Ep. 17: Bonds 101 – Steady Income and Capital Preservation

Hey fabulous listeners! 🎉 Welcome to the “Do.Different.Better Show” with your host, Elaine Rasmussen. In this episode, I’m diving into the world of bonds, the unsung heroes of the investment world. If you’re looking for a way to earn steady income and preserve your capital, this episode is a must-listen! I’ll break down what bonds…

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Living Healthy and Aging Well – August 3, 2024

Andrew Savitz, CEO of SpirituWell, joins host Ken Haglind on the “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss their telehealth chaplain service providing spiritual care across the care continuum. SpirituWell provides spiritual assessments, spiritual counseling and grief counseling, cultural competence consultation, and advanced care planning support. SpirituWell is a virtual spiritual care provider.…

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Connections Radio – August 3, 2024

Hosts Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo visit again with local musician, Nathaniel Harris—to share his growing “Circles of Musical Connection.” He’s built a Twin Cities following from the ground up, performing at festivals, on stages, at local Kowalski’s Markets, the Midtown Global Market, Lund’s and Byerly’s, and now weekly Sundays at Minneapolis’s Longfellow Grill (3–6 PM). – www.Facebook.com/NathanielHarrisLive

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GhostBox Radio – Casual Friday 8.02.24

It’s Casual Friday as we ease into the weekend we take a look at Paranormal News freshly ripped from the Internet, Listener Question & Feedback, Feedback from the Question of the Week. E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/iEhEl2 Other places to get past episodes: www.ghostboxradio.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2R9jPxsOzc0fsBN6m7O7Bx iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ghostbox-radio-with-greg-b-105712191/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostbox-radio-with-greg-bakun/id1534949354?mt=2&ls=1 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW05NTByYWRpby5jb20vY2F0ZWdvcnkvcG9kY2FzdHMvZ2hvc3QvZmVlZC8 Twitter: @mnghostbox #GhostBoxRadio #AM950…

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 1, 2024

Representative Maxwell Frost (FL-10) joins Matt for a conversation; Matt recaps his trip out west; Matt catches up on everything he missed in the news; more from California; JD Vance’s couch; Project 2025; Trump rally in St. Cloud; Royce White’s gaffes; duty to retreat.

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Rep. Maxwell Frost with Matt – August 1, 2024

Maxwell Alejandro Frost is an American politician and activist serving as the U.S. representative for Florida’s 10th congressional district since 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, he was previously the national organizing director for March for Our Lives.

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Gaily Show Short for the Week of July 29-August 4

The Gaily Show short for the Week of July 29-August 4. The Gaily Show celebrates LGTBQ culture in Minnesota and beyond. Featuring local LGBTQ events, The Gaily Show highlights the books, films, TV shows, music, and podcasts produced by LGBTQ Minnesotans. The Gaily Show also shares the latest in LGBTQ entertainment news and the best…

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GhostBox Radio – Haunted Discoveries with Brandon Alvis 7.31.24

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with Paranormal Investigator, filmmaker, TV Showrunner Brandon Alvis about his TV series Haunted Discoveries on Haunt TV. This series takes a unique approach to paranormal television and getting there was a unique journey too! E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/iEhEl2 Please consider supporting me on Patreon for…

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 31, 2024

JP Der Boghossian and Jim Pounds fill in for Matt. On today’s show: – Polling errors – President Biden has put out proposals to reform the Supreme Court….what took him so long and is it too late? – Jeff Stein joins for his Wednesday visit. – Keith Ellison seeks restoration of ban on under 21…

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JP Der Boghossian and Jim Pounds with Jeff Stein (7/31/24

JP Der Boghossian and Jim Pounds filled in for Matt and had a chance to speak with our national political expert Jeff Stein. This was Jeff’s first visit since Joe Biden ended his Presidential campaign, and Jeff shared his theory on how the process for Biden to be replaced played out.

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GhostBox Radio – Working on a Paranormal TV Show w/ Michael J Worden 7.30.24

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with Author/Researcher Michael J. Worden about his work on television paranormal TV shows like Hotel Paranormal. What is it like doing the work and is it worth it? E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/iEhEl2 Please consider supporting me on Patreon for as low as $3/month and see…

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – July 30, 2024

Host Robert Pilot welcomes back Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center’s President and CEO, Ruth Buffalo. Plus, Minnesota State Representative Heather Keeler joins with Jae Whiterabbit, Minnesota Indian Chamber of Commerce (MAICC) Interim Executive Director!

