A podcast featuring the news, lore, resources, and community feedback about Blizzard's premier World of Warcraft MMORPG. Go beyond the headlines and weekly events with Manny Thomas!
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What fuels the heart of a leader? Leadership isn't just about guiding—it's about persevering, learning, and growing. On the Grit & Grace Podcast, we shine a spotlight on the stories behind the leader. Leaving listeners with the inspiration and tools to do the same. Join us for stories of triumph, tenacity, and the unwavering grit & grace behind successful leaders.
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Former Tennessee Governors Bill Haslam and Phil Bredesen take on topics including crime, the media, gun violence, and education disparities with expert guests of differing viewpoints. From the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy at the University of Tennessee, "You Might be Right" aims to inspire the next generation of leaders in government, public policy, and public service by demonstrating that thoughtful civil conversations about tough topics are still possible.
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From Pitch to Profit: Melissa Belbeck’s Guide to Venture Capital
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Discover how to conquer the venture capital world with Melissa Belbeck, a Principal at Whitecap Venture Partners, in this captivating episode. Get an insider's look into the high-stakes selection process as Melissa unveils the secrets behind choosing successful startups from a sea of entrepreneurial pitches. She shares her wisdom on what makes foun…
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Architecting Balance and Impact: Joanne Kearney's Inspirational Life Blueprint
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Whether you’re navigating personal struggles, professional setbacks, or seeking inspiration to lead a more impactful life with meaning and balance, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom and motivation. Joanne Kearney, co-owner of Smithcom Limited and Vice Chair on the UHN Foundation Board, shares her profound story of transformation, beginning…
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#267 - For Azeroth!: “The War Within”
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Get ready for an in-depth discussion as Multizord takes over as guest host to guide us through the initial flurry of The War Within info!By Manny Thomas
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Earn What You're Worth: Negotiating Beyond Numbers with Jocelyn Yacoub
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Discover how to turn the tide in your favour during salary negotiations with our inspiring guest, Jocelyn Yacoub, founder and CEO of Yacoub Elite Search. Join us as she dissects the art of negotiation, sharing her personal journey from a state of naiveté to becoming a force to be reckoned with. In 1997, Jocelyn set out to disrupt the headhunting in…
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#266 - For Azeroth!: “The Worldsoul Saga”
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There is big news coming out of BlizzCon. Joce returns to give her first impressions alongside Manny!By Manny Thomas
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Carly Fiorina: On Running for President and Staying Engaged in our Democracy
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As we approach the 2024 election, 2016 presidential candidate and fmr. HP CEO Carly Fiorina joins Governors Bredesen and Haslam for a wide-ranging discussion about democratic engagement, running for office, and her advice for business leaders.
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Discover the Next Version of YOU!! Featuring Kena Paranjape
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Feeling stuck at life's crossroads? Tune in to the latest Grit & Grace Leadership podcast for an invigorating session with Kena Paranjape, where we tackle change head-on. Discover how to stay true to yourself amidst life's shifts, break free from fear, and expand beyond your comfort zone. In our candid chat, we distill the essence of transformation…
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Our Kids are Struggling. Who Can Help Them? – with Melissa Kearney and Richard Reeves
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Recorded live at the Baker School in October 2023, economist Melissa Kearney, author of "The Two-Parent Privilege: How Americans Stopped Getting Married and Started Falling Behind," and Brookings Sr. Fellow Richard Reeves, president of the American Institute for Boys and Men, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss the challenges facing Ameri…
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Kids & Business: Lauren Francis on Empowering the Next Generation Through Entrepreneurship
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Ever wondered how a woman entrepreneur juggles multiple ventures while fostering a spirit of entrepreneurship in her child? Tune into a compelling dialogue with Lauren Francis, the dynamic founder of Superfin Aquatics and Lo &Co. Lauren spills the tea on her business journey, the value of trusting instincts, and how she adeptly learnt to let go of …
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Entrepreneurship: What it takes to be successful, and should government have a role? - with Sarah Bellos and Brad Smith
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Recorded live at Launch Tennessee’s 3686 Festival, founders Sarah Bellos of Stony Creek Colors and Brad Smith of Russell Street Ventures join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to explore the interaction between entrepreneurship and public policy.
