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.

&lt;p&gt;How did the U.S. Postal Service help build the American West?&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;i&gt;Mailin&#039; It&lt;/i&gt;, USPS Historian Steve Kochersperger takes us on a journey through 250 years of postal history, revealing how the movement of the mail helped shape the nation&#039;s growth, transportation systems, commerce, and even criminal investigations.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;You&#039;ll hear incredible stories about:&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;ul&gt; 
 &lt;li&gt;How postal workers secretly transported mail aboard early railroads.&lt;/li&gt; 
 &lt;li&gt;The challenges of delivering mail during the California Gold Rush.&lt;/li&gt; 
 &lt;li&gt;How express mail companies evolved into financial institutions like Wells Fargo and American Express.&lt;/li&gt; 
 &lt;li&gt;The truth behind the Pony Express and why it lasted only 18 months.&lt;/li&gt; 
 &lt;li&gt;The innovative &quot;mail on the fly&quot; system that kept trains moving while exchanging mail at full speed.&lt;/li&gt; 
 &lt;li&gt;The secretive &quot;Silk Train&quot; that transported millions in gold across the country.&lt;/li&gt; 
 &lt;li&gt;The deadly Tunnel 13 train robbery and the groundbreaking forensic investigation that followed.&lt;/li&gt; 
 &lt;li&gt;Why damaged mail is still delivered today—and the fascinating history of &quot;crash covers.&quot;&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;/ul&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Plus, stick around for a fun &quot;Did You Know?&quot; segment about the one-of-a-kind Texarkana Post Office, where you can stand in both Texas and Arkansas at the same time.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Join us for an unforgettable look at the people, innovations, and remarkable moments that helped the Postal Service connect—and protect—a growing nation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href=&quot;https://pcm.adswizz.com&quot;&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;

Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast

The Data