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Time to take a break and just relax. These are a few stories and poems to listen to narrated by actress Jane Merrow, even some written by her! Jane has had an over 50 year career, with many credits. Jane received a Golden Globe nomination, when she co-starred as ' Alais' in 'THE LION IN WINTER", with Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins and Timothy Dalton, Jane has also worked with Patrick McGoohan, Roger Moore, Lee Majors, Leonard Nimoy, Tom Selleck among many others.
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A weekly discussion of current affairs in China with journalists, writers, academics, policymakers, business people and anyone with something compelling to say about the country that's reshaping the world. Hosted by Kaiser Kuo.
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The Sounds in My Head is a biweekly music show featuring songs and bands you might have missed. Hosted by Daniel since 2004. Musically The Sounds in My Head attempts to be fairly eclectic, but probably tends to lean towards "indie pop" music. Also, I try to squeeze in as much left-wing propaganda as possible between tracks.
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From two acclaimed artists: director Fernando Meirelles (City of God, The Constant Gardener) and writer Peter Morgan (The Queen, Frost/Nixon). With a stellar international cast that includes Rachel Weisz, Anthony Hopkins, Jude Law, Ben Foster, Jamel Debbouze and Moritz Bleibtreu, 360 is a moving and exciting dramatic thriller that dazzlingly weaves together the stories of an array of people from disparate social backgrounds through their intersecting relationships.
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Overwhelmed by choice in the Peak TV era? Join hosts and IRL friends Tolani Shoneye (of 'The Receipts' podcast fame) and Gena-mour Barrett (who works for Netflix) as they discuss what they're watching, and what they think * you * should be watching too. Each week they'll be accompanied by a guest from the world of Netflix, who'll share a recommendation of their own. From brand new shows to overlooked gems, 10/10 Would Recommend is a freewheeling, unfiltered review show that will help you spe ...
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Meet the stars of new movie Transformers: The Last Knight, including Laura Haddock, Jerrod Carmichael and Isabela Moner. The Last Knight shatters the core myths of the Transformers franchise, and redefines what it means to be a hero. Humans and Transformers are at war, Optimus Prime is gone. The key to saving our future lies buried in the secrets of the past, in the hidden history of Transformers on Earth. Saving our world falls upon the shoulders of an unlikely alliance: Cade Yeager (Mark W ...
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Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast radio show. Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda. The sharpest voice and mind in the business, Mike drives strong opinion, delivers the best talent, and always leaves you wanting more. The Mike Hosking Breakfast always cuts through and delivers the best daily on Newstalk ZB.
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For nearly 40 years Allen Carr’s Easyway has helped over 50 million people with addictions and issues ranging from smoking, alcohol, weight, drugs, sugar, caffeine, debt, gambling, digital tech addiction and even fear of flying.The method is clinically proven and has spread around the world by word of mouth for one simple reason:IT WORKS!This podcast addresses all aspects of addiction and getting free.
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Never Mind the Ballots is a podcast tackling the biggest political issues in Bristol. The show is hosted by Bristol Live's politics editor, Esme Ashcroft, who will be joined by a different politician and member of the public each week. Each episode will address stories from the past week, with guests offering their opinions and values.
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John Frederick and Neil Scott

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'StarCatcher - the Podcast' is a trip down memory lane, with stories about some of the great Hollywood legends, as told by the man who was there when they said it - John Frederick, author of the top-selling book 'StarCatcher - True Life Hollywood Fantasies'. John has some 50 films and documentaries to his credit. StarCatcher features stories about Hollywood icons, including Bob Hope, John Wayne, Ernest Borgnine, Barbara Eden, Humphrey Bogart, Charlton Heston, Glenn Ford, James Drury, Julie H ...
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Academy Award winners Anthony Hopkins (The Silence of the Lambs) and Benicio Del Toro (Traffic) tear up the screen in this action-packed thriller. Lawrence Talbot (Del Toro) is lured back to his family estate to investigate the savage murder of his brother by a bloodthirsty beast. There, Talbot must confront his childhood demons, his estranged father (Hopkins), his brother's grieving fiancee (Emily Blunt, The Devil Wears Prada) and a suspicious Scotland Yard Inspector (Hugo Weaving, The Matr ...
