The New Draft
An episode of the The Jim Stroud Podcast podcast, hosted by Jim Stroud, titled "The New Draft" was published on December 10, 2025 and runs 5 minutes.
December 10, 2025 ·5m · The Jim Stroud Podcast
Summary
Ford’s CEO warns that the real national security risk isn’t coders—it’s the disappearance of people who can build and fix the machines we depend on. This episode dives into how America sidelined the trades, glorified the credentialed class, and left itself vulnerable in a world where physical mastery still decides power. Maybe what we need now isn’t more algorithms—but a draft back into reality. | To keep up with what's happening now and next in the world of work - Subscribe to "The Recruiting Life" newsletter at https://jimstroud.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices