Best 100 Think Tank Podcasts

Fareed Zakaria GPS takes a comprehensive look at foreign affairs and global policies through in-depth, one-on-one interviews and fascinating roundtable discussions. more

For more than two decades the Hoover Institution has been producing Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson, a series hosted by Hoover fellow Peter Robinson as an outlet for political leaders, scholars, journalists, and today's big thinkers to share their views with the world. more

Unfiltered, uncompromising, unexpected The Focus Group is a look into what the average voter thinks about politics, policy, and current events. Sarah Longwell, publisher of The Bulwark, has conducted hundreds of hours of focus groups all across the country. She and a series of special guests will take you behind the glass to hear what real focus group participants have to say. more

Conversations with Bill Kristol features in-depth, thought-provoking discussions with leading figures in American public life. more

Join Andrew Keen as he travels around the globe investigating the contemporary crisis of democracy. Hear from the world's most informed citizens about the rise of populism, authoritarian and illiberal democracy. Listen to Keen's commentary on and solutions to this crisis of democracy. more

Beg to Differ is a weekly roundtable podcast brought to you by TheBulwark . Host Mona Charen is joined by Linda Chavez of the Niskanen Center, Bill Galston of the Brookings Institution, and Damon Linker, who writes 'Notes from the Middleground,' to discuss the news of the week in a respectful, rational forum. more

TED is a nonprofit devoted to ideas worth spreading. On this video feed, you'll find TED Talks to inspire, intrigue and stir the imagination from some of the world's leading thinkers and doers, speaking from the stage at TED conferences, TEDx events and partner events around the world. This podcast is also available in SD video and audio-only formats. more

'The Good Fight,' the podcast that searches for the ideas, policies and strategies that can beat authoritarian populism.Please do listen and spread the word about The Good Fight.If you have not yet signed up for our podcast, please do so now by following this link on your phone.?Email: goodfightpod@gmail.comTwitter: @Yascha_MounkWebsite: http://www.persuasion.community more

The World Next Week previews upcoming world events. In each episode, Robert McMahon, CFR's managing editor of digital content, and Carla Anne Robbins, CFR senior fellow and faculty director of the Master of International Affairs program at Baruch College's Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, discuss what's making headlines and lay out newsworthy international developments. more

Intersectionality Matters! is a podcast hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw. This podcast is brought to you by The African American Policy Forum (AAPF), which is an innovative think tank. The Policy Forum is dedicated to advancing and expanding racial justice, gender equality, and the indivisibility of all human rights. more

In uncertain times what's needed is not just clarity about today's pandemic, but insight into the challenges that lie ahead as America recovers and returns to normal. GoodFellows, a weekly Hoover Institution broadcast, features senior fellows John Cochrane, Niall Ferguson, and H.R. McMaster discussing the social, economic, and geostrategic ramifications of this changed world. more

Matters of Policy & Politics is a Hoover Institution podcast devoted to matters of governance and balance of power at home and abroad. It is hosted by Hoover fellow Bill Whalen. more

Interviews with Scholars of Public Policy about their New Books.

Shield of the Republic is a Bulwark podcast co-sponsored by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia. We probe beyond the hive mind of Washington conventional wisdom on national security and foreign affairs. more

The Munk Debates podcast is an extension of the main stage events - in subject, speaker selection, tone and format. It will introduce the iconic brand - and its engaging debates about significant issues of our time. Audiences will hear strong and passionate arguments from both sides of an issue so they will have enough information to make up their own minds about where they stand. more

Do you ever feel like reality is shifting beneath your feet? Veteran journalist Ray Suarez spent forty years covering elections, civil wars, and pandemics that shaped the way we live. He's seen entire countries flipped upside down and right side up… and now he's here to bring a sensible voice to our endless doom-scrolling. Each week, Ray hosts conversations with journalists, leaders and policy experts that explore how people from New Hampshire to New Guinea are navigating our rapidly changing world. A co-production of Commonwealth Club - World Affairs and KQED. more

Reason presents a libertarian-themed debate series recorded monthly before a live audience in New York City. Moderated by former Barron's Economics Editor Gene Epstein, the Soho Forum features Nobel prize winners, radical thinkers, and other public intellectuals facing off over the future of abortion, bitcoin, electric vehicles, government debt, illegal drugs, robotics, sex work, and other controversial topics. more

A podcast unpacking critical issues underpinning China's emergence as a global power.

