WZRD Radio is your wizard rock podcast. Twice a month hostwitch Bess plays half an hour of the best wizard rock. In between songs you get the latest wandoscopes, upcoming Harry Potter events, and even interviews with your favorite wizard rockers. Let's wrock out together!
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Listen to Interview about USPS on WZRD 88.3 fm radio Chicago Karen M. Nielsen USPS Employee Also see: UnemployDeJoy.com and google: Dominick VS Louis DeJoy (The Guardian). Also IWP DeJoy. Hi I'm KaRi. I started TPSradio in 1999, podcasting Feb 2005. The rage became "Live Internet TV" (mogulus, etc.) in 2008 and in 2012 TPS returned to cable access TV. TPS college radio was heard on campus at CSULB via the internet, live webcast with simultaneous audio broadcast over Community Television. TPS ...
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Why Can't We Be Wizards
Kevin Rizza, Mike Turley, Alie Turley, Mitchell Cassidy, Charlotte Cassidy, Elliot Kelley
A wizarding comedy improv storytelling podcast fated by dice. Six friends craft an original story with new characters set at a modern and inclusive Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Come be wizards with us! New episodes fortnightly on Fridays. ✨ Twenty-two years after the Battle of Hogwarts and Harry Potter's triumphant victory over He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, five young friends retrace the steps of thousands of students to discover magic, friendship, and perhaps a bit of mischief at ...
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"And you'll often find the process of either singing someone else's song or trying to write a song will be cathartic in ways that you didn't realize it was going to be." -Daniel Kelly The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https…
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Happy August, magical friends! Who's excited for the special announcement? Spotlight at 12:20. August events begin around 21:50. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod…
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"How many songs are there about love, you know? And the main theme of Harry Potter is love, so there's endless things you can write about." Amy of WZRD Radio The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRad…
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Episode 99: I Don't Want to be the Chosen One
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Welcome to July, magical friends! I hope you're all finding new fun ways to engage with the community. This month's spotlight is on Tranfiguring Adoption and begins at 12.20. Our many July events begin at 22:00. Places you can review WZRD for our 100 for 100: [Spotify] [how-to for Apple reviews] [Audible] [Podchaser] [GoodPods] The HP Fans Against …
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"Because when it comes to making music, there is nothing stopping you from just starting. And any age is really a good age to start. So the only thing that's stopping you is a wall of "oh you need to learn how to write the songs or write the lyrics." But everything is skill and every skill can be learned." -Andri of Rubeus and the Hagrids Places yo…
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Happy June! We've got a lot going on, so hold tight to your broom! This month's spotlight is on the Forbidden Forest Apothecary and starts at 10:40. June events are at around 23:50. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https:/…
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Dawn of the Final Day - Series Wrap-Up
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Our players sit down for a final time to discuss the making of Why Can't We Be Wizards, answer some listener questions, and share what they are all doing next. Alie carries her dreams into reality. Charlotte talks about exploring pronouns. Mike learns he has jobs in other dimensions. Kevin has caught the create-things bug. Mitchell has a big reveal…
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"A lot of people start learning an instrument in order to make wizard rock, which I think is really amazing and really kind of brave." -Chris of Sonorus Places you can review WZRD for our 100 for 100: [Spotify] [how-to for Apple reviews] [Audible] [Podchaser] [GoodPods] The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/n…
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Ep. 90: Book Six, Chapter Fifteen - The Trial at the End of the World
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The fab four are accused of breaking a prophecy and have to defend themselves outside the bounds of time and space. Caleb gets what he wants. Leo puts it all on the table. Freya turns things on their head. Skyler takes control. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://disc…
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Special shout-out to Susannah, who got episode 93's theme of 'colors!' Not enough songs have the word 'orange' in them, magical friends. This month's spotlight is on Milton Mudblood, and begins around 7:40. The May events roundup starts at 20:50. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript…
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Ep. 89: Book Six, Chapter Fourteen - Making Cheese Out of Nothing While The World Is On Fire
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After closing the spigot at Azkaban, all heck breaks loose in downtown London as the final battle begins. Skyler questions things. Caleb pushes ahead. Freya confronts the past. Leo confronts himself. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with …
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"Some of my best memories are from wizard rock and I'm really glad it's still going and that you are still working on it. It's really nice to know it's still there and if I want to return then I can." -Georgia of RiddleTM *Please note, this episode mentions Alex Day, Ministry of Magic, and the Remus Lupins. If you're not comfortable hearing those n…
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We're running behind schedule and it'll be a little while before we can publish the next episode. Sorry about that! To tide you over for now, here's Kevin reading exactly 10 minutes of The Hobbit by J.R R. Tolkien for some reason. It's Content! ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Disc…
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Happy April, magical friends! The Care of Magical Shippers shout-out begins at about 10:35. April events begin around 22:40. See the transcript (in English and Roman Urdu) at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod
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[WZRD Radio Crossover Bonus!] Why Can't We Save WZRD
