we do not act now to upgrade everything from roads, to buildings to the water, power and communications systems that we depend on every day.
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Dr. Emily Bashah on her new book Addictive Ideologies and the rise of hate turning to violence in society. Ed Ratleff, former Olympian and pro basketball player with the Houston rockets on life in sports, then and now.
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Dr Aaron Ritter with the fact on dementia and Alzheimer’s disease as cognitive disorders afflict more and more Americans. Then, investment expert Ivan Illan on the looming clouds over the US Fed, out expanding National Debt, corporate interest on debit, personal finance and what to do in 2023 to avoid the pitfalls.
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Marine sniper/gunner and team leader Angelo Paschuti on new age politics needed to save the nation and the world. Max Klau, Harvard PhD with the New Politics leadership Academy joins the conversation with ideas to end conflict and hostile division in our political system.
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Do sports fans have more friends? Author David Sikorjak shares insight from his new book Fans Have More Friends co-written with Ben Valenta. Kidney donor Heidi Miller announces the creation of Life Savers Foundation granting financial aid to living organ donors in need facilitating their gift to safe another person’s life.
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Democratic candidates for public office in Orange County discuss issues they hope will elect them to office. OC Supervisor Katrina Foley gives her opinions on crime, homelessness, and inflation. Then Bruce welcomes Mayor John Stephens of Costa Mesa, who talks about important neighborhood matters including zoning, schools, safety, police, and fire, and housing scarcity.
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Marine Gunner-Sniper AJ Pasciuti on the American political divide. David Beek, grandson of the founder of the Balboa Island Ferry, Newport Beach talks about his family legacy and a fundraiser for Balboa Island Museum, voted by LA Times as best museum in So Cal.
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Two For The Road…Billy Grubman and sister Judy Whitmore perform at Segerstrom Center For The Arts reviving the great music from the American Classic Song Book. Design and branding expert Soon Yu on 21st century business philosophy in his new book titled Friction.
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Bob Perlberg on USC Baseball traditions and the new era under Coach Andy Stankiewicz. From World Energy, Gary Grimes on a revolution in sustainable aviation fuel made from bio waste without greenhouse gas emission. This is a world game-changer.
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Active-Duty Marine Gunner and Sniper Angelo Pascuiti shares a military man’s voice on current world events including the Russian draft for Ukraine, immigration on the Southern Border and issues facing everyday American Citizens. On money, wealth manager Ivan Illan from Align Wealth Management talks inflation, stocks tumbling and bonds rising, and the US Dollar in the world market. This is a must listen.
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Transgender City Council candidate for Seal Beach, California Stephanie Wade talks honest issues facing the community and her own life. Then, legendary actress and comedian Sally Struthers joins the conversation on her latest stage role in a new production of Mel Brooks' "Young Frankenstein". Be prepared to laugh!
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Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley talks to Bruce about the controversial uproar over the public vs. private land purchase in Newport Beach’s Back Bay. Then, Dr. Sandra Morgan from Vanguard University’s Global Center for Women and Justice discusses the latest victims count in Orange County regarding sex and labor trafficking victims.
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Author Chrysta Bilton on her explosive memoir “Normal Family”. A personal story growing up the daughter of a gay woman fathered by a donor who also donated to scores of other women producing at least 40 children. Chilling, emotional, sad and in the end loving and eye-opening.
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Should our leaders be required to pass mental fitness exams? Dr. Michael Brandt-Zawaski sounds an alarm. Also, will the new Congressional reform package help or hurt the inflationary economy? Financial investment counselor Ivan Illan provides analysis. Be careful is the operative term applicable.
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Paul Epstein on his book, “The Power of Playing Offense”, and the cultural revolution bringing human authenticity to the kitchen and the board room tables. Examining the power of being your real self and discovering your purpose in both your personal and professional life as one entity.
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Bruce welcomes Long Beach native Bruce MacCrea, an Executive Vice President at UPS, and is a major donor supporting student scholar-athletes, talks about the importance of mentorship and giving back, along Sean Ferrera, Senior Associate Athletic Director in charge of donor relations and fundraising at California State University Long Beach
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Andy Fee, Athletic Director at California State University Long Beach, talks to Bruce about student athletics and the changes in the wind coming fro m major college sports realignment in the Big West conference and beyond.
