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In this essential look at the regrowth of the American Midwest, tech journalist Rebecca A. Fannin chronicles her return to America’s heartland, revealing the dramatic entrepreneurial comeback that is transforming the Rust Belt into the Tech Belt. Watch the full video on 24hourjournal.substack.com. Order Silicon Heartland: Transforming the Midwest from Rust Belt to Tech Belt on Amazon. Video Chapters: 2:57 What was the inspiration behind Silicon Heartland5:06 The technology reviving the Heartland6:38 The most important inputs driving the transformation of the Rust Belt8:33 Working remote or physically moving to the Heartland9:41 Who are the millennials moving in12:49 How innovation has evolved in Youngstown, Ohio16:05 Retooling traditional factories19:38 What do the "winners" look like in the Rust Belt24:31 What does the current version of the "factory worker" look like27:05 Rebeccas’s writing process for Silicon Heartland33:49 Czech company highlight — Likos About Rebecca Fannin Rebecca A. F

In episode #207, our guest is the Co-Founder and CEO of Foreigners.cz, Andrea Tkačuková. For the last 13 years, Andrea and her team have been helping turn foreigners into expatriots in the Czech Republic. Foreigners.cz is a full-service agency helping expats with immigration services, relocation services, trade licenses, health care, language learning and assistance, and more. They have helped over 17,000 clients, have access to 14,000 apartments, and have a team of 38 professionals.   Topics discussed: - How her relationship with her Co-Founder help build the DNA of the company- Comparing expats in 2009 vs 2022- White-collar expats vs blue-collar expats- Quality of life for expats- How Czech citizens view their country versus expats- Bonus segment (viewable on 24hourjournal.com)   If you are considering living or working in the Czech Republic, this episode is for you!   *****  Follow Andrea Tkačuková and Foreigners.cz Web -- https://www.foreigners.cz/Facebok --&nbs

Joslyn Davis is an alumna of UC Irvine, and she served as Host and Producer to ClevverTV, a pop culture media channel, which accumulated over 2 million YouTube subscribers and amassed 1.2 billion views. She’s appeared as herself in several TV shows including E! True Hollywood Story, Hollywood Estate Date, and the Amazing Race. Currently, you can find Joslyn on her Youtube channel where she vlogs about her life, fashion, and flipping homes. In episode #206, Joslyn shares her greatest insights on how to get the attention of Hollywood. *****  Follow Joslyn Davis Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/MissJoslynDavisInstagram https://www.instagram.com/joslyndavis/ Twitter https://twitter.com/joslyndavis Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JoslynDavis/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/joslyndavis/ TikTok tiktok.com/@josdavis ***** Wisco Weekly is the business education podcast of 24Hour Journal. Subscribe to the Podcast to hear money and business education on the freelance economy. A paper trail of

Jadrian Wooten is an Associate Professor at Pennsylvania State University within the Department of Economics. He’s the Publisher of the Monday Morning Economist on Substack, and he is an award-winning educator and researcher. Topics: Jadrian's dissertation on Sports Economics The retirement problem for Gen Z How to inspire economic lessons and personal finance lessons If you could only teach three economic lessons, what would they be? Bonus question: Tips and recommendations to implement digital media in teaching lessons What economic lessons have you learned by traveling to other countries   *****  Episode Notes Jadrian Wooten  |  Web  |  Substack BOOK: Parks and Recreation and Economics  |  Amazon ***** Wisco Weekly is the business education podcast of 24Hour Journal. Subscribe to the Podcast to hear money and business education on the freelance economy. A paper trail of the Podcast can be found on 24hourjournal.substack.com. Subscribe and follow t

In episode #204, Associate Professor of Economics at Haverford College, Carola Binder, discusses two papers -- Technopopulism and Central Banks, and Stuck in the Seventies: Gas Prices and Consumer Sentiment. Both papers give credence to the financial markets and economic policy as of late.   If you enjoyed this episode and would like to hear from Carola Binder on the show again, please share your thoughts: https://wiscoweeklypod.tiny.us/yvvdywbk     Passages: An important point is that under technopopulism, populists do not reject technocratic expertise, but instead rely on it to translate their causes into policy. Central banks thus face pressure to use their technocratic discretion to do more to serve the people, and to be directly accountability to the people rather than to elected representatives. In return for greater responsiveness, they gain even greater power and discretion. The technopopulist logic, I argue, implies that central banks will increasingly become “the only game

