Topic: Postage

Famous musician Jackie Greene donated to the show, reporting success using the "value for value" model for his new CD and vinyl releases. He noted a "simulation" moment when his postage costs for the albums totaled exactly $333.

The U.S. Postal Service announced a postage rate increase to 49 cents to recoup financial losses. Meanwhile, negotiations continue for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), though the hosts are skeptical that a deal will be finalized before the European elections. A brief mention is made of the "Ready for Hillary" campaign gaining early momentum.

Listeners are increasingly using automated bank bill-pay systems to send donation checks to the show, which often includes free postage. The conversation shifts to the risks faced by whistleblowers, mentioning George Thomas Wainwright, a remote operator who spoke out against BP. Wainwright recently moved to Australia to avoid potential retaliation from corporate or government entities.