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Hot House with Richie Ray
Podcast

Hot House with Richie Ray

Big Rich

145 episodes · Education

"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: hothousewithrichieray@gmail.com

Episodes

Episode 145: Built by Union. Driven by Justice. In the Hot House with Kimetra Simpson-Lewis
Episode 145: Built by Union. Driven by Justice. In the Hot House with Kimetra Simpson-Lewis
Aug 26, 2026 · 49 min
Episode 144: CLC Candidate Interview Director of Retirees Anita Guzik
Episode 144: CLC Candidate Interview Director of Retirees Anita Guzik
Aug 24, 2026 · 45 min
Episode 143: “Challenging the Status Quo: Bill Kriebel, CLC, and the Fight for the Future”
Episode 143: “Challenging the Status Quo: Bill Kriebel, CLC, and the Fight for the Future”
Aug 22, 2026 · 1h 49m
Episode 142: CLC Region 8 NBA Candidate Danna Chambless
Episode 142: CLC Region 8 NBA Candidate Danna Chambless
Aug 20, 2026 · 45 min
Episode 141: The Price of Speaking Up / Orlando Gonzalez
Episode 141: The Price of Speaking Up / Orlando Gonzalez
Aug 19, 2026 · 1h 52m
Episode 140: Tom Rooney Returns Crisis, Change, and the Fight for the Future
Episode 140: Tom Rooney Returns Crisis, Change, and the Fight for the Future
Aug 18, 2026 · 1h 15m
Episode 139: Rob Kosier Returns Why Safety Can No Longer Wait
Episode 139: Rob Kosier Returns Why Safety Can No Longer Wait
Aug 17, 2026 · 1h 53m
Episode 138: Howard Komine in the Hot House: Leadership, Accountability, and the Future of the NALC
Episode 138: Howard Komine in the Hot House: Leadership, Accountability, and the Future of the NALC
Aug 15, 2026 · 1h 53m
Episode 137: The State of the Union: Debra Dixon Returns to the Hot House
Episode 137: The State of the Union: Debra Dixon Returns to the Hot House
Aug 13, 2026 · 2h 32m
Episode 136: Knowledge is Power Paul Boulanger on Building Better Stewards, Saving the Union, and Why This Election Will Shape the Future of the NALC
Episode 136: Knowledge is Power Paul Boulanger on Building Better Stewards, Saving the Union, and Why This Election Will Shape the Future of the NALC
Aug 10, 2026 · 1h 14m
Episode 135: A Lifetime of Service: Soldier, Union Leader, and Candidate for NALC Director of Life Insurance (MBA)
Episode 135: A Lifetime of Service: Soldier, Union Leader, and Candidate for NALC Director of Life Insurance (MBA)
Aug 9, 2026 · 1h 47m
Episode 134: The Watchdog of the Union David Grosskopf Jr. for NALC Trustee
Episode 134: The Watchdog of the Union David Grosskopf Jr. for NALC Trustee
Aug 8, 2026 · 2h 29m
Episode 133: National Convention Diary Episode five "The Journey Begins: Los Angeles, Here We Come
Episode 133: National Convention Diary Episode five "The Journey Begins: Los Angeles, Here We Come
Aug 7, 2026 · 24 min
Episode 132: I Kept the Receipts: William Boone, Poor Planning, and Misplaced Blame
Episode 132: I Kept the Receipts: William Boone, Poor Planning, and Misplaced Blame
Aug 6, 2026 · 34 min
Episode 131: National Convention Diary Episode four "The Journey Begins: Los Angeles, Here We Come
Episode 131: National Convention Diary Episode four "The Journey Begins: Los Angeles, Here We Come
Aug 6, 2026 · 15 min
Episode 130: National Convention Diary Episode three "The Journey Begins: Los Angeles, Here We Come
Episode 130: National Convention Diary Episode three "The Journey Begins: Los Angeles, Here We Come
Aug 5, 2026 · 37 min
Episode 129: Organizing for Change: A Conversation with Catherine 'Cathy' Jones
Episode 129: Organizing for Change: A Conversation with Catherine 'Cathy' Jones
Aug 4, 2026 · 39 min
Episode 128: National Convention Diary – Episode One "The Journey Begins: Los Angeles, Here We Come
Episode 128: National Convention Diary – Episode One "The Journey Begins: Los Angeles, Here We Come
Aug 4, 2026 · 49 min
Episode 127: Beyond the Satchel, Beyond the Ballot: Getting to Know AFL-CIO Delegate Candidate Cristal Czajkoski
Episode 127: Beyond the Satchel, Beyond the Ballot: Getting to Know AFL-CIO Delegate Candidate Cristal Czajkoski
Aug 3, 2026 · 42 min
Episode 126: National Convention Diary – Episode One "The Journey Begins: Los Angeles, Here We Come
Episode 126: National Convention Diary – Episode One "The Journey Begins: Los Angeles, Here We Come
Aug 3, 2026 · 16 min
Episode 125 : The Union Airwaves Round Table
Episode 125 : The Union Airwaves Round Table
Aug 1, 2026 · 1h 58m
Episode 124: Brother John Cruz joins Richie Ray on the Hot House live stream on YouTube and Facebook!
Episode 124: Brother John Cruz joins Richie Ray on the Hot House live stream on YouTube and Facebook!
Jul 26, 2026 · 58 min
Episode 123: Knowledge Is Power: How the Union Wins Discipline Cases — Don't Argue the Drama, Argue the Contract
