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Episode 292- Your Gun is in the Mail Also Available OnSearchable Podcast Transcript Gun Lawyer — Episode Transcript Page – 1 – of 16 Gun Lawyer — Episode 292 Transcript SUMMARY KEYWORDS Gun Lawyer, Second Amendment, Marxism, useful idiots, US Postal Service, handgun shipping, NFA silencers, firearm regulations, logical fallacies, self-defense, gun scams, dog safety, firearm training, New Jersey gun law, gun rights. SPEAKERS Teddy Nappen, Speaker 2, Evan Nappen Evan Nappen 00:17 I’m Evan Nappen. Teddy Nappen 00:19 And I’m Teddy Nappen. Evan Nappen 00:21 And welcome to Gun Lawyer. So, Teddy Bear, what’s going on, man? Teddy Nappen 00:28 Well, I can’t believe you outed my middle name. Just kidding. It’s something where I don’t know this. Dad, do you remember growing up, and you saw, like, did you ever listen to Rage Against the Machine? Evan Nappen 00:42 Yeah, I actually will admit to that. Teddy Nappen 00:45 Yeah, do you remember that shirt where it literally has the picture of Che Guevara? Evan Nappen 00:50 Yeah. Well, I have one of those shirts, except my Che Guevara shirt has him wearing Mickey Mouse ears. So, I call him Mickey Che, and I thought Mickey Che was just hilarious. Teddy Nappen 01:02 Yeah, I think it’s funnier because of what if I was.. I just learned like more about who this individual was. Evan Nappen 01:11 Che Guevara? Page – 2 – of 16 Page – 3 – of 16 Teddy Nappen 01:14 I love how the Left tote him as their revolutionary hero. This guy put gays and Catholics in concentration camps. He tried to purify the Spanish race. And in details describing again, like trying to talk about black people, trying to remove them from society. He personally executed 100 people. Evan Nappen 01:38 He’s actually completely aligned with the progressive Left, if you really think about it. Teddy Nappen 01:43 True. Evan Nappen 01:44 I mean, the reality of what the Left does, you know. They are the kings of hypocrites. They are masters of double think. They have one goal and that is to destroy America. I mean, that’s their entire agenda. If you think about everything, they’re for, and every single item they are for harms our country in some way. Everything is harmful, and this is what they’re all about. Teddy Nappen 02:23 I think there is a good, I think the best way to think of it, and Crowder from Louder with Crowder gives the best line. They are Marxist because you see them take the most insane stances, like queers for Palestine. They’re for funding the war in Ukraine, but not for dealing with Iran. They take these crazy stances, which just looking at it, just from like it would make no sense, except from the eyes of a Marxist. Where in Marxism, in go right to the book, “The Communist Manifesto”, you have to define your enemy, oppressor and oppressee. No matter the individual, no matter the group, no matter the stance you take. You could be the most hateful group against gays, but if you are the oppressed, if you are the underdog, you are the good guy in their ideology. That is how screwed up it is, and they will take whatever political stance to achieve power for the sake of Marxism. Evan Nappen 03:18 Yeah, they are the useful idiots for the Marxists, for those that want to destroy America. They’re the useful idiots. And by the way, the only redeeming factor at all to their entire agenda of Marxism is that if they ever were to succeed, they’re the first ones that will get killed. They’re the ones that the Marxists will then kill when they don’t need them anymore, and that is exactly the playbook of the Marxist takeovers. Teddy Nappen 03:54 Cut to Iran with the students, which are all Islamo communists who took over. By the way, when the Iranian regime took over, guess who they executed first? The communists. Evan Nappen 04:05 Well, it’s the playbook every time. They’re just useful idiots until they’re no longer useful, and then they’re dead idiots. Page – 4 – of 16 Teddy Nappen 04:16 And then what is it, the old phrase. You can vote your way into communism, but you have to shoot your way out. Evan Nappen 04:21 That’s it. That’s it. So, luckily, we are exposing, you know, the truth is out there, and this political battle for the future of our country is clear and normal America gets it. I really believe they do. And the extremists on the Left, of course, are the worst when it comes to our Second Amendment rights. They’re not going to be in a general sense successful. Now they’re able to have pockets where you see their policies destroy cities, and you can watch the destruction of these cities taking place under their policies. But that’s just examples being set to the rest of America, what we never want to happen broadly in the country. Teddy Nappen 05:26 Yeah, and speaking of Marxism, as I always, again, we always have to check on the Left of what they’re currently whining and crying about. So, Evan Nappen 05:37 Yeah. Teddy Nappen 05:38 Our favorite, our favorite fans at The Trace. We check out their latest article. “People might soon be able to ship handguns through the mail.” (https://www.thetrace.org/2026/05/usps-handgun-mailing-ban-shipping-rule/) That was the article. Evan Nappen 05:38 Oh my G-d! Everyone clutch your pearls. Teddy Nappen 05:40 Oh my G-d. Jennifer Mascia writes this whole article where the U.S. Postal Service is set to lift a century-old ban, and experts warn of the consequences. I love the term “experts”. Evan Nappen 06:13 Experts warn the consequences. Right now you can ship via FedEx. You can ship UPS. Oh, but somehow if we allow shipping via the U.S. Postal Service, oh, well, now it’s a threat to our safety, our country, everything. You know, it’s just, the sky is falling because of that. Teddy Nappen 06:38 Yeah, and I love how they’re saying, the rule would allow handguns to be shipped through the mail, bypassing a longstanding law prohibiting such practice. Evan Nappen 06:51 Well, you know, I guess they’re not aware that currently you can buy NFA silencers by having them shipped to your door. Silencers are allowed to be sold in this manner, as long as it’s a dealer in the Page – 5 – of 16 state that is doing the shipping. Now, this is the model that is so interesting with Silencer Central, for example. You can buy a NFA silencer online at Silencer Central. (https://www.silencercentral.com/) You can do your NFA forms. They have a great interface where you do the interface. It interfaces you to e-forms, the federal government’s forms for NFA. There’s no tax on suppressors anymore because of the Big Beautiful Bill. Once you get the approval, then they ship from Silencer Central, which I believe is in South Dakota. I believe that is where their headquarters are. That is then sent to their local dealer network that they have already set up, and that’s who ships the suppressor direct to your door. Now, of course, if you live in the DPRNJ, you cannot buy a suppressor because the state law bans them. But in well over 40 some states that respect the Second Amendment, you’re able to do this. Evan Nappen 08:38 So, this model that they have, which is computerized and set up well, is the groundwork now being laid in the federal government for this to apply to guns. And by opening up the postal service to allow the shipping of handguns, it will allow yet another source for shipping of guns via the post office. And the ATF 34 new regs that they’re proposing is to have computerized the 4473 forms just like the NFA forms are computerized. So, you’ll have e-forms that you can do for that. I’m sure companies will set up an interface in the same way they have an interface set up to ease the process for suppressors. And then even if, for example, Silencer Central were to use their existing network, you could buy the gun of your choice online, and then it will be sent through their network. It will be shipped directly to your door. With the removal of the ban on shipping handguns in the post office, it could even come via the U.S. Post Office right to your door. Evan Nappen 09:54 So, we’re modernizing the business trade for firearms and making it so that we’re getting back to our pre ’68, pre 1968, ability to have mail order guns, and this is great. Especially for folks that have limited ability to get to a dealer. You know, not everybody lives close to an FFL, but everybody gets their mail delivered in some way. So, this will make the availability of firearms that much more easier for individuals to acquire guns. Of course, that’s what those that are the oppressors of our gun rights don’t want to do. They want everything they can come up with that can somehow be a burden on the exercise of our rights to exist. So, they fight everything and anything that in any way makes it easier. Teddy Nappen 11:04 This is even funnier because you could still ship your AR-15. Evan Nappen 11:10 Well, right, long arms are fine, even by the mail and by in-state dealers already. And, you know, although the law in 1927 about concealable weapons can’t be shipped, you know, concealable, they’d be mainly handguns, sawed off shotguns, etc. Concealable weapons. Long arms still could be, and it wasn’t until the ’68 Gun Control Act that the dealer network essentially got established and requirements for having to have the in-state dealer only for handgun transfers. So, you cannot buy a handgun except in a state where you’re a resident. You can buy a long arm in a state where you’re not a resident, as long as that dealer obeys the law of the home state and the resident state. So, as long as both jurisdictions’ laws are followed, long arm sales can occur right over the counter or at a gun show, etc. but not with handguns. This will dramatically change that for the better. We’ll be able to ship Page – 6 – of 16 handguns, and it’ll help establish these dealer networks to almost make irrelevant the restriction over having to have an in-state dealer on the transfer when it can easily just be shipped. So, that will be a great thing. Another improvement, thanks to President Trump and his administration on addressing the trade, the business model and trade in firearms. Teddy Nappen 13:22 It always makes me laugh from reading this article. The expert that they get, Robert Spitzer. Evan Nappen 13:23 Yeah, he’s a known quantity. Teddy Nappen 13:28 He’s written the Politics of Gun Control, and he writes this entire book making the claim that this is the time to push for gun control. Evan Nappen 13:46 Oh yeah, now. Teddy Nappen 13:48 He wrote an entire book trying to make the argument that the NRA is weak, and, and, and we’ve had such great strides in the anti-gun movement that we need to push for, and it’s yeah. Evan Nappen 14:04 Well, the NRA has been weakened due to all the internal strife, that is true. But the gun rights movement is not just the NRA. The NRA is important. The NRA does good work. The NRA has unfortunately had its internal problems that they’re finally getting beyond. However, we have the GOA (Gun Owners of America) out there doing great things. We have Firearm Policy Coalition, FPC. They’re doing great work litigating and such. We have Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, and the Second Amendment Foundation. We have many other groups that are taking up the fight and many, many state groups that are also engaging. So, simply saying this is great because the NRA has been weakened hardly paints the picture. Evan Nappen 15:18 Then, of course, we have the most important aspect of why this is absolutely probably the worst time ever, and that has to do with President Trump. His dedication to the Second Amendment, and his administration with the appointment of the new ATF director, who is moving on President Trump’s Executive Order to look at all the regulations and gun laws, and to change the way America, the federal government itself, does business. To the degree of cutting the funding that was going to the gun rights oppressive groups, which they’re still. Talk about weakened. What’s really been weakened is the other side over the cutting of the monies to them that was taxpayer dollars. Page – 7 – of 16 Teddy Nappen 16:13 The other factor is, Dad, that they blew their entire control in COVID, where people were like, “Oh man, I’m in my home, I need to defend it”. I need to get a firearm. And currently, right now, all the Leftists are buying guns in droves, and they’re getting denied. Like, why can’t I own a firearm? Evan Nappen 16:37 They’re buying guns in droves? Where did they get these cars from the 1930s to go by guns with? Teddy Nappen 16:44 Nice. But it’s literally the most like weakest issue you could ever push for. Now, they still make, they still get their talking heads and all the others out there, but the vast majority at this point, like, are pro, and you can have your spurts of mass shootings, but it always comes back to, oh, who was the shooter? Oh, it was a transgender woman who thinks he was a man or some other mentally deranged individual. Oh, we can’t talk about that shooting. And it gets just stomped over and over and over again. It’s ridiculous. Just going back to the article here, the whole argument from Spitzer. Evan Nappen 17:26 Well, mental health is an issue. Teddy Nappen 17:28 Yeah. This college professor makes a logical fallacy argument against the rule change. He says handguns can be transported legally across state lines now, and it would be, and quite frankly, you could just drive your car and use your car to transport. Why would you need to mail anything? Evan Nappen 17:49 First of all, you can’t do that very thing. You cannot cross state lines as a non-resident and buy a handgun in another state. You have to be a resident of the state to purchase a handgun. Now, you can be, arguably, a dual resident if you reside in the other state at the time, either on the weekends or the summer months. You have property and you’re residing there. Then dual residency recognition is there. But if you’re not, if you’re just on vacation, or if you think you can just leave your resident state, go to another state, and buy a handgun legally, you can’t. So, that’s not legally true. Teddy Nappen 18:35 I think he was also referring to transporting, because the idea was. The other thing they were making the point of the argument was like you can ship your gun to yourself as well. One of the things that they were talking about, as one of the points for this. But here’s the key to the, what he’s making, he made a logical fallacy. It’s called a false dilemma or appeal to the alternative, where you give two choices where one exists. Therefore by that makes the other one is may makes false or true. Even though just because that exists, just because you are transporting a firearm, that doesn’t mean this negates the ability where you shouldn’t be able to mail. It’s a logical fallacy, and this is someone who’s supposed to be this politically smart. Evan Nappen 19:24 Similar to the Mott and Bailey. Similar. Page – 8 – of 16 Teddy Nappen 19:26 Yeah. Well, that’s why. Well, that’s the premise of most logical fallacies. You equate to something to make your argument seem reasonable when it’s not true. And this is why logical fallacies exist. You’re using them in debates. But here the Left can only use logical fallacies when making their arguments, because they have to appeal to emotion. Evan Nappen 19:47 Right! Speaking of logical fallacy, once you get into an argument with them and you’re destroying them, then, of course, their final, their last resort is, of course, an ad hominem attack. Teddy Nappen 19:58 Well, that goes back to. I Learned. Evan Nappen 20:00 Right. Teddy Nappen 20:01 I learned this term, just going to it. I think it’s called Godwin’s Law, where it’s the premise where basically everyone would keep equating to a political argument where someone would just say, oh yeah, well, that’s Hitler talk, or say someone is like being a Nazi or being like a fascist. Godwin’s Law is, if that get. Evan Nappen 20:23 Wait, and throw in pedo, somehow Teddy Nappen 20:25 pedophile, Evan Nappen 20:26 to your pedophile, Teddy Nappen 20:27 pedophile, Evan Nappen 20:28 I don’t, Teddy Nappen 20:29 Yeah. So, actually engaging with the subject, when you throw in that term, you have therefore won the argument, because they’ve now just resorted to the tactic of the idea. If the conversation eventually leads to Hitler, you’ve won the debate because they were right to that tactic. And I love he did this, though, because he was Left wing, where he was trying to make the argument about trying to be pro gun control, where you’re equating this to fascist, and then he tried to carve out exceptions. Well, if it Page – 9 – of 16 actually is showing real signs of fascism, then it’s okay. But it’s just the level, like, really? Yeah, you carve out. Rules for thee, not for me, obviously, so. Evan Nappen 21:13 It also goes back to their double think, and all that. I mean, it’s so Orwellian, man. The Left just lives the Orwellian dream here, man, with what they do. Every day we are fascinated by their shenanigans. It’s nuts. So, that is fascinating. Hopefully, as we move ahead here, we’re seeing all kinds of dramatic pro Second Amendment rights changes. Teddy, you said you had something else you wanted to share. I was wondering what that was. Teddy Nappen 21:57 This was probably from what is a lot of people in talking about is the Chud The Builder story, where he was a. Evan Nappen 22:07 Chud? He’s a chud? Teddy Nappen 22:09 Yeah. Evan Nappen 22:10 A chud is a stupid, ugly person, I think, right? Teddy Nappen 22:15 A self-given name, so, whatever. Evan Nappen 22:18 So, he’s calling himself a Chud? Teddy Nappen 22:20 Yes, that was his like tagline, and. Evan Nappen 22:23 Wow. He doesn’t have high self-esteem, if you’re calling yourself a Chud. Teddy Nappen 22:29 Yeah, there’s like, there’s all different, there’s so much stuff out there on the internet. Evan Nappen 22:34 So, what did Mr. Chud do? Teddy Nappen 22:37 Yeah, so he was a streamer. He would go around to different people. He’s a rage baiter, where he tried to say, like, you know, he’d say the N word to, like, go up to black people. Page – 10 – of 16 (https://www.soapcentral.com/entertainment/joshua-fox-victim-chud-the-builder-comes-scrutiny-alleged-past-crimes-emerge) Evan Nappen 22:48 A rage baiter? Teddy Nappen 22:49 Yeah, where he tries to get a rise out of people, which. Evan Nappen 22:51 Wait a minute. I understand he’s very, very skilled at that. As a matter of fact, don’t they consider him a master at that? Teddy Nappen 22:59 I would say so. Evan Nappen 23:00 Cause that would make him a masturbator. Teddy Nappen 23:03 Yep, he certainly is. Teddy Nappen 23:04 Okay. But what did this guy do? Teddy Nappen 23:07 Well, he went over, and he was, and again, we don’t have all the facts yet on this. It’s still coming out. But the basic summary is that he was saying the N word, and you know, making all the different jokes and going up to people. And then one guy came over and punched him, attacked him over that. Then he drew his gun on him and fired. There was a scuffle where he ended up shooting himself, along with the attacker. Evan Nappen 23:37 Holy cow. Well, okay, there’s a lot to unpack there, and we don’t have all the facts. But basically fighting words. So, if he’s approaching somebody and using what we might even generously call fighting words, or words to trigger, how’s that? This person. That still is not generally a basis where you can use force. So, the person who he may be offending is not necessarily justified in using force. But if he raised the stakes, the victim of this guy’s race baiting, raised the stakes to a physical assault, but no weapon, that still doesn’t rise necessarily to the Chud using deadly force. But, again, we don’t know all the facts. Fighting words themselves are not normally a good justification for use of force either way. And then if his response was disproportionate to what occurred, and plus he’s also, Chud there, is also treading in the bad area of “don’t be the instigator”. Don’t be the troublemaker. Don’t be the guy who started it. And that already is a strike against him for being that guy. So, this sounds like not a really smart person doing smart things. Page – 11 – of 16 Teddy Nappen 25:17 Yeah, and I will say, just from the quote, they’re also saying, again, unconfirmed, that the guy, the “victim” was stalking him because he was streaming and wanted to go there. So, that could be a factor because this individual was whatever. Evan Nappen 25:34 Maybe he was a stalker? I don’t know. Teddy Nappen 25:36 Yeah, we don’t have all the facts. Evan Nappen 25:38 You see, when dealing with self-defense, it becomes very fact-specific. It really does. Those facts come together, and the reasonableness of your actions – were you reasonably in fear? Was it a reasonable fear? Was it proportionate and reasonable, etc.? All that is what the jury is going to have to believe and understand and agree with. So, you better be able to convince 12 people, who aren’t smart enough to avoid jury duty, that you were extremely reasonable in what you did. Teddy Nappen 26:24 Under criminal procedure, though, would this be allowed to come out in the court? Where the “victim”, Joshua Fox, had a large rap sheet. He tried to set his house on fire with an aerosol can and a lighter. And when his wife tried to try to stop him, he tried to stab her with a screwdriver. Evan Nappen 26:41 It’s going to come down to a lot of the rules on what’s admissible, evidentiary. What can be demonstrated under what’s called “prior acts”. These are all important legal issues that the court will have to determine. Teddy Nappen 26:57 Multiple aggravated assaults, by the way. You know, DUIs. Evan Nappen 27:03 And maybe to what degree is there an awareness of the parties, of the background of the person. But these are all going to be things that will be in consideration. Teddy Nappen 27:15 It also kind of upsets me, though, Dad, is reverse the races, and what happens? Evan Nappen 27:21 Well, we all know what happens in our society, don’t we? Teddy Nappen 27:26 Yeah, and that’s Page – 12 – of 16 Evan Nappen 27:28 It’s apparently a one-way street. Just ask that woman who was. Teddy Nappen 27:36 Arena. Evan Nappen 27:37 Yeah, that was her. Teddy Nappen 27:38 You had a guy who was released nine times, gets on a subway station, stabs her, and then says to the camera, I got that whitey. I got that whitey. It’s disgusting. As they’re taking down the mural of her, by the way, because we don’t want to show offense. But why is it that it’s conditioned to say one word, how is that justified to be okay? We’re gonna beat the crap out of you, and also probably kill you over that word. That is the disgusting part. This goes beyond Chud The Builder. This goes to an issue. What was that documentary, the N word? Like, it broke down the utter insanity that has been created around that word to the point right now. Evan Nappen 28:24 It’s done on purpose, and you’re seeing, though, the demise in a way of that entire reverse discrimination. The entire thing that’s been placed on us as a society. It’s being rejected because the other side took it too far. I mean, once you start saying that math is racist, you’re losing people that are otherwise very supportive. Teddy Nappen 28:55 Also working out of. Evan Nappen 28:56 The original cause of having what Dr. King put out there, as it’s about your character, right? The content of your character, not the color of your skin. And that’s something that just about every normal American can embrace. We take each person as an individual, and we look at who they are in their character. When you start creating these groups that you either want to attack or groups that you just only want to help to the detriment of another group, then you’re going into what Americans viscerally know is racist, whichever way you’re going with it. It becomes racist, because racism really boils down to distinguishing based on race. You’re distinguishing based on race, and how that distinguishing takes place is where you can see unfairness coming from both sides. Americans are generally fair people. We don’t want unfairness. We want equal opportunity, but not equity. There’s a difference, not equity. Teddy Nappen 30:14 Yeah, that’s the problem. Page – 13 – of 16 Evan Nappen 30:15 Equality is something we can all believe in, because it’s fundamental to our existence. All