Best Tyler Branch Podcasts (2024)

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08-04-24 - SPCA director Emily Heglund and Karen Kilgore 30:00

2d ago30:00

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08-04-24 - SPCA director Emily Heglund and Karen KilgoreBy KTBB 97.5FM

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Episode 34: Another Update with NALC Activist & City Letter Carrier, Tyler Vasseur 1:56:51

9h ago1:56:51

1:56:51

In today's episode, hear Tyler give us an update on his “Build a Fighting NALC” movement, including how many branches and state associations have passed open bargaining resolutions. In addition, Tyler and I talk about the lack of leadership and representation within the NALC, his mission statement, the interim coordinating committee that is being f…

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07/28/24 - Laura Ferguson, Medical Director of Hospice of East Texas 30:00

9d ago30:00

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07/28/24 - Laura Ferguson, Medical Director of Hospice of East TexasBy KTBB 97.5FM

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Episode 33: Interview with Rich Ray, Local Branch Vice President from Brooklyn, NY 2:26:33

7d ago2:26:33

2:26:33

In today's episode, we welcome Rich Ray to the show as we delve into a wide range of topics crucial to every city letter carrier. From the Concerned Letter Carriers and Build a Fighting NALC movements, to unity, division, and the passion and anger driving change, we cover it all. We discuss critical issues such as heat and safety, the value of empl…

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In Focus: 07/21/24 - Mark Shaw - Engagement Manager for Camp V Tyler 30:00

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In Focus: 07/21/24 - Mark Shaw - Engagement Manager for Camp V TylerBy KTBB 97.5FM

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In Focus: 07/14/24 - Mary Jo Burges - CASA of Tyler 30:00

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In Focus: 07/14/24 - Mary Jo Burges - CASA of TylerBy KTBB 97.5FM

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In Focus: 07/07/24 - Kathy Davidson and Tammi Branch - MADD of East Texas 30:00

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In Focus: 07/07/24 - Kathy Davidson and Tammi Branch - MADD of East TexasBy KTBB 97.5FM

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Focus: 06/30/24 - Luke Alfaro, City of Tyler Urban Forestry Dept. 30:00

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Focus: 06/30/24 - Luke Alfaro, City of Tyler Urban Forestry Dept.By KTBB 97.5FM

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In Focus: 06/23/24 - Paul Gleiser interview with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton 30:00

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In Focus: 06/23/24 - Paul Gleiser interview with Texas Attorney General Ken PaxtonBy KTBB 97.5FM

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In Focus: 06/16/24 - Maya Golden Bethany with the 1in3 Foundation 30:00

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In Focus: 06/16/24 - Maya Golden Bethany with the 1in3 FoundationBy KTBB 97.5FM

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In Focus: 06/09/24 Ed Broussard, Tyler City Manager 30:00

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In Focus: 06/09/24 Ed Broussard, Tyler City ManagerBy KTBB 97.5FM

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In Focus: 05/26/24 - George Burton - Military dog handler 30:00

2M ago30:00

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In Focus: 05/26/24 - George Burton - Military dog handlerBy KTBB 97.5FM

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EP 4 - Noah Tew 42:22

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Striking a harmonious chord between academic rigor and a fulfilling personal existence is an undertaking that many find daunting. Yet, UT Tyler's own Noah Tew joins us, a beacon of balance, revealing his personal symphony of strategies that keeps his life in tune. With a 4.0 GPA under his belt and a role as both a graduate student and a teaching as…

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In Focus: 05/19/24 - Amber Verona and Lindsey Froneberger - Main Street Tyler 30:00

3M ago30:00

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In Focus: 05/19/24 - Amber Verona and Lindsey Froneberger - Main Street TylerBy KTBB 97.5FM

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Episode 32: Interview with Rural Carrier & Director of Steward Operations Candidate; James Brennan 1:26:42

2M ago1:26:42

1:26:42

Today's guest, James Brennan, is an NRLCA dues-paying member and USPS Rural Carrier from the state of Michigan. Starting as a Rural Carrier Associate in April 2017, he became a regular Rural Carrier in November of 2020 and was elected as a steward in 2021. Since then, he has filed numerous grievances on contractual and disciplinary issues, successf…

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In Focus: 04/28/24 - Rebekah Jones Associate Director of Advancement - Breckenridge Village 30:00

3M ago30:00

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In Focus: 04/28/24 - Rebekah Jones Associate Director of Advancement - Breckenridge VillageBy KTBB 97.5FM

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Episode 31: OPM Federal Disability Retirement; Interview with IFW Law Group 55:15

3M ago55:15

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In today’s episode, we have a conversation regarding OPM Federal Disability Retirement with Erik Blowers (owner and managing attorney) and Rachel Klink (associate attorney) of IFW Law Group, a national law firm committed to providing the highest quality legal services for injured federal employees across the United States. With offices in both Char…