Join BFI for an extra slice of The Pie, our expanded podcast series drawn from presentations and conversations with UChicago scholars on cutting-edge research and key events of the day. more

Reboot Republic is the innovative Podcast that delves beyond the headlines and soundbites and pulls up the roots of our Social Crises to unearth progressive solutions. more

The 'fire hose' of all podcasts produced by The Heartland Institute, a national free-market think tank.

Sharing Ideas Shaping Policy. The Institute of International and European Affairs is an independent policy research think-tank based in Dublin. more

The Heritage Foundation is a research and educational institution a think tank whose mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense. more

The Commonwealth Club of California is the nation's largest public affairs forum. The nonpartisan and nonprofit Club produces and distributes programs featuring diverse viewpoints from thought leaders on important topics. The Club's weekly radio broadcast the oldest in the U.S., since 1924 is carried on hundreds of stations. Our website features audio and video of our programs. more

Russian Roulette takes a look at the politics, economics, and culture of Russia and Eurasia through both interviews and lively discussion with experts from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and around the world. Hosted by CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program experts Olga Oliker and Jeffrey Mankoff. more

Each week, host Ralph Ranalli speaks with leading experts in public policy, media, and international affairs about their experiences confronting the world's most pressing public problems. more

The leading think tank working to make government more effective.

Welcome to our podcast collection featuring expert voices and fascinating stories from around the world.

The Lowy Institute is an independent, nonpartisan international policy think tank located in Sydney, Australia. The Institute provides high-quality research and distinctive perspectives on foreign policy trends shaping Australia and the world. more

Award-winning podcast about the economic forces shaping our world, with Ayeisha Thomas-Smith and guests. Brought to you by the New Economics Foundation the independent think tank and charity campaigning for a fairer, sustainable economy. more

The Libertarian Angle is a weekly show by Richard Ebeling and Jacob Hornberger. This podcast talks about liberty. more

Battlegrounds provides a needed forum with leaders from key countries to share their assessment of problem sets and opportunities that have implications for U.S. foreign policy and national security strategy. more

The Sound of Economics brings you insights, debates, and research-based discussions on economic policy in Europe and beyond. The podcast is produced by Bruegel, an independent and non-doctrinal think tank based in Brussels. It seeks to contribute to European and global economic policy-making through open, fact-based, and policy-relevant research, analysis, and debate. more

'Having the deeper discussions mainstream media won't provide.'Founded in 2006, the NCF is one of Britain's leading conservative think tanks. Our mission is to challenge the cultural orthodoxies dominant in our institutions, public life and wider culture.So What You're Saying Is... (#SWYSI) is our weekly interview programme, NewSpeak is our weekly 'in-house' discussion show, and CounterCulture is our panel discussion with experts and significant figures from the political, cultural and academic worlds.Our goal is to provide what the MSM won't: a platform for leading voices & experts from politics, culture, academia etc. to engage in calm, constructive and enlightening discussions on the most critical issues of today. more

Live recordings of events from the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), an independent, global think tank, working for a sustainable and peaceful world in which every person thrives. Our events cover everything from climate change and migration to gender and the Sustainable Development Goals. Join the global discussion of international development and humanitarian issues. more

Talks and interviews from Hoover Institution events.

