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Classes of Mail

This podcast is intended to empower city letter carriers. Through education, we"ll make ourselves better carriers who are immune to discipline and mistreatment by management, and are forces for positive change and reform within our own union. I do not speak for the USPS or NALC (or anybody else, for that matter!), this is not an official USPS or NALC podcast, and all opinions and advice are my own or my guests". Submit feedback, questions, or topic suggestions to classesofmail@gmail.com .

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All Episodes

31:03

Austin Webb Talks about Mental Health

Classes of Mail ·

2026/10/06

*** WARNING: This episode include frank discussions about substance abuse and self harm. *** Austin and I have a VERY candid conversation about mental health, including telling our own stories about struggles with substances and self harm.

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87:06

Letter of Warning - What It Means for a Carrier, and...

Classes of Mail ·

2026/10/02

Michael and I dive DEEP into a letter of warning for attendance. We talk about how to protect yourself day in and day out, during the investigative interview, and when discipline is issued.

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41:38

Part 2 of the Office of Inspector General Report on...

Classes of Mail ·

2026/09/29

We go over the rest of the recommendations, and management's response.

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49:04

The Office of Inspector General Report on Fraudulent...

Classes of Mail ·

2026/09/26

On September 20, 2026, the OIG released a report of their investigation into the Post Office's acceptance of fraudulent shipping labels. It found that 97% of parcels with fraudulent labels are being... DELIVERED! And it cost the Post Office $1.6 BILLION in just one year! In this episode, I get through the first half of the report.

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35:30

Who We're Voting For

Classes of Mail ·

2026/09/24

I didn't want to make this episode, but Michael was insistent. In the end, I'm glad he bullied me into it. We are both CLC endorsers, and we're broadly voting for the CLC, particularly at the top of the ticket. But it's not universal. You may disagree with our choices. In a few cases, we disagreed with each other! In the end, this is what union democracy looks like.

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57:19

Chris Reed Teaches Us about Article 16 - Just Cause...

Classes of Mail ·

2026/09/22

Chris Reed was IN STUDIO to give a training on Article 16. He's very knowledgeable, give good information that's approachable for carriers at all levels, and his deep voice will melt like butter in your ears. Also, Chris is running for Business Agent in Region 1.

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37:38

Bill Kriebel and I "Chop It Up"

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2026/09/19

Bill Kriebel joined me for one last interview before ballots come out. I really believe in him as a candidate for Business Agent in Region 12. On this episode, we talk about his experiences while running for office, and the emotional and physical toll it's taken.

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35:48

David Grosskopf Talks about His AMAZING Resume for...

Classes of Mail ·

2026/09/17

I talked with David about a phenomenal graphic he put out, detailing his qualifications and his accomplishments at Branch 3 in Buffalo. It's ludicrous, and I had to talk to him about it. Our conversation dives into his plans as trustee, and we highlight some of the parts of his resume I find most interesting.

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51:58

Elliot Simmons Discusses What It's Like Being a...

Classes of Mail ·

2026/09/14

Elliot Simmons, Candidate for Region 7 National Business Agent, dropped in on Zoom to talk to Michael and me about what it's actually like to run for office. You can donate to Elliot's campaign via the usual payment apps at ElliotSimmonsBranch957@gmail.com

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39:42

Sam Adams and Greg Donaldson Talk about Being...

Classes of Mail ·

2026/09/10

What's it like when a reformer becomes branch president? What are the new considerations? What sort of pushback do they get from inside and outside their branch? How do they get their members to buy in, and contribute to the cause? Sam and Greg give excellent answers to these questions and more.

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45:47

Joanie Weber Unveils MailCarrierHub.org - Training...

Classes of Mail ·

2026/09/07

Joanie and I have a spirited conversation about her new website, training in general, and a bunch of other stuff. I've wanted to have her on Classes of Mail for ages, and she was a fantastic guest.

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30:24

Rich Vala Discusses Why Management Continues to...

Classes of Mail ·

2026/09/03

Rich Vala is a lifelong friend who also served as my campaign manager in my branch elections. He has good insights here, and provides an outside perspective on what we have to deal with inside the NALC.

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22:26

Michael Brasaemle Weighs in on Corey's Politics,...

Classes of Mail ·

2026/08/31

As described in the title. We also get an update on Michael's shoulder.

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25:18

Chris Reed - Candidate for Business Agent in Region One

Classes of Mail ·

2026/08/27

Chris Reed talks about why he's running for office, and what his plans are for Region One. This episode was recorded during the 2026 NALC National Convention.

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45:51

Eric Ellis Talks Politics, Corey Walton, and Josh Hawley

Classes of Mail ·

2026/08/24

Eric Ellis comes on to bring some much needed nuance to our political discussions. We discuss the recent muckraking of Corey Walton, bringing up political posts from 10 years ago. I get Eric's take on what it means for Corey's run for Executive Vice President. We also talk about letter carriers' political divides more broadly, and the union's need to reach politicians on BOTH sides of the aisle. We finish with a discussion about Josh Hawley, who has taken a significant interest in the Post Office

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38:40

John Murphy and Joshua Towne Discuss What's Next for...

Classes of Mail ·

2026/08/20

John and Joshua talk about how they put their campaign together, and the fruit it bore. They discuss the importance of participatory democracy in our union.

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38:34

Elliot Simmons - Candidate for Business Agent Region...

Classes of Mail ·

2026/08/17

Elliot is running for Business Agent in Region 7, which includes Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota. We go over his platform, the current problems he sees in his region, and how he plans to address them.

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36:32

Chris Strickland - Candidate for Business Agent in...

Classes of Mail ·

2026/08/13

Chris Strickland is running for NBA in Region 8. You may remember his as one of the Regional Administrative Assistants (RAA) who was fired when he announced he was running for office. In this interview, we go over Chris's platform, and discuss his values and his vision.

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34:15

Final Recap of the Convention

Classes of Mail ·

2026/08/10

Hear our final thoughts, as well as a recap of what went down on the last day. Plus, two SHOCKING bits of praise from Michael and me.

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53:10

Corey Walton - CLC Candidate for NALC Vice President

Classes of Mail ·

2026/08/08

Corey Walton joined Michael and me for a discussion about the convention, his candidacy, and (thanks to Michael Brasaemle's courage) Michael Rivera. You should listen to this episode, if for no other reason, to hear Corey's voice in full, high-quality audio.

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