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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 Business” was President George W. Bush, reaffirming his commitment to a strong U.S. manufacturing economy and the goals he shares with the National Association of Manufacturers. During the run-up to the November elections, Mike is talking to the 2008 presidential hopefuls, putting them on the record on the top issues of the day. Massachusetts’ Governor Mitt Romney was the first of many to speak to “America’s Business” about the key issues facing the economy – energy, taxes, education, health care, Research and development and trade. Each week Renee Giachino of the American Justice Partnership joins Mike to tackle tort reform on the state level. They’ll look beyond the headlines to explain how the law and lawyers are affecting America’s business – for better AND worse. In addition to issues, policy and politics, you will also meet real life manufacturers on “America’s Business.” Each week listeners will take a trip to the “Factory Floor” to hear first-hand from manufacturers. For example, Kelly Johnson shared with a nationwide audience the success story of her company, Ace Clearwater Enterprises in Torrance, Calif. And NAM’s own author and historian Hank Cox will offer a weekly look back at “The Way It Was.” And finally, NAM President, Gov. John Engler delivers the “Last Word” in his weekly commentary. Remember, if it is business it’s “America’s Business.”

• America's Business: July 26, 2008
  Dear Subscribers: Be sure to check out the new America's Business vodcast at www.americasbusiness.org...The Manufacturing Extension Partnership program has helped small and medium-sized manufacturers stay competitive and create jobs for almost 20 years. Despite its benefits, MEP supporters often have to scramble to get federal funds. Rep. Joe Knollenberg (R-MI), a guest on this week’s edition of “America’s Business with Mike Hambrick” radio program, explains how program supporters recently pushed to get the program funding. “We did it by having individuals with the MEP talk to people in their district, wherever it might be, whatever state it might be in,” he says. “And that drummed up a lot of support because those members of Congress living in those states did not want to lose out.” Higher energy prices are putting a financial pinch on manufacturers and made more Americans eager to embrace alternative energy sources. Sen. John Ensign (R-NV) will discuss his plan to extend tax credits that encourage development of alternative fuels such as solar and wind. High energy prices are also make shipping more expensive. CIBC World Markets Chief Economist Jeff Rubin will talk about his recent report on how energy costs affect global trade flow. Canada is one of our nation’s closest allies. Canadian Ambassador to the United States Michael Wilson will join Mike to discuss trade and other economic ties that bind the United States to its neighbor to the north. In our regular segments, Renee Giachino of American Justice Partnership gives us the latest on tort reform and commentator Hank Cox recalls “The Way It Was.” This week “America’s Business” is launching a new segment featuring NAM Executive Vice President Jay Timmons. Jay, who has been intimately involved in politics for years, will give us his take on 2008 political races that manufacturers should watch closely. And our program will close with “The Last Word” from the National Association of Manufacturers President Gov. John Engler will close the program with “The Last Word.” For more about “America’s Business with Mike Hambrick” and to listen to the program online, please click here. And for video highlights and more, check out www.americasbusiness.org.
• America's Business: July 19, 2008
  Dear Subscribers: Be sure to check out the new America's Business vodcast at www.americasbusiness.org...The U.S. House in June overwhelmingly passed legislation to expand protections for people with disabilities. Many businesses employ disabled people and manufacturers were key supporters of renewal of the Americans with Disabilities Act. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD), the bill’s chief sponsor, will appear on “America’s Business with Mike Hambrick” radio program to talk about how businesses and the disabled communities came together to craft the bill. Hoyer hopes the Senate will take up the bill soon. “I think we have a bill that’s workable for both sides,” Hoyer says. “A bill that will be effective. And a bill which will carry out the intent of assuring people with disabilities aren’t discriminated against in our country.” “America’s Business” will continue exploring the issue of disabled workers with another guest, Assistant Labor Secretary Neil Romano. Romano runs the Office of Disability Employment, which encourages companies to hire disabled people. Despite worries about the economy a new survey indicates more American and Canadian manufacturers want to expand business at home. Deloitte and Touche Vice Chairman Craig Giffi will join Mike to talk about the survey results. There is a misconception that robots will replace human workers. However, FANUC Robotics President Rick Schneider will explain how his company is using robots to help manufacturers boost efficiency, grow business, and hire more flesh and bone workers. Americans roads, bridges and other infrastructure are ailing. We’ll talk to Patricia Dalton from the Government Accountability Office about that group’s recent Congressional testimony on the nation’s infrastructure needs. Dalton is managing director of the GAO’s Physical Infrastructure Team. In our regular segments, Renee Giachino of American Justice Partnership gives us the latest on tort reform and commentator Hank Cox recalls “The Way It Was.” And the National Association of Manufacturers President Gov. John Engler will close the program with “The Last Word.” For more about “America’s Business with Mike Hambrick” and to listen to the program online, please click here. And for video highlights and more, check out www.americasbusiness.org.
• America's Business: July 12, 2008
  Dear Subscribers: Be sure to check out the new America's Business vodcast at www.americasbusiness.org...America’s transportation infrastructure – its roads, bridges, and rails – are in crisis, former Missouri Sen. Jim Talent says. The government should make fixing the nation’s ailing infrastructure a national priority, says Talent, a guest on this week’s “America’s Business with Mike Hambrick” radio program. Talent is an honorary chairman of the National Association of Manufacturers’ Alliance to Improve America’s Infrastructure. “I think it’s one of the three or four things the government must do in partnership with the American people if America is going to continue to be prosperous and great in the next generation,” Talent says. The declining U.S. housing market put a damper on the economy. But are things about to turn around? National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun will give us the scoop. Exports have proven to be a bright spot in the economy. General Mills Chief Operating Officer Ian Friendly will tell us how his company, which makes popular foods such as Cheerios cereal, is taking advantage of free trade agreements. Our nation would save countless lives and billions of dollars if we converted our healthcare records system from antiquated paper files to electronic ones. Jennifer Queen, the parent of a chronically ill child, will join us to tell us why health information technology legislation that would modernize the health care sector is so critical to her family and other Americans. And “America’s Business” will make a special visit to the factory floor of Image National with company President Doug Bender. The Idaho company makes some of the electric signs that light up shopping centers across America. In our regular segments, Renee Giachino of American Justice Partnership gives us the latest on tort reform and commentator Hank Cox recalls “The Way It Was.” And the National Association of Manufacturers President Gov. John Engler will close the program with “The Last Word.” For more about “America’s Business with Mike Hambrick” and to listen to the program online, please click here. And for video highlights and more, check out www.americasbusiness.org.
• America's Business: July 5, 2008
  Dear Subscribers: Be sure to check out the new America's Business vodcast at www.americasbusiness.org...Well, we’re halfway through the year. So this week “America’s Business with Mike Hambrick” will take a look back at some of our favorite guests so far in 2008. We’ll re-air excerpts of our June interview with former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich about his push to help Ame