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Marine Sniper Chief Warrant Officer 3 Gunner Angelo Pasciuti talks with Bruce on War, Guns, American Societal Violence and the Future of Political Discourse In the Nation.
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Mr. Irrelevant Brock Purdy, the last pick in the 2022 NFL Draft talks to Bruce about life, football, and his future with the San Francisco 49ers. Then, Jeff Hammond, executive director of Hoag Home Health Care talks to Bruce about a new program offering in-home medical care.
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Bruce welcomes Legendary LA restaurateur Ron Salisbury of the El Cholo family celebrating 100 years in business. The, Daniel Moody, President of the Newport Beach Lifeguard Association, talks to Bruce about lifeguarding and staffing shortages on the beach creating dangerous conditions.
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Are we facing an economic hurricane? Ivan IIlan on inflation, gas prices, rising interest rates and a look down the money road. Also, Dr. Sandra Morgan on her new book “Ending Human Trafficking”, and how our nation’s churches need to step up.
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Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley talks with Bruce on education, housing, veteran affairs, and the economy. Then, Bruce welcomes Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer about prosecuting criminals to the extent of the law, working with the people and the police to keep Orange County citizens safe.
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Respected sports broadcaster Lew Stowers talks with Bruce about the exciting turnaround of the Los Angeles Angels this season. Then…Comic Bobby Collins weighs in on the threats from lunatics jumping on stage and attacking performers at concerts.
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Internationally recognized Radiologist and Neurologist Dr. Michael Brant-Zawadski on media, trust and masking. Wealth management counselor Ivan Illan from Align Wealth on inflation, the Fed and the changing norms shaking up market traditions.
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Orange County, CA Supervisor Katrina Foley talks gas gouging oil companies, our failure to house struggling vets and the dangers of lethal drugs on our streets, Then, Mike Gottlieb of West Coast Sports Associates shares news on the latest push to help kids in lower income neighborhoods have access to team sports when costs of joining are covered. Their annual fundraiser April 10th in Beverly Hills will honor Carl Lewis.
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Money talk on inflation with financial counselor Ivan Illan. Will the price of gas do us all in? And, learning from failure with Dr. Eli Joseph. When you fail, talk about it, don’t hide. Fail forward, not backward.
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Bruce thinks this one's a winner! From the blackjack tables in the casinos to the highest trader floor on Wall Street, the life of Indian immigrant Kamal Gupta is stuff of a great Hollywood movie.
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Orange County Ca. DA Todd Spitzer talks crime, prosecution, elected officials. police, and social upheaval.
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Bruce talks with wealth management expert Ivan Illan on your money in inflationary times. Then, Bruce talks with Middle East foreign service diplomat and consultant David Rundell on the world oil situation and the influence of Saudi Arabia on American gas prices and futures.
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Nationally respected immigration attorney Susan Cohen on the latest issues at the Southern border and around the world. Her new book “From There to Here” chronicles the journeys of migrants seeking a better life in America. Also, Dr. Michael Brandt-Zawadski Senior Physician Executive at Hoag Hospital Orange County California on the mental impact of the Covid 19 surge on the emotional health of both children and adults.
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Bruce catches up with 96 year old former radio talk host Bobbie Spero on senior life in America today. Then, ethics professor Dr. Christopher Gilbert talks about his new book, "Noble Edge", diving into the state of the moral compass of our times.
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Georgia’s Lt Gov Geoff Duncan talks to Bruce about the future of the Republican party sans Trump. Michelin Star Chef Tony Esnault with wife and restauranteur Yassmin Sarmadi tell Bruce about the Award-Wining Knife Pleat bistro new in Orange County.
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Bruce talks with his radio show listeners on the new L.A. program to combat poverty with guaranteed income of $1000. per month paid for one year to lucky lotto winners. Then, Bruce talks with journalist and publisher Dovid Efune, of the Jewish paper, Algeminer, on world wide anti-semitism on the rise.
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Former Army Ranger Dr. Tony Brooks, a veteran of the Iraqi and Afghanistan Wars, talks about his book “Leave No Man Behind”, and talks with Bruce about the current American foreign policy, or lack thereof, in the region.
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Bruce welcomes social media Influencer Sabrina Chazen on the good, bad and ugly of Instagram for girls. Then Dr. Christopher Baker talks to Bruce on new age robotic surgery for brain, spine and aneurism patients.
