9:35 am. Our hosts cover all that matters to you. Listen, where else can a Barack Obama, an Oprah Winfrey and a Michael Jordan, three of America's biggest phenomena of our generation (where else) could they have been had they not touched this soil? 199 talking about this. So I would watch and learn about being put together and neat. | Source: New York Daily News Archive / Getty. Jack has also interviewed a Whos Who in sports, including virtually every major name in every major sport, and in many instances, participated in the Washington sports teams, community and charity outreaches. In the volatile world of radio, almost nothing lasts half a century. Dyana Williams is one of the earliest and most influential female air personalities in Black radio. Shes also had a long-standing career, and I think its partly because shes so real. Leonard caught the radio bug in college as program director of the University of Illinois station WPGU. I think listening is key when it comes to communication. The positive response to Lindseys impromptu show led WHUR station manager (and now Urban One founder), Cathy Hughes, to give him his own time slot. All Rights Reserved. I don't know. To this day, we still believe in gathering for family dinners. Talent hosted by Samantha Thomas is available on VON.TV and streaming platforms, ROKU, Amazon, and Apple TV. What was your greatest failure and what did you learn from that? A triple-threat performer of song, dance and comedy, Thomas nighttime show, Hoot and Holler, was an influential source of blues and R&B for a generation of white and Black listeners alike. I'm sure this will go down as one of the great black talk stations of all time, just as it was one of the great music stations. [39][40][41], 107.5 WGCI was also programmed to appeal to black audiences, and it and other FM stations won away many of WVON's listeners. But we were in the food markets, vegetable markets, community centers, just everywhere. Star & Buc Wild (left) | Source: Getty Images / Getty. "In the Wake of the News.". Mack was already a successful air personality in Houston when a small AM station in Los Angeles called KDAY hired him to be a disc jockey and music director. They know where they're going to come to get the real deal. "Don Cornelius also started his career at WVON," added Spann-Cooper, referencing the late creator and. Jack cherishes his long-standing relationships with many Hall of Fame athletes, including Joe Theismann, Darrell Green, Charles Mann, Art, Monk, and many others from the Washington football team. If you want a very honest and culturally specific perspective, as it relates to black people and I'm talking domestic, as well as foreign WVON will give you an impressive array. On September 18, 2006, the station got another signal upgrade when WVON's call letters and programming moved to 1690 AM broadcasting with 10,000 watts during the day. Many people in the black community knew he was going to win. The Steve Dahl Show, weekdays, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Self-effacing where Magic was brash, Red Alert became a beloved figure of listeners and rappers alike. Dyana Williams is one of the earliest and most influential female air personalities in Black radio. She is currently the host of Samantha Talks which airs weeknights from 6 pm-9 pm on WVON. Have you progressed in your career as you have expected? When brothers Leonard and Phil Chess bought WHFC-AM 1450 in 1963, their goal was to promote Chess Records, renaming the outlet WVON for Voice of the Negro. With his Bronx Science high school colleague Kevvy Kev Montague over at Stanfords KZSU, and a number of other important DJs and shows at college and community stations across the Bay, Cook eventually became the ringleader of the Bay Area Hip-Hop Coalition, the first rap radio deejay collective in the world, with more hours of hip-hop on air than in any area of the country. If it was when President Barack Obama was elected the first time. My mother instilled education in all of us, and made it a priority for us growing up. She is the first black woman in Chicago to hold this distinction. She sings from her soul, and weve listened to her be very transparent in her lyrics. FM had this great sound: stereo. That's the source you go to. Mojo was well known for his habit of playing lengthy recordings without interruption and was hugely influential in the formation of the Detroit techno scene. Gibson got his start on the very first Black-owned radio station, Atlantas WERD, in 1949. Its currently still being broadcast. The station played an active role during the Civil Rights Movement during this era. That feeling was one that I knew an HBCU would give me. A legendary disc jockey on the airwaves of Philadelphia and New York in the 1950s and 1960s, Douglas Wendell Jocko Henderson was a pioneer of the slick-talking, rapid-fire radio patter that influenced Black and White jockeys nationwide and laid a cultural foundation for rap music. Jesse Jackson called into the station to report the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.