Best Postal Retirement Podcasts (2025)

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Happy Holidays + Branch 36's Better Angels of Our Human Nature toy drive 58:20

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Happy Holidays from NALC! In this week's episode, learn more about New York, NY Branch 36's Better Angels of Our Human Nature toy drive. Hear from Branch 36 members Ernie Twomley and Tayry Vega about the program's history and where it is today. Links: https://www.nalc.org/jcam https://betterangelsforkids.org/ 00:01:55 Joint Contract Administration …

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The FED Weekly 14-20 Dec (Episode 29) 21:44

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In this episode of The FED Weekly, we recap significant developments for federal employees and retirees from December 14-20, 2025. Highlights include the signing of the National Defense Authorization Act, impacting the federal workforce and supply chain security, plus executive orders granting federal employees extra holiday leave and finalizing a …

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Why Do Electric Mail Trucks Cost So Much? Could Children on Bikes Replace Postal Carriers Nationwide? 35:50

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Send us a text Always ready to spotlight instances of government waste and folly, Adam and Jeff turn their attention to the boondoggle that is the government effort to purchase electric mail delivery vehicles from a defense contractor that has never built trucks for the civilian market. As about only 612 vehicles have been delivered at a cost of $3…

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Route adjustments: Part 2 1:25:06

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We’re back with Part 2 of our conversation with Ron Osborne, Assistant to the President for Administrative Affairs, to continue our discussion on route adjustments. Tune in for a comprehensive overview of the process so you’ll know what to expect and how to prepare. Plus, don’t miss updates on the newly released December 2025 JCAM, Shut Down Hunger…

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The FED Weekly 7-13 Dec 2025 (Episode 28) 25:54

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This episode of The FED Weekly covers the critical updates for federal employees and retirees from December 7-13, 2025. Key focus areas include the end of the federal Benefits Open Season and a sharp 12.3% increase in health insurance premiums for 2026, compounding a 25% hike over two years. Budget negotiations resulted in another temporary continu…

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What Good are Congressional Resolutions? . . . Ranking the Worst Killers in History 33:21

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Send us a text Adam and Jeff discuss whether they think Congress should spend its time promulgating non-binding resolutions. A recent resolution passed by the House condemning the horrors of socialism is considered. Adam and Jeff wonder if the Congress might have better spent the time on other things such as ending the recent 6-week government shut…

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The FED Weekly 30 Nov-6 Dec 2025 (Episode 27) 14:48

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This week on The FED Weekly, we cover the critical news for federal employees and retirees from November 30 to December 6, 2025. The Federal Benefits Open Season ends December 8, and participants must act quickly due to plan changes and increased health costs. Flexible spending account re-enrollment is required, with updated IRS limits. The anticip…

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Route adjustments 48:55

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The latest episode of the Fight Like Hell podcast includes an important reminder to check out the NALC Health Benefit Plan before Open Season ends on Monday! Then, stick around for our discussion with Assistant to the President for Administrative Affairs Ron Osborne about route adjustments—what they are, how to prepare, and more. The 2024 Conventio…

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Emergency Response Team member roundtable 50:17

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NALC's Emergency Response Team (ERT) deploys specially trained letter carriers to assist other members following traumatic events. In this episode, hear directly from four of our ERT members: Brooke Bollom, Bismarck, ND Branch 957; Rei Santiago, Elizabeth, NJ Branch 67; John Collins, Zanesville, OH Branch 63; Wayne Green, Winston-Salem, NC Branch 4…

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The FED Weekly 23-29 Nov 2025 (Episode 26) 20:01

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This week on The FED Weekly, we cover crucial updates for federal employees and retirees from November 23-29, 2025. The episode breaks down Federal Benefits Open Season—highlighting a significant 12.3% hike in health premiums for 2026—and details how new plan designs shift more costs onto members. Legislative efforts to tackle rising healthcare exp…

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74.大好きなミュージシャンのライブであれだけはやめてほしい/I really wish they'd stop doing that at my favorite musician's live shows 6:18

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　【寄付/donation】 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/fufunooffice?country.x=JP&⁠ ポッドキャストとストリーミングをサポートするために寄付をお願いします。 Please Donate to Support Our Free Podcast and Streaming social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://lit.link/amaojapan⁠ ★質問や相談のメッセージはこちらへどうぞ。 Please contact us with any questions or messages for consultation. ⁠https://lit.link/amaojapan⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ …

