Unjumble Michigan politics with MichMash. Each week, Cheyna Roth, Zach Gorchow and Alethia Kasben interview lawmakers and politicos, and unpack the statewide issues that affect you. MichMash is produced by WDET Detroit Public Radio in collaboration with Gongwer News Service. Part of the NPR Network.
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Are you craving kindness? Mich Hancock invites you to tune in – no matter where you are on the kindness spectrum, you can always level up. Each episode of MichMash is a gift to you. It will make you want to extend kindness in surprising new ways that positively impact your inner and outer worlds. MichMash is sponsored by 100th Monkey. https://www.michmash.life
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Michigan Supreme Court facing major decisions before end of term
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The Michigan Supreme Court’s term ends on July 31, but what are the cases that will have the greatest impacts? On the latest episode of "MichMash" host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow are joined by Gongwer News Service’s Ben Solis to discuss how the court’s rulings may impact the Legislature.…
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Pamela King and I talk about extreme independence causing burnout, thinking you have to reach your goals by yourself, finding your people and a sisterhood, a date to the Butterfly House, taking action towards your goals, not waiting for a "why", being deployed and away from family, supporting other women, getting justice, going to therapy and doing…
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Michigan lawmakers pull an all-nighter to pass budget bill
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After a 19-hour session, Michigan lawmakers approved an $83 billion budget that provides a new approach to funding K-12 public education. "MichMash" host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Alethia Kasben are joined by Monique Stanton from the Michigan League for Public Policy to discuss what elements were included in the budget — and what was l…
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How will lawmakers respond to recent mass shootings in Michigan?
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Despite the gun laws passed after the MSU shooting, three mass shootings in Southeast Michigan put in the question the effectiveness of the legislation. MichMash host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow sit down with Bridge Michigan Captiol Reporter, Jordyn Hermani to discuss the possible response from Michigan lawmakers.…
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Education funding and a proposal to tax short term rentals
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Teachers and educators are opposed to lawmakers' recent state funding plan. MichMash host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Alethia Kasben discuss the impacts this could have on the Democrats in November. They are also joined by Rep John Fitzgerald and they discuss a proposal to tax short term rentals.…
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Legacy Jackson and I talk about what it was like to be a TEDxStLouis speaker, Little Legacies, her 501(c)(3) community service organization for kids that she started in 2016, how she wants to decorate her car, Disney Dreamers Academy and feeling like a celebrity, being on the Drew Barrymore Show, getting an award from the White House, eating Raisin…
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Michigan false electors case drags on; state of small business in Michigan
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The preliminary examinations ended this week for the six Michigan individuals charged with submitting fake electoral votes for the 2020 presidential election. Ingham County District Court Judge Kristen Simmons must now determine whether there is enough evidence to send them to trial. MichMash host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow…
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Cynthia Chapple and I talk about staying curious enough to ask tough questions, what it was like to be a TEDxStLouis speaker, Black Girls Do STEM and the program's goal to create a sense of belonging and self-worth for marginalized girls, the range of topics the girls have access to, from fashion to aerospace engineering, taking a social media brea…
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MichMash Extra: Interview with Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference
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Lieutenant Governor of Michigan, Garlin Gilchrist, spoke about the presidential election and how Michigan factors in. As part of the MichMash Extra, MichMash host Cheyna Roth asks Gilchrist if there is enthusiasm among Michiganders about the the presidential candidates.
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MichMash Extra: Interview with House Speaker Joe Tate at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference
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Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate says the one of the priorities is to create economic stability in Michigan and lower costs for Michiganders. As part of the MichMash extra, MichMash host Cheyna Roth asks Speaker Tate about the rest of the Democrat's priorities heading into the Summer.
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MichMash Extra: Interview with Attorney General Dana Nessel at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference
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Attorney General Dana Nessel has championed protecting people from online scams and protecting personal data. As part of the MichMash extra, MichMash host, Cheyna Roth, asks Nessel about the pushback she receives on the bills that would hold people accountable for scams.
