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NOW and NEXT
by Dave Trafford
Welcome In! This is NOW and NEXT: What’s happening NOW and how does that inform what’s happening NEXT? Veteran journalist and “Recovering News Director”, Dave Trafford hosts and produces this weekly news commentary podcast. It offers made-in-Canada, independent, unique analysis of the current stories and issues affecting your family, your business, your health, and your pocketbook. Based in Toronto, NOW and NEXT offers insights on local, provincial, national and international issues. Regular contributors include our bi-weekly RoundTable with the Now and Next C.A.S.T (Comms and Strategy Team!) Lindsay Broadhead brings her comms experience and insights base on her time leading teams in the private and public sectors. Bob Reid applies his earned experience as a major market journalist and a Senior Advisor to the Premier of Ontario to his analysis of the communications "Touchdowns and Fumbles".
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Lloyd Robertson Signs Off
Much has been written and said about Lloyd Robertson since we heard the news of his passing on August 4, 2026. He's renowned as the Most Trusted voice in Canadian jounalism, making his mark as the anchor or both the CBC and CTV national newscasts from 1970 to 2011. He was more than a mentor for...
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Finding Grace - A Journey of Self Discovery with Rocco Rossi
What happens when you step away from the noise, the deadlines and the relentless pursuit of “what’s next” long enough to ask what actually matters? Dave Trafford sits down with Rocco Rossi to explore Finding Grace, Rossi’s first novel and a story shaped by more than two decades of walking the...
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Can Toronto Sell the World Cup? Plus Recession Politics and Alberta’s Growing Frustration
Toronto is preparing to host one of the biggest sporting events in the world, but are Canadians buying into the vision? This week on Now and Next, Dave Trafford is joined by the C.A.S.T. (Communications and Strategy Team), Lindsay Broadhead, Anne Marie Aikins and Bob Reid for a wide-ranging...
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Does the Toronto Police Service face a Trust Crisis
Is the Toronto Police Service facing a Trust Crisis. Can you separate Danielle Smith - the Federalist from Danielle Smith the Sovereigntist? Doug Ford’s “gravy plane.” is still a THING. And somehow… flip phones and Pizza Pizza nostalgia are trending. . This week on Now and Next, Dave Trafford is...
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How AI and Project Based Learning Can Save our Education System
What should school look like in an age of AI, anxiety, disengagement, and rapid social change? In this episode of NOW and NEXT, Dave Trafford speaks with educator and author Dr. Cinde Lock about redesigning education for a generation that needs more than standardized testing and rigid curriculum...
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Big Ideas, Bigger Problems - When Political Messaging Works—and When It Fails
Dave Trafford is back with a new episode of Now and Next, joined by Bob Reid, Anne Marie Aikins, and Lindsay Broadhead for a sharp, insightful breakdown of the biggest political and communications stories shaping Canada right now. This episode digs into the federal government’s proposed Sovereign...
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From Apollo 11 to Artemis ll. From the Earth to the Moon
As Artemis II captures global attention, this episode of Now and Next takes a step back to revisit the moment that started it all—Apollo 11. Host Dave Trafford weaves together archival audio, historical context, and personal storytelling to explore how humanity first reached the Moon—and why it...
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Poilievre wants to kill hi-speed rail and remembering Stephen Lewis
This week on Moore in the Morning on NEWSTALK 1010, Tim Hudak, Tamara Cherry and I were at the Roundtable talking about: More food trucks, vendors and buskers could flood Toronto’s streets amid potential rule change Poilievre calls for cancellation of multibillion-dollar high-speed rail project...
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Avi Lewis sets a new tone and message for the NDP and Air Canada gets it wrong in both languages
This week on Now and Next, Dave Trafford and the comms and strategy team break down the stories shaping Canada’s political and media landscape. Guests: Bob Reid - Broadway Strategy & Communications Lindsay Broadhead - Broadhead Communications Anne Marie Aikins - AMA Communications First, the…
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Radio Days with Jim Richards - What resonates more: the provincial budget or the Jays' home opener?