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 30, 2024

JP Der Boghossian and Jim Pounds fill in for Matt today. 97 days to Election Day; guests today are Michelle Witte from the League of Women Voters; Cathy Renne of the LGBTQ Task Force; Patrick Coolican of the Minnesota Reformer; Rev. Harry Hartigan of Let’s Do Lunch.

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Rev. Harry Hartigan with Jim and JP – July 30, 2024

The Rev. Harry Hartigan is a caregiver for the community in big and small ways. He checks in daily or weekly on at least eight older adults in his life. On a larger scale, he helps organize Let’s Do Lunch, monthly lunches for older members of the LGBTQ community to enjoy each other’s company and…

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Cathy Renna with Jim and JP – July 30, 2024

Cathy Renna joins the National LGBTQ Task Force as Communications Director but is no stranger to the organization. As a longtime supporter and contractor on projects over the years and a regular presence at Creating Change, she has been part of the Task Force’s extended family for decades.

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Michelle Witte with JP and Jim – July 30, 2024

Michelle Witte serves as the Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of Minnesota, founded in 1919 to further empower voters and defend democracy after the passage of the 19th Amendment which expanded votes for women. Michelle has served as ED since 2017, and is deeply passionate about serving voters through our vibrant nonpartisan…

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GhostBox Radio – Tracking UFOs with AI w/Anthony F Sanchez 7.29.24

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with researcher/author Anthony F. Sanchez about new ways of tracking UFOs including AI. Are we closer to tracking them in a more reliable way? E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/iEhEl2 Please consider supporting me on Patreon for as low as $3/month and see what perks you get: www.patreon.com/ghostboxradio…

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – July 29, 2024

Host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry welcome back Minnesota and Wisconsin Lieutenant Governors Peggy Flanagan and Sara Rodriguez. Plus, Darek Delille, Manager of Make Voting A Tradition and Civic Engagement with NACDI, Native American Community Development Institute!

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Episode 79 with State Representative Mary Frances Clardy

Philip Anthony is joined by Minnesota State House Representative Mary Frances Clardy who represents House District 53A. On this show we discuss Rep. Clardy’s multi-faceted career and we hear her opinions about the attempted assassination of the ex-president as well as President Biden dropping out of the race and passing the torch to Vice President…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – July 27, 2024

My, how the political landscape changed from the last show! That means this week’s featured idealist is none other than President Joe Biden for deciding to relinquish his presidential bid in favor of the country’s greater good. I’m positive that President Joe will go down as one of the greatest presidents of all time! The…

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Living Healthy And Aging Well – July 27, 2024

  Dr. Scott Schreiber, President and Clinic Director of MN Spine and Sport, joins host Ken Haglind on the “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss how mobility and movement are fundamental in improving quality of life and longevity. His Woodbury, MN-based practice, MN Spine and Sport, is renowned for its award-winning, patient-centered…

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Connections Radio – July 27, 2024

Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo visit with the Rev. Don Dewey, longtime minister, former Regional Minister of the Pacific Southwest Region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and Rick’s long ago former Pacific School of Religion classmate in Berkeley. We discuss many changes over the decades in churches’ nature and membership—and re-emerging evils of…

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GhostBox Radio – Casual Friday 7.26.24

It’s Casual Friday as we ease into the weekend we take a look at Paranormal News freshly ripped from the Internet, Listener Question & Feedback, Feedback from the Question of the Week. E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/iEhEl2 Other places to get past episodes: www.ghostboxradio.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2R9jPxsOzc0fsBN6m7O7Bx iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ghostbox-radio-with-greg-b-105712191/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostbox-radio-with-greg-bakun/id1534949354?mt=2&ls=1 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW05NTByYWRpby5jb20vY2F0ZWdvcnkvcG9kY2FzdHMvZ2hvc3QvZmVlZC8 Twitter: @mnghostbox #GhostBoxRadio #AM950…

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COVID Continues to Mutate

Original Air Date: July 13th New versions of COVID-19 are still a concern as the virus continues mutating causing more sickness worldwide. University of Minnesota Regents Professor and Epidemiologist, Michael Osterholm, shares details with Freddie Bell. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

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The Continued COVID Battle

Original Air Date, June 29th The battle against Covid continues. In a conversation with Freddie Bell, Dr. Michael Osterholm outlines promising emerging trends. Dr. Michael Osterholm, is an Epidemiologist and Director of the University of Minnesota’s Center for Infections and Policy Research. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 26, 2024

Greg Bakun fills in for Matt today. Wildfires ravaging the western part of North America; Bruce Klopfleisch of Politics Matters joins Greg to discuss some of the pressing issues aroud the transition from Biden to Harris; Char Savoie and her daughter Nikki stop by the show; wrapping up the week.

