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Our indicators of the week: how a federal agency is trying to make it easier for you to cancel your subscriptions. And what's being done to address the 100,000-plus person backlog for organ transplants.

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As Vogue's holiday in St. Barts ticks to an end, Joanne is getting back on the workout wagon. Plus, organ donation, making friends and the end of avocados.

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The HOP gang talk with Pat Spurgeon, of the band Rogue Wave, about touring with kidney failure and following his dream and passion, despite facing the biggest challenge of his life.Send your questions and comments to hopquestions@gmail.com, or leave a voicemail at 408-444-6623.

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