men are created equal. We can all accept that we’re all created equal, and then we all should have equal opportunity. But once that equal is no longer equal, then people sense the unfairness and the discrimination, whichever way that discrimination is cutting, and that’s what you see. Evan Nappen 30:45 Hey, Teddy, let me tell you about our good friends at WeShoot, the place you and I love to go. We love to shoot there. It is a great range in Lakewood, New Jersey, conveniently located right off the Parkway. They have top deals, great specials all the time. They have a fantastic range, a state-of-the-art range, and the training there is second to none. You can get your certification for getting your New Jersey carry. Hey, you and I both got ours, and so did Brother Lou. He got his there, too. Lots and lots of folks we know have successfully gotten their training and certifications from WeShoot. WeShoot has a great website. You should really check it out. Go to weshootusa.com. Please go to WeShoot. You will love it. You’ll be glad you did. It is one of our favorite places, and you know ranges are important to support because they are a resource, a limited resource in the DPRNJ. WeShoot is first rate. So, check out weshootusa.com. Pay them a visit, and join as a member. Take advantage of this great resource for the exercise of your Second Amendment rights. Evan Nappen 32:21 Let me also shamelessly plug my book, New Jersey Gun Law. It’s the bible of Jersey gun law. It will help guide you through the insane matrix of New Jersey gun laws so that you don’t become a GOFU. That is my mission in life, to educate and help our brothers and sisters that want to be and remain law-abiding gun owners, even in tough environments, such as the DPRNJ. That’s why the book’s there. Go to EvanNappen.com and get your copy today. EvanNappen.com. Evan Nappen 33:03 Teddy, I want to talk about a double header GOFU. We’re going to do two today. We’re going to do two. Teddy Nappen 33:14 A binary GOFU? Evan Nappen 33:16 Well, actually, it’s going to be two separate GOFUs. One is a bona fide GOFU that you need to know about, and the other, they’re both bona fide GOFUs, but one we’re gonna call a DOGFU, and you’ll see why. We’ll save the DOGFU for a little later. Let me tell you about this actual GOFU. So, this is an individual who is new to guns. Now, I think many of my listeners are experienced with firearms, but you may be new to guns, which is fine. I welcome you on board, and as a listener. Everybody’s got to start at some point, where you learn, and your best way is to go to a dealer. I would highly recommend WeShoot for a first timer. They will equip you, train you, and you’ll learn right from the start the right way to do things. Page – 14 – of 16 Evan Nappen 34:19 But in this case, this individual didn’t know much about guns. He actually purchased a handgun via Facebook. Now, first of all, I didn’t even think Facebook allows the sale of firearms, but somehow, it must have come up on Marketplace or something. He thought this was a good deal. It was a Gen 5 Glock 20 with a number of magazines and a couple hundred rounds. It’s supposedly a private seller, and all this, and you know, it would still be going through, arguably, a dealer. It’s not unlawful to buy online, like if you go through Gun Broker or other sources. But it has to go dealer to dealer, and you need the permits. You have to do all that. This person, being new to this, wasn’t trying to avoid that. In fact, he anticipated they would be doing that, but thought, here’s a great way to get a gun. He paid for this gun but did not receive it. Instead, as I discover the story, I find out that the person tells me that the gun was shipped, the gun was shipped to a freight company. Evan Nappen 35:45 Now, folks, we’re talking today about shipping, about U.S. mail, about all that. If a gun is being sent, a gun is not sent via a freight company. I mean, that would be highly unusual. A gun normally gets sent UPS, FedEx, you know, the standard carriers like that, and it gets sent to the dealer. Well, this person is told by the person who they already paid for this Glock, which was, you know, $500, so that’s a great deal. It’s a phenomenal deal for Gen 5 Glock 20, right? So, immediately you need to wonder, why is it such a good deal? Oh, well, the freight company has the gun, but the freight company can’t deliver it unless you pay certain monies. Then they milk this person along to keep paying monies and claiming certain paperwork and all kinds of things have to be done before it goes to a dealer. Well, that’s ridiculous. It’s the dealer who’s going to do the paperwork. They just are the carrier, if they are even for real. Of course, here it isn’t. Evan Nappen 36:52 So, I asked, how much money have you paid to this freight company to sort this out? Have they been telling you? Two thousand dollars to the freight company already. And now they want to refund. Oh, they’ll gladly refund. But before they send the refund, he has to pay more money, like another $500 right? Okay, how was this paid for? Oh, Bitcoin, of course. Do you have an address for this company? No, it was just a phone number and communication over WhatsApp. Oh geez. I mean every flag you can imagine. And look, I’m not here to be mean. I’m not here to mock anybody. These people are con artists. They’re out there. The scammers are out there. There’s a reason they’re called con men, because they’re known as confidence men. They gain your confidence, and you have to recognize this. Evan Nappen 37:53 The GOFU is falling for the scam. The bottom line is, you know, don’t send them another penny. Report the theft, and you know it’s highly unlikely you’re ever going to recover a dime of what you paid. But the lesson needs to be learned. If you’re going to buy a gun, particularly as a new gun owner, go to your local dealer. Go to a dealer, go to a legitimate brick and mortar dealer in your state, and have them show you the ropes. It’s a great advantage to have a dealer there that not only can sell you a gun, not only do all the paperwork, not only be known to be legitimate, but also they can train you. They can help you pick the right gun. They can help you train. I mean, I’m not even sure whether a newbie should be starting with a Glock 20 in 10 millimeter. Yeah, it depends on the person and their skill. Maybe they had some prior firearm, I don’t know. But that’s not exactly. It’s a great gun. I love the Glock 20. But Page – 15 – of 16 that’s not necessarily the best gun for a newbie to be starting with, not necessarily. So, this is the kind of things, these are the factors that a dealer will be able to advise and help you. They’ll make sure everything’s done right and legitimately, and you have that dealer as a resource. So, this is important. Don’t be a GOFU, you know, the Gun Owner Fuck Up in that regard. Don’t get scammed. Be very careful with anything online. If you’re going to buy online, there’s protocols you need to follow, you know. If it’s through, like, Gun Broker, where it’s a legitimate site, then things have to go through dealers. They have to be vetted. Look at the feedback. You know, ask for help with others that have done these type of purchases. If you’re new to this, I wouldn’t advise jumping in to online purchases, not at this stage. Now, eventually, with what we talked about at the beginning of the show, it may be streamlined with major companies, and then you’ll be fine and safe. But that is definitely something you want to avoid. Evan Nappen 37:53 So, that is the first GOFU, but now let’s talk about the second GOFU, which is the DOGFU. Teddy, you have the background on the DOGFU. Tell us about the DOGFU. Teddy Nappen 38:43 So, just kind of going into it a little more, I think personally. Evan Nappen 39:36 This occurred in a person who was in a truck, right? They had their shotgun in a truck, and I believe they were parked in front of either a gas station or convenience store or something. Teddy Nappen 39:43 Yeah, and he left the gun loaded in his truck, and of course the dog. Evan Nappen 39:54 Now, this is farm country. I think it was out in Nebraska. I mean, you still shouldn’t have your loaded gun necessarily in your car. I don’t know whether that was lawful or not in Nebraska, maybe it was. Teddy Nappen 41:12 Well, the dog saw a squirrel running, and so he reached for the gun. Evan Nappen 41:20 Well, unfortunately, when it comes to dogs and guns, any pet and a gun, if you leave your gun loaded, safety, you know, all gun loaded never should ever load, even with the safety on. You know, dogs jump around, man. And all his paw had to do, which apparently happened, is get between the trigger guard and the trigger, and bang, that gun discharged. It actually hit a bystander, I believe, and caused immense problems. So, the take away. Teddy Nappen 41:52 I think the bystander was reported as a postman, by the way. Just kidding. Page – 16 – of 16 Evan Nappen 41:57 No, I don’t think so. But the thing that’s important here is that this is not that uncommon. It’s not regularly occurring. But dogs and other animals inadvertently discharging a firearm is not unheard of. And hunters, particularly those that hunt with dogs, need to be very careful. There are a number, any number of stories of hunters that put their loaded gun down, and the dog accidentally discharges the gun. You know, you might be looking to safely climb over a fence or an obstacle, you need to unload your gun before doing it. And instead of leaning it up on the fence, loaded, and then think you’re going to reach over and grab it, and a dog jumps up on it, and next thing you know, boom. You’re getting shot, or somebody else is, and that gun’s discharging. It can happen in a household, you know, leaving your loaded handgun on a table or on a chair, and a dog or other animal can jump up and cause a discharge. So, be conscientious about your loaded gun. Even if nobody else is home, it’s just you and another living creature, this type of DOGFU can occur. So, beware. Evan Nappen 43:27 This is Evan Nappen and Teddy Nappen reminding you that gun laws don’t protect honest citizens from criminals. They protect criminals from honest citizens. Speaker 2 43:38 Gun Lawyer is a CounterThink Media production. The music used in this broadcast was managed by Cosmo Music, New York, New York. Reach us by emailing Evan@gun.lawyer. The information and opinions in this broadcast do not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state. Downloadable PDF TranscriptGun Lawyer S5 E292_Transcript About The HostEvan Nappen, Esq.Known as “America's Gun Lawyer,” Evan Nappen is above all a tireless defender of justice. Author of eight bestselling books and countless articles on firearms, knives, and weapons history and the law, a certified Firearms Instructor, and avid weapons collector and historian with a vast collection that spans almost five decades — it's no wonder he's become the trusted, go-to expert for local, industry and national media outlets. Regularly called on by radio, television and online news media for his commentary and expertise on breaking news Evan has appeared countless shows including Fox News – Judge Jeanine, CNN – Lou Dobbs, Court TV, Real Talk on WOR, It's Your Call with Lyn Doyle, Tom Gresham's Gun Talk, and Cam & Company/NRA News. As a creative arts consultant, he also lends his weapons law and historical expertise to an elite, discerning cadre of movie and television producers and directors, and novelists. He also provides expert testimony and consultations for defense attorneys across America. Email Evan Your Comments and Questions  talkback@gun.lawyer Join Evan's InnerCircleHere's your chance to join an elite group of the Savviest gun and knife owners in America.  Membership is totally FREE and Strictly CONFIDENTIAL.  Just enter your email to start receiving insider news, tips, and other valuable membership benefits.   Email (required) *First Name *Select list(s) to subscribe toInnerCircle Membership Yes, I would like to receive emails from Gun Lawyer Podcast. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.var ajaxurl = "https://gun.lawyer/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php";