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On this very special bonus episode, the fab four go on a side-adventure to save WZRD Radio! Freya protests baby beer. Skyler doesn't feel that they need to explain their art to you. Caleb does a good Tom Cruise impression. Leo does a bad Tom Cruise impression. Special thanks this week to our amazing guest Hostwitch Bess from the WZRD Radio podcast!…
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Happy anniversary, magical friends! Go listen to the story how how Why Can't We Be Wizards saved WZRD here: https://www.whycantwebewizards.com/episodes/wzrd-radio-crossover-bonus-why-cant-we-save-wzrd The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical…
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"And I also think partially as someone who is queer, I've always had that sense of, "and if I put my grubby little hands on it, she'll hate me for it, because she doesn't want me to touch her medium." So ha ha ha, look at me putting my queer all over your things." -JD, The Fizzing Whizbees The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnet…
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Ep. 88: Book Six, Chapter Thirteen - Ear Cheese
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The gang talks it out with Professor Fessel (with an F), who doesn't really know what to make of them. Caleb gets lucky. Leo is an acrobat. Freya makes an appointment. Skyler sees their past, present and future. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHUR…
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Happy fourth anniversary, magical friends! Today's special gift to you is the Community Wrock Fund! Check it out, apply, or donate a dollar or two to help our wrockers thrive. This month's shout out to The Gayly Prophet starts at about 9:55. March events begin around 19:20. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitio…
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Ep. 87: Book Six, Chapter Twelve - The Final Plan
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The group swims out of their current predicament and regroups to make one final plan of attack as everything they've ever fought for starts coming to a head. Caleb makes an impassioned speech. Skyler bargains. Freya theorizes. Leo does some math. Kinda. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw! Use that link to share the show! Join u…
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"It's about music, it's about friends, it's about creating and sharing art. It's punk, it's social justice, it's community. It's showing up to a space where you can be your most unironic, fullest, weirdest, nerdiest self, and everyone celebrates that. And that's what I think is so beautiful about wizard rock." -Autumn Brooke **The song Timeturner i…
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Ep. 86: Book Six, Chapter Eleven - Into The Squid
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The gang prepares to head into the belly of the beast... literally. Caleb faces his fears. Skyler can't stop making puns. Freya questions the future. Leo makes a bold suggestion. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us about the show, sh…
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We're running a little behind schedule, sorry! The next episode should be out within a few days. Listen for a few quick announcements! ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc Chat with us about the show, share Hogwarts memes and pet photos, earn poin…
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It's February! If you had fun with this 'crossovers' theme, go check out the Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Jam on the 'Pedia. Creator shout-outs begins at about 11:55. February events begin around 20:10. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magica…
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Ep. 85: Book Six, Chapter Ten - The Magic Water Bus
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After closing another spigot, the group tries to tie off some loose ends before immediately getting pulled along to yet another adventure. When are they ever going to get a minute to breathe? Skyler self reflects. Freya theorizes. Caleb protects the group in style. Leo treats wounds for once. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw!…
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"I think really the important thing is to just be yourself and figure out what you are doing that nobody else is doing or what you're doing that not enough people are doing. Or that some sad traumatized kid somewhere needs to see you specifically being successful so that they can keep going. And kind of just be that person that you needed when you …
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Ep. 84: Book Six, Chapter Nine - Apology Milk
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The group has gotta get back in time. Literally. Like, with a time turner. There, they try to actually make people love each other at a wedding. Caleb can't forgive and forget. Skyler learns more. Leo sets everyone straight. Freya gets what she always wanted. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw! Use that link to share the show! …
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Sorry about the slight sound quality drop, but it's nice to start the year without an expectation of perfection? Yew wandoscopes begin at about 12:20. January events are at 24:40. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://w…
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Ep. 83: Book Six, Chapter Eight - A Winter Wedding
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The fab four are disappointed that their soup plan didn't stop the wedding in its tracks, and put their heads together to try again. Caleb slinks into the shadows. Skyler hides in plain sight. Freya confronts the truth. Leo doesn't want to disappoint anyone. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw! Use that link to share the show! J…
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Ep. 82: Book Six, Chapter Seven - The Rehearsal Dinner
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The group tries to make a plan after Caleb receives a letter from his dad inviting him to his wedding. Freya learns to cook. Skyler is in disguise. Caleb only looks for revenge. Leo tries to get into his parents heads. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5…
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Happy holidays! The third volume of WZRD's annual zine, The Wizard Rocker, is now available in the WZRD shop [https://www.etsy.com/shop/WZRDRadioPod]. Volumes 1 and 2 are back again as well! They're only here for December, so grab 'em if you want 'em! Willow wandoscopes begin at about 9:35. December events start at: 20:35. The HP Fans Against Trans…
