The Inspiring Story of Mark Andol's Made in America Store
After nearly losing his welding business to foreign competition, Mark Andol decided to open a store in an out-of-business car dealership selling only American-made products. People thought he was crazy, but Andol wanted to make a statement — and in this special two-part edition of The Manufacturing Report, he explains how he got it done.
14 Aug 201715min
Trump's Delay on Steel Imports is Making the Crisis Worse, Senator Brown Says
President Trump's decision to hold off on releasing the findings of the national security investigation into steel imports baffled many. Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown, a Congressional champion for American factory workers, tells the Manufacturing Report that Trump's worries about securing health care votes might be to blame — and explains why Trump's delay is so devastating for steel workers and companies across the country.
7 Aug 201712min
Is Trump Keeping His Manufacturing Jobs Promise?
Beneath political top lines, President Trump makes news on steel tariffs and announces a new Foxconn plant in Wisconsin. Is the president keeping his manufacturing jobs promise? Host Scott Paul has the update.
31 Jul 20179min
From Seed to Stitch: Why One Company Keeps It Made in America
The White House celebrated "Made in America Week" by inviting makers to meet with the president for a manufacturing roundtable. Attendees Jimmy and Stephanie MacDonald stop by to discuss their company Authenticity 50 and what Made in America means to them.
24 Jul 201712min
It's Made in America Week — and We're Spotlighting a Few Great American-Made Products
As the White House celebrates "Made in America Week," the Manufacturing Report examines why buying American-made matters — and chats with three special young people about their favorite Made in America products.
17 Jul 201716min
Yes, Manufacturing Still Matters — and It's Worth Fighting For
For decades now, Americans have simply accepted manufacturing layoffs as inevitable. But longtime New York Times economics correspondent Louis Uchitelle argues that it doesn't have to be that way. In this episode, Uchitelle chats with Scott Paul about his new book, "Making It: Why Manufacturing Still Matters," and how the government has a big role to play in strengthening American manufacturing.
10 Jul 201715min
Is Donald Trump Keeping His Promises on Trade?
Candidate Trump made a lot of promises about what he called America's "failed trade policies." But is President Trump keeping his word? Yes, no — and maybe? Host Scott Paul and the Alliance for American Manufacturing's Scott Boos take a deep dive.
3 Jul 201722min
Enough With the Robots. It's Time to Focus on America's Real Jobs Crisis
Pundits love to talk about how robots killed manufacturing jobs — and might be coming for yours next. But Lawrence Michel, president of the Economic Policy Institute, argues that thinking is all wrong. Automation isn't the job killer it's made out to be, he says — but that doesn't mean America isn't facing a jobs crisis.
26 Jun 201715min
