November 17, 2009
This month’s Edition includes news on why Flat Rate Priority Mail packaging provides the perfect recipe for creating special holiday care packages.
Also, you’ll hear about one Postmaster’s personal story of determination that has helped make Breast Cancer Research semipostal stamps a big hit at her Post Office.
Finally, meet a California letter carrier who’s cultivated a unique hands-on approach to beautifying the neighborhoods he serves.
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October 21, 2009
In this edition, postal employees share their views on electronic bill payment and a little girl helps her local postmaster — and the USPS — through her grass roots charity efforts.
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September 25, 2009
Hail to the Chief — and the Historian!
In this edition, you’ll hear USPS President, Mailing & Shipping Services Bob Bernstock discussing the latest sales trends and announcing a new retail product test coming to Post Office lobbies in October. Then, take a trip back in time with Postal Headquarters’ official Historian, Meg Ausman, who is looking to the Postal Service’s future with a unique perspective on its past.
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The transcript of Episode 16 is attached.
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June 23, 2009
In this edition, you’ll hear from a group of employees in Minnesota who are hitting all the right notes, learn about employees in Phoenix who helped a co-worker in need, meet a Wisconsin postmaster who encourages “clothes” encounters of the second and third kind, and get the final tally on the NALC Food Drive.
March 25, 2009
In this exciting edition, we’ll take you right into the action of the 90 Day Sales Blitz. You’ll hear from the commissioner, a coach and a player who are all working on intercepting revenue for USPS. You’ll hear about discounted mailing for commercial companies. We’ll also interview a company that makes its business forwarding mail.
November 21, 2008
In this edition, you’ll hear about the brand new, electric T3 delivery vehicles. You’ll also hear the first hand story about a man who’s Chrysler 300 is featured on a new stamp. And did you know that postal employees get a discount at USPS card store? You’ll hear the story about a clerk who actually appeared on the Johnny Carson show and how to contribute to the Combined Federal Campaign. And did we mention prizes? Listen for a chance to win a copy of the DVD set of the HBO miniseries, John Adams. Eight minutes of ear candy!
October 14, 2008
In this edition, you’ll hear a riveting story about a Iowa letter carrier who was attacked by a dog. A big bite of the pepper spray was enough to thwart him from the carrier — but the dog turned his attention to a neighborhood boy. Big mistake. The carrier saved the day. You’ll also hear about the number one thing that comes loose in the mail, as well as a way to save money — by mailing.
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October 1, 2008
(Apparently some bad links, so this is a repost.)
In this edition, you’ll hear about a letter carrier who used to ride bulls for a living. We’ll also take you on a trip to the infamous stamp caves in Kansas City. You’ll hear just how many rubber bands USPS uses and some timely money tips.
And, you’ll get a chance to win a DVD set of the epic HBO miniseries, John Adams.
June 26, 2008
In this 10-minute edition, you’ll hear about an environmental product shipper who uses the mail. One of their products is writing paper — made from elephant droppings. Hear about it in “Dung Deal.” We also visit one of the nation’s top canine trainers where we ask the question, “Why can’t we all get along?” We take a trip to the Post Office from Hell, where mail is lovingly burned. Hear from an employee whose heart gave out — but sick leave saved the day. We also have a money minute and a chance to win an MP3 player.
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