First Things First
First Things First airs Weekdays at 3 PM ET on FS1! Join Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes as they discuss the biggest stories in the world of sports. From LeBron James, to Patrick Mahomes, this show will bring you the first, and most incisive, opinions on the best sports stories.
Mahomes underrated, Top Ten players with most on the line, Herbert-McDaniel Perfect Pair
(00:00) Is Patrick Mahomes underrated & Cowboys are Super Bowl contenders
(25:24) Will Justin Herbert and Mike McDaniel be the perfect pair?
(39:02) Are we sleeping on Daniel Jones?
(48:21) Danny shares the Top Ten players with the most on the line this NFL season
(01:05:49) Expectations for Aaron Rodgers & the Steelers this season
(01:20:17) Are Burrow-Chase the best QB-WR duo in the NFL?
(01:27:25) Winners and Losers
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Von Miller signs with Cowboys, Ty Simpson's Debut, Lamar's Super Bowl Window
(00:00) Von Miller Signs with Cowboys, Concerns for Jaxson Dart
(26:43) Shedeur Sanders' Odds of Winning QB1 Job, Ty Simpson's Debut
(41:06) Danny's Weird and Wonderful, Lamar Jackson's Super Bowl Window
(50:47) Jaxson Dart, Jeremiyah Love's Injury, Von Miller
(01:10:43) Josef Newgarden and Kyle Kirkwood Preview Freedom 250
(01:20:23) 49ers' Injury Bug, Aaron Donald's Second Rams Workout
(01:32:08) Winners and Losers
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Fernando Mendoza's Debut, Mahomes MVP Odds, Concerned for Burrow?
(00:00) Joe Burrow's Rough Night, Fernando Mendoza and Jeremiyah Love's Debuts
(26:03) Patrick Mahomes MVP Odds, Cowboys Drama-Free Season
(41:47) Wildes' Weird and Wonderful, Sam Darnold
(54:41) Concerned for Burrow?
(01:07:14) Response to Jayden Daniels Number Saga
(01:11:52) No Huddle
(01:25:28) Deep Sleepers
(01:30:36) Winners and Losers
(01:35:45) Should Mendoza Start Week 1, Lamar's Super Bowl Window
(01:55:30) Jeremiyah Love's Ceiling
(02:09:15) Giants a Sleeper Team?
(02:15:58) Deshaun Watson vs Shedeur Sanders
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Doubting Chiefs Return to Dominance, BUD List, Herbert Taking Over AFC West?
(0:00) Chiefs Return to Dominance?
(26:43) What are the Bengals chances of winning AFC North?
(38:18) Jayden Daniels dispute with LSU
(49:03) BUD List
(01:10:42) What kind of impact with Kenneth Walker make on Chiefs?
(01:27:17) What's the Vikings ceiling with a good Kyler Murray?
(01:29:35) Winners and Losers
(01:33:20) Are the Chargers taking over the AFC West?
(01:54:15) Frenemies
(02:07:55) Previewing tonight's preseason slate with Fernando Mendoza
(02:15:53) Penix says he can do anything but take a hit
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Russell Westbrook Retires, Ben Johnson Wants Best Offense Ever, Nick’s Tiers
(00:00) Russell Westbrook announces retirement, Lakers new ownership, and Ben Johnson wants highest-scoring offense ever
(24:36) Drake Maye says his job isn't to try to keep everyone happy
(38:37) Agree with Dak saying Cowboys shouldn't be hesitant to say they're S.B.O.B.?
(48:45) Nick reveals The Committee's inaugural Tiers
(01:09:50) Are the Seahawks underrated?
(01:18:33) Which coaches are on the hot seat?
(01:25:30) Will Buxton joins the show to preview Freedom250GP
(01:31:13) Danny LOVES Ben Johnson's latest quote + the coolest stats around
(01:54:27) Bears CB Jaylon Johnson joins the...
NBA Schedules revealed, Kyler Murray named starting QB, Cowboys vs. Micah Parsons, Mahomes Mountain
(0:00) NBA Opening Night & Christmas Day schedules revealed
(26:30) Did the Cowboys take shots at Micah Parsons?
(41:20) Will this be Nikola Jokic’s last year in the NBA?
(47:17) Mahomes Mountain
(01:08:00) Are the Rams overrated?
(01:16:06) Jake Butt joins
(01:26:03) Top 10 Players Most Excited To Watch This Season
(01:50:02) Kyler Murray named starting QB, What does the future hold for J.J. McCarthy?