In a world where the government's involvement in industries seems to be stifling innovation and driving up costs, a recent news story caught Michaels attention. The US Postal Service is facing a staggering $9 billion loss, and Michael wonders if it's a symptom of a larger issue. As he delves into the topic, he explores the idea that government intervention can lead to stagnation and higher prices. Michael starts by discussing the rising cost of a first-class stamp, which is set to increase to 82 cents in July. He compares this to the significant decrease in prices of other products, such as TVs, cell phones, and solar panels, over the past 25 years. He argues that the key factor behind these price drops is competition and innovation, which are often stifled by government intervention. Michael also touches on the topic of government involvement in industries such as healthcare, education, and housing, and how it can lead to higher costs and reduced quality. He uses the example of the US Postal Service, which has a legal monopoly on door-to-door letter delivery, yet still struggles to turn a profit. He suggests that the government's response to the Postal Service's losses is to raise prices and slow down delivery, rather than addressing the underlying issues. Michael invites listeners to join him as he explores this topic further and examines the consequences of government intervention in various industries. He shares a personal anecdote about a pilot who delayed a flight due to a mechanical issue, and how the pilot's honesty and transparency earned him the respect and gratitude of the passengers. Michael reflects on the importance of transparency and accountability in leadership and how it can make a significant difference in people's lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we have Will. He is 32 years old, lives in Allenstown, NH and took his last drink on October 5th, 2019.   This episode is brought to you by:   Sign up and get 10% off: Better Help Café RE – THE social app for sober people Bozeman 2026 – August 12th-16th, 2026   [06:22] Paul introduces Will:   Will is 32 years old, lives in New Hampshire and works for the US Postal Service. Will enjoys writing, watching films, hiking and traveling.    Will grew up in a strict, religious household. From middle school through high school, Will did homeschooling which left him feeling like he didn't really have any friends. By the time he was 15 or 16, he felt like he was missing out on a lot of life experiences. Will moved out of home with his brother when he turned 18 and says this is when his partying began as a way to make up for lost time.   Will began working in the food service industry and says it was his first taste of life outside of the religious bubble he had grown up in. While he had a level of social anxiety that kept him out of nightclubs and things of that nature, his brother enjoyed the nightlife and typically had alcohol in the house which Will would drink by himself.   Between the ages of 19 and 21, Will had found some friends he calls kindred spirits in that they were all creative and a little nerdy. He says his life was simple back then: go to work and then go hang out with his friends and play/watch video games while drinking.   At 22, Will got a DUI. This was not enough to make him feel like he needed to stop drinking but he thought he should try moderating. The financial struggles after the DUI were hard on Will and he was beginning to feel like he screwed his life up already. Between ages 22 and 24, Will references them as his rock bottom years. He was losing friends due to his behavior when he drank and felt haunted by social failures and missing opportunities.   Will tried going to therapy at 24 but didn't address his drinking at all. The anxiety and depression were crippling, and he began having suicidal ideations. Will tried going to AA but struggled not to focus on the things he didn't agree with. It was a TV series called Patrick Melrose that helped inspire Will to try something new. Will decided to try going to rehab.   Will started burning the ships with his family and the supervisory staff at his jobs so that he could plan to go to detox. He was there for nine days and says it was an amazing experience. He felt good about the decision to go and says he got a lot of out of it.   The cycle of starts and stops began, Will was trying to hide his drinking unsuccessfully. In this middle of this time, he had started dating someone and fell in love. They ended up moving in together. Will says the move was helpful for him, but he was still trying to drink and hide it from her.    The night before a planned trip to NYC, Will drank a couple of beers, and his girlfriend could smell it on him the next morning. They talked about it on the way to their Airbnb and Will spent his first day sober walking around the city. This experience left an impression on Will, and he recognized he could have fun sober and it made him crave more life experiences.   Will's girlfriend was very supportive; he returned to AA meetings and got a new therapist that specialized in addiction. After several months, he began taking classes for recovery support. An internship led to a job and Will says it was life changing.   Since being in recovery, Will says that his depression is gone and he is better at holding himself accountable in his life. A lot has happened since he quit drinking, but he feels that all of the challenges have made him stronger.   Recovery Elevator We took the elevator down. You've got to take the stairs back up. We can do this.   RE Instagram Sobriety Tracker iTunes  RE YouTube  