Always fun to join Jim Richards on Newstalk 1010 in Toronto. We closed the week out riffing on the provincial budget from the Ford government. Big on spending. Short on plans. You can watch OR listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel (Be sure to subscribe!) Follow Dave on Facebook…
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Where did $50m in unredeemed booze bottle deposits go?
It's another RADIO DAYS edition of Now and NEXT: I sat in with Gene Valaitis on 610 CKTB! And it was a jam packed session: At least $50 million in depostis went unredeemed in Ontario in 2024. I'm betting that number will be even higher when we do accounting for 2025! The bottle/cans are landing…
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The Ledge is FINALLY back in Session!
In this edition of RADIO DAYS on Now and Next: I joined Jerry Agar on Newstalk 1010 for his PARTY FOR TWO! The Ontario legislature gets back to business for the first time in more than three months and will sit for 32 days before breaking for the summer. Ford has committed to taking over Billy...
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Truth, Trust & Technology - AI Communications and Patriotic Journalism
AI is no longer theoretical—it’s here, embedded in everything from healthcare to global conflict. In this episode of Now and Next, Dave Trafford is joined by the C.A.S.T. (Comms And Strategy Team) Bob Reid at Broadway Strategy & Communications, Anne Marie Aikens at AMA Communications and Lindsay...
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Just one more reason why it's not a good idea for Police to Investigate Police
This week on Moore in the Morning: An OPP report ‘exonerating’ Toronto cops of perjury in the Umar Zameer murder case. Round One on March 18th turned into a vivid exchange of takes on the matter. In the end, the exoneration does little to benefit the reputation of the Toronto Police Service or…
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What does Doug Ford have to hide
This week on the RADIO DAYS edition of NOW and NEXT: Newstalk 1010's Jim Richards and I wonder aloud what Premier Doug Ford has to hide. He's announced his intention to gut Ontario's Freedom of Information Act - excluding the Premier, the cabinet and parliamentary assistants from FOI requests.…
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From Trade Wars to Shooting Wars: Insights from Futurist Richard Worzel
The world feels increasingly unpredictable — but how did we get here, and what might come next? In this episode of Now and Next, host Dave Trafford speaks with futurist Richard Worzel about the forces reshaping global politics, economics, and geopolitics. Rather than predicting the future, Worzel...
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Are the Iran Air Strikes Working?
The air campaign involving Iran has entered its second week—but what are the actual military objectives, and are they achievable? In this episode of Now and Next, host Dave Trafford speaks with retired RCAF Major General Scott Clancy, former Director of Operations at NORAD, about the evolving...
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Poilievre’s “Stoic” Pivot - Inside the Strategy Behind His New Political Tone
Canadian politics is shifting—and so is the tone of its key players. In this episode of Now and Next, Dave Trafford is joined by our C.A.S.T. (Comms And Strategy Team) Bob Reid, Lindsay Broadhead, and Anne-Marie Aikins to break down the latest developments shaping Canada’s political narrative.…
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John Tory Won't Challenge Olivia Chow
Former Toronto mayor John Tory says he won’t return to politics — and that decision reshapes the conversation about Toronto’s next mayor. In this Radio Days edition of Now and Next, Dave Trafford joins the Moore in the Morning roundtable on NewsTalk 1010 with Tim Hudak and Tamara Cherry to unpack...
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Doug Ford's son-in-law facing 15 Toronto Police Charges
What happens when a Toronto Police staff sergeant — who also happens to be the Premier’s son-in-law — faces 15 disciplinary charges? In this episode of Now and Next, Dave Trafford sits down with Village Media journalist Gabe Oatley to break down the case involving Dave Haynes. These are not...
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RADIO DAYS with John Moore: Do we REALLY need to shop on Family Day?
