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Season 6 Episode 29
I am not a political expert. I'm a teacher. And my opinions on candidates and slates and movements should be weighted accordingly. In this episode, M…
1 month ago
By Request: Another Michael Brasaemle Rant!
Season 6 Episode 28
Michael talks about retirees. I tried to stop him. He also talks about the recent testimony of PMG Steiner before Congress.
1 month, 1 week ago
Ryan Akers Is Discipline Proof
Season 6 Episode 27
Sometimes I think about what it would have been like if I would have realized earlier in my career that I don't have to run, that if I just do the jo…
1 month, 1 week ago
JCAM Article 8.1 through 8.4
Season 6 Episode 26
These are key provisions. We cover the fact that you are NOT an on-call employee! We also go over the rules governing overtime, out-of-schedule pay, …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Interview with Howard Komine, CLC Candidate for Trustee
Season 6 Episode 25
Howard Komine came to Vegas to campaign with the CLC at my branch meeting. I was fortunate enough to meet up with him at his hotel for an in-person i…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Charges Against Michael Rivera
Season 6 Episode 24
Well, well, well... the shoe is on the other foot! Michael Rivera is a reformer from Branch 70 in San Diego who found himself in the national spotlig…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The CLC Visits My Branch
Season 6 Episode 23
James Henry visited my branch last week, and he brought the energy! I found his speech to be heartfelt, enthusiastic, and indicative of where his min…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Michael Addresses Articles in the Postal Record
Season 6 Episode 22
There were some articles in the December 2025 Postal Record that are relevant to issues important to Michael and me. We discuss them.
1 month, 4 weeks ago
We Lost at the Committee on Appeals
Season 6 Episode 21
Sometimes when you fight, you lose. Michael and I discuss what happened with our appeal, and why it's important to fight, even if you sometimes lose.
2 months ago
An Update on My Kidney Cancer
Season 6 Episode 20
My surgery is now behind me, and things appear to be going well. I have my first follow-up in a few days, so this is everything I know as of the date…
2 months ago