# At The Wheel: Episode #2 - with special guest - Sandy Munro

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Podcast: [At The Wheel Podcast w/ Tu Le & Joe White](https://stenobird.com/podcast/at-the-wheel-podcast-w-tu-le-joe-white-7634964)
Published: 2025-07-03T13:10:59+00:00
Episode link: https://www.atthewheel.co/p/at-the-wheel-episode-2-with-special
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Duration seconds: 2027

## Resource

In this episode of At The Wheel , Tu Le Le and Joe White - High Speed Rodeo sit down with legendary automotive engineer Sandy Munro for a candid, no-holds-barred conversation about the future of manufacturing, electrification, reshoring, and U.S. industrial competitiveness. Companies and Organizations Mentioned: Startups / Innovators / Institutions • Newlab (Detroit), TechTown Detroit, Lawrence Tech University (LTU) Automakers • Tesla, BYD, NIO, XPeng, Lucid Motors, Rivian, General Motors (GM), Ford, Volkswagen Group (VW, Porsche, Audi), BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Chery, FAW, Beijing Automotive (BAIC), Quan Chau Automotive Suppliers / Industrial • Munro & Associates (Munro Live), Samsung, LG Appliances / Consumer Tech • GE (General Electric), Whirlpool, Haier, Midea Government / Defense / Policy • U.S. Defense Sector (unnamed agencies), U.S. Government (reshoring, tariffs), Trump Administration (policy reference), European Union (tariffs on Chinese EVs) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.atthewheel.co

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