# Episode 89: The Slogan vs The Reality “ Fight Like Hell” NALC, USPS, and the Crises on the Workroom Floor.

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Podcast: [Hot House with Richie Ray](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hot-house-with-richie-ray-7087929)
Published: 2026-02-14T09:30:00+00:00
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