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  • If the Sirens Sounded: The Postal Service’s Cold War Plan

    October 13, 2026 · 36 min

    What would happen to the mail - and the nation’s ability to communicate - if a major Cold War emergency struck? The U.S. government spent decades preparing for that possibility, and the Post Office Department became an important part of…

  • The Return on Returns: Turning Reverse Logistics Into a Competitive Advantage

    September 29, 2026 · 27 min

    Returns have become a defining part of online shopping, with U.S. retail returns reaching an estimated $849.9 billion in 2025. In this episode of Mailin’ It, Karla Kirby and Jeff Marino explore how retailers can move beyond viewing returns…

  • The Crime Ring That Left Clues on Social Media

    September 1, 2026 · 25 min

    In this true-crime episode of Mailin’ It, hosts Karla Kirby and Jeff Marino sit down with Postal Inspector Stefan Hinds to explore an investigation that began with a Hampton, Virginia, shooting and ultimately exposed a sophisticated…

  • The Gold Rush, Railroads & the Mail: Connecting the Frontier

    August 11, 2026 · 24 min

    How did the U.S. Postal Service help build the American West? In this episode of Mailin' It, USPS Historian Steve Kochersperger takes us on a journey through 250 years of postal history, revealing how the movement of the mail helped shape…

  • Why Millions of Books Travel Free Through the Mail

    July 21, 2026 · 35 min

    Step behind the scenes of a remarkable 90-plus year partnership between the USPS and the Library of Congress as NLS Director Jason Broughton shares how the Free Matter for the Blind program delivers specialized print and audio materials to…

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  • America's Story, One Stamp at a Time

    July 7, 2026 · 29 min

    As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, this special episode of Mailin’ It! explores how the country’s history has been documented for over a century in the corner of envelopes. Hosts Karla Kirby and Jeff Marino are joined…

  • The Woman Who Tried to Steal Graceland

    June 23, 2026 · 25 min

    When a mysterious company filed a fraudulent foreclosure claim due to an alleged unpaid $3.8 million loan on Graceland, it sparked one of the most audacious real estate schemes in recent history. In this True Crime episode of Mailin’…

  • From Waste to Worth: How USPS Powers the Circular Economy

    June 9, 2026 · 22 min

    When a package arrives at your door, it’s easy to focus on what’s inside rather than what it’s shipped in—but the United States Postal Service is working to change that. In this episode, our hosts sit down with USPS Chief Sustainability…

  • Your Questions Answered

    May 19, 2026 · 17 min

    What actually happens after you drop a letter in a blue collection box or click “ship” on a package? And why does tracking sometimes look confusing even when everything is moving as it should? In this episode of Mailin’ It!, hosts Karla…

  • No Mail, Low Morale: The 6888’s Courage to Deliver

    May 5, 2026 · 33 min

    In the midst of World War II, a massive mail backlog threatened to cut off news and hope for millions of American soldiers. With morale at a low point, the mission fell to the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-Black…

  • Under the Hood of USPS: Automation, Innovation and AI

    April 14, 2026 · 29 min

    What tech goes into powering a modern delivery network? Go beyond the iconic mail truck and into the world of technology-driven logistics and robotics at the postal service. Join the Mailin’ It! team as USPS’s VP of Applied Engineering…

  • The Spy Who Delivered: Elizabeth Van Lew’s Secret Postal Legacy

    March 31, 2026 · 23 min

    In the capital of the Confederacy, wealthy socialite Elizabeth Van Lew had a secret. She was one of the Union’s most effective spymasters. From her family’s antebellum mansion in Richmond, Van Lew built a sophisticated intelligence…

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About the show

As the official podcast of the United States Postal Service, Mailin’ It! takes you inside a thoroughly American institution, exploring the rich history of the USPS, going behind-the scenes of its present innovations, and discussing its dynamic future with organization and industry leaders. Join our host for a fun look at your United States Postal Service.