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Keir Starmer is fast becoming a new political hero. For a bloke who stumbled into office not on his brilliance or a nationwide passion for the Labour Party, but more because the Tories had spent 14 years slowly messing the place up, he turns out to be quite the operator. He is reforming public health because it's fat and useless. He is trimming wel…
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At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. Donald Trump: 1/10 Complete and utter chaotic clown. You don’t treat the world economy like this. Clowns: 2/10 In order: Scott Bessent, Howard Lutnick, Pete Hegseth, and Karoline Leavitt. The IRD: 6/10 Collected close to a billion…
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Is it gall, is it cheek, or is it comedic? The Waitangi Tribunal has been reviewed, and the review recommends it needs more people and more money. It is strained, says the review. They are of course technically correct. It is strained because the Waitangi Tribunal is busy. It is busy with “urgent”, and we use that word loosely, numbers of gripes an…
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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 11th of April, the Treaty Principles Bill is dead, so where does David Seymour go now? And we need to look at how the US’ 145% tariffs on China will impact us. Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby discuss whether Mike would be the perfect host of the Chase as four episodes are being filmed in New Z…
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New Zealand is finally getting its own version of popular British television quiz show The Chase. TVNZ has commissioned a four-episode special of The Chase New Zealand to be filmed in Sydney, Australia. The Host has not yet been announced, and Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson pondered whether Mike would be a good fit as they Wrapped the Week. LISTEN AB…
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Supercars driver Andre Heimgartner is getting behind plans for a Supercars round to take place in Christchurch. Ruapuna Park's the likely candidate to join Taupo as the only New Zealand events on the calendar next year. Heimgartner's very familiar with the proposed venue. He told Mike Hosking it’s great for New Zealand motorsport. He says they’ve b…
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Markets have been losing many of yesterday's historic gains. US markets climbed steeply after Donald Trump paused higher tariffs on most countries – locking them at 10%. However, they plunged again after the White House confirmed tariffs on Chinese goods are now at 145%. Business journalist Peter Lewis told Mike Hosking the up-and-down is likely to…
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The Chief Children's Commissioner says we're still dropping the ball in providing some of the basics for our young people. The Government's Child and Youth Strategy report shows improvements in attendance, smoking, drinking, and offending rates. However material hardship, immunisations, food insecurity, and avoidable hospitalisations have all worse…
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The Education Minister's looking to set it in stone what a school's ultimate goal should be. Erica Stanford's introducing a new Bill requiring boards to have attendance management plans. It includes amending school board objectives to make educational achievement the ultimate goal. Stanford told Mike Hosking she wants to make it clear. She says und…
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Act Leader David Seymour doesn't regret spearheading the Treaty Principles Bill. The widely unpopular bill was voted down by all but its own MPs at its second reading yesterday. MPs called it racist, divisive, ugly, grubby, and an assault on history and rights. Seymour told Mike Hosking he's standing up for equal human rights. He says the Crown has…
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I am conflicted. In the age of tariffs and free trade and making stuff that the world wants, how is it a Government can then argue that you have to buy wool? If you are redecorating, or building, or refurbishing a major chunk of your consideration will be around cost. Can wool outprice what might be your desire for the cheapest product going? No, i…
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As Liam Lawson begins his new Formula One era with Racing Bulls, a new challenge has arisen if he’s to get back into Red Bull’s senior team for 2026. The 23-year-old claimed 17th place in Formula One’s Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka over the weekend after a pit stop gamble did not reap the rewards they had hoped for. He was bested by his teammate, F…
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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 10th of April, Trump put a pause on tariffs, sending the stock markets through the roof, so we look at the resulting scramble. The Government has said we must buy wool. Can they enforce this or is it anti-free trade? Former Williams F1 team manager Peter Windsor gives us his thoughts ahea…
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Rugby is mourning the passing of former All Blacks doctor John Mayhew. Mayhew has passed away after heart complications, at the age of 70. He served as the All Blacks doctor between 1988 and 2004 before moving to the Warriors for 15 years. Former All Black Captain Sean Fitzpatrick told Mike Hosking Mayhew was very much part of the team, both on and…
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Donald Trump's turning up the heat on China but throwing a tariff lifeline to most others. He's authorised a 90-day pause which will see tariffs dropped to 10% for many countries. However, China's rate has been increased from 104% to 125%. Eric Crampton —Chief Economist at New Zealand Initiative— told Mike Hosking it's a rapidly changing situation.…
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A climate professor says forestry isn't the answer to climate change. It comes after Parliament's environment watchdog released a report proposing completely removing the ability of carbon polluters to rely on planting trees to meet their climate obligations, instead of cutting their emissions. Victoria University Adjunct Professor of Climate Chang…
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Donald Trump says the changes to his tariff policy show he's flexible. He's put a 90-day pause on additional tariffs and lowered tariffs on all countries to 10% – except China. Instead, Trump hiked China's rate from 104% to 125%. He's thanked Americans for bearing with him and promised better days are coming. Finance Minister Nicola Willis told Mik…
