The Manufacturing Report

In a special Labor Day edition of the Manufacturing Report, writer Jeff Bonior introduces listeners to the Faces of Steel, the men and women whose livelihoods depend on the American steel industry. Steel is at the heart of our national politics -- and Bonior takes you behind the scenes to find out why.

Thousands of pets sadly died after eating toxic food and treats imported from overseas. But the good news is that there are plenty of American-made options for your pet, from food to toys to leashes and beds. In this special pet edition of The Manufacturing Report, we look at just a handful of our favorites.

After nearly losing his welding business to foreign competition, Mark Andol opened the Made in America store, which stocks nearly 7,000 domestic-made products. Andol discusses where his business is heading and what customers are looking for in this special two-part edition of The Manufacturing Report.

To hear part one, visit: https://soundcloud.com/keep-it-made-in-america/the-inspiring-story-of-mark-andols-made-in-america-store

After nearly losing his welding business to foreign competition, Mark Andol decided to open a store in an out-of-business car dealership selling only American-made products. People thought he was crazy, but Andol wanted to make a statement — and in this special two-part edition of The Manufacturing Report, he explains how he got it done.

President Trump's decision to hold off on releasing the findings of the national security investigation into steel imports baffled many. Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown, a Congressional champion for American factory workers, tells the Manufacturing Report that Trump's worries about securing health care votes might be to blame — and explains why Trump's delay is so devastating for steel workers and companies across the country.

Beneath political top lines, President Trump makes news on steel tariffs and announces a new Foxconn plant in Wisconsin. Is the president keeping his manufacturing jobs promise? Host Scott Paul has the update.

The White House celebrated "Made in America Week" by inviting makers to meet with the president for a manufacturing roundtable. Attendees Jimmy and Stephanie MacDonald stop by to discuss their company Authenticity 50 and what Made in America means to them.

As the White House celebrates "Made in America Week," the Manufacturing Report examines why buying American-made matters — and chats with three special young people about their favorite Made in America products.

For decades now, Americans have simply accepted manufacturing layoffs as inevitable. But longtime New York Times economics correspondent Louis Uchitelle argues that it doesn't have to be that way. In this episode, Uchitelle chats with Scott Paul about his new book, "Making It: Why Manufacturing Still Matters," and how the government has a big role to play in strengthening American manufacturing.

Candidate Trump made a lot of promises about what he called America's "failed trade policies." But is President Trump keeping his word? Yes, no — and maybe? Host Scott Paul and the Alliance for American Manufacturing's Scott Boos take a deep dive.