The United States Postal Service is one of the most derided institutions in the country. Also, it’s one of the most highly regarded according to every poll conducted on government agencies. This episode digs into our complicated relationship with the Postal Service and examines the historical challenges facing this institution. We cover the controversy surrounding Louis DeJoy, the current Postmaster General and his ten-year plan to modernize the agency. And we finish with a recommendation for how it should ultimately be run that honors its original mandate.
CHAPTERS
00:00 - Introduction
00:39 - Chapter One: Ye Olde Post Office
03:54 - Chapter Two: Post Office gets a makeover
09:39 - Chapter Three: Ode to DeJoy
14:42 - Conclusion: Fully Nationalize the Postal Service
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