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

In this segment, Mark is joined by Missouri's Second District Congresswoman Ann Wagner. Congresswoman Wagner discusses the Iran War, the Government Shutdown deal, the US Postal Service woes and more.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Jacob Olidort, a Chief Research Officer and Director of American Security at the America First Policy Institute. Olidort shares the latest on the Strait of Hormuz and more. He's later joined by Missouri's Second District Congresswoman Ann Wagner. Congresswoman Wagner discusses the Iran War, the Government Shutdown deal, the US Postal Service woes and more.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Jacob Olidort, a Chief Research Officer and Director of American Security at the America First Policy Institute. Olidort shares the latest on the Strait of Hormuz and more. He's later joined by Missouri's Second District Congresswoman Ann Wagner. Congresswoman Wagner discusses the Iran War, the Government Shutdown deal, the US Postal Service woes and more. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is then joined by Bill King, a Research Fellow at Rice University's Baker Institute, a former businessman, lawyer, opinion columnist and editorial board member at the House Chronicle and the author of "Unapologetically Moderate". They discuss his latest article which is headlined, "Control of the U.S. Senate Now a Toss Up." He's later joined by KSDK Sports Director Frank Cusumano. Cusumano discusses the Cardinals staying hot with a series win over the Dodgers and more. In hour 3, Mark is joined by John Ziegler, the Co-Host of the podcast, “The Death of Journalism” and a former Mediaite Columnist. Ziegler discusses the pending demise of LIV Golf, the NCAA potentially adding more teams to March Madness, updates on the California governor and Los Angeles Mayor's races. He's later joined by Christian Twiste, with Confessions of a Conservative Atheist. They discuss his latest piece which is headlined, "Springsteen: The Good, The Bad, and The Ridiculously Trump-Deranged at the Prudential Center." They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

SHOW NOTES: The airlines' major frequent flyer programs began with American Airlines back in 1981 (thought Texas International Airlines had one in 1979). Everyone quickly followed. Travelers fell in love because they were earning free trips without paying anything extra for the ticket. You may feel the travelers were and are silly. Well, the average major airline today has a liability of about $7-10 billion if these points were all cashed in. Although there are attempts to squelch this with blackout periods and restricted seats available, this is none the less a very real monster under the bed. However, many people never cash them in or they the points may expire. Airlines and hotels figure the points won't all be used. This is called “breakage,” believe it or not, and it's the monster-slayer. Another example of this is the US Postal Service, which prints about $14 billion in postage stamps each year. But it's estimated that over half of this amount is never used for postage because it goes into collections so there's no attendant labor involved. I provide “unlimited access” to me for my top clients, both corporate and individual. That seems like it can't be fulfilled, and many people ask how I can do it. It's simple, virtually no one abuses the privilege. In fact, many people apologize for “bothering me” or ask if they can have an appointment. One year I had 36 corporate clients, and these days I have hundreds of these top echelon clients globally. They call when there's a need and, since they're so successful, the needs are relatively few and reasonable. This is my monster multiplier. Even successful solo consultants don't generally offer this, and I'm probably the most approachable and reachable person at my level in the world. Use your airline points. Collect stamps if you like. But provide unlimited access. Then go sit on the beach.

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──────────────────────────────────────── [00:02:09] Todd Blanche Claims There Are Victims But No Perpetrators in the Epstein Files Trump's new AG pick told reporters he has no idea whether any men abused Epstein's victims — after his DOJ redacted perpetrator names while exposing victim names. Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana publicly mocked the logic: victims with no perpetrators. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:07:32] Bondi's DOJ Dropped 23,000 Criminal Cases to Make Room for Immigration Enforcement The Trump DOJ declined to prosecute more cases in a single month than any month since at least 2004 — nearly double the previous record — while adding 32,000 new immigration cases. 74% of immigration detainees had no criminal record whatsoever. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:11:13] Judge Napolitano: Netanyahu Has Blackmail Material on Trump — Epstein Revelations Could Destroy Him Napolitano states Trump is under Netanyahu's thumb because Israeli-linked donors can document personal misconduct and will fund primary challengers if Trump abandons Israel — making the Epstein coverup directly connected to the Iran war's continuation. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:21:12] Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Arguments: Trump's Solicitor General Was Unprepared and Missed Every Lifeline Gorsuch repeatedly tried to hand the solicitor general winning arguments about Native American citizenship and the original meaning of domicile — and the government's lawyer failed to grasp any of them, likely dooming Trump's one constitutionally correct policy position. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:53:20] Five Countries Now Mandating Work From Home Due to Trump's Fuel Crisis — QR Fuel Rationing Proposed Malaysia, Pakistan, Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines have implemented work-from-home mandates or four-day workweeks due to the energy crisis. The IEA has proposed QR-code-based fuel rationing — described as perfectly aligned with long-term digital control agendas. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:59:00] War-Driven Fuel Crisis Bigger Than 1973 OPEC Embargo — Cascading Into Food, Manufacturing, Plastics Analysts describe the Iran war energy disruption as the largest in modern history, surpassing OPEC and COVID shocks combined. Effects are cascading through agriculture, fertilizer, packaging, and transport — with full secondary impacts still months away. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:06:54] Small Businesses Crushed: Diesel Costs Have Doubled as a Share of Revenue Since War Began A Tampa moving company reports fuel costs jumped from 3-5% to 6-10% of revenue in weeks. The US Postal Service added fuel surcharges for the first time in history. Amazon added a 3.5% fuel surcharge. Airlines are adding baggage fees to hide the real price increase. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:11:01] Gold Is Now the Reserve Currency — Petro-Yuan Backed by Gold Is Taking Shape in Real Time Nassim Taleb and multiple analysts now state gold has replaced the dollar as the global reserve currency. China is hoarding gold with vaults in Riyadh and Hong Kong. The petro-yuan backed by gold is described as the direct consequence of Trump's weaponization of the dollar. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:13:18] Strait of Hormuz Commercial Traffic Down 95% — US Navy Sailing 500 Miles Away to Avoid Being Sunk Commercial shipping through the Strait has fallen by 95-97%, removing 15 million barrels per day from global supply. Singapore jet fuel is at $231 per barrel. The US Navy is sailing 500-800 miles away from the Gulf in evasive patterns to avoid being targeted. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:15:58] Iran War Costs US Taxpayers Over $11 Billion Per Week — Trump Wants to Raise Defense Budget 50% The Israeli war on Iran is costing over $11 billion per week. Trump has proposed raising the military budget from $1 trillion to $1.5 trillion — a 50% increase — while telling Americans he has no time to address daycare, infrastructure, or domestic needs. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:41:06] Pope Calls Out Hegseth: You Are Turning Christianity Into a God of War The Pope publicly rebuked Hegseth over the weekend for his theology of war, stating he is offering a god of war rather than the God of the New Testament. Knight notes Hegseth's favorite Psalm verse about battle is about spiritual warfare, not military conquest. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:52:29] US Lost an F-15, A-10 Warthog, Two Helicopters, and a Stratotanker in a Single Friday On Friday alone the US Air Force lost an F-15E, an A-10C Warthog, two helicopters, and had a Stratotanker hit — while Trump and Hegseth were claiming air dominance. Iran unleashed eight waves of missile attacks on Israel in a single day over the weekend. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