(01:58:26) Expectations for Justin Herbert and Mike McDaniel?
(02:08:13) Jaxson Dart praised for sliding at practice
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Mahomes ‘itching’ to get back, Caleb Williams's ceiling, Cowboys ‘fireworks’, Kyren Williams joins
(0:00) Patrick Mahomes Week 1 expectations, Should Josh Allen feel guilty over Sean McDermott’s firing?
(27:09) Will Caleb Williams be the best QB in his class?
(42:39) How will Jaxson Dart perform?
(48:43) Josh Allen concerns, How will Patrick Mahomes come back from his injury?
(01:06:04) Expect the Commanders and Jayden Daniels to bounce back?
(01:14:54) Kyren Williams joins
(01:25:57) Cowboys ‘fireworks’, Will the Eagles have a better season this year?
(01:48:45) Bears schedule predictions, How high is Caleb Williams’ ceiling?
(02:00:37) Will a motivated Joe Burrow get the Bengals back on track?
Jaylen Brown introduced with 76ers, Josh Allen vs. Patrick Mahomes, Dak Prescott ranked 31st
(0:00) Josh Allen “wouldn’t be” all-decade 1st-team over Patrick Mahomes, Can the 76ers share the ball? (22:31) Dak Prescott ranked 31st on NFL Top 100
(41:48) Carson Beck’s HOF Game performance something or nothing?
(46:08) LeBron expectations on 76ers, More likely the Bills take a step forward or back?
(01:04:54) Jared Goff best QB in NFC North, Will Zay Flowers and the Ravens play in the Super Bowl?
(01:17:51) Is Joe Burrow on a Hall of Fame trajectory?
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Aaron Donald has formal tryout with Rams, BUD List, Will the Chiefs have a bounce back season?
(0:00) Chiefs bounce back season “guaranteed”, Aaron Donald has formal tryout with Rams
(23:46) Jalen Hurts under the most pressure entering this season? (38:56) Can the Bengals return to contender status?
(44:42) BUD List
(01:06:03) Time to sell stock in 49ers?
(01:16:48) Will Jayden Daniels or Jalen Hurts have a better year?
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Stefon Diggs signs with Commanders, Cowboys ‘top offense’, Matt Leinart joins, Nick’s Tiers
(0:00) Stefon Diggs signs with Commanders, Josh Allen has the right mentality?
(26:22) Shedeur Sanders makes DC “sleep like a baby”, Can the Cowboys be the best offense?
(39:16) Jadaveon Clowney signs with Texans, Is C.J. Stroud under more pressure than any QB?
(44:59) NIck’s Tiers
(01:05:25) Rather have Jared Goff or Jordan Love?
(01:13:31) Matt Leinart joins
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Mahomes ranked top Tier-1 QB, Kevin Durant comparing LeBron to his Warriors, Caleb or Purdy?
(0:00) Patrick Mahomes ranked 1st QB by NFL Execs and Coaches
(28:32) Kevin Durant still comparing LeBron’s 76ers to his 2016/17 Warriors
(39:02) Want Caleb Williams or Brock Purdy this season?
(45:53) Joe Burrow still tier 1, Josh Allen deserve to move up to 2nd on Tier 1?
(01:05:39) Jalen Hurts too low at 17th, Is Bo Nix also too low?
(01:17:43) Will Jaylen Brown have to “sacrifice” on the 76ers?
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LeBron James ‘ wants to win another ring’, Josh Allen ‘not a one-man-show’, Cowboys the G.O.T.I.?
(0:00) What does LeBron signing with the 76ers mean for his legacy?
(27:13) Cowboys Greatest Offense There Is, Josh Allen a one-man-show for the Bills?
(41:47) Should Baker Mayfield have accepted the Bucs’ contract offer?
(47:16) Kevin Durant compares LeBron joining the 76ers to him joining the Warriors
(01:04:20) Joe Burrow ranked 44th on NFL Top 100
(01:19:22) Jaguars deserve more credit?
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Cowboys ‘Greatest Offense There Is’, Patrick Mahomes ‘will be cautious’, Will the Bears regress?
(0:00) Cowboys “Greatest Offense There Is”, Mahomes come back, Lions NFC North favorites
(24:30) Jaguars feel “disrespected”, Will Trevor Lawrence outplay Caleb Williams?
