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He Started His Own Postal Service Delivering And Reading Mail For Free

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A whimsical yet very serious public art project by Logan Square artist Charlie Dean is gaining traction as an alternative to a paid postal service, designed to be used for monumental conversations or difficult news that need softening.

Host - Iridian Fierro

Guest - Charlie Dean

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