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Bruce Klopfleisch with Greg – July 26, 2024

Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch educates listeners about how civics, politics, law (and some economics), affect you in everyday life and why the survival of our democracy depends on active citizen participation in our government.  Can you name the 3 branches of government?  Do you know what the supremacy clause is and how it works? …

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Gaily Show Short for the Week of July 22-28

The Gaily Show short for the Week of July 22-28, 2024. The Gaily Show celebrates LGTBQ culture in Minnesota and beyond. Featuring local LGBTQ events, The Gaily Show highlights the books, films, TV shows, music, and podcasts produced by LGBTQ Minnesotans. The Gaily Show also shares the latest in LGBTQ entertainment news and the best…

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GhostBox Radio – One Question Readings with Refined Divine 7.24.24

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, it’s One Question Reading Night as Refined Divine joins us to help people get clarity on questions they have on life, love life, money, etc. E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/iEhEl2 Please consider supporting me on Patreon for as low as $3/month and see what perks you get: www.patreon.com/ghostboxradio Other…

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – July 24, 2024

Joining host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry is Ana Negrete, Community Planner for the Minnesota MMIR (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives) State Office. Then, Angela Two Stars is back with updates on the newest exhibit coming to NACDI’s (Native American Community Development Institute) All My Relations Arts gallery!

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 24, 2024

J.P. Der Boghossian and Jim Pounds from This Queer Book Saved Life and the Gaily Show fill in for Matt today. On the show: – Democrats quickly unite behind Kamala Harris. – Is the left making a comeback in Europe? – Previewing President Joe Biden’s address tonight. – Bruce Klopfleisch from Politics Matters joins to…

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GhostBox Radio – Ghost Stories + Positivity #JustGreg 7.24.24

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, it’s a #JustGreg episode talking about Ghost Stories and how some stories are lessons in life or actually beautiful! E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/iEhEl2 Please consider supporting me on Patreon for as low as $3/month and see what perks you get: www.patreon.com/ghostboxradio Other places to get past episodes: www.ghostboxradio.com…

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – July 23, 2024

Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center’s (MIWRC) President and CEO Ruth Anna Buffalo is back for her weekly check-in with host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry. Joining after are Pretendian Band members Christine Bartyzal and Thomas Drascovic!

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Max Richtman with Brett – July 23, 2024

A former staff director of the Senate Special Committee on Aging and 16-year veteran of Capitol Hill, Max Richtman is President and CEO of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSSM), one of the nation’s most influential senior advocacy and education membership organizations.

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GhostBox Radio – Charvinity Fairs w/ Char Savoie 7.22.24

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with Psychic Medium Char Savoie as be we catch up with everything that is going on with her and also her event 7/27 & 7/28. www.charvinityfairs.com E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/iEhEl2 Please consider supporting me on Patreon for as low as $3/month and see what perks you…

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DFL Vice Chair Marge Hoffa with Nancy Nelson – July 22, 2024

Marge Hoffa is a native Minnesotan who has been heavily involved in the Minnesota DFL Party for the past two decades. She grew up near Duluth, where her father raised cattle and worked for the railroad. She attended high school in Northfield and Prior Lake, and then went to Augsburg College in Minneapolis.

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Episode 78 with Nur-D a/k/a Matt Allen

Philip Anthony is joined by musical artist Nur-D, also known as Matt Allen. Nur-D, an out loud and proud member of the LGBTQ community, is one of the fastest rising stars in Minnesota’s music scene and he was designated Best New Minnesota Artist in 2019 by City Pages among many other honors. For more information…

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Ep. 15: Real Estate Investing: Opportunities and Pitfalls

Welcome to another exciting episode of the “Do.Different.Better Show” with your host, Elaine Rasmussen! Today, we’re diving deep into the world of real estate investing. Whether you’re a newbie or looking to expand your portfolio, this episode is packed with insights, tips, and practical steps to get you started and succeed in real estate. We’ll…

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Brett Kolles from Rotaract at DCTC