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73.中国人による日本への渡航自粛/Chinese citizens refraining from traveling to Japan 14:04

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Chinese citizens refraining from traveling to Japan 中国人赴日旅行的自肃【寄付/donation】 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/fufunooffice?country.x=JP&⁠ ポッドキャストとストリーミングをサポートするために寄付をお願いします。 Please Donate to Support Our Free Podcast and Streaming social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lit.link/amaojapan⁠ ★質問や相談のメッセージはこちらへどうぞ。 Please contact us with any questions or messag…

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72.外国人観光客が日本で意外なこと5つ/Five Surprising Things About Japan That Foreign Tourists Ask About 5:52

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Five Surprising Things About Japan That Foreign Tourists Ask About 外国游客问起时，令人惊讶的日本五件事【寄付/donation】 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/fufunooffice?country.x=JP&⁠ ポッドキャストとストリーミングをサポートするために寄付をお願いします。 Please Donate to Support Our Free Podcast and Streaming social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lit.link/amaojapan⁠ ★質問や相談のメッセージはこちらへどうぞ。 Please contact us with …

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Post-Rap Session roundtable with Branch Presidents 38:24

1M ago38:24

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The 2025 National Rap Session provided a valuable opportunity for leaders from across the country to exchange ideas, discuss critical issues facing letter carriers, and take part in an important part of our union’s ongoing collective bargaining preparation. On this Special Edition National Rap Session episode, we hear from several more Branch Presi…

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Happy Thanksgiving + a look into Flushing, NY Branch 294's blood drive 1:06:46

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This week’s Thanksgiving episode highlights how letter carriers give back to their communities. President of Flushing, NY Branch 294 Phil Kahn and letter carrier Andy Fontanetta join the pod to discuss the history and success of their branch’s blood drive and offer tips for any branch interested in holding a similar event. 00:01:55 - Peak season 00…

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The FED Weekly 16-22 Nov (Episode 25) 18:26

1M ago18:26

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In this episode of The FED Weekly, we recap crucial updates for federal employees and retirees for November 16–22, 2025. Key topics include the annual Federal Benefits Open Season, which features essential plan changes and mandatory actions—especially for those with terminating health or dental plans. If enrolled in a plan ending in 2025, participa…

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National Rap Session roundtable with branch presidents 32:00

1M ago32:00

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Tonight we're delivering a special episode of the Fight Like Hell podcast—direct from the 2025 National Rap Session in Cleveland, OH! Hear from Rich McLehose, Long Island Merged Branch 6000; Jenilee Jackson, Fort Collins, CO Branch 849; and Jose Romero, Albuquerque, NM Branch 504 as we review some highlights from today's workshops featuring collect…

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Where are the good old days really that good? 48:29

1M ago48:29

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Send us a text Cultural anthropologists and nude volleyball magazine collectors Adam and Jeff gather at the desk of the Omaha Bugle to talk about those people who yearn for the “good old days.” As most people who yearn for the fun of subsistence living and widespread disease and death have no idea how bad things were back then, Adam and Jeff waste …

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Rumors of the Death of the Penny are Greatly Exaggerated 36:02

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Send us a text Noted coinage experts Adam and Jeff convene in an effort to calm down the public, which is panicking over the halt in production of the penny after 232 years. Jeff points out that there are almost 300,000,000,000 pennies floating around and that there is very little likelihood that we will run out of pennies anytime soon. Adam also n…

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Who Won the Shutdown? . . . Who Might Balance the Budget? . . . Jeff and Adam Plot the Shutdown of the Omaha Bugle 27:42

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Send us a text Noted government shutdown experts Adam and Jeff offer their opinions as to who won the most recent government shutdown. Jeff points out that most shutdowns accomplish very little because they are typically instigated by the party out of power who then must bear the wrath of the public when they are unable to secure any concessions in…

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Is Justice Possible When the DA Hates You? Searching for Love at the Rehab Meeting. . . . No One Wants to Reach Across the Aisle 33:31