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EP 1 - Introduction Roots to Branches 5:33

4M ago5:33

5:33

Embarking on this new adventure, Garrett and I, Nathan, found ourselves reflecting on our own twists and turns that led us back to college, each step a story of triumph over past dropouts and the powerful drive to make this second chance count. We've channeled this passion and determination into Roots to Branches, inviting you to discover the rich …

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EP 2 - Garrett Polk 30:43

4M ago30:43

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Have you ever stood at life's crossroads, weighted by expectations and the unforeseen hurdles that dart across your path? My co-host, Garrett Polk, opens the floodgates to his personal saga, revealing the emotional resilience it took to aim for the title of first-generation college graduate amidst familial responsibilities and the poignant loss of …

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EP 3 - Nathan Witt 29:04

4M ago29:04

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When the road takes an unexpected turn, it's the grit and grace of individuals like Nathan Witt that remind us of our capacity to evolve. Join us as we unravel Nathan's remarkable transformation from a college dropout to an esteemed leader at UT Tyler. His journey is not just a tale of personal triumph but a testament to the power of community enga…

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In Focus: 04/21/24 - Jamie Sanders - Hope Haven 30:00

4M ago30:00

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In Focus: 04/21/24 - Jamie Sanders - Hope HavenBy KTBB 97.5FM

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In Focus: 04/14/24 - John McDougald and Melissa Shanhouse - Jr. Achievement 30:00

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In Focus: 04/14/24 - John McDougald and Melissa Shanhouse - Jr. AchievementBy KTBB 97.5FM

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Episode 30: Update with NALC Activist & City Letter Carrier, Tyler Vasseur 1:29:07

4M ago1:29:07

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In today’s episode, City Letter Carrier and NALC activist, Tyler Vasseur, gives us an update regarding the “Build a Fighting NALC” movement (which revolves around open bargaining resolutions) including how much it has grown, and how many branches across the country are getting involved since our interview last month. We also have a thought-provokin…

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In Focus: 04/07/24 - Paul Gleiser with Dr. Kirk Calhoun - Outgoing President of the UT Tyler 30:00

4M ago30:00

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In Focus: 04/07/24 - Paul Gleiser with Dr. Kirk Calhoun - Outgoing President of the UT TylerBy KTBB 97.5FM

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In Focus: 3/31/24 - Kaley Sullenger and Devin Smith - United Way 30:00

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In Focus: 3/31/24 - Kaley Sullenger and Devin Smith - United WayBy KTBB 97.5FM

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In Focus: 3/24/24 - Emily Talor - Children's Advocacy Center 30:00

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In Focus: 3/24/24 - Emily Talor - Children's Advocacy CenterBy KTBB 97.5FM

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In Focus: 3/17/24 - Jeremy Flowers with the East Texas Crisis Center 30:00

5M ago30:00

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In Focus: 3/17/24 - Jeremy Flowers with the East Texas Crisis CenterBy KTBB 97.5FM

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In Focus - 03/10/24 - Callynth Finney - Tyler Street Team 30:00

5M ago30:00

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In Focus - 03/10/24 - Callynth Finney - Tyler Street TeamBy KTBB 97.5FM

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Episode 29: Interview with City Letter Carrier & NALC Activist, Tyler Vasseur 1:29:13

5M ago1:29:13

1:29:13

Our guest today is a City Letter Carrier and active member of the NALC who is starting a movement revolving around open bargaining resolutions, open communication, transparency, and accountability with regards to our leadership within the NALC. Their main objective is to organize the membership and build a much stronger NALC, and one that will figh…

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In Focus - 3/03/24 - East Texas Alzheimer's Alliance 30:00

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In Focus - 3/03/24 - East Texas Alzheimer's AllianceBy KTBB 97.5FM

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In Focus - 2/25/24 - Karen Holt with the Red Cross 30:00

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In Focus - 2/25/24 - Karen Holt with the Red CrossBy KTBB 97.5FM

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Episode 28: Interview with Dr. Robert Kustin, CEO of Fed-Hurt 1:38:33

6M ago1:38:33

1:38:33

My guest today, Dr. Robert Kustin, is the CEO of Fed-Hurt, which treats the injuries of all Federal Employees, and whose sole mission is to create the largest provider network to help and treat all federal employees, from hurt to help. In this important and informational episode, Dr. Kustin discusses his journey to helping injured federal employees…

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In Focus: 02/28/24 - Mark Shaw with Camp V 30:00

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In Focus: 02/28/24 - Mark Shaw with Camp VBy KTBB 97.5FM

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In Focus: 02/04/24 and 02/11/24, Amanda Herterich,Historic Tyler 30:00

6M ago30:00

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In Focus: 02/04/24 and 02/11/24, Amanda Herterich,Historic TylerBy KTBB 97.5FM

