Big oil, politics and fastener distribution. Dirty business? Find out that and more as Duncan Bolt honcho,

Mr. Andy Cohn

presents his thoughts in the wake of the presidential election and amid swirling talk of price increases (1:10:32). Star Stainless west coast lieutenant,

Kevin Chavis

previews the upcoming Pac-West / NFDA joint conference and table top event (27:28). Industry anchorman,

Mike McNulty

and

Kelly Cole

of Hayes Bolt find budding optimism in the latest FDI numbers on the Fastener News Report (44:38). Specifying zinc plating isn't always as simple as it may seem, as

Carmen Vertullo

describes on the Fastener Training Minute (1:04:38). Plus, have we finally discovered the true identity of

Traveling Salesman

? Meanwhile, Brian and Eric find cause to remember their Objectivist past, and make suggestions on avoiding the “T word”. The final predominantly fastener-related episode of the podcast season may be dirty, but at least it's safe. Run time: 01:59:53