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What happens when the "Motor City" meets a trade war? For decades, Detroit Axle grew from a local family shop into a global aftermarket powerhouse. But in 2025, the landscape shifted overnight. With the Trump administration’s aggressive new tariffs on steel, aluminum, and auto parts from Mexico, Canada, and China, the very supply chains that fueled Michigan’s manufacturing resurgence are under fire.

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Musheinesh, CEO of Detroit Axle, for a raw and unfiltered look at the reality of running a multi-million dollar Michigan business in an era of "tariff madness."

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Today on the show, host Joanna Whaley interviews Deanne Austin. Deanne is considering a run for the Michigan House of Representatives and is involved in social justice work in the City of Detroit and the state of Michigan. Joanna and Deanne discuss topics from black women's mortality in childbirth, LGBTQ rights, and immigration.

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Today on the show, we review the year of 2025. Joanna talks about key learnings and looks ahead to 2026. We hope you had a relaxing holiday season, and we hope these learnings speak to you.

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