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In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:
Second Hyundai Supplier Accused of Violating Child Labor Laws - (2:28)
On Monday, the Department of Labor accused SL Alabama of employing underage workers at a factory in Alexander City, Alabama.
Federal Injunction Forces Pharmaceutical Manufacturer to Close Doors - (13:09)
On Friday, Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, an Illinois pharmaceutical manufacturer, was ordered to stop making and selling adulterated drugs.
High-Altitude Military Drone Crashes After More than Two Months of Flight - (21:57)
The Zephyr is a solar-powered drone developed by Airbus that is undergoing testing by the U.S. military.
Father Uses Son to Test Tesla Self-Driving - (29:01)
Another day, another self-driving controversy.
Five Cars That Won't Be Around for 2023 - (38:17)
Edmunds recently put together a list of five notable models that are on the way out.
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Janet Jackson Song Had the Power to Crash Laptops - (49:35)
A Janet Jackson song from 1989 apparently had the power to crash some models of Windows laptops.
Multiple Supply Chain Risks Accelerate Reshoring - (54:20)
In 2021, the private and federal push for the domestic supply of essential goods pushed new jobs as a result of reshoring to a record high.
Twin Metals Sues Biden Administration Over Mine Leases - (1:00:18)
Twin Metals Minnesota sued the Biden administration to reinstate federal mineral rights leases crucial to the $1.7 billion project.
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