The Policy Center for the New South, formerly OCP Policy Center, is a Moroccan Think Tank to bridge between policy-making and research. more

החברה הישר באופן הזה חומקים מאיתנו רעיונות עשירים ועמוקים, הפועלים מאחורי הקלעים של המציאות ומעצבים אותה. הגיע הזמן להציץ אל מאחורי הקלעים, מאחורי הדמויות ומאחורי האינטרסים, ולהכיר את הביוגרפיה של הרעיונות הגדולים שמאחורי הפוליטיקה שלנו more

North Korea is the Impossible State. Each week join the people who know the most about North Korea—The Center for Strategic and International Studies' Victor Cha, Mike Green, and Sue Mi Terry—for an insider's discussion with host H. Andrew Schwartz about the United States' top national security priority. more

The 'Asia Chessboard' features in-depth conversations with the most prominent strategic thinkers in Asia. CSIS Senior Vice President for Asia and former senior national security council official Michael Green takes the debate beyond the headlines of the day to explore the historical context and inside decision-making process on major geopolitical developments from the Himalayas to the South China Sea. more

Everything you need to know about Australian public policy in just 20 minutes.Grattan Institute is dedicated to developing high quality public policy for Australia's future. Our podcasts cover a range of public policy topics focusing on the main issues facing Australia. Our podcasts concentrate on budget policy, economic growth, energy, health, institutional reform, household finances, school education, transport and cities. more

Founded in 1961 by strategist Herman Kahn, Hudson Institute challenges conventional thinking and helps manage strategic transitions to the future through interdisciplinary studies in defense, international relations, economics, health care, technology, culture, and law. Hudson seeks to guide public policy makers and global leaders in government and business through a vigorous program of publications, conferences, policy briefings, and recommendations. more

Interviews et perspectives déformatées dans un monde aux informations caviardées.

Weekly podcast on the events, policies and ideas that will shape the world.World in 30 minutes is curated by Mark Leonard, Director of the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), and features top-level speakers from across the EU and beyond to debate and discuss Europe's role in the world. It was awarded 'Best podcasts on EU politics' by PolicyLab in 2019.Member of the EuroPod network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) was established in 1988 as an independent think-tank to study and generate public policy ideas in Singapore. The Institute examines issues of critical national interest across a variety of fields and studies the attitudes and aspirations of Singaporeans through surveys of public perception. It adopts a multi-disciplinary approach in its analyses and takes the long-term view in its strategic deliberation and research. more

Rethinking Palestine is a podcast from Al-Shabaka: The Palestinian Policy Network, a transnational think tank that aims to foster public debate on Palestinian human rights and self-determination. We draw upon the vast knowledge and experience of the Palestinian people, whether in Palestine or exile, to put forward strong and diverse Palestinian policy voices. In this podcast, we will be bringing these voices to you so that you can listen to Palestinians sharing their analysis wherever you are in the world. more

At the USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future, we bring together top Republicans and Democrats to transcend partisan divisions and explore solutions to our most pressing national and global challenges. Join veteran strategists Bob Shrum and Mike Murphy along with other Center staff and major voices in the Bully Pulpit for fun conversations that advance civil dialogue and practical politics. more

The World Unpacked is a biweekly foreign policy podcast hosted by Sophia Besch that breaks down the hottest global issues of today with experts, journalists, and policymakers who can explain what is happening, why it matters, and where we go from here. Tune in to get smart on foreign policy. more

These are tumultuous times in UK politics. Government is under strain, the civil service is under pressure, and ministers are grappling with the fallout of Covid, the impact of Brexit and an unprecedented cost-of-living crisis. So where is government working well and what is it doing badly? What can be done to make No10, the Treasury and the rest of government function more effectively? And as a general election draws ever nearer, what are the key political and policy dividing lines and what do they mean for the way this country is run?  more

Tax Foundation's educational events, lectures, and panel discussions bring together today's leading, independent voices to help you navigate the complicated world of tax and economics. Subscribe to our Events podcast for regular recordings of discussions ranging from the basics of state tax policy to what the experts expect will be the future of federal tax reform in the U.S. more

The weekly flagship podcast from The Heartland Institute features in-depth policy discussions connected to current news. Host Donald Kendal leads the discussion with the usual crew of Heartland Institute Vice President Jim Lakely, Socialism Research Center 'Commissar' Justin Haskins, Editorial Director Chris Talgo, and others at this national free-market think tank. The entertaining and informative discussions often hit topics such as the environment, energy policy, Big Tech censorship, the troubling rise of socialism, globalism, health care, education. more