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Send us a text Adam recounts the story of a man who was released from prison after 26 years for having stolen a gold chain and a wedding ring. The sole witness against him was a repeat offender who had various drug and alcohol issues that caused his credibility to be called into question--but apparently not enough to secure the release the accused.…

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Retirement Basics 1:13:38

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There’s a lot to consider when planning for retirement, and the best time to start preparing is right now! This week, we’re joined by Director of Retired Members Dan Toth to break down the ins and outs of navigating retirement preparation at any stage of your letter carrier career. Watch now or tune in wherever you get your podcasts: nalc.org/podca…

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71.最近、日本人は日本を旅行しないのはなぜ？/Why don’t Japanese people travel around Japan these days? 9:51

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Why don’t Japanese people travel around Japan these days? 最近日本人为什么不在日本旅游了？　【寄付/donation】 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/fufunooffice?country.x=JP&⁠ ポッドキャストとストリーミングをサポートするために寄付をお願いします。 Please Donate to Support Our Free Podcast and Streaming social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://lit.link/amaojapan⁠ ★質問や相談のメッセージはこちらへどうぞ。 Please contact us with any quest…

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FED News Weekly 9-15 Nov (Episode 24) 17:15

1M ago17:15

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In this episode of The FED Weekly, we cover the record-breaking 43-day federal government shutdown, its severe financial impacts on federal employees, and disruptions to public services. Despite the shutdown, the 2025 Federal Benefits Open Season remains scheduled for November 10 – December 8, with some health, dental, and vision plans being discon…

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Is the 50 Year Mortgage A Good Idea? 44:17

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Send us a text Recent proposals that lenders be permitted to offer 50 year mortgages to help make housing more affordable to homebuyers has sparked intense debate. Never ones to shy away from wandering into the crossfire, Adam and Jeff consider the pros and cons of having an exciting new loan product that can encumber your property for your life, y…

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A Bigger, More Beautiful White House? 29:38

1M ago29:38

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Send us a text Noted White House historians and French postcard collectors Adam and Jeff offer their thoughts on the recent demolition by the Trump Administration of the East Wing of the White House to make way for a grand ballroom. Jeff points out that renovations are nothing new to the White House as it was first completely gutted when the Britis…

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Former Speaker of the House and Uber-Stock Trader Nancy Pelosi Retires 33:59

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Send us a text Both Adam and Jeff retrieved their Nancy Pelosi t-shirts to honor her legacy as both the first female Speaker of the House and one of the foremost stock traders of all time. Adam pointed out that Mrs. Pelosi had begun her political career in 1987 with about $700,000 in stocks and bonds, most of which were jointly-owned with her husba…

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Can BRICS replace the U.S. Dollar-Based Global Trading System? 29:29

1M ago29:29

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Send us a text Listeners of the Omaha Bugle who enjoy working with masonry products will enjoy this learned discussion by Adam and Jeff about the BRICS organization--an international collection of "bad actors" who have tried to set up an alternative banking and trading system. Although founded by Brazil, China, Russia, India and South Africa, BRICS…

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November 2025 Postal Record 3:47:16

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Listen to the November 2025 edition of The Postal Record. Browse the digital issue here.By youarethecurrentresident

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Veterans Day 2025 1:44:09

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This week, we’re proud to feature NALC members who have served in our nation’s military or are currently on active duty in honor of Veterans Day! Tune in to hear overviews of essential topics and resources for our fellow veteran letter carriers. Our sincere thanks go out to our special guests and to all our veteran members for their service to our …

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The FED Weekly 2-8 Nov 2025 (Episode 23) 20:00

2M ago20:00

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In this episode of The FED Weekly, we deliver a comprehensive update on critical issues affecting federal employees and retirees during the ongoing government shutdown. Highlights include missed paychecks, reliance on emergency resources, and intense financial strain across the federal workforce. Legislative deadlock persists, with debates over hea…

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Pres. Dimondstein's Last Podcast Episode 11:59

2M ago11:59

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As he retires on Monday, APWU Pres. Mark Dimondstein reflects on the work APWU achieved under his leadership and encourages members in the fight ahead.By APWU

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NALC Health Benefit Plan 1:08:23

