How Do We Bring More Young People Onto the Factory Floor?
Terry Iverson, the president and CEO of Illinois machine tool distributorship and rebuilder Iverson & Company, has been deeply entrenched in the manufacturing world since birth and has made it his personal mission to ensure that America’s next generation seizes career opportunities in the industry. In this episode, he discusses the two books he recently authored, “Inspired Champions in Advanced Manufacturing” and “Finding America’s Greatest Champion” to guide parents and students as they consider manufacturing career pathways. Photo courtesy of Terry Iverson
31 Jul 202326min
Self-Driving Electric Vehicle Company Cruise Unites Silicon Valley Tech with Heartland Manufacturing
China is churning out enough electric vehicles to flood the global market, and it’s working on gearing up for an autonomous vehicle onslaught as well. But American self-driving electric vehicle company Cruise is working hard to beat them in the race, and it’s doing it through a partnership with legacy American manufacturer General Motors that’s creating thousands of jobs. It’s a model for the 21st economy, Cruise Senior Director of Federal Affairs Eric Danko argues in today’s discussion on why American manufacturing is a critical part of Cruise’s roadmap to success. Photo courtesy of Cruise
17 Jul 202327min
Rep. Haley Stevens on the Global EV Race and the Success of U.S. Industrial Policy
Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens (D) discusses the role of industrial policy in America’s factory boom and how American manufacturers can lead in the global electric vehicle and autonomous vehicle race. Photo courtesy of Rep. Haley Stevens
3 Jul 202327min
Rep. Earl Blumenauer Explains Why He is Aiming to End SHEIN's Duty-Free Trade
More than 2 million packages are imported into the U.S. every day without inspection because of a U.S. Customs loophole that Chinese e-commerce behemoths like SHEIN and Temu have exploited to seize market share -- and America is footing the bill. Now Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) is fighting back with new legislation, the Import Security and Fairness Act. Photo courtesy of Rep. Earl Blumenauer
29 Jun 202313min
Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Why America is Uniquely Positioned to Be a Global Manufacturing Leader
Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.), a member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, discusses whether new laws aiming to increase U.S. competitiveness are gaining traction, how the United States can best compete with China, and why America (and New Jersey, of course!) is uniquely positioned to lead the world in manufacturing. Photo courtesy of Rep. Mikie Sherrill's office
20 Jun 202323min
Rep. Ro Khanna on Why America Needs to Reclaim Its Manufacturing Superpower
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), who represents Silicon Valley and is a member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, argues that American leadership in innovation depends on the nation’s manufacturing strength. The Congressman shares his insight into America’s greatest challenges in an economic rebalancing with China and strategy for reestablishing America’s manufacturing superpower status. Photo courtesy of Rep. Ro Khanna
5 Jun 202317min
Former Biden Adviser Jennifer Harris on Why Industrial Policy is No Longer a Bad Word
Jennifer Harris, who served as the special assistant to the president and senior director for International Economics under President Biden, breaks down the motivations behind the White House's industrial policy push and the biggest obstacles of that policy going forward. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Harris
22 Mai 202335min
Why Fitness Brand Runyon Canyon Apparel is Dedicated to Made in USA
In a market saturated by imports, Los Angeles-based fitness brand Runyon Canyon Apparel is keeping its clothing exclusively American-made. Founder Tony Nuccio shares why he transitioned from a thriving career in the music industry to American manufacturing and his joint effort to protect wildlife. Photo courtesy of Runyon Canyon Apparel
8 Mai 202337min
