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The Voice of Bureaucracy

By Rachel Christia, produced by Gina Kaufmann

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kcur/local-kcur-981903.mp3

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The maddening nature of bureaucracy is part of today's American journey. But what if bureaucracy had a voice, and could speak on its own behalf?

Singer, IT professional, and "non-aspiring actress" Rachel Christia told this story about working as a customer service representative for an insurance company at the America Now & Here Story Slam, organized by Gina Kaufmann.

This story was produced for KC Currents. To listen on your own schedule, subscribe to the KC Currents Podcast.

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