──────────────────────────────────────── [00:02:09] Todd Blanche Claims There Are Victims But No Perpetrators in the Epstein Files Trump's new AG pick told reporters he has no idea whether any men abused Epstein's victims — after his DOJ redacted perpetrator names while exposing victim names. Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana publicly mocked the logic: victims with no perpetrators. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:07:32] Bondi's DOJ Dropped 23,000 Criminal Cases to Make Room for Immigration Enforcement The Trump DOJ declined to prosecute more cases in a single month than any month since at least 2004 — nearly double the previous record — while adding 32,000 new immigration cases. 74% of immigration detainees had no criminal record whatsoever. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:11:13] Judge Napolitano: Netanyahu Has Blackmail Material on Trump — Epstein Revelations Could Destroy Him Napolitano states Trump is under Netanyahu's thumb because Israeli-linked donors can document personal misconduct and will fund primary challengers if Trump abandons Israel — making the Epstein coverup directly connected to the Iran war's continuation. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:21:12] Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Arguments: Trump's Solicitor General Was Unprepared and Missed Every Lifeline Gorsuch repeatedly tried to hand the solicitor general winning arguments about Native American citizenship and the original meaning of domicile — and the government's lawyer failed to grasp any of them, likely dooming Trump's one constitutionally correct policy position. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:53:20] Five Countries Now Mandating Work From Home Due to Trump's Fuel Crisis — QR Fuel Rationing Proposed Malaysia, Pakistan, Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines have implemented work-from-home mandates or four-day workweeks due to the energy crisis. The IEA has proposed QR-code-based fuel rationing — described as perfectly aligned with long-term digital control agendas. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:59:00] War-Driven Fuel Crisis Bigger Than 1973 OPEC Embargo — Cascading Into Food, Manufacturing, Plastics Analysts describe the Iran war energy disruption as the largest in modern history, surpassing OPEC and COVID shocks combined. Effects are cascading through agriculture, fertilizer, packaging, and transport — with full secondary impacts still months away. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:06:54] Small Businesses Crushed: Diesel Costs Have Doubled as a Share of Revenue Since War Began A Tampa moving company reports fuel costs jumped from 3-5% to 6-10% of revenue in weeks. The US Postal Service added fuel surcharges for the first time in history. Amazon added a 3.5% fuel surcharge. Airlines are adding baggage fees to hide the real price increase. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:11:01] Gold Is Now the Reserve Currency — Petro-Yuan Backed by Gold Is Taking Shape in Real Time Nassim Taleb and multiple analysts now state gold has replaced the dollar as the global reserve currency. China is hoarding gold with vaults in Riyadh and Hong Kong. The petro-yuan backed by gold is described as the direct consequence of Trump's weaponization of the dollar. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:13:18] Strait of Hormuz Commercial Traffic Down 95% — US Navy Sailing 500 Miles Away to Avoid Being Sunk Commercial shipping through the Strait has fallen by 95-97%, removing 15 million barrels per day from global supply. Singapore jet fuel is at $231 per barrel. The US Navy is sailing 500-800 miles away from the Gulf in evasive patterns to avoid being targeted. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:15:58] Iran War Costs US Taxpayers Over $11 Billion Per Week — Trump Wants to Raise Defense Budget 50% The Israeli war on Iran is costing over $11 billion per week. Trump has proposed raising the military budget from $1 trillion to $1.5 trillion — a 50% increase — while telling Americans he has no time to address daycare, infrastructure, or domestic needs. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:41:06] Pope Calls Out Hegseth: You Are Turning Christianity Into a God of War The Pope publicly rebuked Hegseth over the weekend for his theology of war, stating he is offering a god of war rather than the God of the New Testament. Knight notes Hegseth's favorite Psalm verse about battle is about spiritual warfare, not military conquest. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:52:29] US Lost an F-15, A-10 Warthog, Two Helicopters, and a Stratotanker in a Single Friday On Friday alone the US Air Force lost an F-15E, an A-10C Warthog, two helicopters, and had a Stratotanker hit — while Trump and Hegseth were claiming air dominance. Iran unleashed eight waves of missile attacks on Israel in a single day over the weekend. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

Want a better life? Move out of California. Well, sorta. According to a new study from the California Policy Lab, the Golden State's high cost of living is still squeezing residents and pushing them out of the state. Guest: Evan White, Executive Director of California Policy Lab California is suing the Trump administration again, this time over the president's executive order to give the US Postal Service new powers to oversee voting by mail. An affordable housing project in Crescent City plans to restart construction soon after a series of setbacks. Jane Vaughan, Jefferson Public Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I break down the details of a new Pete Hegseth memo that seeks to expand how many off-duty military members can carry personal firearms for self-defense on military installations. We also cover a new US Postal Service proposed rule that would allow legal gun owners to ship handguns in the mail. Stories: -https://thereload.com/hegseth-moves-to-make-it-easier-to-carry-guns-on-military-bases/ -https://thereload.com/usps-moves-to-allow-mailing-of-handguns/ -https://thereload.com/trump-doj-doubles-down-on-claim-it-can-ban-all-knives-member-exclusive/ -https://thereload.com/canadian-ar-15-mandatory-buyback-program-concludes-without-a-bang/ -https://bearingarms.com/camedwards/2026/03/31/did-the-case-against-charlie-kirks-alleged-killer-just-fall-apart-n1232065 -https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/27/colorado-3d-gun-bill-amended-jared-polis-veto/

THREE HOURS!!! This boring, self-indulgent "patriotic" mess is THREE HOURS! Anyway...come enjoy our take on the famous Kevin Costner ego project that is The Postman. At least we all know if the world goes to shit, we can all rely on the US Postal Service to save us all. https://discord.gg/njuNAVAyBQ

President Trump signs an executive order to make mail-in voting believable again, including a measure to ensure only eligible voters receive and send in mail-in ballots. Howard Lutnick explains how the US Postal Service will play a big role in the plan. Liberal judges snarl Trump's ballroom construction project and his defunding of NPR and PBS. Marco Rubio explains how all 4 mission objectives against Iran have been achieved and Don Lemming considers running for president.  

   In another first, President Trump is about to be the first Commander in Chief to ever sit inside the Supreme Court to hear oral arguments.  Trump will be there today as the court considers whether it's legal for illegal aliens to have babies in the USA and they are automatically citizens.  Pop some corn, this will be something.    While lower judges are cancelling everything Trump does, he signs yet another executive order.  The new order is about verifying and tracking every election ballot in the US Postal Service.    In an incredible story, a bunch of lady soccer fans and a columnist stop a new nightclub from opening called Sundown Lounge.  They claimed it's racist.  That's outrageous enough but get this... the man who had the idea and was set to own the club is black.  Oh, brother.    Tiger Woods heads to rehab, George Brett goes on national tv to discuss a very important Royals fan who has ALS and what we can do to help.  A former female ref is suing the NFL and I"m here for it.... go get 'em!  A helicopter lands in Olathe, illegally, with a couple hungry people on board.    And Costco has created a smalll controversy with a chocolate Easter bunny.

While facing decades-long political efforts to throttle and privatize the United States Postal Service (USPS), and while US Postmaster General David Steiner ominously warns that the USPS will "run out of money" within a year, postal workers continue to deliver the mail and serve communities across the country. But that job has gotten harder, more dangerous, and more complicated in recent years. From increases in targeted violence against letter carriers to the Trump administration's attacks on mail-in voting, to ICE and Border Patrol agents invading communities on their mail routes, USPS workers are confronting many daily hazards on the job that the public doesn't see. In this episode, we speak with Connor Mauche, a letter carrier in New York and a shop steward for Branch 3 of the National Association of Letter Carriers, about what it's like to be a postal worker in America in 2026.   Additional links/info:  National Association of Letter Carriers - Branch 3 website Ann DeStefano Sutherland, The Revolt of the Good Guys (a documentary about the Great Postal Strike of 1970)  Derek Dolbeare, Labor Notes, "Dispatch: Letter carriers are gearing up for another contract fight" Sara Braun, The Guardian, "Nearly blind refugee abandoned by US border patrol found dead in Buffalo" Monique Morrissey, Economic Policy Institute, "Why is President Trump attacking the Postal Service?" Susan Haigh, AP, "US Postal Service expects to run out of cash in a year without help from Congress, postmaster says" Featured Music:  Jules Taylor, Working People Theme Song Credits:  Audio Post-Production: Jules Taylor 

While facing decades-long political efforts to throttle and privatize the United States Postal Service (USPS), and while US Postmaster General David Steiner ominously warns that the USPS will “run out of money” within a year, postal workers continue to deliver the mail and serve communities across the country. But that job has gotten harder, more dangerous, and more complicated in recent years. From increases in targeted violence against letter carriers to the Trump administration's attacks on mail-in voting, to ICE and Border Patrol agents invading communities on their mail routes, USPS workers are confronting many daily hazards on the job that the public doesn't see. In this episode, we speak with Connor Mauche, a letter carrier in New York and a shop steward for Branch 3 of the National Association of Letter Carriers, about what it's like to be a postal worker in America in 2026. Additional links/info: National Association of Letter Carriers - Branch 3 websiteAnn DeStefano Sutherland, The Revolt of the Good Guys (a documentary about the Great Postal Strike of 1970) Derek Dolbeare, Labor Notes, “Dispatch: Letter carriers are gearing up for another contract fight”Sara Braun, The Guardian, “Nearly blind refugee abandoned by US border patrol found dead in Buffalo”Monique Morrissey, Economic Policy Institute, “Why is President Trump attacking the Postal Service?”Susan Haigh, AP, “US Postal Service expects to run out of cash in a year without help from Congress, postmaster says”Featured Music: Jules Taylor, Working People Theme SongCredits: Audio Post-Production: Jules Taylor Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!

Lebene Konan sued the Euless, Texas post office for what she claimed were there intentional failure to deliver mail to rental property she owned. The Supreme Court just said she didn't have the right to sue.