Explore the intersection of technology, innovation, and public policy with the world's leading think tank on these issues. Innovation Files serves up expert interviews, fascinating insights, and head-turning commentary on how to accelerate innovation, promote economic growth, and serve the public good. Expect to hear some unconventional wisdom. more

Politics isn't always black and white. Dr. Bill Muck and Dr. Phil Barker, professors of political science and longtime friends, talk through the week's news and discuss how political science might help make sense of things. In The Politics Lab, we put politics under the microscope. more

Think Tank with Steve Adubato: The Podcast features the best conversations from Think Tank, One-on-One, and the State of Affairs. Steve Adubato sits down with high-profile thought leaders, innovators, and experts. The podcast explores the critical issues, trends, and challenges facing our nation today. more

Podcast from the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI) at Stanford University, featuring Director Michael McFaul, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia. Mike and our scholars dive into critical international issues, offering insights into the history and context of the biggest stories in the news. more

The Center for the Study of Partisanship and Ideology is a think-tank devoted to investigating policy relevant, underexplored topics in the social sciences. Podcasts include webinars from scholars about their recent papers and books. more

Every month, CatoAudio puts you right in the middle of important policy debates in Washington. Through highlights from the Cato Institute's dynamic Policy Forums, speeches, debates, and conferences, you can listen to in-depth discussions from well-known political leaders, authors, political experts, pundits, journalists, and other nationally respected scholars. more

Podcast of the Technology Policy Institute of Washington, D.C. The Technology Policy Institute is a think tank that focuses on the economics of innovation, technological change, and related regulation in the United States and around the world. Our mission is to advance knowledge and inform policymakers by producing independent, rigorous research and by sponsoring educational programs and conferences on major issues affecting information technology and communications policy. more

We are a world-leading authority on global security, political risk and military conflict. We were founded in 1958, and have offices in London, Washington, Singapore and Bahrain. more

Contours are the bi-weekly podcast series of Newlines Institute for Strategy & Policy. It's a fireside chat type of conversation with some of the brightest minds in the geopolitical and foreign policy space. In each episode of Contours, we try to unpack for our listeners the complex issues that challenge our national and (by extension) international security. more

The Centre for European Reform is a think-tank devoted to making the European Union work better and strengthening its role in the world. The CER is pro-European but not uncritical. more

Making sense of the post-Trump political landscape Both the Republican and Democratic parties are struggling to defend the political center against illiberal extremes. America must put forward policies that can reverse our political and governmental dysfunction, advance the social welfare of all citizens, combat climate change, and confront the other forces that threaten our common interests.The podcast focuses on current politics seen in the context of our nation's history and the personal biographies of the participants. more

We're a think tank dedicated to individual liberty, highlighting the threats from extremists and radical ideologies. more

In Season 4 of Interpreting India, we continue our exploration of the dynamic forces that will shape India's global standing. At Carnegie India, our diverse lineup of experts will host critical discussions at the intersection of technology, the economy, and international security. Join us as we navigate the complexities of geopolitical shifts and rapid technological advancements. This season promises insightful conversations and fresh perspectives on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. more

Hosts Daniel Wiser, Jr., and Howe Whitman sit down with the authors of National Affairs essays to discuss pivotal issues — from domestic-policy debates to enduring dilemmas of society and culture — that are often overlooked by American media. Each episode promises a fresh view on contemporary and permanent questions across a wide range of topics, all with one central theme: to help you think a little more clearly. more

World-changing ideas. For free. For everyone.Featuring the world's most exciting public thinkers, innovators and changemakers, RSA talks bring people and ideas together to shape a better future for all. more

Ever wondered how automation will change the world? Maybe you puzzle over what India could do to ease traffic congestion, or how China's aircraft carriers will transform Indian Ocean geopolitics? All Things Policy, a daily podcast brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, brings you all the answers. Every weekday, our researchers break down complex economic and geopolitical ideas through the lens of current events. For everyone from the busy executive to the curious student, All Things Policy is all you'll need to understand the world (and appreciate your breakfast) better. more

The world's number one government-affiliated think tank. ADBI is the think tank of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. It assists its members and partners by providing loans, technical assistance, grants, and equity investments to promote social and economic development. more

