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Manufacturing Talk Radio
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Your Everything Manufacturing Podcast. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just curious about the industry, we’ve got something for you! Manufacturing Talk Radio is led by two dynamic hosts, Lewis Weiss and Amy Nicklaus, who bring expertise and fresh perspectives to the industry. Lewis, with five decades of hands-on experience, simplifies complex manufacturing challenges, offering actionable insights on technology, workforce strategies, and industry transformation. Amy brings an engaging approach, exploring the real-world impact of innovations in technology, logistics, and workforce dynamics. Together, they create a compelling and insightful podcast that keeps professionals informed, inspired, and ready for the future of manufacturing.
Episodes
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U.S. Services Stay Strong: 27 Months of Growth | September ISM Services PMI
The U.S. services economy continues to expand, reaching 27 consecutive months of growth—and demand remains strong. Manufacturing Talk Radio hosts Lewis A. Weiss and Amy Nicklaus welcome Steve Miller, Chair of the ISM Services Business Survey Committee, to break down the September 2026 ISM…
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Manufacturing Prices Are Surging: “Everyone’s Going Nuts” | September 2026 ISM Report
The September 2026 ISM Manufacturing Report shows a manufacturing sector that remains relatively steady — but the details tell a more complicated story. Susan Spence, Chair of the ISM Manufacturing Business Survey Committee, joins Manufacturing Talk Radio hosts Lew Weiss and Amy Nicklaus to break...
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August ISM Services Report Explained: What the Data Means for Business | Steve Miller
The August 2026 ISM Services Report is out—but what do the numbers actually tell us about the direction of the U.S. economy? Steve Miller joins Manufacturing Talk Radio to break down the latest services-sector data and provide context around the economic indicators businesses should be watching....
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August 2026 ISM Manufacturing Report: PMI Insights With Susan Spence
Susan Spence of the Institute for Supply Management® joins Manufacturing Talk Radio to review the August 2026 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®. Discover what the latest Manufacturing PMI® results reveal about demand, production, new orders, employment, inventories, supplier activity…
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Automation's Role in Manufacturing
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Who Will Fill America’s Manufacturing Jobs? Carolyn Lee on AI, Skills & the Workforce Crisis
American manufacturing is growing—but who will fill the jobs? In this episode of Manufacturing Talk Radio, host Lewis A. Weiss sits down with Carolyn Lee of the Manufacturing Institute to examine one of the biggest challenges facing U.S. manufacturing: building the skilled workforce needed to...
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What the July 2026 ISM Services Report Says About the Economy, Hiring & AI
How healthy is the U.S. economy—and what do the latest ISM Services numbers really tell us? Lou Weiss and Amy Nicklaus sit down with Steve Miller, Chair of the ISM Services Business Survey Committee, to discuss the July 2026 Services PMI® Report. They cover the latest data on business activity,...
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AI and the Future of work- Upskilling is essential
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Economic Indicators to Watch in the Next Months
In the this month's interview with ISM's Susan Spence, she talks about what to watch for in the upcoming months for consumers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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ISM PMI Hits 55.6 – Highest Since 2022 | Jobs Expand After 34 Months with Susan Spence
The latest ISM Manufacturing PMI just delivered its strongest reading since May 2022 — 55.6 — beating Wall Street estimates and marking seven straight months of expansion. Even more significant: the employment index finally broke above 50 at 52.8 after 34 consecutive months of contraction. Susan...
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🇺🇸 Think China Is America's Biggest Manufacturing Partner? Think Again.
Most Americans are surprised to learn that Canada—not China—is America's largest manufacturing trading partner. Watch the full episode now! Don't forget to subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Canada Is America's Biggest Manufacturing Partner: Why USMCA Matters More Than Ever
Most Americans assume China is America's largest manufacturing partner—but the reality is different. Canada and Mexico are now the United States' #1 and #2 trading partners, with Canada playing a critical role in keeping American factories running. In this episode of Manufacturing Talk Radio…
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"ISM PMI Report Explained: Manufacturing & Services Data Show Economic Expansion in 2026"
Are we heading into economic expansion or just holding steady? Steve Miller breaks down the latest ISM Manufacturing and Services PMI reports — what the numbers really mean for jobs, prices, and supply chains going into the rest of 2026. All four PMI subindexes are now above 50, signaling growth....
