# Episode 157: Corey Walton Returns to the Hot House: Education, Leadership, and the Future of the NALC

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Podcast: [Hot House with Richie Ray](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hot-house-with-richie-ray-7087929)
Published: 2026-09-23T08:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

For the third maybe even fourth time, Corey Walton returns to the Hot House with Richie Ray. But this conversation is different. This isn't about introducing Corey Walton. Most letter carriers already know who he is. This is about where the National Association of Letter Carriers stands today, why so many carriers are concerned about the future of the union, the role the Concerned Letter Carriers (CLC) campaign says it hopes to play in the upcoming election, and why Corey believes education has become one of the most powerful tools available to letter carriers. Corey has served as a city letter carrier for nearly three decades, represented carriers as a steward, Formal Step A representative, arbitration advocate, and safety leader,and built the From A to Arbitration podcast into a major educational resource for carriers. We'll discuss: The current state of the NALC. Why Corey decided to leave the comfort of local representation to run for national office. The importance of carrier education. The contract, arbitration, and the challenges facing today'sletter carriers. Why every vote matters. What Corey believes must change inside the union. Then... We'll end with one of the most entertaining parts of the Hot House... The Hot House Rapid Fire Game.

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