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Bruce gets up close and personal with two award winning writers Barbara DeMarco Barrett and Tod Goldberg on their new book Palm Springs Noir. If dark and evil crime mystery is your thing, listen now.
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Costa Mesa, CA Mayor John Stephens talks with Bruce about managing a city in times of COVID. Then, Valarie Van Cleve from Oceana discusses the 126-thousand gallon oil spill off of the Southern California coast.
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Fighting Human Traffiking with Dr. Sandra Morgan of the Global Center for Women and Justice. And Dr. Yassir Jassam of the Hoag Pickup Family Neuroscience Center on long hauler complications for COVID
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If you like jazz & blues, you'll love Bruce's chat with Mara Kaye, and hear some of her newest music! Then Bruce talks with sports writer and author Ron Clements, live and direct from his RV, where Ron and his wife have traveled Route 66 in search of great sports venues and eateries along The Mother Road.
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Former Army Ranger Dr. Tony Brooks speaks to the fall off Afghanistan and the failure of American foreign policy. From Washington DC, educator Charles Chaffin warns about the overload of false information and the resulting dumbing down of America and the consequences.
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Seeking a new world of Radical Decency with psychotherapist Jeff Garson, and the medical advances in geriatrics changing the lives for Alzheimer’s patients with Psychiatrist and Neurologist Dr. Gustavo Alva.
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Are magazines alive and well post pandemic? Chris Gialanella, Group Publisher of Modern Luxury Magazines sounds off. Also, successful businessman and former El Salvadorian immigrant Laz Ayala shares personal perspective on the immigration quagmire and political hot potato at the US border.
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Debating DEI, Diversity Equity Inclusion, with Dr. Sangeeta Gupta. Also on the broadcast the subject of CRT, Critical Race Theory..What it means; how it is changing America.
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Bruce talks with Chris Mogaddam, of Double Ops Gym in Santa Monica, about surviving the pandemic in the fitness business, then, Dr. Robert Louis, surgeon at Hoag Hospital talks with Bruce about virtual reality technology saving lives in the operating room
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Cal State San Bernardino Athletic Director Shawn Ferrell, Coyotes’ Head Basketball Coach Andy Newman and Businessman Mike Bracken join Bruce to talk about the massive changes in the world of amateur sports with the Supreme Court decision, ruling the NCAA must pay student athletes for using their name, image and likeness.
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Rear Admiral Danelle Barrett “ Rocks The Boat” with her new book on leadership skills honed during 30 years serving the US Navy. Then, Mr. Irrelevant Grant Stuard, the last pick in the NFL Draft talks football and the challenges ahead as he tries to make the team with Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Nationally respected expert on education Steven Pearlman talks with Bruce about why schools are failing in America. Then, Amazon supplier Jason Boyce talks about good, bad and ugly over fake reviews on the Amazon website.
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Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer discusses Freeway Murder of 6 year old Aiden Leos. And, Dr. Burak Ozgur, Nationally Recognized minimally invasive spinal surgeon talks with Bruce about the Latest Medial Advancements in Robotic and Microscopic Back Surgery.
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US Energy Policy Expert Jay Hakes Under Clinton and Obama Talks Cybersecurity In The New World Reality
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America and the Middle East War, Colonial Pipeline and Russia, Immigration and the Homeless. Callers sound off with Bruce. Then, Dr. Yasser Jassam, MD, a national expert on Multiple Sclerosis, talks with Bruce about the alarming rise of the disease in the young.
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Bruce and listeners talk about the out of control homelessness. In the second half hour, Bruce talks with author Howard Burton from Europe, who gives an outsiders view on what's killing America; anger.
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Listeners to Bruce Cook's radio show, "The Cook Conversation" heard Sundays on AM830 KLAA in Los Angeles, talk with Bruce about immigration, unemployment, cost of housing and back to school in Covid times.
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Ron Salisbury, head of family owned El Cholo Restaurants talks to Bruce about post pandemic changes and recovery in the business of hospitality.
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Dr. David Millett, Chief of Neurological Sciences at Hoag Hospital, reveals the truth about Epilepsy; the causes, the cures, and the future for those dealing with seizures. More than a half million Americans face this challenge daily. Guess what? Epilepsy is rarely genetic, almost always environmentally linked.
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Washington DC rebel conservative Wells King from American Compass, a political action think tank organization known as the “anti- establishment right” tells how our nation both left and right has gone off course.