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NALC Health Benefit Plan Director Stephanie Stewart joins the podcast to discuss the Plan, Open Season, and what's new in 2026. Reminder: Open Season dates are Nov. 10 - Dec. 8. Questions about the Plan? Visit nalchbp.org, call 888-636-NALC (6252), or contact your branch's health benefit representative. 00:15:00 - Interview with NALC Health Benefit…

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The FED Weekly 25 Oct - 1 Nov 2025 (Episode 22) 19:42

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We cover the ongoing government shutdown, highlighting the deadlocked budget negotiations that have left 730,000 federal employees working without pay. Primary legislation discussed includes the Shutdown Fairness Act (S. 3012), which aims to secure immediate pay for essential staff, and proposed changes to retroactive pay guarantees, raising uncert…

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Organizing Amazon: Listen to Amazon Worker Laurie Masterson on fighting for a union at Amazon 36:43

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APWU President Mark Dimondstein speaks with Amazon worker Lauri Masterson about forming a union with the APWU at her Amazon facility in Bellingham, MA, the anti-union obstacles she’s faced with the corporate giant, and why it’s important to keep fighting for a union.By APWU

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October 2025 Postal Record 3:00:01

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Listen to the October 2025 edition of The Postal Record. Browse the digital issue here.By youarethecurrentresident

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Emergency Response Team 1:35:40

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NALC's Emergency Response Team (ERT) deploys specially-trained letter carriers to assist other members following traumatic events. Director of Safety and Health Manny Peralta joins the podcast to discuss the ERT. Then, we hear from four branch presidents who have used the ERT to help their members: Sandy Laemmel, President, Detroit, MI Branch 1; Mo…

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The FED Weekly 19-25 Oct 2025 (Episode21) 20:10

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This episode of The FED Weekly covers key updates affecting federal employees and retirees from October 19–25, 2025. We discuss steep 2026 health insurance premium hikes—12.3% for Federal Employees Health Benefits participants and 11.3% for Postal Service enrollees—which far outpace the modest cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for retirees (2.8% f…

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250 Years of USPS: Proclaiming the Fight for the Next Century 23:55

2M ago23:55

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In this episode of Communicating With You, The Member, President Mark Dimondstein discusses the looming threat of privatization and how locals can fight back directly as part of our grassroots Proclamation Campaign. We’ll discuss how to build a movement to mobilize support in your area and around the country to ensure USPS thrives for another 250 y…

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70.日本で熊の出没が多数報告/Numerous bear sightings reported across Japan 9:17

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日本で熊の出没が多数報告Numerous bear sightings reported across Japan日本各地频传熊出没　【寄付/donation】⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/fufunooffice?country.x=JP&⁠ ポッドキャストとストリーミングをサポートするために寄付をお願いします。Please Donate to Support Our Free Podcast and Streaming social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lit.link/amaojapan⁠ ★質問や相談のメッセージはこちらへどうぞ。 Please contact us with any questions or mess…

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69.日本のドラマからわかる物価や経済/Prices and the Economy from Japanese Dramas 9:36

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【寄付/donation】 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/fufunooffice?country.x=JP&⁠ ポッドキャストとストリーミングをサポートするために寄付をお願いします。 Please Donate to Support Our Free Podcast and Streaming social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lit.link/amaojapan⁠ ★質問や相談のメッセージはこちらへどうぞ。 Please contact us with any questions or messages for consultation. ⁠https://lit.link/amaojapan⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠…

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68.アメリカ人のアイラブSUSHI/Americans say "I love sushi" 9:35

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【寄付/donation】 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/fufunooffice?country.x=JP&⁠ ポッドキャストとストリーミングをサポートするために寄付をお願いします。 Please Donate to Support Our Free Podcast and Streaming social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lit.link/amaojapan⁠ ★質問や相談のメッセージはこちらへどうぞ。 Please contact us with any questions or messages for consultation. ⁠https://lit.link/amaojapan⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠…

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67.退職金5,000万円でも「もう限界」と妻は去った/Even with a 50 million yen retirement bonus, his wife said, ‘I can’t take this anymore,’ and left. 15:39

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⁠退職金5,000万円でも「もう限界」と妻は去った/Even with a 50 million yen retirement bonus, his wife said, ‘I can’t take this anymore,’ and left./即使有5000万日元的退休金，妻子还是说‘我已经忍无可忍了’，然后离开了。 ⁠ https://amaojapan.net/even-with-a-50-million-yen/ 【寄付/donation】⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/fufunooffice?country.x=JP&ポッドキャストとストリーミングをサポートするために寄付をお願いします。Please Donate to Support …

