Podcast

Rural Route Realities

Government, Society & Culture

Informational, educational, entertaining, and real, the Rural Route Realities podcast is the place for carriers to discuss the real conditions of the Rural Route in a concerted way, uniting as one front. We aim to inform, educate, and entertain the Rural Craft, bringing each and every Rural Carrier the information and insight they need, because at the end of the day, we're all in this together.

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#180
Episodes
5
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
1 hr 6 min
On air since
2026
Latest episode
1 week ago

Episodes

5 episodes, newest first

  1. Episode 5 EAP, Politics, and the Union Voice

    Season 1, Episode 5

    Show notes

    Real talk about EAP, its significance, the Political Climate, and why every voice matters.

    31 min
  2. Episode 4 - We are a number, or are we?

    Season 1, Episode 4

    Show notes

    Are rural carriers just cogs in a machine, or are we brothers and sisters of a proud craft? This episode breaks down carrier solidarity, navigating workplace management, grievances, and why standing together is essential to protecting our pay, benefits, and future.

    31 min
  3. Episode 3 Formula, PTF, and O-6

    Season 1, Episode 3

    Show notes

    In this breakdown, we dive deep into the mechanics of formula offices, the strict mathematical implementation rules, and the vital role PTF carriers play. We also walk through the precise steps of the Order of Consideration.

    29 hr 45 min
  4. Episode 2, A Surprise Guest, Mapping, and Union Participation

    Season 1, Episode 2

    Show notes

    In this episode, we have a surprise guest join us on the show through our Discord Server.

    With this Special Guest, we discuss Mapping, Union Participation, as well as a little bit on Formula Offices and of course, the elephant in the room, a little bit of Evaluations...

    Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/jHgjSwVegY

    1 hr 6 min
  5. Episode 1 - Evaluations and News on the very first Episode

    Season 1, Episode 1

    Show notes

    On this introductory Episode, we go right into the discussion about Evaluations, Disputes, and the latest news items about the Postal Service and the Rural Craft.

    Reminder - the views and opinions expressed in this episode is of the presenter and the presenter only and do not reflect the views, opinions or strategies of the United States Postal Service, or the National Rural Letter Carrier's Association.

    27 hr 52 min

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