In the early days of your journey to build up a profitable equipment business, you might not have put a lot of emphasis on what it would be like to become a leader. Now that you've got a team, whether small or large, applying good leadership skills may be on your radar, especially when problems crop up. In this episode, we welcome a professional counselor to the mic, bringing a different kind of perspective on what good leadership looks like – and how poor leadership can deeply impact the people in your company. He has spent 25 years counseling people with a wide range of stressors and problems, and for the last 11 years, he has provided counseling services to employees of the US Postal Service. Besides identifying good and bad leadership traits, our guest talks about positive ways to give work-related criticism, the importance of empathy, and inspiring employees to embrace your company's mission and find their "purpose."   Connect with William: LinkedIn   Connect with IEDA: Visit IEDA Group Website IEDA Events   Produced By: Social Chameleon

The US Postal Service is proposing a historic 8% fuel surcharge on parcel products to combat rising transportation costs fueled by the war in Iran. This unprecedented move aims to help the agency manage skyrocketing gasoline and diesel prices while transitioning to a sustainable long-term pricing model. In the logistics sector, intense union pressure has forced UPS to walk back a massive $150,000 driver buyout program across 13 states. The Teamsters union successfully argued that these lucrative separation agreements bypassed regional contracts, stalling the company's efforts to eliminate 30,000 jobs amid falling parcel volumes. Finally, a new real-world freight study by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency is challenging conventional wisdom regarding commercial powertrains. While traditional diesel trucks shattered expectations by hitting 11.5 miles per gallon, electric vehicles like the Tesla Semi proved their long-term viability by completing a 460-mile trip on a single charge. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

with Brad Friedman & Desi Doyen

Postmaster General David Steiner recently told lawmakers that the U.S. Postal Service is in peril. Speaking at a House Oversight subcommittee hearing, he said that the agency would be out of cash within 12 months and might have to cease deliveries. Today, we talk about the future of the postal service in Connecticut and across the nation, and ask what can be done to keep it afloat. Later, does your town have multiple zip codes? Though not uncommon, it can be a disruptive nuisance for rural towns with small populations. We hear why. Guests: Daniel Piazza: Chief Curator at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum Sarah Anderson: Global Economy Director, Institute for Policy Studies Vince Mase: Director of Retirees for the Connecticut State Association of Letter Carriers Abby Brone: Housing Reporter for Connecticut Public Where We Live is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US Postal Service is proposing a historic 8% fuel surcharge on parcel products to combat rising transportation costs fueled by the war in Iran. This unprecedented move aims to help the agency manage skyrocketing gasoline and diesel prices while transitioning to a sustainable long-term pricing model. In the logistics sector, intense union pressure has forced UPS to walk back a massive $150,000 driver buyout program across 13 states. The Teamsters union successfully argued that these lucrative separation agreements bypassed regional contracts, stalling the company's efforts to eliminate 30,000 jobs amid falling parcel volumes. Finally, a new real-world freight study by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency is challenging conventional wisdom regarding commercial powertrains. While traditional diesel trucks shattered expectations by hitting 11.5 miles per gallon, electric vehicles like the Tesla Semi proved their long-term viability by completing a 460-mile trip on a single charge. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Iran war is escalating. The US is targeting Kharg Island, which is Iran's oil export hub, and it could backfire catastrophically. Oil prices are spiking. Global energy markets are in chaos. This is Trump's dumbest war getting dumber.Plus: Joe Kent, a former Trump administration intelligence official, just resigned over the legitimacy of the Iran war. This is not a small deal—it's a sign of major internal fractures inside the MAGA movement that will likely resonate into the presidential race in 2028. Markwayne Mullin advanced out of committee for DHS Secretary (John Fetterman voted yes—because of course he did). Trump embarrassed himself and the entire country in front of Japan's Prime Minister with a Pearl Harbor "joke." Elon's xAI is generating sexualized images of real people and now he's being sued by victims. The GOP is getting its wish: the likely death of the United States Postal Service. Trump's $10 billion TikTok deal commission is corrupt as hell.This is the chaos. Let's break it down.⚔️ BIG TOPIC: IRAN WAR CONTINUES

John Jamingo hates a lot of things — and Deuce finally has the receipts.Episode 139 of the Brand X Podcast reunites hosts John Jamingo, Deuce, and Joe in the podcast dungeon, with special guest the Duchess driving in from the Boomer Bunker. What starts as a chaotic pre-show of pizza disasters, technical meltdowns, and Old Fashioneds turns into a sprawling, hilarious deep-dive into pop culture, foreign policy, fan art, and a savage on-air reading of everything John Jamingo hates — compiled and delivered by Deuce with the precision of a man who has been waiting months for this moment.In this episode:Pizza & Pre-Show Chaos — The website was down, the phones were rusty, and the cardiologist already has opinions about the Old FashionedsRIP Chuck Norris — The crew reacts to the passing of a legend and trades the best Chuck Norris jokes ever toldAction Hero Debate — Who's left from the golden age of tough guys? Bruce Lee vs. real fighters, Dolph Lundgren's Creed 2 comeback, and the truth about Steven SeagalPodcast Wars — Jamingo's Twitter beef with AM radio host Greg Stocker over podcasting vs. radio, and what Trump's election strategy proved once and for allIran, Foreign Policy & the Middle East — The crew debates boots on the ground, Trump's tactical chess moves, and why Europe keeps fumbling"Jamingo Hates" — The List — Deuce unleashes months of research: Star Wars, U2, Rush, the Mummers Parade, cats, Christmas, the US Postal Service, Verizon, Dungeons & Dragons, and moreD&D Story Time — Joe tells the legendary tale of the succubus, the bed, and the most catastrophic strength roll in dungeon historyLive Fan Art — The Discord community fires off AI-generated Jamingo masterpieces in real time during the show.

Join the conversation with C4 & Bryan Nehman.  C4 & Bryan kicked of the show this morning discussing the budget situation in MD.  A recap of the congressional hearings including MarkWayne Mullen & Pam Bondi.  Mayor Brandon Scott responds to IG Isabel Cumming's report on MONSE.  C4 & Bryan discussed oil prices & how it affects us here at home at the gas pump as the Iran conflict continues.  Could the United States Postal go broke.  Listen to C4 & Bryan weekdays from 5:30-10am on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM 101.5 & the WBAL Radio app!!

In this episode, we dive into the world of politics and current events. Host Ross discusses the latest news, including a lawsuit filed by the general counsel of Denver International Airport against the city, and the potential implications of a merger between Tegna Inc. and Nextstar Media Group. We also explore the impact of the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates the same, and the ongoing battle between the Trump administration and FED Chair Jerome Powell. Additionally, we touch on the state of the US Postal Service, which may be running out of cash, and the potential effects of a new bill aimed at restricting sports betting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump says US allies should take over policing the Strait of Hormuz, as US and Israeli forces continue strikes in the region. The Illinois Democratic primary results are inand Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton's make history. CNN's tracker shows where airport wait times are the longest. The US Postal Service is running low on cash – we explain what that could mean for your mail. Plus, why NASA astronauts are out on a special mission in space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, broadcasting live from the 3PL Summit! Join your hosts, Malcolm Harris and Michael “The Dude” Vincent, as they dive into the biggest headlines and innovations shaping the logistics industry today.In this episode, we sit down with industry experts to explore how technology and data are redefining the freight landscape for brokers and 3PLs.On This Episode:• AI in Sales Coaching: Larkin Ison, Head of Industry Relations at Rilla, joins us to discuss how freight brokers and 3PLs are leveraging AI to coach their sales teams at scale.• Market Intelligence & Data: Mazen Danaf, Principal Economist at Uber Freight, breaks down the current market data and provides an essential Q1 market outlook for 3PLs.• Industry Headlines: We discuss the financial struggles of the US Postal Service, the recent bankruptcy filing of Sparhawk Trucking, and a deep dive into the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse stats regarding marijuana usage among drivers.• The Playbook: A look at Adam Wingfield's latest insights on the match between America's 292,000 shippers and the small carrier market. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor - JJ KELLER Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, broadcasting live from the 3PL Summit! Join your hosts, Malcolm Harris and Michael “The Dude” Vincent, as they dive into the biggest headlines and innovations shaping the logistics industry today.In this episode, we sit down with industry experts to explore how technology and data are redefining the freight landscape for brokers and 3PLs.On This Episode:• AI in Sales Coaching: Larkin Ison, Head of Industry Relations at Rilla, joins us to discuss how freight brokers and 3PLs are leveraging AI to coach their sales teams at scale.• Market Intelligence & Data: Mazen Danaf, Principal Economist at Uber Freight, breaks down the current market data and provides an essential Q1 market outlook for 3PLs.• Industry Headlines: We discuss the financial struggles of the US Postal Service, the recent bankruptcy filing of Sparhawk Trucking, and a deep dive into the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse stats regarding marijuana usage among drivers.• The Playbook: A look at Adam Wingfield's latest insights on the match between America's 292,000 shippers and the small carrier market. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor - JJ KELLER Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Smothered Benedict Wednesday is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, even more of Trump's dark past surfaces at the worst possible time for the decaying monarch.Then, on the rest of the menu, in a 5 to 4 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that Americans cannot sue the US Postal Service, even when employees deliberately refuse to deliver the mail; a judge barred the government from a ‘wholesale' search of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson's seized devices; and, Whiskey Pete Hegseth is appealing a judge's order that blocks him from punishing former Navy fighter pilot, astronaut and now US Senator, Mark Kelly, for reminding the troops to follow the law.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where the US and South Korean militaries will have joint drills in March as tensions with North Korea escalate; and, Japan demands the swift release of a Japanese national detained in Iran.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“It may be safely averred that good cookery is the best and truest economy, turning to full account every wholesome article of food, and converting into palatable meals what the ignorant either render uneatable or throw away in disdain.” - Eliza Acton ‘Modern Cookery for Private Families' (1845)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Chicago's letter carriers gather on the Southside as they prepare for upcoming contract negotiations with the US Postal Service

