# Episode 117: Who Is William Boone? | The Man Behind the Movement – Part One

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Podcast: [Hot House with Richie Ray](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hot-house-with-richie-ray-7087929)
Published: 2026-06-20T08:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

In Part One of the Hot House, Richie Ray sits down with William Boone, candidate for National Association of Letter Carriers Director of Safety and Health, to introduce the man many carriers are just beginning to learn about.This episode focuses on Boone’s foundation his journey into the Postal Service, his years carrying mail, his local branch roots, and the union experiences that shaped his activism. Before talking policy, politics, or national office, this conversation is about understanding who William Boone is, what drove him to fight for letter carriers, and the accomplishments that built his reputation. Part One lays thegroundwork for the deeper questions ahead, giving members a chance to hear his story directly and decide for themselves whether he has the experience, vision, and leadership to represent carrier safety at the national level. This is where the story begins. Before the platform. Before the campaign. Before the fight.

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