Episode #203 features Patrice Onwuka.   Patrice Onwuka is a Senior Policy Analyst at Independent Women’s Voice and Director of the Center for Economic Opportunity at the Independent Women’s Forum. Onwuka has worked in the advocacy and communications fields for more than a decade. Prior to joining IWV, Onwuka served as national spokeswoman and communications director at Generation Opportunity, and worked at The Philanthropy Roundtable and the Fund for American Studies in policy and media roles. She also held consulting roles as a speech writer for a United Nations spokesman and a manager for a student travel program to South Africa.   Born in the Caribbean, Patrice immigrated with her family to Boston where she grew up and completed her education. She earned her bachelor’s degree in economics and political science from Tufts University and a master’s degree in international relations from Boston College. Patrice’s unique background fuels her passion to defend freedom and

Highlights from January's Federal Open Market Committee press conference, and earnings calls from Paypal, Ally Financial, Tesla, and BlackRock.   Upcoming Episodes: Earnings for Lithia Motors, Penske Automotive, AutoNation, Group 1 Automotive, Sonic Automotive Patrice Onwuka, Director of the Center for Economic Opportunity at Independent Women's Forum Carola Binder, Associate Professor of Economics at Haverford College *****  Episode Note(s) Larry Fink's Letter to CEOs  |  https://wiscoweeklypod.tiny.us/2p8h3w9p Kindly rate Wisco Weekly on Spotify ***** Follow Wisco's Virtual Fund Dedicated Lane© Automobility-Infrastructure Fund: FDX | UPS | URI | KMX | RIVN | PAG | BWA | DASH | TSP | CHPT | CVNA | AN | LAD | TSLA | FSR | KNX Dedicated Lane© Finance-Technology Fund: BAC | JPM | AVGO | INTC | NVDA | TSM | BLK | SPOT | SQ | ALLY | PYPL ***** Wisco Weekly is a business education podcast, and is part of the 'Not Your Father's Economy' podcast channel on Apple Podcasts. Host,

Episode #201 features Alex J. Pollock. Alex J. Pollock is a student of financial systems. His work includes cycles of booms and busts, financial crises with their political responses, housing finance, government-sponsored enterprises, risk and uncertainty, central banking, banking and financial regulation, corporate governance, retirement finance, student loans, and the politics of finance. Pre-order Alex Pollock's upcoming book Surprised Again!: The COVID Crisis and the New Market Bubble (Link) *****  Episode Notes Alex Pollock  |  https://www.alexjpollock.com/ Book  |  Boom and Bust: Financial Cycles and Human Prosperity  |  https://tinyurl.com/yauaxyd8 Book  |  Finance and Philosophy: Why We're Always Surprised  |  https://tinyurl.com/6mb3pnkd Mises Institute  |  https://mises.org/ Related Episodes To Regulate or Not To Regulate SPACs with Jennifer Schulp  |  https://tinyurl.com/2p82nu59 SPAC Retail Investor or Board of

Special Purpose Acquisition Companies, or SPACs, have been a hot ticket item for private companies to go public since 2019. Three hundred deals have been completed totaling $540 billion. This type of activity has triggered SEC Chair, Gary Gensler, to scrutinize these deals and propose new recommendations as a way to better protect investors. Sounds great, right? Jennifer Schulp, Director of Financial Regulation Studies at the libertarian think tank Cato Institute, doesn't think so. Tune in to hear her counter argument to Chair Gensler's proposed recommendations. Stay tuned for an investor education episode on SPAC investing. This bonus episode will be available to subscribers only on Apple Podcasts. *****  Episode Notes Jennifer Schulp  |  LinkedIn  |  Twitter SPACs in the SEC's Crosshairs  |  https://tinyurl.com/4kvk5zph SPAC Stats  |  https://tinyurl.com/mvdck4xp Related Episode SPAC Retail Investor or Board of Director  |  https:

To conclude this calendar year, the Federal Open Market Committee held their last meeting to discuss the economic recovery, their plans for tapering and interest rate hikes, and answer all media questions. In episode #199, the listeners can recap this meeting and properly plan their personal and business finances into 2022. In particular, while the proposed interest rate hikes carry a reverberating effect throughout the economy, there are some areas where these hikes are not relevant. Tune in.   Consider subscribing to Wisco Weekly for automotive, technology, and finance issues affecting the investor community.   Next FOMC meeting to occur on January 25-26, 2022.   *****   Episode Notes Jerome Powell Transcription  |  https://tinyurl.com/2s3k5p4c FOMC Press Conference Dec 15 (video) |  https://tinyurl.com/2dcnn5rp   ***** Wisco Weekly is an automotive business podcast, and is part of the 'Not Your Father's Economy' podcast channel on Apple Podcasts. Host, De