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Tech start up CEO Leslie Saleson introduces us to workXimity, a new members only site connecting like- minded people seeking business connections across the globe in a new age sans offices. Then, German Business Leader Thomas Michael Hogg shares insider strategy on how to sustain business growth post pandemic.
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Democratic Political strategist, journalist and author of the book, “Patriots of Two Nations”, Spencer Critchley, joins Bruce to discuss President Joe Biden’s first month in office; the positives and negatives. The hopes and challenges.
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Dr. Lauren Bennett Talks With Bruce About Cognitive Issues Facing The American Public: From Brain Fog Caused By Covid-19 to development of dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. What are the signs, symptoms and treatment.
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California Assemblywoman, Cottie Petrie-Norris, addresses the 10 Billion Dollar EDD fraud Disaster and Scandal. Jenna Chattalon talks to Bruce about international travel in times of the Pandemic.
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Jason Joyce, national expert on Amazon.com, talks to Bruce about why Amazon is not your friend.
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Will sports return this year to California? Cal State San Bernardino Athletic Director Shawn Ferrell, joins National Champion Women's Volleyball Coach Kim Chernis, Men's Basketball Coach Andy Newman and student athletes Tyrell Henderson and the Nation's Number One Women's Volleyball player Alexis Cardoza talk student athletics during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the importance of sports on campus, and in life.
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Dr. Michael Brant-Zawadzki, Senior Physician Executive at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, California, shares valuable insight on the impact of COVID 19 on American’s mental health now and in the future.
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Kimberly Resch and Brian Ross, media experts under their corporate banner consciouscontent.org, talk life in America restoring humanity in times of mistrust, division, and anger dividing citizens and putting the entire nation into a state of national PTSD. They say there is hope. It is the answer, along with building back from the ground up locally with our neighbors and friends in the community.
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With less than 1% of some 60 million American kids in sports making it to elite status, sports writer Tim Wigmore from the Daily Telegraph in the United Kingdom shares with Bruce his research on how to develop a kid with exceptional talent…the surprising factors that make all the difference in creating champions. Wigmore put his findings in a book he co-authored with Mark Williams, titled, “The Best: How Elite Athletes Are Made”.
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“You Call This Democracy?” Author of this book, Elizabeth Rusch, talks to Bruce about how to fix our government and deliver power to the people. Then, Bruce welcomes Cal State San Bernardino Athletic Director Shawn Chin-Farrell, to discuss a campaign to raise funds to support student athletes in need, while quarantined on campus with no homes to return to, during the pandemic.
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Bruce thought, what a better way to shake the doom & gloom of the Covid Blues, than to talk about the happiness and hope of a wedding? Photographer and author, Sam Starns talks to Bruce about eloping in these troubled times. They also talk about young people charting their course in life, during this difficult time in history. Sam wrote a book on these topics called, “Elope Your Life; A Guide To Living Authentically”
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Bruce takes to the ice to talk to former hockey star, Jerry Rollins, who turned his playing career into a successful business career and wrote a book about it called, Enforcer To Entrepreneur; Achieving Hockey Stick Growth In Life, Business and Sports…in the second half, Activist and real estate entrepreneur Laz Ayala joins Bruce to slam the immigration system in the United States. Ayala wrote the book, “Illegal: One Immigrant’s Life or Death Journey to the American Dream”, which has been turned into a documentary.
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Bruce welcomes Charles Denyer, who wrote the book, “Texas Titans: George HW Bush and James A. Baker, A Friendship in Power”, to chat about the current political landscape…Then, Bruce talks to Barbara Goldberg, Founder of Wells Bring Hope. The Foundation raises funds and gets volunteers to drill water wells in Niger, bringing safe, drinkable water to one of the poorest nations on the planet.
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With Veterans Day coming up, Bruce talks with Ken Falke, who spent 21 years in the US Navy as a Bomb Disposal expert, about PTSD, and the long term challenges facing our veterans. Falke, who is the Chairman of The Boulder Crest Foundation, wrote the book, “Struggle Well; Thriving in the Aftermath of Trauma”…then, Bruce talks with Dan Pontefract, nationally recognized Business strategist and contributing writer to Forbes Magazine and the Harvard Business Review, about the the travel industry, after the pandemic.