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Mackinac Policy Conference 2024: Whitmer's housing and energy initiatives
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that there will be housing and energy savings coming to Michigan during the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference. Gongwer News Service's Alethia Kasben asks MichMash host Cheyna Roth about what is going to happen about her coverage of the Governor's announcement. Cheyna also interviews Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate,…
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Is the Michigan Democratic Party doing enough to attract Black voters?
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As a major battleground state, presidential candidates President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have been making visits to the Mitten State to drum up support. "MichMash" host, Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Alethia Kasben sit down with Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley to see if the Michigan Democratic Party is doing all that they ca…
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Mary Ruppert-Stroescu and I talk about sustainable fashion, her thrifted dress from the 1960s, biodegradable materials, fast fashion, the deflation of prices on clothes, having "way too much fun" when working, leadership vs. adaptive creativity, and so much more! LINKEDIN MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed …
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The 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference preview
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The 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference is only a few weeks away, and we here at "MichMash" will be increasing our coverage by making a trip to the island for the event. "MichMash" host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow sit down with Brad Williams, vice president of government relations for the Detroit Regional Chamber, to hear what w…
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Setting the budget for the 2025 fiscal year
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The Michigan House and Senate are creating their versions of the budget for the 2025 fiscal year. MichMash host, Cheyna Roth, and Gongwer News Service's, Alethia Kasben, sit down with Rep. Mike McFall to discuss what items he would like to see on the agenda.De către WDET FM
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Parker Smith and I talk about moving to Connecticut to become a caretaker for his grandmother in his 20s, rebuilding a bridge in her backyard, learning how to be proactive instead of reactive, the effects of dementia, the challenges of being a full-time caretaker, moving back to St. Louis, starting a career in software design, wanting to learn pian…
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Will Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoil President Biden's or former President Trump's votes?
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Third party candidates notoriously draw votes away from either Republicans or Democrats, but which voters will Robert F. Kennedy Jr. be drawing from? MichMash host, Cheyna Roth, and Gongwer News Service's, Zach Gorchow, sit down with the Detroit Free Press's state politics and government editor, Emily Lawlor to unpack the impact the third party can…
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Lauren Taylor and I talk about experiencing a traumatic brain injury, being in a coma for six weeks, living your one life, being a pre-medical student, recovery is different for everyone, being told she'd never walk again to being able to run, horses as therapy, her love for horses, and so much more! LINKEDIN MichMash is an open platform for our gu…
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Campaign filing deadline has passed, campaign season officially shifts gears
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As Tuesday’s campaign filing deadline has passed, 110 seats in the Michigan House of Representatives on the ballot are up for grabs as Democrats and Republicans try to get control of the house next election. MichMash host, Cheyna Roth, and Gongwer News Service's, Alethia Kasben sit down with Rep. Bill Schuette (R) and Rep. Regina Weiss (D) to discu…
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Brad Arteaga and I talk about the history of Arteaga Photos LTD, their historical photos of The Gateway Arch being built, taking celebrity photos, Spain, long plane rides, donating platelets, St. Louis history, and so much more! LINKEDIN MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily t…
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Will Chatfield embezzlement charges push legislature to act on financial disclosures?
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Former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield is charged with 13 embezzlement, conspiracy and larceny counts, as the state looks at financial transparency for our lawmakers and state leaders. "MichMash" host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow sit down with State Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) to see what the legislature plans to…
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Cynthia Kirkpatrick and I talk about her podcast "She Lift", working in a male-dominated field, accounting and financial planning, having no desire to golf, being a lifelong learner, buying too much butter, training a parrot to give you daily mantras, and so much more! LINKEDIN MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expr…
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Michigan's bipartisan support for nuclear power
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Nuclear energy is often a contentious topic due to fear of radioactive waste and endangering human health. However, many laud nuclear power as a clean, zero-emission alternative to fossil fuels. The federal government recently announced a $1.5 billion investment to reopen Michigan's Palisades Nuclear Power Plant. "MichMash" host Cheyna Roth and Gon…
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Cathy Davis and I talk about working in book publishing, anthologies, giving women the opportunity to step up and speak up, stories of transformation, Groundhog Day, Oprah, and so much more! LINKEDIN MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or…
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No fault auto insurance bill sees no near solution
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The no fault auto insurance has been tangled up in legislative logistics since the Michigan Supreme Court upheld the Michigan Court of Appeals' decision to overturn the 2019 auto no-fault bill. MichMash host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Services' Zach Gorchow sit down with Detroit News' Chad Livengood to unpack the current status of the bill and to…
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Will Michigan offer free tuition to community college students?