THIS WEEK: I sat in on ROUND ONE on Moore in the Morning on Newstalk 1010 in Toronto. Javani speaks for himself. Poilevre speaks for the Party Doug Ford wants to allow retail shopping on Family Day (really?) Ford says waste OSAP on "nice watches and cologne" Auto Insurance unaffordable for…
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From Tumbler Ridge to Parliament Hill - the Messager makes the Message
This week on Now and Next, the CAST — our Communications And Strategy Team — Bob Reid (Broadway Strategy and Communications), Anne Marie Aikins (AMA Communications), Lindsay Broadhead (Broadhead Communications) breaks down the stories when communications wasn’t background noise… it was the...
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Party for Two with Jerry Agar - Toronto's Snow Removal Strategy: WAIT FOR WARMER WEATHER
THIS IS A “RADIO DAYS” EPISODE OF NOW AND NEXT! This week: I had the chance to join Jerry Agar on Newstalk 1010 for his PARTY OF TWO. Canadian Curlers dropping F-bombs after being accused of cheating in Milan Toronto's answer to snow removal? Wait for warmer weather. Cheers to Crown Royal! Doug...
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Access to Information in Canada is marred by Delays, Redactions, and Rising Costs
This week on NOW and NEXT: A shrinking landscape for transparency. I n this episode of Now and Next, Dave Trafford sits down with veteran journalist Dean Beeby to examine why fewer Canadians — including journalists — are filing Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. Beeby reflects on how FOI once...
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CKTB Radio Days with Gene Valaitis - Donald Trump's Racist Troll Social Post
THIS IS A “RADIO DAYS” EPISODE OF NOW AND NEXT! This week: I dropped in on Gene Valaitis on 610 CKTB Niagara’s News Talk. Donald Trump posts a racist meme about the Obamas Trump's social media tirade about the Gordie Howe Bridge and China stealing the Stanley Cup. The cost of Mark Carney's...
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RADIO DAYS with Gene Valaitis: World Cup Collector Condoms; Pierre Poilievre's new tone; and CRA workers sleeping on the job (LITERALLY!)
This week on RADIO DAYS: I dropped in on Gene Valaitis on 610 CKTB Niagara’s News Talk. Toronto Public Health spends $200k on giveaway condoms at FIFA World Cup Pierre Poilevre wins the room in Calgary. Can he win the hearts of Canadians? Canada Revenue Agency workers are misbehaving on the job....
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RADIO DAYS on Moore in the Morning: A jaw-dropper for Marit Stiles and Boozing at Dawn during the Olympics
I sat in on ROUND ONE on Moore in the Morning on Newstalk 1010 in Toronto. Marit Stiles loses her Deputy Leader to Team Carney Toronto bars can offer their first pour at 6am during the Cortina Games Stephen Harper preaches mature politics the same day Pierre Poilevre has a sit down with Mark...
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From Davos to Deepfakes: How Trust, Leadership, and Political Communication Are Being Redefined
Here are **robust show notes** for this episode of **Now and Next**, using **only information from the provided transcript**. --- ## Now and Next — Episode Show Notes **Host:** Dave Trafford **Guests:** Bob Reid, Anne-Marie Aikins, Lindsay Broadhead This episode of *Now and Next* brings the...
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Doug Ford wants a fourth majority and Olivia Chow unveils her election year budget
THIS WEEK ON NOW AND NEXT RADIO DAYS! I had the chance to join Jerry Agar on Newstalk 1010 for his PARTY OF TWO. We covered municipal, provincial, and federal politics as well as couples hooking up to save on rent! Toronto mayor’s 2026 budget keeps 2.2% property tax increase Doug Ford touts a...
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Radio Days with Gene Valaitis: Is the Davos Speech blowing up on Carney?
This week: I dropped in on Gene Valaitis on 610 CKTB Niagara’s News Talk. We talked about the 50th anniversary of Darryl Sittler's 10 point game against the Boston Bruins; the international vs domestic implications of Mark Carney's Davos speech; and the "civil war" in Minneapolis You can watch OR...
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How does Carney's New World View change NATO?
THIS WEEK ON NOW AND NEXT Retired RCAF Major General Scott Clancy discusses the evolving landscape of global security, the implications of American foreign policy, and Canada's role in the new world order. He emphasizes the complexities surrounding defense spending, military readiness, and the...