"Communism, in all its forms, misleads, divides, and destroys." - Austin Prochko Oral tradition is a lost art, which is why it's important to bring forth the voices that still honor this tradition. In episode #198, Austin Prochko shares his grandmother's Communist stories that not only impact him personally, but how Communism seeps its way into US corporate culture that may affect him and the future of his 1-year old son. Tune in to hear how Austin's grandmother's stories play out in today's US corporate culture.   ***** Episode Notes Victims of Communism Day  |  https://tinyurl.com/ycxp7s6d Texas Public Policy Foundation  |  https://tinyurl.com/2p95ke9m The Cannon Online  |  https://tinyurl.com/2p964nzt About Austin Prochko  |  https://tinyurl.com/y4p3dm2p About ESG  |  https://tinyurl.com/kvdh9nsv  |  https://tinyurl.com/2p8ustka   ***** Wisco Weekly is an automotive business podcast, and is part of the 'No

With the conclusion of the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show, let's revisit it and review the electric side of things. Included in this two-part episode is an interview with Phoenix Motors and Edison Future's CEO, Joseph Mitchell, and their CTO, Ron Iacobelli.  In the second part of the episode, Dennis compares the EV production timelines and expected delivery dates to the macro economy at large. The electric mobility space is ripe for big winners but there is a looming question that has not been solved yet. Tune in to episode #197.   ***** Wisco Weekly is an automotive business podcast, and is part of the 'Not Your Father's Economy' podcast channel on Apple Podcasts. Host, Dennis Wisco, shares weekly insights into current economic conditions like navigating this post-COVID economy. For bonus, ad-free episodes that deliver actionable insights, become a paid-NYFE subscriber for $8.49 a month or $93.99 a year on Apple Podcasts. Start with a 3-day trial and cancel anytime. Our subscriber-only content will jac

Born out of GM's Global Innovation organization, BrightDrop aims to change how the world moves goods while helping improve our environment to sustain the places in which we live, work and play. Heading their sales and marketing strategy is Chief Revenue Officer, Steven Hornyak, who Zooms with Dennis to discuss the $850 billion market opportunity in the parcel, food delivery, and reverse logistics space. ***** Episode Notes   > Steven Hornyak |  https://tinyurl.com/ycch2wes > About BrightDrop  |  https://tinyurl.com/bmyhppat   ***** Wisco Weekly is an automotive business podcast, and is part of the 'Not Your Father's Economy' podcast channel on Apple Podcasts. Host, Dennis Wisco, shares weekly insights into current economic conditions like navigating this post-COVID economy. For bonus, ad-free episodes that deliver actionable insights, become a paid-NYFE subscriber for $8.49 a month or $93.99 a year on Apple Podcasts. Start with a 3-day trial and cancel anytime. Our sub

Episode #195 is taken from a recording conducted with Elizabeth Kalaj, Senior Dealer Relations Manager at automotiveMastermind.  Learn more about Elizabeth Kalaj by tuning into Predicting the Next Paycheck mini series. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other popular podcast apps. ***** Episode Notes   > Predicting the Next Paycheck |  https://tinyurl.com/25yy49pt > Elizabeth Kalaj  |  LinkedIn  |  https://tinyurl.com/3y5ch6tp > automotiveMastermind  |  https://automotivemastermind.com/ ***** Wisco Weekly is an automotive business podcast, and is part of the 'Not Your Father's Economy' podcast channel on Apple Podcasts. Host, Dennis Wisco, shares weekly insights into current economic conditions like navigating this post-COVID economy. For bonus, ad-free episodes that deliver actionable insights, become a paid-NYFE subscriber for $8.49 a month or $93.99 a year on Apple Podcasts. Start with a 3-day trial and cancel anytime. Our subscrib

In episode #194, Dennis Wisco provides a review of Q3 earnings and an economic outlook. Discussed in this episode are earnings from Lithia (LAD), AutoNation (AN), Penske (PAG), Ford (F), Carvana (CVNA), and a recap of Jerome Powell's press conference from the November FOMC meeting. ***** Episode Notes   > Lithia Q3 Earnings Press |  https://tinyurl.com/bwm8xy3u > AutoNation Q3 Earnings Press  |  https://tinyurl.com/crdbsu9x > Ford Q3 Earnings Press  |  https://tinyurl.com/s96kkm6t > Penske Q3 Earnings Press  |  https://tinyurl.com/a4ftcyx4 > Carvana Q3 Earnings Press  |  https://tinyurl.com/3yrwa8be ***** Wisco Weekly is an automotive business podcast, and is part of the 'Not Your Father's Economy' podcast channel on Apple Podcasts. Host, Dennis Wisco, shares weekly insights into current economic conditions like navigating this post-COVID economy. For bonus, ad-free episodes that deliver actionable insights, become a pai

