Episode 9-Made in America-Is It Still Realistic Today

Everyone’s talking about bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. — but what does it actually take to rebuild an industrial base in today’s global economy? In this episode of Zero Distortion, Russ Bates is joined by Mush Khan, Co-Founder & CEO of Alchemy Industrial, for a real conversation on the gap between political ambition and manufacturing reality. Mush brings decades of experience in industrial strategy, operations, and innovation — and shares what it’s like to lead a domestic manufacturing company during a time of big promises and uncertain policy. Together, they explore: 🔩 Why reshoring is harder than people think 📦 What it takes to compete with global supply chains 🏭 Labor, automation, and the talent gap 🇺🇸 What "Made in America" really looks like in 2025 Whether you're a business leader, policymaker, or just tired of the talking points, this episode pulls no punches.