[13], After Leonard Chess died in 1969, the Chess family decided to sell WVON to Globetrotter Communications, owned by George N. Gillett Jr. and Potter Palmer for $9 million. You will have some strong feedback supporting or in opposition. So I married my love of talking, food, and TV news and in 2014 came up with the concept of SmallTALK. Perhaps there's no better way to understand the value and history of WVON than to hear from the voices that know it best. We were just the hottest thing in Chicago. Listen online or download the iHeart App. Learn how and when to remove this template message, North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement, RadioInsight.com . Mainstream media takes a mainstream approach on most subject matters, meaning a predominantly Eurocentric mindset, which is OK. WVON: The Good Ol Days of 60s Radio. [12] WVON debuted on April 1, 1963 and quickly became a success playing R&B music, becoming the second most listened to Chicago station during evening hours by early 1964. From host Jody Avirgan (30 for 30, FiveThirtyEight, Radiotopia) and the TED Audio Collective, Good Sport is your guide through an array of stadiums, pitches, pools and slopes that shed a light on the ups and downs of being human. The fire began in Pat Cordell's bedroom, according to her sister, Pamela Brown. Join us for a heavy dose of research with a dash of comedy thrown in for flavor. (DJs who made their name before becoming radio personalities have been excluded, but honorable mentions must go to folks like Steve Harvey, Rickey Smiley and Yolanda Adams.). . Because the white radio stations never gave us that much time. Schlikerman, Becky. He later purchased WVON in the late 1970s. A lot of the Motown records broke here in Chicago. Producing on that show was my break from producing tv news, and an introduction to the restaurant scene. Female firefighters in Richton Park lead by example: You dont have to be a man to do this job, Kam Buckner: The next mayor of Chicago has a reform mandate, One shot, hopefully the last shot. The Patty Vasquez Show, WGN-AM, weeknights, 11 p.m. - 2 a.m. [10] WHFC's programming was simulcast on 97.9 WEHS after WEHS's storecasting contract expired in the 1950s. It was a music station at that time, but there was a talk show called "Hot Line." Thats what he lives for., Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. But that's true of most of the reading and listening areas of communication. The feeling you get when you look a teammate in the eye. If you've ever wondered what your favorite radio personalities look like, scroll down or check out the slideshow. It had monster ratings, ruled the soul music scene and became a radio legend -- all with only 1000 watts days and 250 watts at night on 1450. Martin Luther King Jr.), we were instrumental in quelling those riots. Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Thank you! It meant everything: a way to air your views. Mon - Fri: 07:00 PM - 12:00 AM [4][5] Like many stations of the time, WHFC shared time with other stations on its frequency. Jack Diamond Morning Show, was a radio show that aired for 24 years on WRQX Mix 107.3 weekdays from 5 am to 10 am and Saturdays 6 am to 10 am in Washington, DC. Sunday: 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM, Mon - Fri: 12:00 AM - 06:00 AM It's got to have a vibrant community, a vibrant audience. The Boers& Bernstein Show, Weekdays 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. What does the science say about the origin of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic? I waited two years to attend, but the wait was just what I needed. Samanthas flair for not having interviews, but conversations. Thats what he lives for., Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Im also a daughter, sister, and friend with a kind heart. But there were some of us missed! For eight years Joyner would do a weekly morning show at K-104 in Dallas, and fly to Chicago every weekday afternoon for a show at WGCI. Thomas also hosted amateur talent shows on Memphis famed Beale Street, premiering young talents like B.B. The station served as a springboard for Barack Obama during the early days of his political career.[2]. No one can stop you, but you. It's the tool that we use to deliver our special brand of enrichment and empowerment to this community. Real Times Media. His unbridled and unusual music selection inspired legions of fans in Detroit, and Mojo is recognized for having introduced listeners to a number of artists that include Prince, The B-52s, and Kraftwerk. Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Though resistant to rap, he played some of the first hip-hop records and hired hip-hops first legendary radio jock, Mr. Magic. Matt McGill has resigned as morning personality at WVON AM 1690, ending a 13-year run as one of the most prominent voices on the Midway Broadcasting urban news/talk station. Clothes are just an outward expression of my classy, comfy and cool personality. 30.11.2021. [28] WVON reduced its news and community programming beginning in 1974, but continued to air a weekly broadcast by Jesse Jackson. My difficulty has been no more than anybody else's difficulty, considering what this world has gone through in the last five years. Stream the best podcasts from your favorite stations. Jesse Jackson called the station to report King's assassination. Everybody fought to get on the air at WVON because we had so many listeners. I want to know what people are thinking sometimes. [4][5][6] In early years, WHFC aired pop music from singers like Bing Crosby, and aired live band performances from Cicero's Olympic Ballroom. Currently, Samantha is an on-air personality at WVON 1690AM/i HeartRadio, Chicago's oldest African Amercan-owned news talk radio station. I also like to write. How did you get involved with WVON 1690AM? WVON never quite recaptured the enormous audience of its past, but in 1986 it switched to a talk format that reclaimed Chicago's imagination. If you had a superpower, what would it be and why? Shes the host of the evening show airing Monday-Thursday from 6 p.m. 9 p.m., where she invites listeners and viewers on social media to simply, TALK to Samantha.. [4][6] Hoffman bought out the other two stations, and by 1936 it operated on 1420 full-time. I love it here, and I love being from here! Check your inbox now to confirm your subscription. So I've been to hell and back financially. We will be engaging and probably controversial. If they continue to be the voice of the nation, we'll always respond. Legendary disc jockeys Lucky Cordell, Cecil Hale, Herb Kent, The Cool Gent, Richard Pegue and Pervis Spann took part in a lively dialogue as they discussed their days at WVON radio. We could put a record on and play it a couple of days, it would start selling like crazy, if it was a good record. Samantha eventually created her own media lane, and in 2014 started the initial concept of her Web-Series, SmallTALK With Samantha. The Jonathon Brandmeier Show, weekdays, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. [33] Two former WVON personalities, Pervis Spann and Wesley South, were the principals of Midway Broadcasting. Like our content? Star & Buc Wild previously hosted the morning show on Philadelphias 100.3 The Beat. And then look at a very young Barack Obama, who cut his teeth and grew his brand at this station as a community activist and as a state senator, and on to (being) a U.S. senator, and look at him now. R&B is a top favorite. From when I came out of the army, in 1964, I was introduced to WVON. MORE: National Radio Day: Black Stations And The Pioneers Who Helped Shape Their Programming. Us having a voice, although it's a different voice, but feeling it doesn't need to be clarified down to the nth degree. I really like to read, and just chill especially when I have the time. In 2007, the station's studios were moved from their longtime home at 3350 S. Kedzie to the former Soft Sheen Products Building on 87th Street in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood. Moses "Lucky" Cordell, also known as the"Baron of Bounce," was WVON radio station's program and music director in 1965 and went on to become WVON's general manager in 1970. The Matt McGill Show, Weekdays 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. In this crazy yet serious world of COVID-19, how do you stay sane and grounded? It was during her career as a TV News producer that Samantha received an EMMY Award. Although WVON has not been without controversy. They didn't know we were all black. Why not a career in fashion? Season three, Never Seen Again, tells the story of two women, living on opposite sides of the country, who went missing in the summer of 1999. If I had a superpower it would probably be telepathy. trial. Robin Quivers | Source: Getty Images / Getty. Funny story, my mother said that at around four years old, I would cry because I didnt want to wear pants, and that I only wanted to wear dresses, lol! I did this because I thought it would make me money. My professor at the time said to me one day, Samantha youre not doing well on the tests, but youre an amazing speaker; have you ever thought about journalism? I changed my major the next week. According to WVON disc jockey Lucky Cordell, "You know a radio station is not the wires and the tubes and a transmitter. Copyright 2009-2018, New York Public Radio. Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. You'll get some good old-fashioned common-sense intelligence, and you better know what you're talking about, because they'll put a corrective measure in there as soon as possible. With the introduction of social media, how has it enhanced your job? We will use this site and social media to deliver our message. Russ Parr | Source: The Washington Post / Getty. In a major market, it was the first 24-hour R&B station, and it had tons and tons and tons of listeners. In 1994, The Fly Jock became one of the first nationally syndicated Black DJs when was hired to host his own program, the Tom Joyner Morning Show, which spread to 29 stations. It's been playing a critical role since the '60s. (Journalist) Lu Palmer would bring in the message as related to race and the struggle. Sometimes I don't like your hosts. "We had a monthlong debate over the word 'Negro,'" says Melody Spann-Cooper, daughter of Pervis Spann and chairman of Midway Broadcasting Corp., which owns WVON. [50][51] In Summer 2020, Stroger left WVON, along with his co-host Maze Jackson, after being told by station management that they could no longer discuss Mayor Lori Lightfoot, and to disconnect any callers who were critical of her, immediately joining 1570 WBGX in the same time slot.[52][53]. Sway Calloway, along with his partner King Tech, became the first to host a hip-hop radio show on a pop station when his Wake Up Show debuted on San Franciscos KMEL-FM in 1990. Sway now hosts the morning show on Sirius satellite radios Shade 45. Cordell, 86, died Tuesday night at the University of Chicago medical center, where he had been in the intensive care unit since June 28. I always tell people Chicago is such fertile ground for our people, great movements. In 1998, Joyner became the first African-American inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame. My father likes to dress a lot, so I would see him being put together at times. The 1450 frequency was left silent for a time. [13][14] 97.9 WEHS's call sign was changed to WHFC, and simulcast WVON's programming until 1965, when 97.9 adopted a jazz format as WSDM. We are the Voice of the Nation! You go to a 'VON to really ferret out your particular opinion or perspective on a subject matter, on an issue, and you get really straight talk on an issue. However, the gift of speaking was always within me, and it was noticed by Melody Spann-Cooper, the owner of WVON 1690AM, in 2019. The Chicago native and cultural enthusiast started her media career as a director, and television news producer for several local news markets across the U.S., including Missouri (CBS), Las Vegas (ABC, FOX and CBS), and Chicago (CBS and WGN). All from Chicago, one of the U.S.' most thriving cities for African Americans. Williams was Billboards Best On-Air Radio Personality in 1993 and became the second African American woman inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2009. American Idol Chatter for 16 years. Mr. Magic brought the first rap show to commercial radio on New Yorks WBLS. WVON (1690 AM "The Voice of the Nation", originally "Voice of the Negro") is a radio station serving the Chicago market, which airs an African-American-oriented talk format. I jumped on that wave early in the game, although I didnt understand how effective and cool it would be for my job. When brothers Leonard and Phil Chess bought WHFC-AM 1450 in 1963, their goal was to promote Chess Records, renaming the outlet WVON for Voice of the Negro. [1] When John Mr. Working with different people, you sometimes come across personalities that are less than favorable. The Download,Weeknights 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. They don't play it safe. In 1985, Tom Joyner earned his stripes as The Hardest Working Man In Radio, juggling two top-rated shows in separate cities over a thousand miles apart. And I remember WLS and WCFL calling us, and they were saying: "Who the hell are you guys?" Take Me As I Am is a favorite song of mine. We asked for cooler heads. By continuing to push myself beyond comfort zones. FROM LEFT:Producer Gabe (Gabe Ramirez),ShowbizShelley (Michelle Menaker) andJ-Niice(Jamar McNeil). Cliff's interview covers critical issues that impact the African American community. Leonard, another pioneer of Black jocks move into the mainstream, was the first African-American disc jockey on landmark pop station WABC-AM, where he stayed for 14 years doing late-night shifts before moving through a string of New York stations like WRKS, WBLS, and WJUX. The music was an inspiration. Some of my best work has been done under pressure. What Ive done is always remember who I am and where I plan to go. Throughout the 1960s, many listeners on the south and west sides of Chicago wholeheartedly agreed with Cordell's sentiments towards the local radio station WVON 1450AM, "The Voice of the Mancow Morning Show, Weekdays 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. "That's my only sister. Social media is the wave. Wendy Williams | Source: Getty Images / Getty. Had they not shared whatever this special thing we have