Description: “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.”
