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Hello and welcome to the podcast. I'm David Rothkoff, your host. And I am joined by the host of another one of our podcast, Norm, Ornstein. How are you doing today, Norm? Happy New Year.

Well, let's hope it's a happy year for us, David. But I'll say the obligatory happy New Year back to you. Thank you. Well, I'm always

optimistic since there is really no alternative. You know, right? We should just try to make the best

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