{"podcast":{"title":"R&B Talks","slug":"r-b-talks-6474719","podcast_index_feed_id":6474719,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/randbtalks/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/randbtalks","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/randbtalks/20260201_110255_e644c832c1195c48b0c493106c296cbe.png","author":"Reggie Payne and Brian Kirby","episode_count":135,"summary":"The noise of our culture and the world we live in can be overwhelming. With the vast amount of information that we have access to, there is confusion as to how one should perceive the world. Reggie and Brian are two guys who seek to share their journey and wisdom garnered from their faith and life experience to lend a hand in understanding the reality we live in. We, as men, are here on this earth to be leaders, husbands, fathers, sons, friends, brothers, uncles, nephews, and witnesses. R & B Talks is one place where we try to cut through the noise of the culture and the world and help give some real transparent views on important aspects of life, men, Christianity, or whatever comes up. Join us as we have real unscripted discussions about issues and life. Just 2 guys in 2 chairs talking. ------ Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@randbtalks Check us out on Instagram: https://instagram.com/randbtalks?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg== Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095476576481&mibextid=LQQJ4d Also available as a podcast on your favorite platform or via RSS feed here: https://media.rss.com/randbtalks/feed.xml","last_synced_at":"2026-07-06T10:19:49.192208+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/r-b-talks-6474719"},"episode":{"title":"EP111 - Manufacturing Isnt Gone - Why Bringing It Back Is Harder Than You Think","slug":"ep111-manufacturing-isnt-gone-why-bringing-it-back-is-harder-than-you-think","published_at":"2025-11-04T02:27:59+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/r-b-talks-6474719/ep111-manufacturing-isnt-gone-why-bringing-it-back-is-harder-than-you-think","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/r-b-talks-6474719","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/randbtalks/2306673","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/217506/2306673/randbtalks/2025_11_04_02_27_40_19797d0d-9e53-425a-9b5f-6aba7ee6d811.mp3","summary":"Jobs fell, but US manufacturing output did not vanish. We separate myth from reality, unpack nearshoring vs de-China-fying, explain Made in USA vs Assembled in USA vs qualified claims, and dig into the tool and die chokepoint. We finish with two credible paths to double capacity and what would actually move the needle. Key topics: [1] Output vs jobs; automation and mix shift [2] Nearshoring, Mexico, and upstream inputs [3] Tool and die bottleneck (capacity, talent, lead times) [4] Math of doubling capacity (people path vs automation path) [5] Honest labeling and consumer choice Links: Smarter Every Day: https://youtu.be/3ZTGwcHQfLY Instagram: https://instagram.com/randbtalks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095476576481","meta_description":"Jobs fell, but US manufacturing output did not vanish. We separate myth from reality, unpack nearshoring vs de-China-fying, explain Made in USA vs Assembl…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4886,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/r-b-talks-6474719/episodes/ep111-manufacturing-isnt-gone-why-bringing-it-back-is-harder-than-you-think/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/r-b-talks-6474719/ep111-manufacturing-isnt-gone-why-bringing-it-back-is-harder-than-you-think.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}