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Hot House with Richie Ray
"Hothouse with Richie Ray” delves into the world of a city letter carrier, exploring the challenges and workplace issues that affect carriers. Richie educates both carriers and stewards, shedding light on the grievance process and the importance of union solidarity. Drawing inspiration from NALC members and podcasts like “From A to Arbitration,” “FedUp,” and “Classes Of Mail,” this show is a must-listen for those wanting a deeper understanding of the postal service and labor rights. Contact…
Episodes
- Hot House with Richie Ray
Episode 108: The Weight We Carry: Stress, Harassment, and Survival in the Postal Service
In this powerful episode of Hot House with Richie Ray, Richie takes a step back from the usual contract fights and dives into something even more personal, the…
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Episode 107: Undertime vs. Actual Time: Control, Accountability, and Protecting Yourself
Undertime isn’t just misunderstood—it’s weaponized. In this episode of Hot House with Richie Ray, we break down the truth behind undertime versus actual time…
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Episode 106: The Postal Truth: Inside the Fight for Policy, Power, and Accountability
In this episode, we explore The Postal Truth, an independent, worker built platform focused on documentation, policy literacy, and access to official public…
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Episode 105: Tom Rooney and the Fight for Region 14, Accountability, Enforcement, and the Future of Carrier Power
In this episode of Hot House with Richie Ray, Richie sits down with Tom Rooney, a candidate for NALC Region 14 National Business Agent, for a direct and…
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Episode 104: The Future of Region 8: Danna Chambless and the CLC Movement
In this episode of Hot House with Richie Ray, Richie sits down with Danna Chambless, President of NALC Branch 4 in Nashville and a candidate for Region 8…
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Episode 103: From A to Arbitration: Corey Walton’s Mission to Reform the Union
In this episode of Hot House with Richie Ray, Richie sits down with Corey Walton, host of the influential From A to Arbitration and candidate for Executive…
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Episode 102: Why 2026 Matters: Debbie Dixon and the Movement for Change in the NALC
In this episode of Hot House with Richie Ray, Richie sits down with Debbie Dixon of Branch 351, a candidate for Region 2 National Business Agent, running as…
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Episode 101: The Steward Who Refused to Stay Quiet — Scott Vana
donated leave for Brother Robert Yauch, former Staten Island shop steward and Branch Officer for Branch 99 and Branch 41. Brother Yauch is currently in New…
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Episode 100 “What Management Says vs. What Carriers Experience”
In this episode, we take a deep and honest look at the recent remarks made by the Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service and break them down…
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Episode 99: Audio Version The Great Postal Heist: The Truth Every Postal Worker Needs to Hear
In this episode, I share the audio version of The Great Postal Heist—a must-listen and must-watch for every postal employee. This film exposes the real truth…
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Episode 98: Divide and Conquer
In this episode, we discuss exactly what the tittle reads. hope you enjoy you enjoy.
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Episode 97: Carrying More Than Mail Part 2
This is part to of carrying more than mail, you know thisconversation is about mental health for letter carriers and what it really takes to survive this job…
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Episode 96: Carrying More Than Mail
Today’s episode is for letter carriers. Not supervisors. Not management. Not everyone thinks this job is easy. This episode is about the mental weight of…
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Episode 95: At the Breaking Point: Staffing Respect, Delayed Mail, and the Fight for the Soul of Our Union
In this episode, today we’re talking about staffing, Article 8 abuse, the uniform crisis, mutual respect on the workroom floor, stationary events, and now…
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Episode 94: “One Vision – The Story of Branch 99 with Paul Cobb”
This episode is a deeply personal conversation with Brother Paul Cobb, who was not only part of the movement but also the host’s protector, teacher, and…
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Episode 93: CONCERNED LETTER CARRIERS
donated leave for Brother Robert Yauch, former Staten Island shop steward and Branch Officer for Branch 99 and Branch 41.Brother Yauch is currently in New York…
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Episode 92: With Walter McGregory, William Kriebel UNIFORM FAILURE HOW DIGNITY, SAFETY, AND MENTAL HEALTH ARE BEING STRIPPED FROM LETTER CARRIERS
donated leave for Brother Robert Yauch, formerStaten Island shop steward and Branch Officer for Branch 99 and Branch 41. Brother Yauch is currently in New York…
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Episode 91: Carrier VS Carrier Conflict, What to Do, Work Should Not Hurt.
