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Speaker 1: the chairman and CEO of Frasier Net, Dr George C.

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Speaker 1: Frasier Rashan, And it's so good to hear your voice,

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Speaker 1: my brother, Oh my God, and God bless you for

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Speaker 1: the work that you're doing. The radio program is outstanding.

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Speaker 1: Its gangster that's what it really is, Black exceptionalism. And

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Speaker 1: I'm just tickled big. I'll be honest with you. Well, George,

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