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The Science Minister says merging our two Government weather agencies will free up millions of dollars. Incoming legislation will bring NIWA and MetService together before the end of the year. Shane Reti says the merger will resolve the structural issue that's resulted in duplication and conflicting advice. He told Mike Hosking they'll merge capabi…
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There’s a belief the Government's new building directive for wool will be followed. From July, new builds worth more than $9 million and refurbishments costing over $100 thousand must use New Zealand wool where possible. The directive orders state agencies to follow the directive where practical. Wool Impact chief executive Andy Caughey told Mike H…
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Ken Langone started a small operation called Home Depot. These days he is a billionaire and major donor to the Trump campaign and Republican Party. He is, like all the rest of us looking on, incredulous, or furious, or in disbelief, or confused. Yesterday for a very brief period, a rumour that appeared to come out of a very small 'X' account and so…
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Should you look into building a house? CoreLogic’s latest Construction Cost Index suggests that outside of Covid, the price to build is the lowest it’s been since 2012. Costs are rising at one of the slowest rates on record, with only 0.9% over the last year. Generation Homes CEO Craig Hopkins told Mike Hosking the sectors’ greatest competition is …
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Fans may have noticed a more enjoyable Super Rugby product this season. Static time has been cut by 73 seconds, and an average of 61 points are being scored per game – the highest ever. Viewing numbers and game attendance have also increased. CEO Jack Mesley told Mike Hosking the growth’s happening on both sides of the ditch, with Australia leading…
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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 9th of April, will the tariffs affect our OCR announcement this afternoon? A new report on organised crime shows we are in shambles, it's getting worse, not better, and we are losing the fight. Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell talk Andrew Little’s potential run for Wellington mayor, Davi…
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has come out on top in the first debate of the election. Of the 100 undecided voters polled after the debate, 44 chose Albanese, 35 chose his opponent Peter Dutton, and 21 were undecided. Australian correspondent Steve Price told Mike Hosking a personal tragedy struck Dutton shortly before it started. He s…
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Labour's Ginny Anderson says former party leader Andrew Little would make a great mayor. Newstalk ZB yesterday revealed Little is actively considering running for the Wellington Mayoralty after previously ruling it out. Little says the city needs a change, and he's been approached by many to run. Andersen told Mike Hosking he'd improve the council …
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Methamphetamine use skyrocketed to its highest level last year as New Zealand struggles to keep pace. A ministerial advisory group on organised crime has released it's first report since being established in February. It says police and customs do their best, but the reality is the country is losing the fight. Advisory group chair Steve Symon told …
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International students are returning to New Zealand campuses, with numbers reaching pre-Covid levels. Education New Zealand says the students contribute billions to the economy annually. Universities New Zealand CEO Chris Whelan told Mike Hosking it's a welcome financial boost. He says as well as bringing life back to the campus, they also help kee…
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The Police will continue with their plan to pull back from mental health callouts, but they're going about it more slowly. From Monday, 4 of the 12 police districts will move into the second phase, which involves 60-minute ED handovers. They will now be staggered across districts, instead of all at once. The Mental Health Foundation has been critic…
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More than 70 countries have approached the White House for talks following Trump’s tariffs. There's been no let up on China though – the US has promised to hit them with a 50% increase tomorrow. That will take China's total tariff rate to 104%. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking the world's biggest company, Apple, has been dealt a ma…
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Economists are agreeing on where they think today's Official Cash Rate will land. They expect a 25 basis point cut to the OCR, down from 3.75%. ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner told Mike Hosking there's a risk the Reserve Bank opts for a different strategy after the US tariff announcement. She says if it were to be a surprise, a 50-point cut is m…
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A touch of the ol' intellectual snobbery reared its head with news that the Defence Force dropped education criteria last year. As a person who had no time for school and could not wait to get out into the world, I was, and still am, very grateful for the idea that you choose the person and not the piece of paper when it comes to work. When I start…
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It’s fair to say Bruce Hornsby is a bit of a legend in the music game. Even a casual fan will know ‘The Way It Is’, the intro often considered the greatest piano intro of all time, and finding even more fame thanks to Tupac using it in ‘Changes’. He began his career in the 80’s, and since then, some of the biggest and best have cited his influence,…
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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 8th of April, the Government has announced a major defence spend – the highest since WWII. Defence Minister Judith Collins and former Minister Ron Mark share their thoughts. A New Zealand restaurant has is in the top three – worldwide. Famed singer and pianist Bruce Hornsby has been on Mik…
