What Do President Biden's Early Moves Mean for American Manufacturers and Workers?
In this episode, the Alliance for American Manufacturing's policy team forecasts what Democratic control of the presidency and Congress for some of the most important issues facing U.S. manufacturers today, including trade, industrial policy and clean energy. Photo courtesy of Joe Biden's YouTube.
25 Jan 202125min
A Hollywood Producer's Behind-the-Scenes Look at Making Movies for China
In this episode, host Scott Paul speaks with Chris Fenton, the author of "Feeding the Dragon: Inside the Trillion Dollar Dilemma Facing Hollywood, the NBA, & American Business", who previously served as the president of DMG Entertainment Motion Picture Group and lead the production of Hollywood blockbusters "Iron Man 3" and "Looper" in collaboration with the Chinese government. Fenton argues that though commercial and cultural ventures like the films he worked on with the Chinese government are valuable opportunities for resolution between the U.S. and China, Beijing's crackdown on criticism and its censorship overseas makes progress impossible. Learn more about "Feeding the Dragon: Inside the Trillion Dollar Dilemma Facing Hollywood, the NBA, & American Business" at https://feedingthedragonbook.com/.
11 Jan 202136min
A Build Back Better Blueprint: How Will Joe Biden Tackle Steel Overcapacity?
For years, the global steel market has been flooded by excess steel production—with the United States becoming a major dumping destination for this artificially cheap imported steel. And the consequences have been profound. In the final installment of our “Build Back Better Blueprint” series, the Alliance for American Manufacturing's Scott Boos shares what steps the Trump administration has made towards remedying steel overcapacity and how President-elect Joe Biden is likely to respond during his term. Photo courtesy of U.S. Steel
18 Des 202010min
A Build Back Better Blueprint: Skills Training Is the Key to an Inclusive Economic Recovery
Hundreds of thousands of U.S. factory workers are unemployed, and yet factory owners lament that they cannot find skilled workers. Where's the disconnect? Alliance for American Manufacturing President Scott Paul outlines how President-elect Joe Biden can cultivate an inclusive economic recovery. Photo courtesy of Getty Images
17 Des 202011min
A Build Back Better Blueprint: What Do Black Factory Workers Want from Biden?
In the wake of George Floyd’s killing, the Alliance for American Manufacturing's Jeff Bonior spoke with several Black factory workers about their experience in manufacturing. Bonior recently talked to four of these workers about what they hope to see from a Biden administration. Photo courtesy of E.J. Jenkins
16 Des 202013min
A Build Back Better Blueprint: Communities Lead the Way in Localizing Manufacturing
In this episode, Tim Gibb, co-founder of sustainable flip flop company TIDAL New York, shares how he hopes the Biden administration will take its cues from the groundswell of public support for domestic manufacturing, as well as how his company is investing in its local community. Photo courtesy of TIDAL New York
15 Des 202022min
A Build Back Better Blueprint: Will Biden Defend Made in USA Labeling?
Alliance for American Manufacturing President Scott Paul explains what progress the U.S. government has made in defending the integrity of Made in USA labeling and what the next four years could hold for enforcement policy. Photo courtesy of Getty Images
14 Des 202012min
Will the U.S. Textile Industry Be Strong Enough to Help Tackle the Next National Crisis?
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States, the U.S. textile industry quickly answered the call. But, safeguarding America from future disaster depends on supporting American manufacturing now. In this episode, Kim Glas, the president and CEO of the National Council of Textile Organizations, shares how the government can bolster the U.S. textile industry and provides perspective on the contamination of forced labor in the global garment industry. Photo courtesy of Devin Steele, eTextile Communications
14 Des 202026min