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66.日本の若者が「ニセ札」「ニセ紙幣」にダマされてしまうのは何故？/Why are young Japanese being duped by “fake bills” and “fake banknotes”? 16:18

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BLOG AMAOJAPAN 【寄付/donation】 ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/fufunooffice?country.x=JP& ポッドキャストとストリーミングをサポートするために寄付をお願いします。 Please Donate to Support Our Free Podcast and Streaming social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lit.link/amaojapan ★質問や相談のメッセージはこちらへどうぞ。 Please contact us with any questions or messages for consultation. https://lit.link/amaojapan ⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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65.郵政が作った女性のすっぴん動画が炎上/Controversial video of a woman's face made by the Postal Service. 23:35

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AMAOJAPAN　BLOG⁠⁠ 65.郵政が作った女性のすっぴん動画が炎上 https://amaojapan.hatenablog.com/entry/nomakeup Youtube ⁠https://youtu.be/kmB5kTScm2E?si=0dc0JnZWeoMKtlvT⁠ 【寄付/donation】 ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://paypal.me/fufunooffice?country.x=JP&locale.x=ja_JP⁠⁠⁠⁠ ポッドキャストとストリーミングをサポートするために寄付をお願いします。 Please Donate to Support Our Free Podcast and Streamingsocial medi➡　⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://li…

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64.焼肉食べ放題と自宅で焼肉どっちがお得？/Which is cheaper, all-you-can-eat yakiniku or yakiniku at home? 19:04

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AMAOJAPAN　BLOG⁠ 64.焼肉食べ放題と自宅で焼肉どっちがお得？/Which is cheaper, all-you-can-eat yakiniku or yakiniku at home? ⁠htthttps://amaojapan.hatenablog.com/entry/yakiniku Youtube https://youtu.be/kmB5kTScm2E?si=0dc0JnZWeoMKtlvT 【寄付/donation】⁠⁠⁠https://paypal.me/fufunooffice?country.x=JP&locale.x=ja_JP⁠⁠⁠ポッドキャストとストリーミングをサポートするために寄付をお願いします。Please Donate to Support O…

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63.ドナルド・トランプと紙ストロー/Donald Trump and paper straws/唐纳德-特朗普和纸吸管 14:50

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AMAOJAPAN　BLOG 63.ドナルド・トランプと紙ストロー/Donald Trump and paper straws/唐纳德-特朗普和纸吸管 https://amaojapan.hatenablog.com/entry/TRUMP Youtube https://youtu.be/C0NTkRFLHzg 【寄付/donation】 ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/fufunooffice?country.x=JP& ポッドキャストとストリーミングをサポートするために寄付をお願いします。 Please Donate to Support Our Free Podcast and Streaming social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http…

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62.日本を観光するアメリカ人カップルが違いに驚いたこと/American Couple Touring Japan Surprised at Differences 19:46

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American Couple Touring Japan Surprised at Differences 日本を観光するアメリカ人カップルが違いに驚いたこと https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/4f59de080b24b998e011cd64dee1ddb28c16038b 　【寄付/donation】 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/fufunooffice?country.x=JP&⁠ ポッドキャストとストリーミングをサポートするために寄付をお願いします。 Please Donate to Support Our Free Podcast and Streaming social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ h…

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61.このままでは日本人は滅びる UNIQLO会長　柳井正/“If things continue as they are, the Japanese people will perish,” said UNIQLO CEO Tadashi Yanai. 17:46

2M ago17:46

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“このままでは日本人は滅びる”発言反響の柳井正氏…改めて警鐘「日本人同士のなれ合い廃止を」 https://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/27347704/ 　【寄付/donation】 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/fufunooffice?country.x=JP&⁠ ポッドキャストとストリーミングをサポートするために寄付をお願いします。 Please Donate to Support Our Free Podcast and Streaming social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://lit.link/amaojapan⁠ ★質問や相談のメッセージはこちらへどうぞ。 Please con…

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60..変態のオッサンがいます/Japanese perverts. 20:21

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