Brett joins the show today to talk about Rotaract at Dakota Technical College and how that club has grown. He shares how they gain new members each year at the 2 year college and how Rotaract helps those students as they move on. Brett also talked about how he is working with other colleges to…

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Living Healthy And Aging Well – July 20, 2024

Ann Bailey, President of DARTS, a community-based nonprofit serving caregivers, older adults (ages 50+) and their families in the southeast metro. DARTS services include light housework, outdoor chores, home repairs, caregiving resources, resource connection, volunteer opportunities and transportation. DARTS works to be a community partner across generations while living out their mission of creating connections…

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Connections Radio – July 20, 2024

Hosts Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo visit with minister (United Church of Christ), musician, event producer, and Center for Courage & Renewal facilitator, Alan Claassen—one more remarkable person with whom Rick had the privilege of attending grad. school at Pacific School of Religion (in Berkeley’s Graduate Theological Union). Alan has a rich history of skills and ways he makes a difference in connecting people far…

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GhostBox Radio – Casual Friday 7.19.24

It’s Casual Friday as we ease into the weekend we take a look at Paranormal News freshly ripped from the Internet, Listener Question & Feedback, Feedback from the Question of the Week. E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Please consider supporting me on Patreon for as low as $3/month and see what perks you get: www.patreon.com/ghostboxradio Other places to get past…

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 19, 2024

On today’s show: – Cliff Schecter on the RNC. – Dr. Taiyon J. Coleman joins to talk about her new book, Traveling without Moving. – Matt makes enemies of Joe Mauer fans. – The software outage that grounded many flights around the country. – Cal Bahr unsurprisingly makes some offensive comments about women. – How…

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 18, 2024

On today’s show: – How the national media is failing with their fawning RNC coverage. – The GOP flirts (or maybe more) with fascism as they spread signs at the RNC that says, “Mass Deportations Now.” – Bill Corbett from MST3K – Dr. Joe Eastman on President Biden’s COVID diagnosis. – Matt’s thoughts on how…

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Dr. Joe Eastman with Matt – July 18, 2024

Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease analyst and modeler who makes frequent appearances on the Matt McNeil Show to discuss COVID and other disease spreads. Today Matt and Dr. Joe talk about President Biden’s COVID diagnosis and how COVID effects older people. Plus we get updates on bird flu and more.

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Matt McNeil with Bill Corbett (7/18/24)

Matt was joined by Bill Corbett, from RiffTrax and formerly from Mystery Science Theater 3000. They talk about how the new Deadpool movie might impact the superhero genre, Twister somehow getting a sequel, then some political topics and more! See RiffTrax live at State Theatre Minneapolis on July 27!

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GhostBox Radio – Past Life Regressions with Casey Constant 7.17.24

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks to Divine Lights Practitioner Casey Constant about her work she has done with Past Life Regressions. How does it work, how did she get into it, any feedback of validation from her clients. E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Please consider supporting me on Patreon for as low as $3/month and…

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – July 17, 2024

In partnership with Little Moments Count, Beth Ann Hedman-Dodds and Ashley Bunker from White Earth Nation join host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry! They discuss the nonprofit All Nations Rise and the Indigenous Parent Leadership Initiative program! Then, Haley talks Native entertainment and local events.

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 17, 2024

Emmy nominations; news and notes from the RNC; Adam Schiff calls for Biden to withdraw; things going on around town; Royce White files; Somali-American journalist explains some of the issues with fraud in his community; coal ash spill from Minnesota Power in north central Minnesota.

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 16, 2024

Democrats are doing exactly what the right wants them to do; author Sarah C. Johns joins the show; Cannon throws out Trump’s classified documents case; Brett talks to Patrick Coolican for their Tuesday discussion; Matt reminds conservatives of the most important Bible passage; Duluth proposes outdoor camping ban; pleas to find the perpetrators of a…

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 15, 2024

The first hour is focused on Saturday night’s events in Pennsylvania, including: CNN drops the ball on breaking the Trump shooting, failures of security, and more. In the second hour, storms blew through the metro over the weekend causing widespread long-term power outages; how to respond to the Trump shooting; GOP changes course in their…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – July 13, 2024

It’s an Ellie’s Talking Head show, and we start with the actor, George Clooney, who is also an activist working against genocide and atrocities across the world and who is involved in awarding the Aurora Prize that recognizes individuals for their humanitarian work. Clooney is also a huge supporter of the Democratic party and recently…

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