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: Trial Lawyers 091606- September 16, 2006 Mike and Renee Giachino of the American Justice Partnership discuss the American Trial Lawyers Association's name change to the American Association for Justice.http://www.nam.org/hidden/podcast/AB060916_AJP1.mp3 America's Business: 091606- September 16, 2006 This week on Americas Business, host Mike Hambrick focuses on the "skills gap," the shortage of skilled workers faced by manufacturers in the United States. Interview segments visit the recent announcement of a Dream It. Do It. campaign in Nebraska, designed to encourage young people to pursue a career in manufacturing. Phyllis Eisen of the Manufacturing Institute discusses the need for a skilled workforce, and the NAM's Jeff Noah reports on the survey views of small and medium-sized...http://www.nam.org/hidden/podcast/AB060916.mp3 America's Business: Engler Commentary 090906- September 9, 2006 NAM President John Engler reflects on the events of September 11, 2001.http://www.nam.org/hidden/podcast/AB060909_engler.mp3 America's Business: Asbestos Litigation 090906- September 9, 2006 Mike and Renee look at a recent decision by the Michigan Supreme Court in an asbestos case.http://www.nam.org/hidden/podcast/AB060909_AJP2.mp3 America's Business: AJP's Lawsuit Abuse Victims Project 090906- September 9, 2006 Mike and Renee Giachino discuss the American Justice Partnership's Lawsuit Abuse Victims Project. The project's goal is to bring to light the stories of legitimate victims of lawsuit abuse.http://www.nam.org/hidden/podcast/AB060909_AJP1.mp3 America's Business: 090906- September 9, 2006 This week on Americas Business with Mike Hambrick: Illinois Congressman Don Manzullo, Chairman of the House Small Business Committee, joins Mike to talk about what action to expect from Congress this session. In this weeks The Way it Was segment Hank Cox tells a story of how the right combination of hard work, determination, and perseverance can lead to success. In the continuing battle for Tort Reform Renee Giachino of the American Justice Partnership talks with Mike about recent action taken..http://www.nam.org/hidden/podcast/AB060909.mp3 America's Business: 090206- September 2, 2006 This week on Americas Business with Mike Hambrick: The National Association of Manufacturers released its ninth annual Labor Day Report this week. Mike talks with NAM President John Engler about this years report which details the negative impact high energy costs have on the bottom line. Frank Wagner of Davis Boat Works, Inc. in Newport News, Va., provides a vivid picture of how his business is being hammered by the high price of energy. Pat Cleary, Sr. VP of Communications at NAM, gives Mike..http://www.nam.org/hidden/podcast/AB060902.mp3 America's Business: 090206- September 2, 2006 Renee Giachino of the American Justice Partnership joins Mike to look at judicial races around the country.http://www.nam.org/hidden/podcast/AB060902_AJP1.mp3 America's Business: 090206- September 2, 2006 Renee Giachino rejoins the discussion to continue the discussion on judicial elections and tort reform.http://www.nam.org/hidden/podcast/AB060902_AJP2.mp3 America's Business: 090206- September 2, 2006 NAM President John Engler offers commentary on NAM's Annual Labor Day Report and what it means for manufacturing and the U.S. ecomony.http://www.nam.org/hidden/podcast/AB060902_engler.mp3 |