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Is Amazon really a good thing? Bruce ponders Amazon, and what their affect is on our neighborhood stores with e-commerce expert Jason Boyce, who authored, “The Amazon Jungle”. In the second half hour, Attorney Kenneth McCallion, who wrote the book, “Covid-19; The Virus That Changed America And The World”, talks with Bruce about the affect Covid-19 will have on the 2020 Presidential Election and beyond.
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Actor, Director of Film & Television, Television Writer & Television Producer Richard Correll, who co-created & wrote the widely popular “Hannah Montana” series for the Disney Channel, talks to Bruce about unveiling the World’s Largest Collection of Horror Film Memorabilia! It’s all Curated into A New Hollywood Museum called, “Icons of Darkness”. And, could there be a Horror Hall of Fame in the works?
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Retired LA Superior Court Judge Katharine Mader joins Bruce, for a look at law and order, fairness in court, unjust sentencing and bail. Judge Made was the LAPD’s first Inspector General, and has authored the book, “Inside the robe; A Judges Candid Tale of Criminal Justice In America".
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Bruce and Sen Umberg discuss President and First Lady Trump contracting the Covid-19 Corona Virus and election fraud. Then Bruce talks with Megan Leyen from New Directions For Women about recognizing and treatment of substance abuse in women.
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Sally and Bruce have been long time friends, through the television industry. They take a walk down TV memory lane, from "All In The Family" to the "Gilmore Girls", being active in the local and world community, and the new rules regarding working in the television and film industry during the Covid Pandemic.
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Deidre Pujols, wife of baseball super star Albert Pujols, is the Vice President of the Pujols Family Foundation. Deidre also runs the Open Gate Kitchen, dedicated to help transition human trafficking victims and others back into society. Dr. Sandra Morgan is the Director of the Global Center for Women and Justice at Vanguard University and a member of the White House’s Public-Private Partnership Advisory Council to End Human Trafficking. They talk with Bruce about the crisis of human trafficking in Southern California, and working with the victims of trafficking.
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Spencer Critchley, author, activist, award winning producer-composer and consultant to former President Obama, talks with Bruce about the Democratic and Republican primaries, and the road to the White House. Then, Executive Director of Waste Not OC, Mike Learakos talks to Bruce about Waste Not OC and Impact The Change's 40 foot cold storage unit, which was converted from a refrigerated cargo container. 'The Beast' is a fully self-contained, off the grid, solar powered cold storage unit, able to store up to 25,000 vacuum sealed, ready to heat-&-eat meals, and donated food.
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Bruce Cook talks with ex-Dallas Police Officer-turned author, Charles D. Hayes. Hayes wrote, "Blue Bias", and talks about society's attitude towards police and racism throughout the country. In the second half, Shawn Farrell, Cal State San Bernardino's Athletic Director, discusses the pandemic's affect on education and athletics with Bruce.
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Bruce Cook talks Human Trafficking with Vanguard University's Director of the Global Center for Woman's Justice.
In the second half hour, Babbi Anderson, a Life Coach for 'New Directions For Women' talks to Bruce about Substance Abuse.
This show originally aired on August 16, 2020 on AM830 KLAA
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Bruce talks with Leah Durant about legal troubles over vaccines and vaccinations. In the second half hour, Laz Ayala joins Bruce to discuss the immigration failure and modern slavery.
This was originally broadcast on, "The Bruce Cook Conversation" on August 9, 2020 on AM830KLAA.
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Bruce and Ms. Petrie-Norris discuss her ideas to flatten the curve of Covid-19, while keeping Small Businesses open. This episode was first broadcast on “Bruce Cook Live”, on July 26, 2020 on AM830KLAA
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Shawn Farrell, Athletic Director at Cal State San Bernardino & Veteran Sports Broadcaster Lew Stowers join Bruce to talk about how the landscape of College Athletics around the country have, and will continue to change, during the Covid-19 pandemic. They also talk about the life of a truly unique woman, Angela Madsen. The three-time Paralympian, world record holder in the shot put, surfing records and nine Guiness Book of World Records holder for ocean rowing, overcame a back surgery gone wrong, homelessness and discrimination to become an inspiration to all, and a rising force in the LBGTQ community. She tragically died doing what she loved, alone in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, while attempting to become the oldest person, 60 years-old, to row solo in a 20 foot ocean rowing boat from Marina Del Rey, California to Honolulu, Hawaii.