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Trump Blinks in the Face of NATO pressure
This week on NOW and NEXT: David Schultz is a professor of politcal science and and a legal expert on the U.S. Constitution. He teaches at Hamline University in Minnesota AND he's also the Editor in Chief of the Minneapolis Times. He brings a unique perspective to the international and domestic...
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RADIO DAYS SPECIAL: TTC Money-back-guarantee and Quebec wants to regulate schoolyard snowbanks?
THIS IS A “RADIO DAYS” EPISODE OF NOW AND NEXT! This week: I sat in on ROUND ONE on Moore in the Morning on Newstalk 1010 in Toronto. You can watch OR listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel (Be sure to subscribe!) Follow Dave on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X And you can leave us a...
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RADIO DAYS SPECIAL: Niagara's refresh/rebrand and Trump Eulogizes Rob Reiner
THIS IS A “RADIO DAYS” EPISODE OF NOW AND NEXT! This week: I dropped in on Gene Valaitis on 610 CKTB Niagara’s News Talk. You can watch OR listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel (Be sure to subscribe!) Follow Dave on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X And you can leave us a voice comment...
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RADIO DAYS SPECIAL: All Hail Joe Bowen and the OPP probes a Skills Development Fund Recipient
THIS IS A “RADIO DAYS” EPISODE OF NOW AND NEXT! This week: I dropped in on Gene Valaitis on 610 CKTB Niagara’s News Talk. You can watch OR listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel (Be sure to subscribe!) Follow Dave on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X And you can leave us a voice comment...
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RADIO DAYS SPECIAL: Luxury Home Tax Hikes inToronto and Out of Control Healthcare Billings
THIS IS A “RADIO DAYS” EPISODE OF NOW AND NEXT! This week: . I sat in on ROUND ONE on Moore in the Morning on Newstalk 1010 in Toronto. You can watch OR listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel (Be sure to subscribe!) Follow Dave on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X And you can leave us a...
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RADIO DAYS SPECIAL: Still no delivery date "Soon Come Express" aka The Eglinton Crosstown.
THIS IS A “RADIO DAYS” EPISODE OF NOW AND NEXT! This week: I had the chance to join Jerry Agar on Newstalk 1010 for his PARTY OF TWO. You can watch OR listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel (Be sure to subscribe!) Follow Dave on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X And you can leave us a...
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RADIO DAYS SPECIAL:Wipers Up? Wipers Down? Gene and Dave tackle the pressing questions!
THIS IS A “RADIO DAYS” EPISODE OF NOW AND NEXT! This week: I dropped in on Gene Valaitis on 610 CKTB Niagara’s News Talk. You can watch OR listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel (Be sure to subscribe!) Follow Dave on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X And you can leave us a voice comment...
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Amelia Earhart inspired to fly when she visited Armour Heights in Toronto
Amelia Earhart is one of the best known women in aviation in the world, but most have no idea she has deep roots in Toronto. In fact, some say a Toronto woman was the last person to ever hear Earhart over a shortwave radio. Featured voices in this episode: Chantal Gagnon, Historica Canada Ken...
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REMEMBRANCE DAY SPECIAL: The story of William Barker - the most decorated member of Canada's armed forces
We all know Billy Bishop, the Toronto Island airport is named after him! So why don’t we know about William Barker? Barker was Bishop’s best friend and colleague, the most decorated serviceman in Commonwealth history and, to this date, his funeral was the largest ever to be held in Toronto....
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Olivia Chow's Communications Crisis
Now and Next – June 24, 2025 Host: Dave Trafford Guests: Anne-Marie Aikins (AMA Communications), Bob Reid (Broadway Strategy), Lindsay Broadhead (Broadhead Communications) In the final episode before a summer break, host Dave Trafford and the NOW AND NEXT C.A.S.T., (Comms And Strategy Team)…
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When is a Protest an Insurrection
Now and Next –June 10, 2025 Host: Dave Trafford Guests: Anne-Marie Aikins (AMA Communications), Lindsay Broadhead (Broadhead Communications), Bob Reid (Broadway Strategy) Summary: In this episode of Now and Next, host Dave Trafford is joined by our C.A.S.T. (Comms And Strategy Team) Anne-Marie...
