The U.S. Postal Service was one of our earliest experiments in democracy. The vast transportation networks that led to more than 30,000 post offices remain at the heart of many communities and still reach into the most remote parts of our country.

Today, a look at the past and the future of the post office.

GUESTS:

• Winifred Gallagher: Author of several books including How the Post Office Created America: A History

• Evan Kalish: Self-proclaimed postal tourist and creator of Postlandia. He manages the world’s largest curated collection of post office building photographs and has now visited over 11,000 post offices

• Amanda Martinez: Former Market Research Analyst at United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General Risk Analysis Research Center

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Colin McEnroe and Chion Wolf contributed to this show, which originally aired December 14, 2017.

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