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Gov. Whitmer has mentioned in her state of the state address the desire to give Michigan high schoolers the opportunity to have two free years at a community college. MichMash host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Alethia Kasben sit down with President of the Michigan Community College Association, Brandy Johnson, to discuss the potential of …
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Betsy Cohen and I talk about what it was like to be a TEDx speaker, telling a creative, personable story, the word "immigrant", why we need immigrants, the STL Mosaic Project, the job scarcity mindset and how it can be harmful, being vulnerable online, what it's like to have a husband who is a Swiftie, and so much more! LINKEDIN STL Mosaic Project …
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Michigan Senate passes significant action for economic development
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The Michigan Senate is looking to build the state's economy through tax incentives. "MichMash" host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow sit down with Chief Executive and Economic Competitiveness Officer from the MEDC, Quentin Messer, to discuss the state of economic development in Michigan.…
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Prospect and I talk about giving the community what it needs, setting up education plans, unlearning the scarcity mindset, crystals, how to get involved with Guardian Angel Settlement Association, "blessings look messed up in the beginning", and so much more! LINKEDIN MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by o…
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State Sen. Jeremy Moss seeking more transparency in Michigan government
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Transparency in Michigan government is in the spotlight this week during Sunshine Week, a nationwide event celebrating open government and access to public information. In this week’s episode of MichMash, host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Alethia Kasben sat down with Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) to talk about Michigan legislators' late…
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JJ Kirkpatrick and I talk about video production and the film industry, finding his calling at 17, creating legacy videos and telling a story, the joy of interviewing, living in New York, Why the Face, what documentary he would want to create for Netflix, and so much more! Mitchell Blackwood Productions MichMash is an open platform for our guests t…
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MSU trustees face removal over misconduct allegations
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Two members of the MSU Board of Trustees have been accused of misconduct following an independent investigation. "MichMash" host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Services' Zach Gorchow are joined by Gongwer reporter, Elena Durnbaugh to discuss the details of the allegations.De către WDET FM
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Shevah Pinkus and I talk about the poetic nature of perfuming, her business "Perfuming Intentions", how she comes up with her scents, strong noses, the Hollister scent, aromatherapy, creating the smell of your future, chakras and energy, and so much more! Perfuming Intentions MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expres…
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Political pundits Adrian Hemond, John Sellek go in-depth on Michigan's 'uncommitted' vote
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The Michigan primaries came and went and the results were predictable — save for the "uncommitted" campaign claiming 13% of the Democratic vote. WDET's Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Alethia Kasben sit down with Adrian Hemond, a Democrat, and John Sellek, a Republican, from the organization Baldly Bipartisan, to discuss whether the "uncommi…
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James Hawkins, Braden Hawkins, and I talk about coaching football, Nathan Laws and how he battled Mitochondrial Disease, The Musial Awards, the Rams, creating a feeling of family at work, all roads lead to St. Louis, giving back money and time, living in a city where you don't know anyone, and so much more! LINKEDIN MichMash is an open platform for…
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Oakland County Chair Vance Patrick on why he supports Hoekstra over Karamo for Michigan GOP chair
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The drama in the Michigan GOP continues as the party plans two separate conventions for the Republican presidential nominee. "MichMash" host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow sit down with Oakland County Republican Party Chair Vance Patrick to discuss the internal power struggle and why he supports Pete Hoekstra as the Michigan GO…
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Nancy Nix-Rice and I talk about fashion vs. style, finding the clothes that are right for you, points of connection, endless wardrobe combinations, spotting trends that won't last, how discarded clothing is the second largest polluter of our planet, the problems with fast fashion, shopping at resale shops, the challenges of jean shopping, color con…