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Bruce discusses Hollywood’s film industry future, during and after the pandemic, with Producer Stephan Paternot, who is the co-founder & CEO of Slated, the world’s first online film finance market place. Steph also founded theGlobe.com, one of the first social networking service companies in 1994.
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Community Activist Dr. Charles Dorsey, a member of the Board of Directors for New Directions For Women, talks with Bruce about substance abuse in the black community. Then, clinical psychologist Dr. Rachel Dore and Bruce discuss eating disorders, alcohol and drug abuse during the pandemic and societal unrest during this turbulent year.
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On this Father’s Day edition, Bruce welcomes crisis management expert Edward Segal, who authored the book, “Crisis Ahead”, to talk about the changing of our culture on so many different levels, including corporations changing the names of their products that could be considered racially offensive, in the light of the Black Lives Matter movement.
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Professional leadership coach Mike Goldman and Bruce talk about business, and the critical need for real leadership to, quote, pick a side. The author of the book, “Break Through Leadership”, explains what he means, when he says neutrality is dead in the business world.
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Olympian Melinda Harrison, who swam for Team Canada in the 1984 LA Olympics, talks to Bruce about the cancellation of this year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo. Harrison is now a professional level executive coach, helping pro athletes transition into the business world, and is the author of the book, “Personal Next”.
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Bruce’s guest is Boulder, Colorado Emergency room doctor, Dr. Shannon Sovndal, author of the book, “Fragile: Beauty & Chaos, Grace & Tragedy, and all of the hope in between”. Bruce and Dr. Sovndal discuss the social unrest mixed with the coronavirus pandemic, and the crisis created in the nation’s emergency rooms.
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Ron Salisbury, owner of the El Cholo and other Southern California restaurants, talks with Bruce about restaurants and other small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. They also talk about Salisbury’s latest book, “What They Don’t Teach You At The CIA…The Culinary Institute of America”.
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Brian Carberry, Senior Editor of the Apartment Guide and rent.com, talks to Bruce about the vicious cycle of renters and landlords both trying to make their payments during the corona virus pandemic. Then, Sue Bright, the Executive Director of New Directions for Women, discusses with Bruce, people dealing with addictions during the pandemic.
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Candice Rosen, a registered nurse specializing in Health Sciences and the founder of the Pancreatic Nutritional Program, talks to Bruce about Healthy eating & why it matters, especially with diabetes on the rise. Rosen wrote the book, “Forget Dieting: It’s All About Data Driven Fueling”.
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Chris Berg and Paul James Smith, authors of the book, “The Night Police”, join Bruce. Both authors’ resumes read like crime novels, themselves! Berg is a retired undercover narcotics agent, with many international cases under his belt. Smith is a Marine, Coast Guard Reservist, Federal Agent and local lawman. In 40 years, Smith did everything from handing out traffic tickets to being involved in special ops at Ruby Ridge and Waco. Bruce talks with Berg & Smith about the type of people that decide to go into a career of law enforcement, and what a cops life is like, behind the senses.
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Former Mayor of New Orleans, Marc Morial, who is currently the President of National Urban League, discusses with Bruce uniting the mayors of the US to tackle the problems facing big cities, such as jobs, money and infrastructure, during the pandemic and beyond…
In the second half hour, Katy Alexander Intake Manager at New Directions 4 Women, talks to Bruce about preventing drug and spousal abuse during the pandemic.
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Business Consultant Mike Goldman joins Bruce to talk about the affect the pandemic is having on businesses, small and large. Goldman wrote the book, “Breakthrough Leadership Team: Strengthening the Heart and Soul of Your Company”. In the second half hour, Restauranteur JC Clow, Managing Partner & Founder of The Winery Restaurants in Southern California, talks with Bruce about the challenges and the difficulties during the pandemic, especially family owned businesses, and the road back.
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Attorney Ron Brand, labor & employment law expert, talks with Bruce about all aspects of labor law, on the state and federal level. With the corona virus pandemic, runaway unemployment and businesses of all sizes on shaky ground are testing these laws. Brand also explains the state and federal unemployment benefit programs.
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California State Senator John Moorlach serving the 37th District in Orange County, talks with Bruce about the financial state of California, the dangers of the flight of businesses to other states, the state of our crumbling school system and infrastructure, and what needs to be done to keep the Golden State solvent.
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