Just ahead of the latest Vegas fastener show, it’s more projectile fastener Internet talk radio! Outspoken fastener man and political wonk, Mr. Charlie Kerr, speaks on his late father, reshoring, and the upcoming mid-term elections (1:07:47). Jackie “Kind of a Big Deal in the Industry” Ventura, presents the Fastener News Report, and explains the disastrous reality of “common core”, the federal government’s attack on public education (45:53). Leading off, the youthful and fastener-laden outside sales manager of National Threaded Fasteners, Gary Graham, describes his journey in this screwy industry (21:34). Plus, fastener guru, Carmen Vertullo, presents the latest edition of The Fastener Training Minute (1:00:17). Brian and Eric prepare for a productive and virus-free visit to Sin City, imploring listeners to make the lengthy trek to booth 1855. Run time: 02:07:14
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