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BREAKING: June ISM Manufacturing PMI
In this exclusive Manufacturing Talk Radio interview, hosts Lewis Weiss and Amy Nicklaus sit down with ISM Manufacturing PMI Chair Susan Spence to discuss the latest ISM Manufacturing Report released June 1, 2026. The group break down the key data points impacting the global supply chain and what...
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Beyond Earth: The Multi-Trillion Dollar Space Economy with Oğuz Karasu
Is the global space industry paving the way toward a multi-trillion dollar commercial empire, or are we drastically underestimating the economic ripples it creates right here on Earth? In this episode of Manufacturing Talk Radio, host Lew Weiss and co-host Cliff Waldman sit down with Oğuz Karasu…
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EXCLUSIVE: ISM Chair's Susan Spence & Steve Miller on the Supply Chain Planning Forecast
In this exclusive Manufacturing Talk Radio, we look ahead to a critical conversation centered on the latest ISM Supply Chain Planning Forecast. This comprehensive outlook serves as a major barometer for commercial confidence, offering a dual-sector perspective on where the economy is headed, how...
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Managing Large-Scale Manufacturing with Tanushree Ghosh
Can artificial intelligence completely replace a manufacturing workforce, and how are massive manufacturing plants adapting to the modern skill gap? In this episode of Manufacturing Talk Radio, host Lewis Weiss sits down with Tanushree Ghosh, the Senior Director leading site operations at...
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How Global Conflict Is Reshaping the U.S. Manufacturing Outlook
Is the global manufacturing economy headed for a crash, or is it entering a historic resurgence? In this episode of Manufacturing Think Tank, host Cliff Waldman sits down with top economists Mark Vitner (Founder of Piedmont Crescent Capital) and Jeremy Leonard (Director of Industry Services at...
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BREAKING: ISM Chair Steve Miller Reviews the Latest ISM Services Report June 2026
In this exclusive Manufacturing Talk Radio interview, host Lewis Weiss sits down with ISM Services PMI Chair Steve Miller to discuss the pivotal May ISM Services Report the very day it is released June 3rd 2026, breaking down the key data points impacting the services economy. To shed light on…
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BREAKING: Susan Spence, ISM Manufacturing PMI Chair, on the latest ISM Report June 2026
In this exclusive Manufacturing Talk Radio interview, hosts Lewis Weiss and Amy Nicklaus sit down with ISM Manufacturing PMI Chair Susan Spence to discuss the latest ISM Manufacturing Report released June 1, 2026. The group break down the key data points impacting the global supply chain and what...
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Carrie Hines on the Most Important Shifts in Modern Manufacturing
What does the future hold for the 99% of American manufacturing defined as "small business"? In this episode of Manufacturing Talk Radio, host Louis Weiss sits down with Carrie Hines, President and CEO of the American Small Manufacturers Coalition (ASMC). Carrie shares her deep expertise on the...
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BREAKING: ISM Chair Steve Miller Speaks On ISM Report for April 2026
In this exclusive Manufacturing Talk Radio interview, host Lewis Weiss and Amy Nicklaus sit down with ISM Services PMI Chair Steve Miller to discuss the pivotal April 2026 ISM Services Report the very day it is released, breaking down the key data points impacting the services economy. Miller is...
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Reshoring America: Harry Moser on the $1.3 Trillion Mission to Balance the US Trade Deficit
Join hosts Amy Nicklaus and Lewis Weiss as they welcome back Harry Moser of the Reshoring Initiative to discuss his organization's critical mission: balancing the $1.3 trillion US goods trade deficit and securing vital supply chains. Harry shares compelling data on how jobs announced coming back…
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BREAKING: ISM Chair Steve Miller Reviews the Latest March ISM Services Report
In this exclusive Manufacturing Talk Radio interview, host Lewis Weiss and Amy Nicklaus sit down with ISM Services PMI Chair Steve Miller to discuss the pivotal March ISM Services Report the very day it is released April 6th 2026, breaking down the key data points impacting the services economy.…
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BREAKING: Susan Spence, ISM Manufacturing PMI Chair, on the latest ISM Report April 2026
In this exclusive Manufacturing Talk Radio interview, hosts Lewis Weiss and Amy Nicklaus sit down with ISM Manufacturing PMI Chair Susan Spence to discuss the latest ISM Manufacturing Report, released the same day, and break down the key data points impacting the global supply chain and what the...