here? Politics. I think about so many different times that the news media has barraged this place. At Roosevelt 'L' Station, Obama Closes Inaugural Summit As Inspirer-In-Chief, Common, Lin-Manuel Miranda Close Obama Summit With Epic Freestyle [VIDEO], 62-Foot Norway Spruce To Become City Christmas Tree At Millennium Park, Wild Costume Art Returns To Beverly Arts Center Stage With 'Wandering Bird', 82 Percent Jump In Police Accountability Budget Not Enough, Alds. Our story began in 1963, with the debut of radio station WVON-The Voice of the Negro. [19] Other similar stations across the country took inspiration from WVON's format. If it was the O.J. Copyright 2021 Midway Broadcasting All Rights Reserved, Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, elects Bola Tinubu as the new president, A man charged with killing 3 officers was found dead in his jail cell, Wray publicly comments on the FBI's position on COVID's origins, adding political fire. Congratulations on your new job! 17 open jobs for On air radio personality in Rockville. National Radio Day: Black Stations And The Pioneers Who Helped Shape Their Programming, Your email will be shared with newsone.com and subject to its. Telephones for the first time were portable, and we rode around in the neighborhoods and talked to people (on the air). And two important guests I remember listening to were Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King. When we first went on, we were absolutely the most listened-to radio station in the city of Chicago. All Rights Reserved. TheMason, Remy and Alabama Show, Weekdays 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. Big John and Ray, weekdays, 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. Im the oldest of three, with a younger brother and sister. And so when you wrapped your brain around that and the fact that we survived it with less resources, less capital, with all these things against us, (it) means that we're here for the long haul. You just couldn't fight FM. On Fox News, the FBI director reiterated the agency's assessment that COVID was unleashed after a potential lab incident. What celebrity would you love to interview? Verneda Scott. @dnainfo_breen @trafficjamjen @jmd34john @C1McKnight pic.twitter.com/KTAke3a1it. Russ Parr began his career as a stand-up comedian in California and got his start in radio on Los Angeless famed KDAY. Check out the latest episodes featuring Opal Staples and Myracle Holloway. NDIGO recently caught up with Samantha to chat about her Chicago roots, why she chose to attend an HBCU, how she got into journalism, her go to fashion choices, and, of course, her new job at WVON 1690AM. [13] Roland Martin hosted a program on WVON from October 2005 to October 2008.[45][46][47]. He was pronounced dead at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office. Were you influenced by anyone? There was this feeling, there was this undercurrent that just ran throughout our community (that) the mainstream media kind of missed. $19.99. If you look at history, from Lu Palmer to Herb Kent, even with Pervis Spann, with blues, Cliff Kelley today, I can look at a number of individuals the reasons I can communicate with the black community is because of 'VON. She confronts the conflicting stories people have told themselves about the crime because of an unexpected development: the arrest of a former Laramie police officer accused in the murder. So I counteract negative energy when Im faced with it, with some positive energy. Owned and operated by Pollack Broadcasting . The station also had an active role during the Civil Rights Movement, covering it extensively. Its just the opposite in my mind, though. I'm not so arrogant as to believe that 'VON is a larger portion of it, but I'll tell you this: We are better because we are here. I would often love to put on my moms high-heel shoes, and prance around the house. I would practice with an audience of my dolls, and I would strike up conversations with people when I got the chance. It needs to continue that. But we've had wonderful partners who have weathered the (economic) storm with us, who have been very patient, very understanding, very cooperative our banking partners. The 63-year-old woman tried to go back inside the house, but the officers brought her out and away from the scene. WVON 1690 AM is a radio station licensed to Berwyn, Illinois, serving the greater Chicago area, which airs an African-American-oriented talk format. It's this place that they can come to and feel like they're in a living room having a conversation with their family. Nat'l Advertisers Hypo. And it grew up with 'VON. The rise of FM radio in the 1970s, however, reduced WVON's audience and clout, precipitating several changes of ownership and shifts of position on the dial. Think about it: three U.S. senators (Barack Obama, Carol Moseley Braun and Roland Burris) and a president. His