American manufacturing is the lifeblood of the country, despite perceptions to the contrary. Joe Greenslade of the IFI and Harry Moser of the Reshoring Initiative offer their thoughts on buying domestic (46:16). Russ Mellott of Activant Solutions speaks on the software giant’s recent acquisition announcement (30:35), and Janice Ceresa of Anixter describes the latest goings on with the industry’s most widely subscribed LinkedIn group (36:17). Fastener Technology International editor, Mike McNulty, brings on the headlines, including more information about Heads and Threads (16:43). Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas discover yet another exotic brew, and remain fearless despite the specter of lurking aquatic birds. Run time: 01:22:30