Planet Money Podcast #857: The Postal Illuminati

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Planet Money Podcast #857: The Postal Illuminati

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Fascinating story. Ever wonder why it's cheaper to ship something from China to the US than it is to ship the same thing across town? Yes, there really is a secret postal society that sets the rates for international shipping....

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Huh, why yes, I have wondered this.
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Re: Planet Money Podcast #857: The Postal Illuminati

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I've wondered this as well.
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