Should we expect USPS to make money?
Should we expect USPS to make money?  
Podcast: Marketplace All-in-One
Published On: Fri Mar 20 2026
Description: The Postal Service says it's facing a "severe financial crisis." Postmaster General David Steiner testified before a House subcommittee this week and said that the USPS was struggling and could “be out of cash in less than 12 months” unless something changes. Today, we check the finances of the postal service. And later, war in the Middle East is driving up fertilizer and diesel costs, worrying U.S. farmers during planting season.