From wages to skills to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Jay Goninen and Wisco discuss into many facets that affect the mechanic culture. Topics: - Are mechanics proactively learning electrical and computer engineering?- Are wage rates being passed down to customers?- Is there really no equality in the automotive space?- Laura Schwab accuses Rivian as a 'toxic bro culture'- Art and science of making decisions   ***** Episode Notes   > About Jay and WrenchWay  |  https://wrenchway.com/ > Why Technicians Are Leaving the Industry  |  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecMxevUnWOc > The No Assholes Rule  |  https://tinyurl.com/tekcsbp3 > Laura Schwab Blog  |  https://tinyurl.com/38bnxpth ***** Wisco Weekly is an automotive business podcast, and is part of the 'Not Your Father's Economy' podcast channel on Apple Podcasts. Host, Dennis Wisco, shares weekly insights into current economic conditions like navigating this post-COVID economy

Penske Automotive Group ($PAG) topped the 2021 Reputation.com Automotive Reputation Report while Lithia Motors ($LAD) came in near the bottom. The Automotive Reputation Report measures online customer sentiment, and is updated annually. Managing Director, Head of Automotive Strategy at Reputation.com, Ali Fawaz joins Dennis Wisco to share more about the report and what $PAG is doing better than $LAD. ***** Episode Notes   > Download Automotive Reputation Report  |  https://reputation.com/auto-report/ > Check Reputation Score  |  https://repscore.com/ > About Reputation.com  |  https://reputation.com/ > About Ali Fawaz  |  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amfawaz/   ***** Wisco Weekly is an automotive business podcast, and is part of the 'Not Your Father's Economy' podcast channel on Apple Podcasts. Host, Dennis Wisco, shares weekly insights into current economic conditions like navigating this post-COVID economy. For bonus, ad-free e

Mini Series Description Prior to the pandemic, Car Dealer Principals had adopted the behavior and language of using data to make decisions. At conference after conference, many Dealer Principals spoke of their successes that were due to making data-driven decisions. In making data-driven decisions, Dealer Principals were supposedly letting the data drive their decisions to achieve better predictability over their business outcomes. As businesses were coming out of the stay-at-home orders, car dealers had a rude awakening. The sales side of their operations was deemed non-essential. State and national dealer organizations scrambled to communicate with elected officials to allow car dealers to resume selling cars. The patience of dealers and the work of dealer organizations paid off. Just a short time later, the issue was resolved, and dealers could sell cars again. As the dust settled for Dealer Principals, who resumed operations safely with social distancing and home deliveries, most of these dealers made a

Mini Series Description Prior to the pandemic, Car Dealer Principals had adopted the behavior and language of using data to make decisions. At conference after conference, many Dealer Principals spoke of their successes that were due to making data-driven decisions. In making data-driven decisions, Dealer Principals were supposedly letting the data drive their decisions to achieve better predictability over their business outcomes. As businesses were coming out of the stay-at-home orders, car dealers had a rude awakening. The sales side of their operations was deemed non-essential. State and national dealer organizations scrambled to communicate with elected officials to allow car dealers to resume selling cars. The patience of dealers and the work of dealer organizations paid off. Just a short time later, the issue was resolved, and dealers could sell cars again. As the dust settled for Dealer Principals, who resumed operations safely with social distancing and home deliveries, most of these dealers made a

Mini Series Description Prior to the pandemic, Car Dealer Principals had adopted the behavior and language of using data to make decisions. At conference after conference, many Dealer Principals spoke of their successes that were due to making data-driven decisions. In making data-driven decisions, Dealer Principals were supposedly letting the data drive their decisions to achieve better predictability over their business outcomes. As businesses were coming out of the stay-at-home orders, car dealers had a rude awakening. The sales side of their operations was deemed non-essential. State and national dealer organizations scrambled to communicate with elected officials to allow car dealers to resume selling cars. The patience of dealers and the work of dealer organizations paid off. Just a short time later, the issue was resolved, and dealers could sell cars again. As the dust settled for Dealer Principals, who resumed operations safely with social distancing and home deliveries, most of these dealers made a