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#265 - For Azeroth!: “Convention Conjecture”
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What are we going to see at BlizzCon? Ease from Realm Maintenance joins Manny to speculate on expected announcements.By Manny
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Affirmative Action and College Admissions: What Happens Now? - with Sarah Isgur and Marie Bigham
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Legal analyst Sarah Isgur and fmr. college admissions official Marie Bigham join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss the Supreme Court ruling banning race-conscious admission policies in higher education, responses to the ruling, and what’s next.
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DiscordianKitty and Manny dive into the implications of Chris Metzen's new role in the creative direction of Warcraft and the future of WoW Lore!By Manny
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How will AI Affect Democracy? - with Sarah Kreps and Bruce Schneier
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Dr. Sarah Kreps, a political scientist and director of the Cornell Tech Policy Institute, and Bruce Schneier, a technologist and Harvard Kennedy School lecturer, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to dig into the good, the bad, and the unknown about how AI will impact democracy.
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#263 - For Azeroth!: “Dreamsurges and You”
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Manny returns with a mini-episode covering the Dreamsurges of the newly released patch 10.1.7 Fury of the Incarnate!By Manny
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How Secure is Your Vote? – with Brad Raffensperger and Jocelyn Benson
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Two Secretaries of State, Brad Raffensperger (R) of Georgia and Jocelyn Benson (D) of Michigan, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam for a conversation about their efforts to safeguard elections and combat misinformation.
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Show Overview For us for actionable tools & tips for your leadership journey Instagram @Grit.Grace.Podcast Weekly newsletter for inspiring leadership tips: jenkelly.ca Follow Jen Kelly on LinkedInBy Jen Kelly
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#262 - For Azeroth!: “Optimally Optional Content”
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We are deep into Dragonflight and Team 2 has made good on their promise of optional content. The pattern looks to be continuing in 10.1.7 but let's look at what has been offered in 10.1.5 to get a read on how this is landing with players.By Manny
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Why are there no more Walter Cronkites? - with Judy Woodruff and Chris Stirewalt
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Longtime CNN and PBS anchor Judy Woodruff and fmr. Fox News political editor Chris Stirewalt join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss the role the media plays in our democracy and the future of local news.
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Do we need a democracy renovation? – with Danielle Allen
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Harvard University professor, author, Washington Post columnist, and democracy scholar Danielle Allen joins Governors Bredesen and Haslam to share her vision for shoring up democracy. Allen discusses her work on civics education as the founding director of the Democratic Knowledge Project, specific proposals for a democracy “renovation” such as inc…
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Are Term Limits a Good Idea? - with Lindsay Chervinsky, Lee Drutman and Jerry Seib
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Presidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky, New America Foundation senior fellow Lee Drutman, and fmr. WSJ Washington Editor Jerry Seib join Governors Bredesen and Haslam live at George Washington's Mount Vernon to explore the merits and drawbacks of term limits for public officials.
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#261 - For Azeroth!: “Dawn of the Infinite"
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Manny sits down with Morgan Day and Stephen Cavallaro to shift threw the sands of the new Megadungeon: Dawn of the Infinite.By Manny
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Do we need a new strategy to address disparities in public education? - with Robert Pondiscio and Dr. Carol Johnson-Dean
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Robert Pondiscio, American Enterprise Institute sr. fellow, and Dr. Carol Johnson-Dean, fmr. school superintendent in Memphis, Boston, and Minneapolis, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam live at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis to assess the evidence on education reform and explore solutions to persistent achievement gaps.…
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#260 - For Azeroth!: “Wrath of the WoW Token”
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In the world of WotLK Classic, the WoW Token has been introduced to combat the issue of Real Money Transfers. However, there are concerns that this solution may be more harmful than the original problem. To shed light on this topic, I am joined by the knowledgeable Projali for a discussion on the current events in the game! Be part of the conversat…
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#259 - For Azeroth!: “Heir to a Dark Legacy”
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In this episode of For Azeroth!, Manny and Impervium delve into the descendants of Neltharion, also known as Deathwing. We discuss which of the Black Dragons will rise to the top, exploring possible candidates such as Wrathion, Sabellian, Ebyssian, and other options?! Tune in now! Be part of the conversation and join us on Discord bit.ly/fazdiscord…
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What are the Best Ways to Address Crime? – with Jennifer Doleac and Ja’Ron Smith
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Economist and Arnold Ventures' incoming Exec. Vice President of Criminal Justice Policy, Jennifer Doleac, and Ja'Ron Smith, Partner with Dentons Global Advisors and fmr. Deputy Asst. to the President for Domestic Policy, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to explore strategies to reduce and deter crime.…
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#258 - For Azeroth!: “Fractures in Time”
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Ease joins Manny to discuss the latest release from the World of Warcraft, Fractures in Time. Our discussion will thoroughly explore the initial information on the Dawn of the Infinite Mega-dungeon and scrutinize the details of the 3rd Evoker Spec: Augmentation.By Manny
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Why is it so controversial to teach American history today? – with Jon Meacham and Robert Woodson
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Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian Jon Meacham and Robert Woodson, civil rights activist and Founder and President of the Woodson Center, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss the controversy over teaching United States history.