(38:56) Deebo Samuel signs with 49ers, How big of a deal is this for Brock Purdy?
(44:14) NFL Training Camp Stories: Texans, Cowboys, Packers, Vikings
(01:02:09) Biggest key for a Ravens Super Bowl run?
(01:16:11) Fair to still doubt Sam Darnold?
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Curt Cignetti joins, Baker Mayfield ‘disrespected’ by Bucs, Pressure on Ravens this season?
(0:00) Baker Mayfield disrespected by Bucs, How much pressure is on Lamar Jackson?
(25:08) Bengals competitive, Are people sleeping on the Broncos?
(39:03) Okay to believe in Jaxson Dart?
(44:59) NFL Training Camp Stories: 49ers, Seahawks, Rams, Patriots
(01:02:21) Will the Eagles take a step forward or back?
(01:12:41) Curt Cignetti joins
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Julian Sayin joins, Cowboys Super Bowl dreams ‘not a reach’, Is this Aaron Rodgers’ last season?
(0:00) Cowboys Super Bowl dreams, Julian Sayin joins
(24:55) J.J. McCarthy vs. Kyler Murray, Are the Falcons in trouble?
(39:23) Will the Bears make a deep playoff run?
(45:25) Giants contenders, Broncos a one-hit wonder?
(01:03:14) Can the Cowboys be the best offense in the NFL?
(01:15:53) Eagles roster incomplete?
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LeBron’s G.O.A.T. legacy, Ravens Super Bowl window, Training Camp begins, Shedeur starting Week 1?
(0:00) Baker Mayfield doesn’t sign, Ravens Super Bowl window open or closed?
(24:04) LeBron’s G.O.A.T legacy on the line, Will Stephen Curry retire with the Warriors?
(39:15) Expect a career year for A.J. Brown with the Patriots?
(45:15) NFL Training Camp begins
(01:02:59) Can Caleb Williams build on his success?
(01:16:14) Who will start Week 1 for the Browns at QB?
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LeBron signs with 76ers, Caleb Williams ranked 51st, Ben Stiller joins, Will Aaron Donald return?
(0:00) LeBron James signs with 76ers
(26:18) Caleb Williams ranked 51st on NFL Top 100, Can Aaron Donald still make an impact?
(40:24) Will Mendoza start Week 1?
(45:10) Ben Stiller joins
(56:26) How will LeBron fit on the 76ers?
(01:10:08) Mahomes to practice in training camp, How can the Patriots avoid a Super Bowl hangover?
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Lamar Jackson MVP form, Bills vs. Patriots, Burrow playoff woes, BUD List, Caleb Williams clutch?
(0:00) Bills or Patriots more trustworthy?
(24:34) Is Caleb Williams as clutch as any QB in the NFL?
(39:55) What would another year of missing the playoffs mean for Joe Burrow? (45:20) BUD List
(01:08:46) Hey, What’s Going On?
(01:19:16) Who will be the next QB revealed on the NFL Top 100?
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LeBron to Heat rumors, Patriots & Bills’ future, Nick’s Tiers, Can the Chiefs win Super Bowl LXI?
(0:00) Leaked LeBron to Heat stream announcement, Can the Chiefs win the Super Bowl?
(28:52) Patriots or Bills have a brighter future?
(38:12) Will Wemby sweep the awards next season?
(45:53) Nick’s Tiers
(01:06:33) Jalen Hurts over or underrated?
(01:17:12) Could LeBron James be a good fit with the Warriors?
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LeBron James destination grades, Bo Nix ranked ahead of Lamar Jackson, Is the Chiefs dynasty over?
(0:00) Chiefs dynasty ‘still in progress’, Bo Nix ranked 10 spots above Lamar Jackson
(26:58) Surprised LeBron is taking so long to make a decision?
(36:30) Can USMNT make the Top 10 in FIFA Rankings by 2030?
(44:43) Cowboys Super Bowl mentality, Will Mahomes reclaim his spot as the top QB?
(01:03:58) Brou grades potential LeBron destinations
(01:18:38) Will Drake Maye have a Super Bowl hangover?
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Spain wins 2026 FIFA World Cup, Messi-Yamal torch passing, What went wrong for Argentina?
(0:00) Spain wins 2026 FIFA World Cup, Did Lionel Messi pass the torch to Lamine Yamal?
(26:34) What went wrong for Argentina, How will Spain be remembered?
