<p>When do the AI job losses hit? Distribution Strategy Group chief strategy officer <strong>Ian Heller</strong> describes the advance of new tech impacting every level of the thread game (1:46:33). Meanwhile, the fastener industry faces a raft of other pressures, including tariff uncertainty and global conflict. The affable <strong>Jason Baines</strong> of J. Lanfranco offers perspective (23:38). On the <em>Fastener News Report</em>, Würth Industry USA president <strong>Chapman Revercomb</strong> joins newsman<strong> Mike McNulty</strong> to explain an unusual alignment in the latest FDI reading (59:57). Industry guru <strong>Carmen Vertullo</strong> looks at rigging and lifting hardware, on the <em>Fastener Training Minute</em> (1:35:00). Also, Fastener Fair USA show manager <strong>Blanca Delgado</strong> previews the upcoming conference in Charlotte (52:14). PLUS: A surprising retirement announcement, and when is it NOT good to locate near a shipping hub? Brian and Eric try getting a bot to draw a pentahead. Run time: 02:36:18</p>