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There's no stopping a missile attack on Canada
Now and Next (May 28, 2025) Host: Dave Trafford Guest: Scott Clancy, Retired Major General, RCAF Episode Summary: This episode of Now and Next dives deep into the national security implications of King Charles’s historic throne speech, which outlined the Carney government’s legislative agenda....
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Mark, the Monarchy and the Canadian RESET
Now and Next – May 29, 2025** **Host:** Dave Trafford **Guests:** Lindsay Broadhead (Broadhead Communications), Bob Reid (Broadway Strategies), Anne Marie Aikins (AMA Communications) In this wide-ranging roundtable episode, the Now and Next team dives into a pivotal moment in Canadian politics…
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Politics, Petitions, and Pete Rose
Now and Next (May 14, 2025) Host: Dave Trafford Guests:Anne-Marie Aikens (AMA Communications), Bob Reid (Broadway Strategy) As the long May weekend approaches, Dave Trafford returns with the Now and Next Comms And Strategy Team (C.A.S.T.) roundtable. The conversation begins wit the posthumous...
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Carney's Minority Challenge and Chow's Congestion Gamble
Now & Next (May 1, 2025) Host: Dave Trafford Guests: Lindsay Broadhead, Anne-Marie Aikins, Bob Reid As the federal election dust settles, Dave Trafford is joined by the NOW and NEXT C.A.S.T (Comms And Strategy Team) to dissect the results, implications, and missed opportunities across Canada’s...
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Do Election Debates Move the Needle?
Now & Next – April 16, 2025 Host: Dave Trafford Guests: Anne-Marie Aikins (AMA Communications) Bob Reid (Broadview Strategy) Lindsay Broadhead (Broadhead Communications) Episode Summary In this episode of Now and Next, Dave Trafford is joined by communications and strategy veterans Anne-Marie...
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Canada Need a WAR-TIME PM: Trust, Tariffs & Trump’s Shadow
Host: Dave Trafford Guests: Lindsay Broadhead, Bob Reid, Anne-Marie Aikins Episode Summary: On this special Liberation Day edition of Politically Speaking, Dave Trafford convenes his regular comms and strategy roundtable—Lindsay Broadhead, Bob Reid, and Anne-Marie Aikins—to dissect Canada's...
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Carney starts fast Opinion polls show the Canadian federal election is a real horse race!
Here's the latest from POLITICALLY SPEAKING. We're three days into the federal election campaign in Canada and the latest polling aggregators have seat modelling suggesting Mark Carney's Liberals are in a position to win a strong majority. But hey! It's early yet. One thing we do know is it's...
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The WRIT RACE has started. Canadians are going to the polls April 28th
Welcome to this edition of POLITICALLY SPEAKING! John Wright and Dave Trafford break down the election call in Canada. Prime Minister Mark Carney has set April 28, 2025 as Election Day in Canada. AND...Donald Trump and his trade tariffs are THE BALLOT QUESTION. Who can handle Trump? Who can…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome In!
This is NOW and NEXT:
What’s happening NOW and how does that inform what’s happening NEXT?
Veteran journalist and “Recovering News Director”, Dave Trafford hosts and produces this weekly news commentary podcast. It offers made-in-Canada, independent, unique analysis of the current stories and issues affecting your family, your business, your health, and your pocketbook. Based in Toronto, NOW and NEXT offers insights on local, provincial, national and international issues.
Regular contributors include our bi-weekly RoundTable with the Now and Next C.A.S.T (Comms and Strategy Team!)
Lindsay Broadhead brings her comms experience and insights base on her time leading teams in the private and public sectors.
Bob Reid applies his earned experience as a major market journalist and a Senior Advisor to the Premier of Ontario to his analysis of the communications "Touchdowns and Fumbles".
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Dave Trafford
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