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Episode 248Aug 4, 2020

Let’s get real about USPS

Plus: What is actually happening with TikTok?

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COVID-19 has caused another sharp decline in USPS' business, and the cost of keeping employees outfitted in gloves and masks is adding to its financial troubles.
COVID-19 has caused another sharp decline in USPS' business, and the cost of keeping employees outfitted in gloves and masks is adding to its financial troubles.
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Kimberly Adams is co-hosting the show this week with Molly Wood. We kicked it off with a little perspective on the U.S. Postal Service. Plus, we try and unpack what exactly has been going on with TikTok over the past few days (a lot). Then, desperate for smiles, we’ll get the latest update on your favorite uncles and coo over some cute alpacas.

Here’s a list of what we talked about today:

The Team