America's Business Radio Show and Podcasts“America’s Business†is a new one-hour radio program that delves deep into the issues that shape manufacturing and business in the United States and abroad. Hosted by broadcast veteran Mike Hambrick, “America’s Business†hits the topics that matter most to those who make America’s products…and to the people who buy them. From politics to the economy, litigation to legislation, Mike goes directly to the nation’s top leaders. The very first guest on “America’s Businessâ€...America's Business: December 30, 2006- December 30, 2006 America's Business and host Mike Hambrick welcome 2007 with a selection of the best of 2006, led by an interview with Michelle Wucker, author of Lockout: Why America Keeps Getting Immigration Wrong When Our Prosperity Depends on Getting It Right. The NAM's Hank Cox recalls "The Way it Was" and the days of Eli Whitney, and Mike talks to Renee Giachino of The American Justice Partnership, who never rests in her drive for tort reform. In our "Factory Floor" segment, we hear from David Kosloff of...http://www.nam.org/hidden/podcast/AB061230.mp3 America's Business: Medical Malpractice Reform 123006- December 30, 2006 Mike and Renee look at how frivolous litigation impacts health care providers, patients, and employers' bottom lines.http://www.nam.org/hidden/podcast/AB061230_AJP1.mp3 America's Business: State-Level Medical Malpractice Reform 123006- December 30, 2006 Mike and Renee look at the medical malpractice issue on the state level, where in some cases it's "easier to sue a doctor than see a doctor."http://www.nam.org/hidden/podcast/AB061230_AJP2.mp3 America's Business: Engler Commentary 123006- December 30, 2006 NAM President John Engler takes a look back at 2006 and some of the positives the year held for manufacturers: record levels of output, soaring productivity, and the passage of key legislation. He also reminds us that much remains to be done in 2007, and the NAM will be leading the charge into the new year on issues such as taxes, regulation, and energy.http://www.nam.org/hidden/podcast/AB061230_engler.mp3 America's Business: Engler Commentary 122306- December 23, 2006 The holiday season is a time of giving, and NAM President John Engler reminds us that manufacturers are some of the most charitable organizations in our communities.http://www.nam.org/hidden/podcast/AB061223_engler.mp3 America's Business: Tort Reform 122306- December 23, 2006 Mike and Renee look at frivolous lawsuits and the impact they have on everyday American life.http://www.nam.org/hidden/podcast/AB061223_AJP2.mp3 America's Business: "Legally Insane" 122306- December 23, 2006 Mike and Renee look at some "legally insane" cases and people abusing the system to get a payday.http://www.nam.org/hidden/podcast/AB061223_AJP1.mp3 America's Business: December 23, 2006- December 23, 2006 With Christmas upon us, America's Business takes a holiday hiatus this week, reprising one the fall's best broadcasts. Host Mike Hambrick highlights the NAM's cost study released in September, which demonstrates that manufacturers in the United States face a 31.7 percent structural cost disadvantage compared to our major global competitors. The cause Misguided government policies on taxes, energy, legal reforms, benefit mandates and regulation. Mike's regular discussion with Renee Giachino of...http://www.nam.org/hidden/podcast/AB061223.mp3 America's Business: Engler Commentary 121606- December 16, 2006 NAM President John Engler applauds the 109th Congress for passing a range of legislation that will benefit U.S. manufacturers.http://www.nam.org/hidden/podcast/AB061216_engler.mp3 America's Business: Tort Reform "Goats of the Week" 121606- December 16, 2006 Officials from the Big Apple get this weeks nod for Tort Reform "Goats of the Week."http://www.nam.org/hidden/podcast/AB061216_AJP2.mp3 |