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This is Ramses Job.

And I go by the name, Q Ward.

And we'd like you to join us each week for our show Civic Cipher.

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We discuss social issues, especially those that affect black and brown people,

but in a way that informs and empowers all people.

We discuss everything from prejudice to politics to police violence,

and we try to give you the tools to create positive change in your home, workplace, and social circle.

We're going to learn how to become better allies to each other. So join us each Saturday for Civic Cipher on the IHeartRadio app,

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It's funny how life works out and everything happens for a reason.

And literally, when I was on Dancing with the Stars, I got offered this movie lost in the Everglades, filming in Florida in the Everglades.

I couldn't accept the movie because we didn't know how long I was going to stay on Dancing with the Stars because it could have been a contender.

I was robbed.

But so after two fruitful weeks, double elimination, she got nothing.

And I got lost in the Everglades.

So it worked out, you guys.

I left the ballroom and headed to the alligators.

Gosh, there's some joke in there somewhere, isn't there? There is. Okay. I don't know what it is. So Ruth Ann and I are here because Ruth Ann is very, very loyal. Thanks for coming in the Everglades with me. Anytime.

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