Episode 123: Knowledge Is Power: How the Union Wins Discipline Cases — Don't Argue the Drama, Argue the Contract
Jul 25, 2026 · 1h 17m
Episode 122: Brother Don Hess Duty, Sacrifice, and the Battle That Never Ended
Episode 122: Brother Don Hess Duty, Sacrifice, and the Battle That Never Ended
Jul 18, 2026 · 2h 27m
Episode 121: The Therapy Session Hector Narvaez From TE to Targeted, From Carrier to Fighter
Episode 121: The Therapy Session Hector Narvaez From TE to Targeted, From Carrier to Fighter
Jul 11, 2026 · 2h 27m
Episode 120: no show Hector The Staten Island Crew Round Table: The State of the Letter Carrier in 2026
Episode 120: no show Hector The Staten Island Crew Round Table: The State of the Letter Carrier in 2026
Jul 4, 2026 · 1h 50m
Episode 119: The Workroom Floor Trap: DOIS, 3996s, Deems Desirable & Holiday Scheduling
Episode 119: The Workroom Floor Trap: DOIS, 3996s, Deems Desirable & Holiday Scheduling
Jun 27, 2026 · 33 min
Episode 118: The Hard Questions | William Boone in the Hot House- Part Two
Episode 118: The Hard Questions | William Boone in the Hot House- Part Two
Jun 22, 2026 · 1h 24m
Episode 117: Who Is William Boone? | The Man Behind the Movement – Part One
Episode 117: Who Is William Boone? | The Man Behind the Movement – Part One
Jun 20, 2026 · 1h 9m
Episode 116: Third Class in Our Own Union? The Table 2 Divide Exposed
Episode 116: Third Class in Our Own Union? The Table 2 Divide Exposed
Jun 13, 2026 · 2h 43m
Episode 115: Chris Helms Federal Injury Centers: Navigating OWCP and Protecting Injured Federal Workers
Episode 115: Chris Helms Federal Injury Centers: Navigating OWCP and Protecting Injured Federal Workers
Jun 6, 2026 · 54 min
Episode 114: This Is My Therapy Session
Episode 114: This Is My Therapy Session
May 30, 2026 · 52 min
Episode 113: Knowledge is Power
Episode 113: Knowledge is Power
May 24, 2026 · 18 min
Episode 112 : Restoring Trust: The CLC Candidates for NALC Trustee Speak Out
Episode 112 : Restoring Trust: The CLC Candidates for NALC Trustee Speak Out
May 16, 2026 · 2h 13m
Episode 111:The Most Dangerous Order CCAs Are Told to Follow
Episode 111:The Most Dangerous Order CCAs Are Told to Follow
May 12, 2026 · 21 min
Episode 110: The Day the Mail Stops Moving – The Hidden Crisis Inside the Postal Service
Episode 110: The Day the Mail Stops Moving – The Hidden Crisis Inside the Postal Service
May 9, 2026 · 26 min
Episode 109: How Letter Carriers Enforce Mutual Respect in the USPS
Episode 109: How Letter Carriers Enforce Mutual Respect in the USPS
May 7, 2026 · 8 min
Episode 108: The Weight We Carry: Stress, Harassment, and Survival in the Postal Service
Episode 108: The Weight We Carry: Stress, Harassment, and Survival in the Postal Service
May 5, 2026 · 8 min
Episode 107: Undertime vs. Actual Time: Control, Accountability, and Protecting Yourself
Episode 107: Undertime vs. Actual Time: Control, Accountability, and Protecting Yourself
May 2, 2026 · 25 min
Episode 106: The Postal Truth: Inside the Fight for Policy, Power, and Accountability
Episode 106: The Postal Truth: Inside the Fight for Policy, Power, and Accountability
Apr 25, 2026 · 1h 52m
Episode 105: Tom Rooney and the Fight for Region 14, Accountability, Enforcement, and the Future of Carrier Power
Episode 105: Tom Rooney and the Fight for Region 14, Accountability, Enforcement, and the Future of Carrier Power
Apr 18, 2026 · 44 min
Episode 104: The Future of Region 8: Danna Chambless and the CLC Movement
Episode 104: The Future of Region 8: Danna Chambless and the CLC Movement
Apr 11, 2026 · 50 min
Episode 103: From A to Arbitration: Corey Walton’s Mission to Reform the Union
Episode 103: From A to Arbitration: Corey Walton’s Mission to Reform the Union
Apr 4, 2026 · 1h 52m
Episode 102: Why 2026 Matters: Debbie Dixon and the Movement for Change in the NALC
Episode 102: Why 2026 Matters: Debbie Dixon and the Movement for Change in the NALC
Mar 28, 2026 · 1h 6m
Episode 101: The Steward Who Refused to Stay Quiet — Scott Vana
Episode 101: The Steward Who Refused to Stay Quiet — Scott Vana
Mar 25, 2026 · 1h 28m
Episode 100 “What Management Says vs. What Carriers Experience”
Episode 100 “What Management Says vs. What Carriers Experience”
Mar 24, 2026 · 25 min
Episode 99: Audio Version The Great Postal Heist: The Truth Every Postal Worker Needs to Hear
Episode 99: Audio Version The Great Postal Heist: The Truth Every Postal Worker Needs to Hear
Mar 21, 2026 · 1h 38m
Episode 98: Divide and Conquer
Episode 98: Divide and Conquer
Mar 19, 2026 · 9 min
Episode 97: Carrying More Than Mail Part 2
Episode 97: Carrying More Than Mail Part 2
Mar 18, 2026 · 6 min
Episode 96: Carrying More Than Mail
Episode 96: Carrying More Than Mail
Mar 17, 2026 · 8 min