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Central Otago has once again caught the attention of world-renowned food critics. In Food & Wine’s Global Tastemaker Awards, Queenstown’s Amisfield has been named the third best restaurant in the world. It was recognised in the Top 15 International Restaurants category, with the judges saying it was a “beacon for wine enthusiasts worldwide who seek…
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The World of Wearable Arts is already preparing for this year's show. Executive Creative Director Brian Burke has announced he's returning for another year to lead the show in six months. The fashion competition features designers from more than 40 countries each year. Burke told Mike Hosking it's his pleasure to be involved with the fashion design…
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The Government's promising to spend big in areas of defence, including improving its fleet in the air, and on the land, and sea. The long-awaited Defence Capability Plan was released yesterday afternoon, with $12 billion worth of public spending across four years – $9 billion of which is deemed new spending. It includes plans to bring defence spend…
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Former Defence Minister Ron Mark's toasting the coalition Government following a commitment to more defence spending. It's pouring $12 billion over four years into defence – $9 billion of which is new spending. It includes enhancing our strike capabilities, replacing the Boeing 757 fleet, and upgrading our javelin anti-tank missiles. Mark told Mike…
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The Justice Minister says he's hunting for a solution to make sure victims of crime get their reparations. Figures released under the Official Information Act show almost half of all court-ordered reparation payments are overdue – $105 million owed to victims. Paul Goldsmith says there's scope for taking it out of people's benefits. He told Mike Ho…
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The US is facing a trade war with China and a potential trade war with Europe. Donald Trump's threatening to raise tariffs on Chinese goods to more than 100% in response to the retaliatory tariffs announced by China over the weekend. The EU is still mulling over its response. Paris Correspondent Catherine Field told Mike Hosking in the past few hou…
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An increase in crackdowns has paid dividends for Inland Revenue. It collected $600 million in extra taxes from 3,600 audits between July and December last year – 50% more audits than the same time period in 2023. Half of the money came from fewer than 10 audits. Deloitte Tax Partner Robyn Walker told Mike Hosking it shows the investment at the last…
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Season 22 Episode 1 Keep Your Light On - Hugo Brijs Youth Fool - Twist Payphone - Twist Arthur Kill - Boyscott Lima - Boyscott Just Like Heaven - Richard Cheese The Greatest - Richard Cheese Kids Go Down (孩子们的时光) - Chinese American Bear Yummy Yummy Yummy (好吃好吃) - Chinese American Bear Rattlesnake - Rubblebucket Morning Glory Blanket - Rubblebucket …
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The Treaty Principals Bill is on its way to the gallows as the select committee came back Friday and suggested it wasn’t getting its support. It was voted past first reading but it wont get past round two. What I learned out of it was several things. 1) This country is not up for much of a debate around complex or big ideas. We are myopic in our ap…
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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 7th of April, how will our share market react today after we dealt with the worldwide tariffs from the U.S? The amount of rubbish we are buying from the likes of Temu appears to be stabilising. Andrew Saville and Jason Pine talk the super rugby weekend and Liam Lawson's first race back …
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The Australian is next month and the polls are showing Albanese's Labor out in front. Opposition leader Peter Dutton is scrapping his scheme that meant Canberra civil servants couldn't work from home if he was elected, after it was criticised by Labor. Anthony Albanese has said anyone with solar power will get $4000 towards the cost of a battery. B…
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The stock market has seen the biggest daily fall since the Covid-19 period, as a result of Donald Trump's tariffs announced last week. Beijing responded with its own retaliatory tariffs, which caused the S&P 500 to fall another 6%. Craigs Investment Partners Director Mark Lister says it's a historic fall. "It's pretty rare for things to fall as muc…
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Christopher Luxon says he has no regrets about the Treaty Principles Bill. Parliament's Justice Committee has recommended the bill not proceed when it returns to the House, after public submissions were overwhelmingly opposed to it. The Prime Minister says it's time for the debate to end. He told Mike Hosking allowing the bill to proceed to committ…
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Shopping habits have shifted - cheap goods were up by 33% last year, which is more than double across 5 years. Kiwibank says spending on websites like Temu and Shine have stabilised at a high level. First Retail Group Managing Director Chris Wilkinson says price is the biggest driver for people deciding where to spend their money. LISTEN ABOVE. See…
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Public feedback means small dwellings can now be built without consent up to 70 square metres. It was originally set at 60 square metres. Housing Minister Chris Bishop says it adds extra optionality for people. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB
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Recently retired Chair of the Parole Board, Sir Ron Young, is saying short sentences may be doing more harm than good. "We can't do anything about the crime that someone's committed who's already in prison," he said. "We can try and do something about the crimes that they could commit by reducing reoffending, and that's putting huge effort into reh…
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The United States is reacting to Donald Trump's tariffs, with people turning out in their thousands to protest across the country. The markets have been in 'meltdown' since US President Cannounced global tariffs. Trump has returned to the White House after three days away, and tomorrow he will meet with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. U…
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