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"The Made in America Hour" podcast, presented by America's Inventor Lady and HomeTalk USA

"The Made in America Hour" podcast, presented by America's Inventor Lady and HomeTalk USA

By: America's Inventor Lady and HomeTalk USA
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 "The Made in America Hour" podcast is a show about all things made in America, whether it's an "idea" (i.e., invented in the USA), the development of a new product from an original idea, products manufactured in America or even products sold in America after being assembled in the USA. We'll also talk about the problems that American-made products have in overcoming the resistance that so many nations have to having American products compete with products in their own domestic markets. More: America's Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton, and HomeTalkUSA's Michael King share a powerful conviction: that supporting "Made in America" products and businesses is the key to sparking a national renaissance. They believe that by harnessing the purchasing power of American consumers, we can reinvest in our communities and workforce, thereby creating an economy that benefits everyone. This movement is not just about economic growth; it's also about bridging the political and social divides that separate us, forging a renewed sense of national unity. The "Made in America Hour" To bring this vision to life, Rita Crompton and Michael King have launched "The Made in America Hour." This new initiative includes a weekly, hour-long segment on Michael King’s HomeTalkUSA radio show, as well as a corresponding TV episode on Rita Crompton’s “Made in America TV” YouTube Channel, accessible at www.madeinamericaus.com (https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.madeinamericaus.com)and a related podcast which appears here on the streaming platform Ausha, as well as 20 other streaming platforms, including the industry leaders such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pandora. The core purpose of all three shows is to highlight American-made products and inspire consumers to patronize the companies that manufacture them. The show is intended to be a dual-purpose platform, catering to both consumers and businesses. It shares the real-world stories of American entrepreneurs and their companies—showcasing their successes and the hurdles they've overcome—while also creating a networking hub for those committed to the "Made in America" movement. Meet the Hosts Rita Crompton and Michael King co-host "The Made in America Hour," and they are joined by a rotating cast of expert co-hosts. Among them is Greg Owens, who is known as "The Made in America Guy” and who is the co-founder and CEO of Sherrill Manufacturing and Liberty Tabletop (Liberty Tabletop is notably the only producer of flatware in the country). Another contributor is Zach Mottl, Chairman of the Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA), a national non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing the American economy for current and future generations. With the combined influence of Rita's and Michael's broadcast platform and the profound knowledge of their co-hosts, "The Made in America Hour" is poised to lead a renaissance that will benefit every American and, hopefully, help heal our national divisions. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.America's Inventor Lady and HomeTalk USA Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Episode 4: The "Amazon" of Made in USA: How One Man is Fighting the $3.2 Billion Deficit.

    Episode 4: The "Amazon" of Made in USA: How One Man is Fighting the $3.2 Billion Deficit.
    Feb 8 2026

    Did you know that 97% of clothing and 80% of pharmaceuticals sold in the US are not made here? In this episode of Made in America, host Rita sits down with Don Buckner, Founder and CEO of MadeInUSA.com, to discuss the critical state of American manufacturing.


    Don argues that our sovereignty is at risk—if trade were cut off today, we’d be "naked, sick, and Neanderthals" without our technology. But there is a solution. Learn how MadeInUSA.com is building the "Amazon of US-made products" to help consumers easily vote with their dollars and support family-owned businesses.


    We also dive deep into the economics, discussing the "multiplier effect" of keeping dollars local and the controversial reality of government procurement officers buying foreign goods with American tax dollars.


    Chapters:

    • 00:00 - Intro: The struggle to find US products

    • 04:12 - How to spot fake "Made in USA" items

    • 07:46 - Building the "Amazon" of American goods

    • 18:00 - Why US products cost more (The Government Mandate)

    • 24:26 - The Sovereignty Crisis: 97% of clothes imported

    • 36:28 - The MadeInUSA App


    #MadeInUSA #AmericanManufacturing #Economics #BuyLocal #Entrepreneurship


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    39 mins
  • Episode 3: From Logan, Utah to Mount Everest: How Campbell Scientific Maps the World’s Weather

    Episode 3: From Logan, Utah to Mount Everest: How Campbell Scientific Maps the World’s Weather
    Jan 25 2026

    Did you know that a family-owned business in Logan, Utah, builds the technology that monitors the jet stream from the top of Mount Everest and helped save the Mosul Dam in Iraq?


    In this episode of Made in America, host Rita sits down with Joshua Campbell of Campbell Scientific. For over 50 years, this company has transitioned from a family with roots in dry land wheat farming to a global leader in "edge devices" and dataloggers.


    In this video, we cover:

    • 02:40 What is a Datalogger? (The bridge between the digital and analog world).

    • 04:52 The Origin Story: How a conversation about wind speed on a missile range started a 50-year legacy.

    • 22:07 The Mosul Dam Story: How Campbell Scientific instrumentation helped protect the city of Baghdad.

    • 23:44 The Everest Project: Monitoring weather inside the jet stream.

    • 32:00 The Future: AI’s role in weather prediction and reducing supercomputer reliance.


    Join us for an incredible story of American innovation, stewardship, and science.


    #MadeInAmerica #CampbellScientific #WeatherTech #Engineering #UtahBusiness #Science


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    38 mins
  • Chairman's Countdown - Final Episode -- The Trojan Horse: How Chinese Companies Are Exploiting U.S. Loopholes

    Chairman's Countdown - Final Episode -- The Trojan Horse: How Chinese Companies Are Exploiting U.S. Loopholes
    Feb 11 2026

    Is the United States "wide open" to foreign investment in a way that endangers national security?


    In this episode of the Chairman’s Countdown, Zach Mottl and Charles Benoit from the Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) sit down with Chief Economist Andrew Reichenberg to discuss a major new report on Chinese investment.


    While Washington focuses on tariffs, Chinese companies are adapting by embedding themselves directly inside U.S. factories and supply chains. They are exploiting "greenfield" investment loopholes that CFIUS (Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States) fails to catch because these aren't traditional corporate takeovers—they are built from scratch.


    In this podcast, we cover:

    • The "Trojan Horse" Strategy: How Chinese firms separate legal ownership from operational control to bypass U.S. regulations.

    • The Gotion Scandal: Why the state of Illinois gave $500 million in taxpayer subsidies to a Chinese battery company that ended up importing foreign workers rather than hiring Americans.

    • The CFIUS Failure: Why our current investment screening tools are outdated and missing the new wave of "greenfield" investments.

    • Solar & EV Loopholes: How Chinese companies use the U.S. manufacturing base merely for final assembly while keeping high-value tech and supply chains in China.


    It’s time for a "total rethink" of how we handle foreign investment. Watch now to understand the economic and security stakes.


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    43 mins
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