{"podcast":{"title":"Manufacturing Talk Radio","slug":"manufacturing-talk-radio-1026458","podcast_index_feed_id":1026458,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/manufacturingtalkradio","website_url":"http://www.mfgtalkradio.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/27edcea4-d1c8-11ea-9510-3fc8c925cb2b/image/e3a63f9922e7ba4fec2fb36fd24c6a31.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Manufacturing Talk Radio","episode_count":813,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-07T06:19:01.100867+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/manufacturing-talk-radio-1026458"},"episode":{"title":"End of Year Manufacturing Round Table w/ Lewis Weiss, Cliff Waldman, and Chris Kuehl | PART 1","slug":"end-of-year-manufacturing-round-table-w-lewis-weiss-cliff-waldman-and-chris-kuehl-part-1","published_at":"2026-01-13T10:10:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/manufacturing-talk-radio-1026458/end-of-year-manufacturing-round-table-w-lewis-weiss-cliff-waldman-and-chris-kuehl-part-1","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/manufacturing-talk-radio-1026458","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CSN8378504617.mp3?updated=1777065755","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CSN8378504617.mp3?updated=1777065755","summary":"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 and predictions for 2026. Key topics include the recent strong GDP performance, the challenges in the labor market, the potential for AI to transform entrepreneurship, and the role of education and apprenticeship programs in addressing skill gaps in manufacturing. The discussion also touches on international demographics, the impact of tariffs, and the evolving economics of cannabis. 00:00 Welcome Back to Manufacturing Talk Radio 01:02 Introducing Our Esteemed Guests 01:45 Chris Keel's Background and Insights 03:12 Cliff Waldman's Background and Insights 06:09 Reflecting on the Economic Landscape of 2025 10:18 The Impact of AI and Demographic Changes 18:53 Challenges in Employment and Manufacturing 22:02 The Role of Education and Apprenticeships 27:49 Innovative Solutions in Workforce Development 31:08 Concluding Thoughts and Future Discussions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1933,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/manufacturing-talk-radio-1026458/episodes/end-of-year-manufacturing-round-table-w-lewis-weiss-cliff-waldman-and-chris-kuehl-part-1/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/manufacturing-talk-radio-1026458/end-of-year-manufacturing-round-table-w-lewis-weiss-cliff-waldman-and-chris-kuehl-part-1.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}