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Jim Tompkins on the Future of Reshoring in U.S. Manufacturing
Host Lewis Weiss interviews Jim Tompkins about his career path from industrial engineering academia and the Army to founding Tompkins Solutions and later launching Tompkins Ventures, a matchmaking firm that connects manufacturers with partners for logistics, procurement, technology, automation…
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Manufacturing Insights: From PMI Recovery to Cybersecurity Challenges
Host Amy Nicklaus talks with Peter Okun, Editor of Manufacturing Podcast News, about what a PMI move above 50 really means after months of contraction and why the current reading signals disciplined stabilization rather than an overheated surge. They discuss how global steel output—especially...
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Manufacturing Round Table: January Fed Statistical Report & ISM Report Analysis
Lewis Weiss hosts another Manufacturing Round Table with economist Cliff Waldman and Chris Kuehl to compare the January Federal Reserve industrial production release and the ISM report. After a year-long manufacturing slump, they point to improving signals: manufacturing within industrial...
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Today's Manufacturing Insights with MTR Editor Peter Okun
In this episode of Manufacturing Talk Radio, host Amy Nicklaus talks with Peter Okun, the editor of Manufacturing Podcast News, about the current trends, significant stories, and predictions for the manufacturing industry in 2026. They discuss topics such as the evolving role of AI, reshoring,...
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End of Year Manufacturing Round Table w/ Lewis Weiss, Cliff Waldman, and Chris Kuehl | PART 2
In Part Two of the Economic Wrap-Up 2025 roundtable host Lewis Weiss again joins Cliff Waldman, CEO of New World Economics, and Chris Kuehl, Managing Partner and Chief Economist at Armada Corporate Intelligence, to discuss the economic trends of 2025 and predictions for 2026. Key topics include...
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End of Year Manufacturing Round Table w/ Lewis Weiss, Cliff Waldman, and Chris Kuehl | PART 1
Economic Wrap-Up 2025: Insights and Predictions for 2026 In this episode of Manufacturing Talk Radio, host Lewis Weiss welcomes Cliff Waldman, CEO of New World Economics, and Chris Kuehl, Managing Partner and Chief Economist at Armada Corporate Intelligence, to discuss the economic trends of 2025...
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The Future of Assembly is Here - The Power of Automated Workflows
In this episode of Manufacturing Talk Radio, host Lou Weiss talks with Filip Aronshtein, the founder and CEO of Dirac Inc., about how his company is revolutionizing the manufacturing sector with its first automated work instruction platform. Aronshtein shares insights into his background in...
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How the Space Economy Is Creating New Manufacturing Opportunities
In this episode of Manufacturing Think Tank, host Cliff Waldman is joined by Harvard Business School professor Matt Weinzierl and Blue Origin strategy manager Brendan Rosseau to discuss the burgeoning space economy. The conversation delves into the entrepreneurial drive needed to explore space…
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The Voice of Manufacturing Returns with Lewis Weiss — Big Shifts Ahead for Industry Leaders
Welcome to the rebooted Manufacturing Talk Radio! After a year-long hiatus, hosts introduce the new 2.0 version of the show with new co-host, Amy Nicklaus. The episode covers a recap of the past year's key developments in manufacturing, including AI, labor shortages, supply chain stabilization…
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Quantum Computing with Florenta Teodoridis of USC Marshall School of Business
On this episode of Manufacturing Think Tank just one of many shows on Manufacturing Talk Radio, host Cliff Waldman explores the profound impact of quantum computing on manufacturing and the broader economy, with guest Floreta Teodoridis. This conversation highlights the potential to revolutionize...
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Special Report: Host Cliff Waldman breaks down the real implications of tariffs with Harry Moser and Jeremy Leonard
Manufacturing Talk Radio is BACK! Well... almost! But we are too excited and too many important things are happening in the world of manufacturing to delay any longer. This special report features manufacturing and economic expert insights from friends of the show Harry Moser and Jeremy Leonard,...