As they say, democracy doesn't begin and end at the ballot box. On Beyond the Ballot Box, we speak to politicians and analysts and explore burning issues and questions surrounding our fluid and ever-changing political scene. more

The Institute of Economic Affairs podcast examines some of the pressing issues of our time. Featuring some of the top minds in Westminster and beyond, the IEA podcast brings you weekly commentary, analysis, and debates. insider.iea.org.uk more

Chatham House director Bronwen Maddox hosts conversations with leading policymakers, journalists and Chatham House experts to provide insight into the latest international political issues.Independent Thinking gives listeners the opportunity to engage with the high level conversations hosted by Chatham House. more

På øret får du Tiril Rustand Halvorsen og Axel Fjeldavli, rådgivere i Tankesmien Agenda, i tillegg til en rekke aktuelle og spennende gjester. Vi snakker om det som rører seg der ute med de som virkelig har peiling. Podcasten gis ut av Agenda Magasin. more

The Need To Know podcast is a production of the Office of Congressional Relations at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Each episode we will bring our nonpartisan research to life through interviews with experts and practitioners covering the world. Our goal is to bring the best independent research, open dialogue and actionable ideas to congressional staff, policy makers, and anyone else who needs to know. more

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From global think tank ODI, in Think Change we discuss some of the world's most pressing global issues with a variety of experts and commentators. Find out more at odi.org more

The Burkle Center fosters research on and promotes discussion of international relations, U.S. foreign policy, and complex issues of global cooperation and conflict. We bring the brightest minds in these fields to UCLA and encourage faculty and students to explore and shape the debate on global issues. more

GTI Insights is a podcast produced by the Global Taiwan Institute, a 501(c)3 policy think tank based in Washington, D.C. GTI Insights consist of brief, timely interviews with a wide range of journalists, activists, and policy experts. From security and defense matters to diplomatic, trade, and social issues, the podcast will explore a variety of topics related to Taiwan and its place in the world. more

The U.S. Institute of Peace has long distinguished itself as one of Washington, D.C.'s premiere convening organizations, hosting global leaders, policymakers, and practitioners as they offer solutions for the world's most dangerous conflict zones. Events at USIP brings those discussions to you with same-day audio from USIP events. more

The brightest minds discussing the ideas that matter most in politics, society and culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Mængden af love og regler i Danmark vokser med næsten uhyggelig hastighed, så der i dag er tre gange så mange statslige regler som i 1989. Hvis denne udvikling fortsætter, vil der være 20 gange så mange regler, når du dør, som da du blev født. Men hvad betyder det for det danske samfund og den enkelte danskers liv, når staten gennem påbud og forbud blander sig i næsten alt? I Regelstaten forsøger jeg - gennem samtaler med eksperter, meningsdannere med mere at gøre os alle klogere på, hvordan de mange regler påvirker vores samfund, og hvad de betyder for din og min hverdag.Vært: Jonas Herby, cand.polit og specialkonsulent i tænketanken CEPOS. Jonas er bl.a. fast skribent på Børsen og Altinget.dk. Du kan følge Jonas på Twitter og Facebook.Redigering: Casper Klein more

Since its inception in 1999, the Frontier Centre for Public Policy has been steadfast in its mission to foster Ideas for a Better Tomorrow. Through research, publications, educational events and policy analysis, Frontier has impacted dozens of governments and policy sectors. With Western Canadian roots and a drive to cultivate responsible citizenship, Leaders on the Frontier features discussions of common sense and good governance from this non-partisan, cutting-edge think tank. more

A análise de Nuno Rogeiro sobre os temas que marcam a atualidade internacional. Todos os domingos, às 14h, Leste/Oeste na SIC Notícias e em podcast more

VIP is the number one podcast on Central Europe from Central Europe. Hosted by editors of the Visegrad Insight  Res Publica FoundationWe are the main platform of debate and analysis on Central Europe. Feedback and ideas: contact@visegradinsight.eu more

Discussions on how to save the United States from the scourge of socialism, presented by The Heartland Institute. more