During this episode, I try to help the carrier who needs it;we discuss workplace conflict. EEO, we also discuss what not to do and what to do. An important…
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Episode 90: Interview with the Host of Parcels of Knowledge, Joshua Shrum
In this episode, I pose Joshua Shrum with numerouschallenging questions. In this interview, we dive right into it, and we discuss many issues that letter…
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Episode 89: The Slogan vs The Reality “ Fight Like Hell” NALC, USPS, and the Crises on the Workroom Floor.
I am very pleased to announce a series of upcominginterviews with candidates running on the CLC ticket as part of my podcast series. I invite all members and…
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Episode 88: Orientation for new career employees
Brothers and Sisters, We discussed donated leave for Brother Robert Yauch,former Staten Island shop steward and Branch Officer for Branch 99 and Branch 41…
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Episode 87: Discussing Article 41.3.E
In this episode, it's a fast-paced episode where we discuss Article 41.3.E of the National Agreement. Just an idea
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Episode 86: Mena Aziz from Branch 41 Merged discusses GrieveTrac
donations of annual leave for New York 1 District carriersthat can donate annual leave to Brother Robert Yauch. You can email me for the flyer at…
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Episode 85: Hosts of “Beyond the Satchel” Podcast are with the Hot House
During this episode, I had a discussion with the hosts of the“Beyond the Satchel” Podcast, where we discussed the importance of the PAC fund. Given just one…
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Episode 84: Discussing Just Cause Article 16 and Defenses to discipline with Brothers Bill Kriebel and Walter McGregory
with Brothers Bill Kriebel and Walter McGregory In this episode, Brothers Walt McGregory, Bill Kriebel, and I go over Just Cause and Defenses to Discipline. We…
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Episode 83: Key Board Warriors writing their own narrative and being cowards
This is the last time I will bespeaking about this, just clearing the air and getting this off my chest. https://www.grievetrac.com/
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Episode 82: Sick Leave Before and After Holiday - Accountable / Clearance Clerks
First, we start off with the NALC currently, any better than management at this point, or maybe worse. The truthbehind firing our RRAs, Debbie Dixon and…
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Episode 81: Transparency
Discussion on my current situation, some good news, and being blessed for this holiday season. Just shooting thebreeze and keeping it real. Happy holidays to…
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Episode 80: Winter Edition What to do when it is cold out with special guests Walter McGrregory and Bill Kriebel
This discussion pertains to the cold weather outside.Winters can be tough, but we hope we shared valuable information with you. Please go check out…
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Episode 79: Just an episode that I read some of my old Step B Decisions
As mentioned at the beginning of this episode, doyour survey for the upcoming national…
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Episode 78: President of Branch 14 Jarett Sims joins the Hot House
Branch 14 President Jarrett Sims from Louisville, Kentucky, joins the hot house. This conversation is a good one, you will enjoy. To get your hot house with…
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Episode 77: Kriebel Corner on the Hot House with host Richie Ray and Branch3 President Dave Grosskopf, including Branch 2184 President Walter McGregory
In this episode, we discuss branch finances and the importance of the financial aspect of running a branch. Roundtable discussion: Kriebel Corner takes over…
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Episode 76: updated Elijah Groshell from Branch 1414 talking shop
mistake was made here is the interview with Elijah
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Episode 75: Rafael Ortiz Branch 1071 and Nate Markovich Branch 343 just chatting
during this chat with Brother Rafael Ortiz from Branch 1071and Nate Markovich from Branch 343, we discussed their experience from Formal A and Beyond and other…
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Episode 74: Brother Bill Kriebel & Walt McGregory Discuss Branch Election Procedures
In this informative and engaging episode, Branch 254 Bill Kriebel and Branch 2184 President Walt McGregory come together to discuss Branch Election Procedures…
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Episode 73: Aftermath of the meet and greet in Atlantic City New Jersey
Conversation with Brother Bill Kriebel also with Sister Stephanie ZLaGreca, Brother Keith Slusaw and flavor Ray. This conversation is after the meet and greet…
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Episode 72: Brother Rob Kosier, Branch 2, Milwaukee, WI, interview
During this conversation, Rob and I touch on many topics. We go over many very interesting things. Rob is the candidatefor the CLC slate running for NALC…
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Episode 71: one year on my Podcast edition with William Kriebel
This is a very special episode, a first anniversary talkingshop with Branch President Bill Kriebel of 254.
