With the United Auto Workers strike in full swing at 3 facilities, production at U.S. factories barely rose in August as motor vehicle output dropped, and further activity could plunge in the months ahead. What does this mean for the near term and long term outlook for wholesale distribution? This week, Kevin and Tom are joined by Mike Mortensen, President & CEO of ARG Industrial, to lend their unique insight to the strike situation and more. We also discuss new privacy concerns over AI, and take a closer look at the recent meeting in Washington, D.C., where top tech leaders were questioned on some of the biggest issues regarding this technology.

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