Hour 2

No, There is No Democrat Manufacturing ‘Renaissance’ in the United States

• Topic Overview:
  Contrary to claims from certain Democrat politicians, the United States is not witnessing a manufacturing renaissance. We'll explore the raw data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to clarify the reality behind manufacturing jobs in the U.S.

• Sources & Discussion:

  • BLS manufacturing jobs data: [Link to BLS data]
  • Analysis of claims about manufacturing recovery.

U.S. Commits to $7.54 Billion Loan for Stellantis to Build Electric Vehicle Battery Plants

• Topic Overview:
  The U.S. government has committed to a $7.54 billion loan to Stellantis for building two electric vehicle (EV) battery plants. However, these plans come with a rush to issue the loan before the end of the year, potentially to avoid scrutiny under a new administration. Critics have noted that this project follows a pattern of delays from Stellantis' other EV battery initiatives, including one in New Carlisle, a situation that Casey predicted months ago.

• Sources & Discussion:

  • Loan details: [Link to loan information]
  • Insights on New Carlisle delays and other projects.
  • Context on the timing of this loan and its political implications.

Western Automakers Rethink $13 Billion of Battery Investment Amid Slowdown

• Topic Overview:
  The ongoing slowdown in electric vehicle demand is causing major Western automakers to reconsider their planned investments. $13 billion in gigafactory investments are now on hold, reflecting the industry's shifting dynamics. This trend follows a broader pattern where a total of $27 billion worth of battery cell plants have been canceled in Europe and North America.

• Sources & Discussion:

  • Western automakers' delayed or canceled investments: [Link to news source]
  • Implications of weak EV demand on the economy and labor markets.

Footage Shows Moment Liberal Refuses to Help Hurricane Helene Victim Over Donald Trump Signs

• Topic Overview:
  A viral moment captures a liberal individual refusing to help a victim of Hurricane Helene simply because the person displayed Donald Trump signs on their property. The incident raises questions about political divisiveness and how it impacts acts of compassion in times of crisis.

• Sources & Discussion:

  • Full footage and discussion: [Link to footage]
  • Analysis of political polarization and its effects on emergency response.

Massive Wave of Moviegoers Boost Thanksgiving Weekend Box Office

• Topic Overview:
  The Thanksgiving weekend box office saw a major boost, with several movies driving ticket sales to unexpected heights. Casey takes a closer look at the three films that contributed to this success and explains why these movies stand out in today’s Hollywood.

• Sources & Discussion:

  • Box office breakdown: [Link to box office details]
  • Insight into movie trends and how these films buck traditional Hollywood patterns.

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