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Episode 70: Mental Health
this is an episode going over mental health with my Brothers Chris Reed, Branch 5516, and Walter McGregory, Branch 2184. this episode goes over mental health
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Episode 69: questions and answers with Joshua Shrum from Branch 4374
This is a must-listen to with Joshua Shrum running for VicePresident of Branch 4374, who was asked questions and answered them all. Come and listen and see for…
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Episode 68: Enforcing Heat Safety at USPS
All Star Cast with National Safety Officer Manny Peralta. This episode is shared on all the podcasts because it is extremely important. Please listen great…
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Episode 67: Marc Mancini Branch 84
Please check out this rally announcement. Brother Mar and Iwill discuss some important issues; please join Branch 84 for their rally onSunday. For questions…
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Episode 66: Article 8 Discussion
Walter McGregory, Bill Kriebel, and I discuss the new provisions of Article 8 and ask and answer questions regarding the new Article 8. This episode was…
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Episode 65: Staten Island crew Jeremy Nieves, Hector Nieves and Jonathan Rodriguez
We were at the New York State Convention, decided to turn on the tape recorder to discuss where we all started and what we all did, and just had fun. The OG…
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Episode 64: Branch 1100 Anita Pry
In this episode, Anita and I touch on many subjects. It was a pleasure speaking with her.
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Episode 62: Branch 4016 Kenneth Pratt and Sarah Karkowski speak about the PAC fund
This episode is very important for all to listen to. We needto give $1 a paycheck to the PAC to help protect us all. Please listen, thank you to Kenneth Pratt…
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Episode 61: Discussing what is NBA and what I will do as NBA
So, what is the NBA? I try to break down what is NationalBusiness Agent We discuss how the Union works. The Union Runs on Dues. NALC is Democracy at work. NALC…
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Episode 60: Fed Up with Ron Speakman joins me in a deep conversation
During this episode, we discuss Ron Speakman’s podcast, what he does behind the scenes, and what is to come with FED UP. We discuss many topics, like mental…
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Episode 59: Walter McGregory and William Kriebel discuss heat and the Hot summer with Richie Ray, and conclude the episode with some Heat Reading.
Discussion with Brother Walter McGregory and Bill Kriebel,focusing on heat, with just three carriers discussing the summer and what needsto be done to protect…
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Episode 58: Joint Statement/Mutual Respect
www.hothousewithrichieray.com Dealing with a Confrontational Supervisor. Obligation toreact promptly. Went over abusive forms for carrier, steward and branch…
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Episode 57: NALC / call special convention – National Zoom Meeting
Must Listen Nationwide Zoom Meeting on 5/22/2025 regarding NALC call for a special Meeting.
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Episode 56: Jenna Morin / Stephanie LaGreca Discuss Thursday Night Nationwide Zoom Meeting NALC call for special convention
Please listen to this discussion. Excellent, I have much respectfor my sisters. This was fun as always, talking to them. Please buy a Hot Houset-shirt at…
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Episode 55: Eric Ellis Branch 231
During this episode, Eric Ellis gets lost in the cloudsomewhere, but then he comes back. Please listen to this very interesting conversation.
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Episode 54: Joint Statement / Mutual Respect. We get into some business
Hothousewithrichieray.com has got its store up, and we have T-shirts and Hats available. Please support me; all the money I collect will go towards my campaign…
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Episode 53: Letter to Presidents and Agenda Plan for NBA Region 15
In this Episode, my Brother, Former Branch 4006 President David San Augustine, is dealing with encephalopathy and needs annual leave. Please donate. You can…
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Episode 52: Discussion with Branch 44 President Paul Boulanger
This discussion was about who Paul is, discussed his website, and about grievance starters. The discussion moved to the national grievance starters and what…
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Episode 51: Zoom Meeting being called Request Special Meeting
In this episode, I have special guests Stephanie LaGreca from Branch 370 and Branch President Jenna Maxine Morin join me to discuss “Request for Special…
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Episode 50: Red Dot
Discussing the reason why i could not go to the mic at the COP and I was old "Fuck the Red Dot I got my microphone" So here it is. I discuss with the…
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Episode 49: CLC Edition Hot House Takeover NBA Region 6 Candidate Walter McGregory
I went over many topics and had many thoughts, but the best part of this episode was the Hot House Takeover from Region 12 Candidate Bill Kriebel, my co-host…