decision to. Morbid is a true crime, creepy history and all things spooky podcast hosted by an autopsy technician and a hairstylist. A few of my proudest achievements? Ive always loved watching TV, and would impersonate Oprah and other talk show hosts with my baby dolls as an audience. I just really love clothes. And we were staying: "Stop rioting. [4], In 1963, WHFC became WVON when it was purchased by Leonard and Phil Chess, the owners of Chess Records, for $1 million. A Chicago native and Cultural Enthusiast at heart, Samantha started her Media career as a Director and Television News Producer for several local news markets across the U.S., including Missouri. Id have a pretend radio station using my stepfathers records as my music (I named my station WSMT the SMT are my initials). After starting as a DJat WGES in Chicago in 1952, Cordell moved to WGRY in Gary before working at WVON in Chicago. Grand Crossing District officers were the first to respond to the fire and were told by a woman outside that Cordell and his daughter Pat were still inside. [11][12] 97.9 WEHS was included in the sale. That evening, firefighters pulled him and his 60-year-old daughter out of their home in the 7300 block of South Euclid Avenue, officials said. Also on The Matt Bubala Show on WGN Radio, Saturdays 2 a.m. - 5 a.m. Fred and Angiin the Morning, Weekdays 5 a.m. - 10 a.m. Christopher "Brotha'Fred" Frederick,Angi Taylor. There's nothing wrong with that. Star (Troi Torain) and his stepbrother Buc Wild (Timothy Joseph) started their radio journey in March of 2000 hosting the morning show on Hot 97 in New York City. No one escaped this. "We are part of this nation, so we are the voice of a nation.". There's no better way to understand our world than through sports. Being able to get the factual information quickly and distribute it just as fast is important in this day and age. After being the emcee at an event where she and other professionals were honored, I networked and kept in touch with many in attendance. What is the key to successful communication? I'm very clear that while 'VON is a radio station, quote unquote, (that's) not what keeps us in business. Home; About Us; Line-Up; Events; Special Features; Partner with us; listen Of course, when the riots came (after the assassination of the Rev. Ken DunkinState representative in the 5th District, and frequent WVON guest. Who has that depth and breadth? Herb Kent and that whole entourage of personalities were very impactful in getting the word out through music and through our culture on WVON. A native of East St. Louis, Illinois, Grammy-nominated singer Anita Wilson, fell N'DIGO | Hartman Publishing 329 West 18th Street Suite 613 Chicago, Illinois 60616 | 312.822.0202 2023. I still LOVE to wear dresses by the way! Licensed to Berwyn, Illinois, WVON has studios in the South Loop,[3] and its transmitter is located at 87th and Kedzie in Chicago's Ashburn community. Cordell had a long career in Chicago radio. People keep asking me, "What will the next 50 years look like?" It knows its audience. The Eric & Kathy Morning Show,Weekdays 5:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. A radio station is people." 1. As president and general manager of Chicago's WVON-AM, Melody Spann-Cooper heads the only African American-owned radio station in the nation's third-largest market. Using the name Ebony Moonbeams, Williams started her career in broadcasting in 1973 when she was hired at Howard Universitys WHUR. WVON ("The Voice of A Nation") is a radio station licensed to Berwyn, Illinois, serving the Chicago market, which airs an African-American-oriented talk format. Samantha Thomas: Samantha Thomas is a Chicago native who loves culture, creativity, gathering knowledge, and great laughs on occasion. Youre responsible for you, so I keep that in mind daily. But I think, overall, it has given the black community an opportunity to have our own voice, our own analysis of issues, from our own unique perspective, given the dynamics of the American society. There are very few stations that can say they have chronicled the progress of black people in this country from the '60s to now. New York rival 98.7 Kiss-FM answered Frankie Crockers hiring of Mr. Magic when they asked Kool DJ Red Alert to craft his own rap show on weekends. Not attending immediately after graduation increased my desire to go away. Again, I never thought that I could actually do radio, but I was given a chance. Tom Joyner | Source: Getty Images / Getty. Melvin Lindsey, the originator of the "Quiet Storm" late-night music programming format and Washington D.C air personality the 1970-1980s. It doesn't have to be PC. It has been incredibly difficult. Deeb, Gary. Jack Diamond Show. Now its become second nature. Helped different black politicians get elected. What has been your proudest achievement? 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