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Ep. 81: Book Six, Chapter Six - By Your Side
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The group tries to come to terms with what Gutenmagie really is, and what the magic of the Lutums means for their journey forward. Freya tries reason. Leo heals wounds. Caleb protects his friends. Skyler trusts in friendship. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discor…
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"That's what it is in general...with the wizarding community, just kind of brings you in and takes you in as family. And I was like "Yeah, I wanna get even deeper in it." - Kalysta Flame The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at ht…
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Ep. 80: Book Six, Chapter Five - Gutenmagie
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The group sets sail for the magical city of Gutenmagie. Freya tries to be supportive. Skyler looks at things from another perspective. Leo learns that you should never meet your heroes. Caleb sniffs out the truth. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYH…
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Walnut wandoscopes begin around 14:30. November events start at 23:46. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod
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Ep. 79: Book Six, Chapter Four - All the Money
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The Fab Four regroup after closing another spigot. After promising to help those less fortunate, they do their best to stay on track. Caleb thinks about a second mortgage. Freya avoids her feelings. Leo is tempted. Skyler reconnects. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https:…
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"And it's so much more towards the fandom, which is such an interesting... just joyous and kind of radical act. And that's what I think keeps me involved in the community myself." -Kathy of Hogwarts Therapist Coming out of the cupboard: A phenomenological exploration of fandom and LGBTQ identity The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://act…
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Sorry gang, no new episode this week. Our lives are a little bit of a mess right now. But we won't leave you empty-handed! Empty-eared? Something like that. Here's another silly compilation of clips from the cutting room floor. We'll be back in two weeks on October 27th with a new episode! ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw! Us…
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October is here, and so is some more music! Vine wandoscopes begin at: 10:55. October events can be found at: 22:55. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod…
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Ep. 78: Book Six, Chapter Three - The Stage
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On the way to save Jeevus, the group finds themselves cast in some award-winning television productions. Freya gets stage fright. Caleb is a method actor. Leo just pushes the buttons. Skyler was born for this. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Z5bBjYHURc …
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nUSPS: State of the USPS on Facebook Delivering4America.com
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Discontinued Post Offices listing abandoned as of August 15, 2022. What happened to the POSTAL HISTORIAN? Middle America should be very worried.... Especially the farmers and senior citizens, disabled, and those not able to travel far to get their important papers...
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Ep. 77: Book Six, Chapter Two - The House Inside a House
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The group tries to figure out how to get inside the fortress that now surrounds Caleb's house so they can hopefully find (and fix) the next spigot. Caleb reevaluates his tactical decisions. Leo tries out an acting career. Freya is a voice of reason. Skyler goes another layer deep. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw! Use that li…
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"So I do wanna take a moment to say thank you to the people out there who cared about it all this time and who kept that little, uh, flame lit. That is something that I was really touched by and it motivated me way more than me wanting to make a prettier sounding album... And so I wanted to give something back." -Eric of Striking Down Diggory The H…
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Mail Holds, Change of Address with USPS, etc.
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Ep. 76: Book Six, Chapter One - A Chore to Say Goodbye
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The group reconvenes at the Caller's house to get ready for their epic journey. Skyler meets their old nemesis. Freya hides the truth. Leo learns that doing it right means doing it the hard way sometimes. Caleb pays his debts. ✨ You can find all our stuff at https://linktr.ee/wcwbw! Use that link to share the show! Join us on Discord! https://disco…
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What an amazing summer, magical friends! I hope you've all been having a fabulous time. Tamarack wandoscopes begin at 12:10. September events begin around 23:15. The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZR…
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nUSPS.com: Letter Carriers Delivering Mail in a Hurricane?
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Once again, Postmaster Louis DeJoy compromises the safety of our coworkers! Sign one of the 9 petitions to FIRE POSTMASTER LOUIS DEJOY!
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" And that was just such a cool experience. Everyone's so nerdy and very into it. And that's exactly my jam." - Adam of Potterwatch The HP Fans Against Transphobia petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nohptv See the transcript at https://wzrdradiopod.com/ Join the magical Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WZRDRadioPod…
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The gang answers listener questions and describes their adventures in Chicago during LeakyCon 2023, including meeting all these lovely people: @sequoiasimone and Kim Harris from @fanaticalfics @Jellyanna_runs from @puffcastpod and @intothefoldpod @mandrakesandmischief and @unpensieveable from @creatingmagicpodcast Hostwitch Bess from @wzrdradiopod …
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Six degrees of separation. Take advantage of the people of LaHaina and Maui and some of us mainlanders will post you on a Wall of Shame.... I will be adding a section LaHaina Maui Post Office onto nUSPS.com so you can donate DIRECTLY to families.
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