Listen to all of our events in one place. Featuring distinguished speakers from around the globe on foreign policy, defence, politics, economics, aid and development. more

Raid?jums par ?rpolitikas aktualit?t?m, kur? kop? ar ekspertiem un ?rpolitikas p?rzin?t?jiem apspriežam un analiz?jam ned??as svar?g?kos notikumus pasaul?.Raid?juma veidot?jiAidis Tomsons: 'Pasaule ir daudz maz?ka, nek? mums reiz?m š?iet. Notikumi, kas risin?s otr? pasaules mal?, atst?j nospiedumus ar? uz m?su ikdienu. M?su uzdevums - skaidrot ne tikai to, kas notiek, bet ar? k?p?c un k?du iespaidu tas var atst?t uz pasaules skatuves.'Eduards Lini?š: 'Saprašanai par 'te un tagad' ?oti noder zin?šana par 'reiz un citviet'.' more

The Looking Glass is the premier international relations podcast by The SAIS Review of International Affairs with support from The Foreign Policy Institute. Showcasing fresh, policy-relevant perspectives from professional and student experts, The Looking Glass is dedicated to advancing the debate on leading contemporary issues in world affairs. SAISer's Ester Fang, Gregory Kist, Vivian Chen, and Emma Riley are this season's podcast host. Join us as we reflect on foreign policy and peer into its future. more

Sibylline is a leading strategic risk and threat advisory firm. We support businesses, governments and NGOs through the provision of high-quality threat-based analysis and services. We do not believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, our global source network, professional intelligence analysis processes and specialist academic and technical expertise allows us to produce high-quality, insightful work that has direct relevance to our clients' business. more

The Bigger Picture is Simon Rose at his presenting best. He regularly enjoys digging behind the headlines to find the really interesting stories that are being talked about by economists and think-tanks which are helping to shape the conversations in Whitehall. In his weekly analysis with Mike Indian and Professor Tim Evans, Simon brings the latest political and economic thinking into sharp focus. Hrkn to www.shareradio.co.uk for more .. more

Im SWP-Podcast diskutieren Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler der Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik, vereinzelt auch mit externen Gästen, Themen der internationalen Politik, die politische Entscheiderinnen und Entscheider zurzeit beschäftigen oder beschäftigen sollten. more

SNS Studieförbundet Näringsliv och Samhälle är en oberoende ideell förening som genom forskning, möten och utbildning bidrar till att ledande beslutsfattare i näringsliv, politik och offentlig förvaltning kan fatta välgrundade beslut baserade på vetenskap och saklig analys. more

PODS by PEI is a podcast initiative of Policy Entrepreneurs Inc., a policy research center based in Kathmandu, that examines the state of Nepali politics, economy, and development and seeks to inform and enrich Nepal's policy discourse. Every Tuesday, PODS by PEI brings to you thoughtful and in-depth discussions that will take you deep into the most pertinent issues in Nepal. more

Stop To Think is about thinking deeply for a change. Most people hate thinking these days and they go to a lot of trouble to avoid it. A lot of problems in life are caused by people not taking time to think before they act. Naturally, if you put these two things together you get a lot of problems. In Stop To Think we'll think through various topics and see where that takes us. more

Carnegie Connects is our premier virtual event series hosted by Aaron David Miller. Every other week, he tackles the most pressing foreign policy issues of the day in conversations with journalists, policymakers, historians, and experts. more

V for Valentine is de anti-politieke podcast over politiek, mens en samenleving met Robert Valentine en Boris van de Ven. Het laatste bastion voor de vrijheid waar we vechten tegen een maatschappij onder een totalitaire staat, waarbij geen individuele vrijheid of persoonlijke levenssfeer wordt toegestaan. Waar we elke aflevering het falen van het politieke en economische systeem blootleggen en oplossingen bespreken tot het komen van een vrije en menselijke maatschappij. De verzetsradio in tijden van onrecht. more

The Academy of Ideas has been organising public debates to challenge contemporary knee-jerk orthodoxies since 2000. Subscribe to our channel for recordings of our live conferences, discussions and salons, and find out more at www.academyofideas.org.uk more

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