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Episode 27: Our Responsibility to Ourselves 37:23

6M ago37:23

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In this short, but necessary episode, I talk about what I consider to be an obstacle for all of us, that being the federal employee (ourselves), and I give a simple three-step process we can use to overcome that obstacle. We are all in this fight together, and we need to continue to not only support one another, but also light a fire under each oth…

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In Focus: 01/28/24 - De'Onte Garrett, Mentoring Alliance 30:00

6M ago30:00

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In Focus: 01/28/24 - De'Onte Garrett, Mentoring AllianceBy KTBB 97.5FM

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In Focus: 1/21/24 - Eloise Ghist - Tyler's Children's Park 30:00

7M ago30:00

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In Focus: 1/21/24 - Eloise Ghist - Tyler's Children's ParkBy KTBB 97.5FM

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Episode 26: OSHA - Its the Law 1:33:35

7M ago1:33:35

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In this informational episode, we talk about our rights under OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) from code of federal regulations and the OSHA 300 log, to the OSHA fact sheet regarding whistleblower complaints under section 11(c) and even some of the ELM, (Employee & Labor Relations Manual), which applies to all postal employees, an…

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In Focus: 01/14/24 - Callynth Finney of Tyler Street Team 30:00

7M ago30:00

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In Focus: 01/14/24 - Callynth Finney of Tyler Street TeamBy KTBB 97.5FM

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In Focus: 01-07-24 - Nita Fran Ward on Arts in Tyler 30:00

7M ago30:00

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In Focus: 01-07-24 - Nita Fran Ward on Arts in TylerBy KTBB 97.5FM

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Episode 25: Interview with a City Letter Carrier from Nebraska 1:50:29

7M ago1:50:29

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Our guest today is a 19-year-veteran City Letter Carrier and an NALC union dues paying member, and has held many positions within the NALC, from both a local branch and state level, and is currently an arbitration advocate. Hear our guest and I talk about the collusion and cronyism that takes place within our local branches, including the lack of t…

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In Focus: 12/24/23 - Jason Pointer with Crisis Response Ministry 30:00

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In Focus: 12/24/23 - Jason Pointer with Crisis Response MinistryBy KTBB 97.5FM

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In Focus: 12/17/23 - Tammi Branch and Kathy Davidson, East Texas MADD 30:00

8M ago30:00

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In Focus: 12/17/23 - Tammi Branch and Kathy Davidson, East Texas MADDBy KTBB 97.5FM

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Episode 24: Interview with a City Letter Carrier from Utah 3:04:20

8M ago3:04:20

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This City Letter Carrier has always been advocating and fighting for their brothers and sisters, and because management was intimidated by how strong and knowledgeable of a steward they were, management messed with their pay, tried to put them on emergency placement, and even tried to casually assist during an election for stewards by having a stan…

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In Focus: 12-3-23 & 12/10/23- Melanie Thomas of Champions for Children 30:00

8M ago30:00

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In Focus: 12-3-23 & 12/10/23 - Melanie Thomas of Champions for ChildrenBy KTBB 97.5FM

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Episode 23: Interview with a Rural Carrier from Tennessee 1:44:56

9M ago1:44:56

1:44:56

Our guest today, who's a Rural Carrier from the state of Tennessee, talks about the many issues that revolve around the Rural Route Evaluation Compensation System (RRECS for short) such as route coverage percentage, CBU (cluster box units) issues, mapping issues, unscannable parcels versus door miscellaneous issues, and even the unrealistic and una…

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In Focus: 11/19/23 - Scott Martinez, Tyler Economic Development Council 30:00

9M ago30:00

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In Focus: 11/19/23 - Scott Martinez, Tyler Economic Development CouncilBy KTBB 97.5FM

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Episode 22: Interview with a Rural Carrier from Indiana 2:08:49

9M ago2:08:49

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Our guest today will share their story which details how management harassed and continuously mistreated them, and even retaliated / targeted them at some point, including facing pending termination. We will also be having a conversation regarding the Rural Route Evaluation Compensation System (RRECS for short) and how that is effecting rural carri…

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In Focus: 11/12/23 - Bill and Donna Croom, Tyler Rotary Club Christmas parade 30:00

9M ago30:00

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In Focus: 11/12/23 - Bill and Donna Croom, Tyler Rotary Club Christmas paradeBy KTBB 97.5FM

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Episode 21: Mental Illness & Disorders, OWCP Stress Claims, & Other Resources 39:32

9M ago39:32

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In this episode we talk about mental illness and mental disorders stemming from having to work in a toxic and hostile work environment. We also address how we can file an OWCP stress claim regarding our mental illness and/or disorders, what's needed to do that, and other useful resources to combat the mistreatment from management and the toxic and …

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