(41:05) England beats France 6-4 in 3rd Place Game, Okay for Mbappé to win Golden Boot?
(46:14) Messi magic runs out, Who was the biggest winner of the World Cup?
(01:06:54) Was Messi robbed of the Golden Ball?
(01:16:09) Will Spain repeat in 2030?
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Spain vs. Argentina preview, Alexi Lalas joins, Most To Gain and Lose, FTF OT FIFA World Cup Awards
(0:00) Spain vs. Argentina: Who ya got?
(26:54) Alexi Lalas joins
(41:38) England vs. France, Should 3rd Place games count for Golden Boot?
(47:04) Most to Gain and Lose
(01:07:26) Spain or Argentina more likely to win comfortably?
(01:16:43) Disrespectful to have Argentina as underdogs?
(01:25:25) World Cup Final storylines
(01:46:36) World Cup OT Awards
(01:55:11) More World Cup OT Awards
(02:05:36) Danny & Dax’s World Cup Final picks
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Argentina beat England, George Pickens to play on Franchise Tag, BUD List, Rob Stone joins
(0:00) Argentina beat England
(24:20) George Pickens to play on Franchise Tag
(33:14) How impressive is Messi? (43:14) BUD List
(01:03:43) Argentina comeback or England collapse?
(01:12:01) Rob Stone joins
(01:23:08)Have Argentina or Spain been more impressive this World Cup?
(01:44:30) Frenemies
(01:57:58) Will George Pickens have a big year or disappoint?
(02:04:29) Is this the best World Cup ever?
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Spain beat France to advance to 2nd World Cup Final, Argentina vs. England preview, Maye vs. Herbert
(0:00) Spain beat France 2-0, Argentina vs. England preview
(27:37) Should Drake Maye be higher ranked than Justin Herbert?
(38:40) What to make of Lamine Yamal drawing a penalty?
(45:14) Kylian Mbappé takes responsibility for France’s loss
(01:05:48) Will Messi carry Argentina to a win?
(01:21:10) Is Jalen Hurts underrated?
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France vs. Spain preview, Lamar Jackson ranked 69th in NFL Top 100, David Ortiz joins
(0:00) France vs. Spain preview, Argentina has lowest odds
(26:34) Lamar Jackson ranked 69th in NFL Top 100
(41:41) Lamine Yamal expectations
(48:01) Expect a high scoring game in France vs. Spain?
(01:07:15) Josh Allen ranked as Top QB
(01:18:20) David Ortiz joins
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Argentina has lowest remaining odds to win World Cup, Top 10 QBs list, Can Spain beat France?
(0:00) Argentina has lowest remaining odds to win WC, Will England impress?
(20:06) Top 10 QBs in NFL entering 2026/27 season
(32:03) Lamar Jackson ranked 69th on NFL’s Top 100 Players list
(37:21) Spain vs. England pitches
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Argentina beat Switzerland, England beats Norway, Spain beats Belgium, Wemby signs extension
(0:00) Argentina beats Switzerland, England beats Norway, Spain beats Belgium
(27:34) Victor Wembanyama signs extension
(40:59) Jude Bellingham responds to criticism from Tuchel
(48:34) Argentina’s late-match heroics, Does Spain stand a chance against France? (01:05:20) Will more stars take a paycut in the NBA? (01:15:09) Is this the greatest World Cup Semi-Finals ever?
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France beats Morocco, Spain vs. Belgium preview, Kawhi Leonard trade on hold, World Cup Title Pie
(0:00) France beats Morocco
(21:00) Spain vs. Belgium preview, Can Norway upset England?
(42:51) Kawhi Leonard trade on hold
(48:53) Title Pie (01:08:35) Owen Hargreaves joins
(01:19:59) Drake Maye ranked as top QB under 25
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France vs. Morocco preview, LeBron-Steph potential team up, BUD List, Should USMNT fire Pochettino?
(0:00) France vs. Morocco preview
(27:59) LeBron-Steph team up, Should the Lakers feel that their offseason was a success?
(44:31) Should the USA move on from Mauricio Pochettino?
(52:16) BUD List
(01:09:38) Caleb Williams or Lamar Jackson set up for success?
(01:20:51) Can the USA build on this World Cup?
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France vs. Morocco potential upset, World Cup Quarterfinals preview, Where will LeBron James go?
(0:00) World Cup Quarterfinals preview, Is France on Upset Alert vs. Morocco.
