Holiday Shipping, Update On The Milwaukee Bucks

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A U.S. Postal Service carrier delivers mail in Fitchburg, Wis., on Aug. 19, 2020. Delays in mail delivery in Wisconsin and nationwide are prompting concerns about the ability of the postal service to manage an expected flood of absentee ballots in November. Dee J. Hall / Wisconsin Watch

The U.S. Postal Service is currently dealing with an influx in shipping holiday packages due to the pandemic. We check in with a reporter about its ongoing challenges. Then, we discuss the Milwaukee Bucks and what the upcoming season will look like as the COVID-19 crisis continues.

Featured in this Show

  • The Holiday Burden On The US Postal Service

    Because of the pandemic, people are relying heavily on online stores for their holiday shopping this year. That’s putting extra pressure on the U.S. Postal Service to deliver gifts and greetings. We talk with a Washington Post reporter about how the USPS is managing the burden.

  • What's Ahead For The Milwaukee Bucks

    As the Milwaukee Bucks kick off the regular season we discuss the team’s chances of making the NBA Finals and re-signing MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. We also take a look at the franchise’s racial and economic justice initiatives with its senior vice president.

Episode Credits

  • Kealey Bultena Host
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • Jana Rose Schleis Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Jacob Bogage Guest
  • Alex Lasry Guest