Tune in here to this Thursday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show!
Brett kicks off the program live from the Auto Fair at Charlotte Motor Speedway, highlighting the vast array of classic cars, hot rods, and the overall automotive culture. Brett talks about a discussion on tariffs and trade policies. Brett passionately defends President Trump’s approach, arguing that tariffs are essential to protect American workers from exploitation in global trade.
emphasizing that a strong, proactive stance will ultimately benefit U.S. workers, manufacturers, and the economy.
We're Joined by Anna Kelly, White House Deputy Press Secretary to discuss the president’s stance on tariffs and trade policies. Kelly highlights the upcoming implementation of reciprocal tariffs, set to take effect soon, which aim to level the playing field for American manufacturers, workers, and farmers. She emphasizes that the tariffs are designed to encourage companies to bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S., promising a fairer trade environment.
We're joined by Jonathan Coleman, Senior Director of Communications at Charlotte Motor Speedway, who shares exciting details about the ongoing Auto Fair. He explains how this event differs from typical race weekends, emphasizing the vibrant atmosphere that combines the history, artistry, and community surrounding classic and custom cars
We're joined by Taylor Rodriguez, CEO of TMJR Productions and the 2019 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champion, at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Taylor shares his journey into becoming an Elvis tribute artist, which started at a young age, influenced by his aunt’s love for Elvis. After performing at his parents’ restaurant and getting local media attention, Taylor began competing in tribute artist contests. He now organizes the Charlotte Motor Speedway Elvis Festival, which serves as a preliminary competition for the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest at Graceland.
We're joined by Angie Marchese, Vice President of Graceland Archives and Exhibits, at the Charlotte Motor Speedway during the Auto Fair. Angie shares her unique journey, starting at Graceland as a tour guide at 17 and working her way up to lead the archives after 36 years. She talks about the 1.5 million artifacts at Graceland, including Elvis’s personal items, jewelry, photographs, and an impressive collection of 22 cars. Angie highlights the significance of Elvis’s home, which provides a rare, intimate view of his life away from the stage.
Beth Troutman from Good Morning BT is also here for this Thursday's episode of Crossing the Streams. Brett and Beth talk about the state of American manufacturing and the challenges of bringing production back to the U.S. In their conversation, they discuss the decline of the textile industry in North Carolina, once a thriving hub for cotton mills like Cannon Mills, and the impact of outsourcing jobs overseas. Beth Troutman shares her personal connection to the region, reflecting on how the loss of manufacturing jobs has affected local communities. Beth also shares what her and Bo have coming up Friday on Good Morning BT!
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