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The ISM Year-end Forecast
Tim Fiore, Committee Chair for the Manufacturing Report on Business® and Anthony Nieves, Committee Chair for the Services Report on Business® join hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady to discuss the results of ISM’s survey on business conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Episode 816: The Flagship Reports - Look At How The World Is Doing
Dr. Chris Kuehl speaks about the economies of various countries, how some are affected by war in the Middle East, how others are waning because of a 5,000% wage increase, and the developing nations waking up to become producers, exporters, and even investors in building production operations in...
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Episode 815: The Services ISM Report On Business for November 2023
Take a detailed look at the latest ISM Services Report On Business from the source, Anthony Nieves, Committee Chair, Services ISM® Report on Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 814: The ISM Manufacturing Report On Business
Tim Fiore, Committee Chair for the ISM’s Manufacturing Report on Business® indicates that there is stability in the most recent report, with New Orders increasing and moderate contraction in production and employment. Companies continue to operate on lower, tightly controlled inventories while...
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Episode 813: Understanding Forging As An Industry And A Career - Moser On Manufacturing - November 2023
On this episode of Moser On Manufacturing, Harry and Lew discuss Harry's recent experience at the Forging Industry Association's Fall Meeting. Harry was a speaker at the event and shared with us his experience at the event meeting with OEMs, contract manufacturers, and other forging industry...
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Episode 812: Manufacturing Think Tank for November 2023
On this episode of Manufacturing Think Tank, Host Cliff Waldman welcomes Eric Fins, Vice President of Grove Climate Group, an organization that helps startups, companies, governments, nonprofits, universities, and trade groups achieve their climate goals. Don't miss this important episode! Learn...
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Episode 811: The Hidden Supply Chain Crisis Happening Now
More than 70% of business owners lack an exit plan, and their average age is 67. If they cannot find the next owner, the business will simply wind down, and whatever they make will become unavailable. David Braun, Founder and CEO of Capstone Strategic discusses ways to mitigate this crisis that…
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Episode 810: There is an Easy Button for Digital Transformation!
Michael Lynch, CEO of Praxie, discusses a smarter, easier way to transform your legacy information, Excel spreadsheets, and disparate databases by wrapping it in a practical software application that interfaces with the various sources to give you what you want - in a few weeks, not months or…
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Episode 809: They Are More Like Refugees Than Immigrants
Dr. Kuehl discusses the growing GDP, the worker shortage skills gap, and why the people coming into the U.S. are not likely to be the answer. He also touches on the Green Economy and the difficulties it is encountering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 808: The Services ISM Report On Business
Anthony Nieves, Committee Chair for the Services Report on Business(R) discusses the strengths in the Services sectors, which show significant growth in New Orders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 807: The ISM Manufacturing Report On Business
12 Months of Manufacturing Contraction but No Recession -Tim Fiore, Committee Chair of the ISM's Manufacturing Report on Business(R) joins hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady as Manufacturing Talk Radio to discuss October and the last 12 months of manufacturing contraction that have not yet triggered a...
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Episode 806: Manufacturing Think Tank for October 2023
Patrick Anderson, President and CEO of the Anderson Economic Group, joins host Cliff Waldman to discuss the UAW strike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 805: Don't Fear: AI Will Displace People - Not Replace People
Bryan DeBois, Director of Industrial AI at RoviSys speaks about AI in manufacturing - why we should embrace it rather than fear it, and where it is the logical next step in production control and analysis. AI isn't disrupting manufacturing any more than PLCs did when GM introduced them in 1968.…
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Episode 804: Moser On Manufacturing - Fives Machining Systems: Designing Disruptive Solutions And Technologies
On this episode of Moser On Manufacturing, Harry and Lew welcome Harold Schoch, Chief Executive Officer of Fives Machining Systems Inc. and Matt Shockey, President of the Grinding Ultra Precision business line of the Fives Group. Fives designs and manufactures machines, process equipment, and...
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Your Everything Manufacturing Podcast. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just curious about the industry, we’ve got something for you!
Manufacturing Talk Radio is led by two dynamic hosts, Lewis Weiss and Amy Nicklaus, who bring expertise and fresh perspectives to the industry. Lewis, with five decades of hands-on experience, simplifies complex manufacturing challenges, offering actionable insights on technology, workforce strategies, and industry transformation. Amy brings an engaging approach, exploring the real-world impact of innovations in technology, logistics, and workforce dynamics. Together, they create a compelling and insightful podcast that keeps professionals informed, inspired, and ready for the future of manufacturing.
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