Episodes
This week on Mailin’ It, we’re joined by special guest Cameron Blevins, Associate Professor of U.S. History and Digital Humanities at the University of Colorado Denver. Join us as we unpack the 1800s and the Postal Services' role in westward expansion. We’ll also talk about the impact of this growth on Indigenous populations and more!
Published 01/03/23
This week on Mailin’ It, we talk about the power of direct mail with Thomas Foti, Vice President, Product Solutions here at the Postal Service. Join us as we’ll learn about its history, how it has evolved over time, and why it’s essential to any integrated marketing campaign. We’ll also discuss the role technology plays and what the Postal Service is doing to maintain the value of direct mail.
Published 12/13/22
On this episode of Mailin’ It, we’re talking to Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy, about the upcoming holiday season and what the Postal Service has done to prepare for it. We’ll also discuss the progress made on the 10-year Delivering for America plan and the vision for the future!
Published 11/16/22
This week on Mailin’ It, we chat about the strong connection between the Postal Service and the holiday season with Sheila Holman, Vice President, Marketing. We’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at this year’s holiday campaign and learn more about why the holiday season is the perfect time of year to remind the nation and our customers of what we do and what we offer!
Published 10/25/22
This week on Mailin’ It, we talk about the tools and services available for small businesses with Peter Timko and Susan McGowan from the Postal Service's Small Business Solutions group. Join us as we learn how the Postal Service supports small businesses across the nation with marketing support, shipping solutions, and much more!
Published 10/11/22
In this episode, we are joined by Marc McCrery, the Postal Service’s VP of Customer Experience, and Nathan King, Director, Consumer Advocate, to get a behind-the-scenes look at how the Postal Service manages customer care. Join us as we learn more about the different aspects of customer experience, and how leaders across the organization work together to ensure customers are at the center of everything the Postal Service does.
Published 09/27/22
This week on Mailin' It, we are joined by Adrienne Marshall, Executive Director for Election and Government Mail Services to talk about how the Postal Service handles election mail. Join us as we’ll learn about the Postal Service’s official role in the election process, the difference between election mail and political mail, and what you should know if you need or want to vote by mail.
Published 09/15/22
In this episode, our hosts are joined by the Postal Service’s Chief Sustainability Officer Jennifer Beiro-Réveillé to talk about what it means to take care of business while also taking care of the environment. Join us as we’ll learn about the Postal Service’s top priorities for sustainability and the important role it plays in the 10-year Delivering for America plan.
Published 08/30/22
In this episode, we are joined by Mike Swigart, the Postal Service’s Executive Director for Continuity and Preparedness to talk about what happens when disasters strike. Join us as we’ll learn more about how the Postal Service works to ensure mail operations – essential for access to food, medicine, and other necessities during unfortunate events.
Published 08/16/22
This week on Mailin' It, we are joined by Pritha Mehra, the Postal Service’s Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President, and Linda Malone, our Vice President of Engineering Systems, to get the inside scoop on the test kit delivery operation. Join us as we’ll learn more about the operation logistics, its technical infrastructure, and the communication implemented to ensure successful test kit delivery to millions of homes across the nation.
Published 08/02/22
This week on Mailin' It, our hosts are joined by Linda DeCarlo Senior Director, Occupational Safety and Health at the Postal Service to talk about how important safety is at such a large and diverse organization. Join us as we’ll learn more about employee training, safety and health planning, the impact technology has made, and more.
Published 07/05/22
This week on Mailin' It, we are on the road in Philadelphia visiting the Old City section of town filled with historical landmarks that date back to the earliest days of the United States. Join us, as we get an inside look at the B. Free Franklin Post Office and Museum, and talk about Old City’s unique history.
Published 06/21/22
This week on Mailin' It, we’re joined by Mary Anderson, Executive Director of International Postal Affairs, to learn more about the Postal Service’s international mail operations. We’ll talk about how the Postal Service works to ensure letters and packages mailed reach their destinations anywhere in the world!
Published 06/07/22
This week on Mailin' It, our hosts dive into some of the biggest questions we get here at the Postal Service. We’ll address common questions like how stamps are chosen, what to do if your package is missing, famous Postal workers, and more!
Published 05/26/22
This week on Mailin' It, we’re talking about military mail with the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum Curator, Lynn Heidelbaugh. We’ll learn more about the history of military mail, how you and members of the armed forces can use it to send mail, and more!
Published 05/10/22
This week, we’re joined by Alison Bazylinski, Assistant Curator at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum, to talk about a symbol of public service, the Postal Service uniform! We’ll learn more about the history of the uniform, how it’s changed over time to reflect societal trends, and more.
Published 05/03/22
This week on Mailin' It, we’re joined by our Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy to talk about the Postal Service’s first year since implementing the Delivering for America Plan. We’ll learn more about how this 10-year transformation plan has impacted the Postal Service, plans for the future, and more!
Published 04/19/22
This week on Mailin' It, we’re joined by Gary Reblin, VP of Innovative Business Technology, and Jeffrey Tackes, Director of Digital Business Services, to talk about some of the ways the Postal Service is helping fight fraud and identity theft. We’ll learn about a service called In-Person Proofing, how it works, why it matters, and the impact it has made on other agencies and organizations.
Published 03/29/22
In honor of Women’s History Month, we're sitting down with USPS Historian Jenny Lynch to dive into the history of women in the Postal Service. We’ll talk about the first female postmasters, mail carriers and clerks, and how their contributions have helped shape what the Postal Service is today.
Published 03/15/22
In honor of National Consumer Protection Week, we’re sitting down with two of our esteemed postal inspectors to learn how the USPIS is preventing mail fraud. We’ll talk about the significance of the week, notable scams to look out for, and how consumers can report fraud when discovered.
Published 03/01/22
This week on Mailin’ It, we’re talking with the Maureen Goodson, Executive Director of the National Postal Forum – a longstanding partner of the United States Postal Service. We’ll learn more about NPF, its history, and how its annual spring trade show helps to connect the shipping industry with postal customers for four days of education and networking.
Published 02/15/22
This week on Mailin' It, we're sitting down with Jakki Krage Strako, USPS Chief Commerce and Business Solutions Officer, to introduce the new USPS Connect program - helping businesses meet today's e-commerce expectations.
Published 02/08/22
This week, we're talking with Amity Kirby, Manager of Licensing at USPS, to learn about managing one of the world's most iconic brands.
Published 01/18/22
In this episode, our hosts are joined by Chief Postal Inspector Gary Barksdale to learn about America’s first federal law enforcement agency, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. We’ll take a deep dive into the role the USPIS plays in fighting crime and learn about the various careers available within the agency.
Published 01/04/22
In this episode, Dale and Yasmine are joined by Bill Gicker, USPS Director of Stamp Services, to learn about the innovation and cultural significance behind our beloved stamps.
Published 12/21/21