Just ahead of the latest Vegas fastener show, it's more projectile fastener Internet talk radio! Outspoken fastener man and political wonk,

Mr. Charlie Kerr

, speaks on his late father, reshoring, and the upcoming mid-term elections (1:07:47).

Jackie "Kind of a Big Deal in the Industry" Ventura

, presents the Fastener News Report, and explains the disastrous reality of "common core", the federal government's attack on public education (45:53). Leading off, the youthful and fastener-laden outside sales manager of National Threaded Fasteners,

Gary Graham

, describes his journey in this screwy industry (21:34). Plus, fastener guru,

Carmen Vertullo

, presents the latest edition of The Fastener Training Minute (1:00:17). Brian and Eric prepare for a productive and virus-free visit to Sin City, imploring listeners to make the lengthy trek to booth 1855. Run time: 02:07:14