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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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Okay, you guys, Dancing with the Stars finale was last night.

I knew I was doing my podcast, so I tried to sleep with my makeup and hair and somewhat,

and in my dancing with the Stars t-shirt that my kid got thrown in the audience, they were tossing them out. And he was like, mom, you deserve this.

I'm like, oh, at least I got something. And I am joined today by my friend Easton Allen,

who also works with me at IHeart and is my fabulous sound engineer, producer.

You're everything in one.

I can't even, you're a host.

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