Chicago's letter carriers gather on the Southside as they prepare for upcoming contract negotiations with the US Postal Service

Chicago's letter carriers gather on the Southside as they prepare for upcoming contract negotiations with the US Postal Service

Special Counsel Amelia McKellar joins us to explore merger control and microchips, industry policy and involution in the world's second-largest economy. Plus, all the news on the new and now mandatory Australian merger framework, G+T's new tool to navigate all those thresholds and forms, the proposed prohibition on unfair trading practices planned for 2027, and a whistleblower bounty in the US … All this and the accidental sad horse with co-hosts Moya Dodd and Matt Rubinstein.      Links:   ABC on Australia's Central Western Standard Time Zone (UTC+08:45) The Criterion Collection on the Once Upon a Time in China series The consolidated Notifications Determination and the Forms Determination G+T on the merger changes that came into effect in January 2026 Our new merger assessment obligation tool: MerTL Possibly the best book written on the subject of turtle stacking US Antitrust Division and US Postal Service pay $1m whistleblower bounty Check out our episode on whistleblowers with Kieran Pender from last September No-one's far from anyone anymore with the OTC in 1990 The Guardian on the accidental sad/crying horse Meet the Gilbert + Tobin Competition, Consumer + Market Regulation team Email us at edge@gtlaw.com.au Support the show: https://www.gtlaw.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I spoke to Maia and Aileen all about their podcast People of Agency which focusses on the US Postal Service. Find out why its ALWAYS important to put (not spam) in your emails and how serial podcasting is back.Make sure to subscribe so you know when our next episode drops and rate and review if you like what we are doing.SocialsFind People of Agency on this link: https://linktr.ee/peopleofagencyFind Sam's Socials on this link: https://linktr.ee/samuelobrienFind the Podcast's Socials on this link: https://linktr.ee/contentncapable Plugs and MentionsPlug: Sam plugged LUX by Rosalia. Aileen plugged The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Maia plugged Selling Sunset.Check out the other shows on the Deus Ex Media Network.

Republicans even before Trump have said that voting by mail would cost them every election, and they are working very hard on that assumption to stop you from voting by mail this November. Plus Crazy Alert! Man trains crows to attack MAGA hats. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I cover a new Department of Justice legal opinion claiming that the US Postal Service's ban on mailing handguns is unconstitutional. We also cover a new campaign from a rare pro-gun Democrat that could shake up the battle for the US Senate in November.

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Kruser previews what could be a tough year for small business with Tom Underwood from the National Federation of Independent Businesses and investigates why the US Postal Service is moving so slowly these days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since the dawn of the Internet, the way we communicate in writing with people has changed significantly. Email communications have replaced letters. We now pay our bills online rather than putting them in an envelope and stamping them. And while snail mail still exists, we don't use it as often anymore. Most of us don't even know the price of a stamp these days. But recently, the US Postal Service changed how they postmark mail, and while it won't matter for most items, if you need something postmarked by a specific date, that could become an issue… Click Here To Subscribe Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicGoogle PodcastsTuneIniHeartRadioPandoraDeezerBlubrryBullhornCastBoxCastrofyyd.deGaanaiVooxListen NotesmyTuner RadioOvercastOwlTailPlayer.fmPocketCastsPodbayPodbeanPodcast AddictPodcast IndexPodcast RepublicPodchaserPodfanPodtailRadio PublicRadio.comReason.fmRSSRadioVurblWe.foYandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-69928f5e3899f').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-69928f5e3899f.modal.secondline-modal-69928f5e3899f").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });

In their annual year end wrap-up show Greg, Sother and Damon sit down to talk about what the heck just happened. They unpack some of the leading trends of 2025, including Hi-Fi Lounges, High-Dives, Premiumization and the migration to the extremes of either luxury or ultra-discount experiences. Are we too used to curated experiences to accept risk in our bars and restaurants? Can a true high-end dive really exist? And why does Sother have such a fascination with the US Postal Service anyway? All that and more is answered in the final Speakeasy of 2025.LINKSBecome a Regular: patreon.com/SpeakeasyRegularsFor resources on dealing with ICE agents in your community visit nouswithoutyou.la/ and @thenycallianceThe Speakeasy is now on YouTube! Tune in to “see” what we're talking about at youtube.com/@Speakeasy.PodcastCheck out Quiote Imports at quioteimports.com and use promo code “Speakeasy” to get free shipping at checkout.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today’s show: — The importance of the US Postal Service. — Kristi Noem gets schooled at a Congressional hearing about ICE. — FIFA charging ridiculous ticket prices for next year’s World Cup. — Updates on criminal charges against fired Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore. — Tim Walz has setup a new fraud prevention program.…

Learn how EV maker Harbinger secured significant capital and a key initial fleet order in Harbinger lands $160M Series C, inks initial FedEx deal for 53 electric trucks. The electric vehicle manufacturer raised $160 million in Series C funding, bringing its total to $358 million, and simultaneously received an initial order for 53 Class 5 and Class 6 electric vehicles from FedEx. Harbinger's proprietary electric platform offers competitive acquisition costs and modular batteries, ranging from 140 to over 200 miles, positioning the company to lead the mass adoption of medium-duty electric trucks. Next, we dive into the contentious rail industry merger detailed in Rail merger could raise prices, hurt US ability to compete, say GOP legislators. Dozens of Republican state legislators have warned regulators that the proposed Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern rail mega-merger threatens to raise consumer costs on essential goods and hinder the competitive ability of U.S. companies. Legislators argue that the combined system would control nearly 45% of U.S. rail tonnage across 43 states, creating "captive shippers" and risking widespread service disruptions and supply chain instability. Finally, discover the major strategy shift at the national carrier, covered in US Postal Service makes U-turn on last-mile delivery. New Postmaster General David Steiner announced the U.S. Postal Service must grow revenue by leveraging its unique national network to provide last-mile delivery service for large shippers, reversing the strategy of his predecessor. This reversal has led to a tentative agreement with UPS for its budget Ground Saver service, although critics like parcel industry executives worry that offering last-mile services to competitors could cannibalize existing USPS parcel products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does the US Postal Service work? What does a zip code mean? How does mail travel such long distances so fast? Have you started your FREE TRIAL of Who Smarted?+ for AD FREE listening, an EXTRA episode every week & bonus content? Sign up right in the Apple app, or directly at WhoSmarted.com and find out why more than 1,000 families are LOVING their subscription! Get official Who Smarted? Merch: tee-shirts, mugs, hoodies and more, at Who Smarted?

Republicans in Congress are attempting to claw back federal funding to replace the U.S. Postal Service's outdated mail trucks with a mostly electric fleet. We'll break down the fight. And, parents across the country are facing a slew of economic headwinds. How does a couple with 5 kids and a modest income make it work? Plus, a mysterious comet and a rebrand at MSNBC.Here's everything we talked about today:"Republicans look to make a U-turn on federal commitment to electric vehicles for the Postal Service" from AP News"Senate Republicans cannot force US Postal Service to scrap EVs, parliamentarian says" from Reuters "What It's Really Like to Support a Big Family on a Modest Income in America" from The Wall Street Journal "MSNBC to change name to MS NOW amid spinoff from NBCUniversal" from NBC News"A mysterious comet is shooting through our solar system. Why are scientists so excited about 3I/Atlas?" from The Guardian We love hearing from you. Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email makemesmart@marketplace.org.

Republicans in Congress are attempting to claw back federal funding to replace the U.S. Postal Service's outdated mail trucks with a mostly electric fleet. We'll break down the fight. And, parents across the country are facing a slew of economic headwinds. How does a couple with 5 kids and a modest income make it work? Plus, a mysterious comet and a rebrand at MSNBC.Here's everything we talked about today:"Republicans look to make a U-turn on federal commitment to electric vehicles for the Postal Service" from AP News"Senate Republicans cannot force US Postal Service to scrap EVs, parliamentarian says" from Reuters "What It's Really Like to Support a Big Family on a Modest Income in America" from The Wall Street Journal "MSNBC to change name to MS NOW amid spinoff from NBCUniversal" from NBC News"A mysterious comet is shooting through our solar system. Why are scientists so excited about 3I/Atlas?" from The Guardian We love hearing from you. Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email makemesmart@marketplace.org.