Summary
The article discusses why many political leaders in the U.S. are focused on making the country a manufacturing leader again. It explores questions around the importance of manufacturing for the economy and why there are open jobs in this area that remain unfilled.
Key Facts
- U.S. political leaders from both parties are interested in boosting manufacturing in the country.
- The episode from NPR’s Planet Money explores what makes manufacturing crucial for the economy.
- There is a current issue with unfilled manufacturing jobs in the U.S.
- The program discusses if manufacturing jobs can help revitalize the middle class.
- It also considers whether increasing manufacturing can help less developed regions catch up with major cities.
- The show "Made in America" talks about the real working conditions and pay for garment workers in the U.S.
- Additional information on manufacturing is covered in a series available on NPR’s website.