(18:55) Cavs, Heat, 76ers all destinations for LeBron James
(34:13) Who will win the Golden Boot?
(40:25) Caleb Williams being disrespected by his Under-25 ranking?
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Argentina beat Egypt in historic comeback, Switzerland upsets Colombia, Pulisic issues, Nick’s Tiers
(0:00) Argentina beats Egypt, Did Pulisic’s image get damaged?
(27:02) VAR concerns from Egypt, Who is on upset alert in the quarterfinals? (42:06) Baker or Purdy will have a better season? (47:57) NIck’s Tiers
(01:08:21) Should LeBron return to the Heat?
(01:18:53) Who will win the Golden Boot?
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Belgium beats USA, Spain eliminates Ronaldo & Portugal, What to make of Pulisic’s World Cup?
(0:00) Belgium beats USA
(26:51) What went wrong for USMNT?
(41:21) Did Ronaldo hold Portugal back?
(48:08) Did this World Cup change how people view Pulisic?
(01:10:42) Can USMNT ever win the World Cup?
(01:17:08) Darren Fletcher joins
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USA vs. Belgium preview, Balogun suspension delayed, England beats Mexico, Norway beats Brazil
(0:00) Folarin Balogun red card suspended, England beats Mexico, Argentina beats Cape Verde
(26:50) Norway beats Brazil
(40:49) France beats Paraguay
(47:30) How much pressure is on USMNT?
(01:04:26) Can Portugal and Ronaldo beat Spain?
(01:13:23) Stu Holden joins
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Portugal beats Croatia, Spain beats Austria, World Cup Title Pie, Should Lakers fans be happy?
(0:00) Portugal beats Croatia 2-1, Spain beats AUstria 3-0
(27:27) Would LeBron have been a good fit on the Knicks?
(39:06) Faith restored in Portugal? (46:17) Title Pie
(01:07:52) Should Lakers fans be happy? (01:17:54) Brazil or England on Upset Alert?
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Jaylen Brown traded to 76ers, World Cup Big Board Power Rankings, Kyle Van Noy joins
(0:00) USA beats Bosnia-Herzegovina, Are the 76ers contenders with Jaylen Brown?
(25:12) Kyle Van Noy joins
(34:45) World Cup Big Board Power Rankings
(41:26) Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers
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USA beats Bosnia-Herzegovina, Jaylen Brown traded to 76ers, Balogun sent off, BUD List
(0:00) USA beats Bosnia-Herzegovina
(23:11) Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers
(39:22) Biggest takeaways from USMNT’s win
(46:00) BUD List
(01:04:12) Surprised the Celtics couldn’t get more for Brown?
(01:16:53) Can the USA beat Belgium without Balogun?
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LeBron James to leave Lakers, Kawhi Leonard traded to Raptors, France beats Sweden, Nick’s Tiers
(0:00) LeBron James to leave Lakers
(29:13) France beats Sweden, USA vs. Bosnia Herzegovina preview
(45:16) Kawhi Leonard traded to Raptors
(51:31) Nicks’ Tiers
(01:10:34) Would you like to see LeBron with the Spurs or Nuggets?
(01:20:15) How much pressure is on USMNT?
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LeBron to move on from Lakers, Kawhi approaching trade to Raptors, Expectations for USMNT?
(0:00) LeBron to leave Lakers, Will Kawhi Leonard leave for the Raptors?
(22:50) Expectations for USMNT vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina?
(31:55) Like the fit of LeBron on the Warriors or Heat?
(42:04) Is LeBron’s legacy beyond criticism?
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Paraguay beats Germany, Morocco beats Netherlands, Brazil beats Japan, Darren Fletcher joins
(0:00) Germany eliminated by Paraguay, Time to believe in Brazil? (27:36) Darren Fletcher joins
(45:41) LeBron and AD trade rumors
(51:28) Netherlands lose to Morocco, How surprising was this loss?
(01:11:08) Malik Beasley, Ed Davis indicted in sports gambling scheme
(01:23:13) Will Haaland or Mbappe have a bigger game?
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Brazil beats Japan, Ja Morant traded to Trail Blazers, Are the Warriors building a Big 4?
(0:00) Brazil beats Japan, What would a Big 4 look like with the Warriors?
(20:33) Ja Morant traded to Trail Blazers
(28:51) What would success look like for USA? (36:13) Dax’s Power Rankings, Danny makes his WC Knockout Stage Predictions
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