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Sen. Sarah Anthony on new gun laws being 'big steps in the right direction'
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This week makes it one year since the the tragic shooting at Michigan State University. How have lawmakers responded? "MichMash" host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Alethia Kasben sit down with Sen. Sarah Anthony to talk about some of the new legislation to prevent gun violence.De către WDET FM
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Kyra Krakos and I talk about collaborating and brainstorming with the science professionals of St. Louis, urban orchards and pollination success, the Missouri Botanical Garden, having thousands of hours of bee footage, America's obsession with manicured lawns, being haunted by the ghost of Darwin, "be a good mammal", and so much more! LINKEDIN MOBO…
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Whitmer's proposed budget and the state's potential legislative maps
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The Michigan Independent Redistricting Commission is taking public comment after releasing multiple proposed draft maps for seven metro Detroit Michigan House seats. And Gov. Whitmer proposed a new budget for the state's next fiscal year. "MichMash" host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer's Zach Gorchow are joined by Gongwer's Ben Solis to unpack the proposed…
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Julie Antonic and I talk about getting married and combining last names, being a TEDxStLouis speaker, Prison Performing Arts, how the alumni company may reduce rates of recidivism, painting, learning to sail, her non-pretentious yacht club, speaking Persian, meeting her birth family, and so much more! ARTtonic LINKEDIN MichMash is an open platform …
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Sen. Nesbitt on trying to find 'common ground' with Michigan Democrats
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Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt reacts to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's State of the State address. "MichMash" host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer's Alethia Kasban sit down with Sen. Nesbitt to discuss Michigan Republicans' options for bipartisanship.De către WDET FM
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Meredith Barry and I talk about being on "Drink Masters" on Netflix, what the audition/interview process was like, her co-owned bars "Platypus" and "New Society", speakeasies, the dark age of drinks, molecular mixology, non-alcoholic cocktails, Trolls, listening is kindness, Bar Boss (vote by visiting the link below), and so much more! Bar Boss INS…
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Whitmer shares key points from her 2024 State of the State address
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer touted the accomplishments of 2023 and her agenda for 2024 in her State of the State address this week. MichMash host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer's Zach Gorchow sit down with Governor Whitmer to ask her about items on her agenda such as paid family leave.De către WDET FM
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Ryan Farmer and I talk about prescription medication costs and how SHARx helps cut costs, The December 5th Fund and how it helps families dealing with cancer, the universe has your back, repeating numbers, telling people that you love them, Boonville, and so much more! LINKEDIN MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expr…
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Secretary Benson on presidential primaries, election security
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The 2024 election season is underway with the presidential primary coming earlier than in previous election cycles. MichMash host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer's Alethia Kasben sit down with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson to discuss how early voting is part of an effort to boost voter confidence.…
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Kevin Lashley and I talk about starting a new marketing company, what it was like to plan and run a conference, picking out event swag, the pros of a local conference with hybrid options, a home with a view, hiking in Yosemite, exploring natural hairstyles, and so much more! LINKEDIN MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The view…
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Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate on redistricting, 2024 agenda
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2024 marks the new venture with WDET and Gongwer News Service, combining forces to create a new and improved MichMash. This week, MichMash host, Cheyna Roth, and Gongwer co-hosts Zach Gorchow and Alethia Kasben, sit down with Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate to discuss redistricting and the legislative agenda for 2024.…
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Cheyna Roth welcomes Gongwer's Zach Gorchow and Alethia Kasben to MichMash as they join her as co-hosts of the podcast. MichMash is produced by WDET in collaboration with Gongwer News Service.De către WDET
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