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Introducing season 2 of “You Might Be Right”
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In Season 2, hosts and former Tennessee Governors Bill Haslam and Phil Bredesen hit the road, recording live episodes from the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, and from Mount Vernon outside of Washington D.C. Taking on topics including term limits, teaching history, crime, the media, and education disparities, the Governors and their guests…
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#257 - For Azeroth!: “Season 2 Erupts!”
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Manny has the latest updates on the ongoing controversies surrounding Blizzard's Discord Partnership Program, which have sparked dissatisfaction among the community. Season 2 has just been released, making these issues all the more pressing.By Manny
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#256 - For Azeroth!: “Embers in the Distance”
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Embers of Neltharion has a release date, Weak Auras is at the center of controversy at the MDI, and rumors abound about a possible 3rd Evoker specialization.By Manny
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#255 - For Azeroth!: “For Azeroth Compendium 2"
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The deductive DiscordianKitty, imperious Imperium, and megalomaniacal Manny delve into the lore only hinted at in 10.0.7.By Manny
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#254 - For Azeroth!: “Plundering the Vskera Vaults”
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The storms have abated and the Forbidden Reach is now available on live servers! Manny dives deep to uncover what lies in wait in 10.0.7. Then we go into the two informative talks Ion Hazzikostas held with content creators. Let's dig in!By Manny Thomas
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#253 - For Azeroth!: “Embers of Neltharion”
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The 10.1 floodgates have been opened and a tonne of info is out for the next major patch for Dragonflight! Manny sorts through the torrent of interviews to distill the core points down for you. Giveaway details within on how you can win a Heroic Edition of Dragonflight!By Manny Thomas
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#252 - For Azeroth!: "Content Creation Now and into the Future"
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Liv is stepping back from the show and Manny is not sure how to pick up the pieces but this episode shares a Going IRL interview with Jessica Downey aka Thyst about content creation and taking it to the next level.By Manny Thomas
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#251 - For Azeroth!: "The Vaults of the Forbidden Reach"
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A new 10.0.7 PTR Patch looks to change Paladins in a major way and there's a lot to read between the lines of the ABK quarterly report.By Manny Thomas and Olivia Arnold
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The Community Council got to sit down with the devs to talk about the Trading Post and Blizzard pulled back the curtain on Primordial Stones coming in patch 10.0.7By Manny Thomas and Olivia Arnold
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#249 - For Azeroth!: “10.0.7 looms & the Trading Post Arrives”
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Dragonflight's soaring speed continues as 10.0.7 hits the PTR, and the Trader's Post opens for business. The astonishing Aliandras joins Manny for this week's episode!By Manny Thomas and Olivia Arnold
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#248 - For Azeroth!: “Season 1 Checkpoint ft. ActuallyArcane!”
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Olivia is joined by ActuallyArcane to take a look at Dragonflight Season 1 up to this point in a mid-season dissection of their experiences so far!By Manny Thomas and Olivia Arnold
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#247 - For Azeroth!: “Inspiration Revival”
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Liv and Manny talk about what is to come with the Revival Catalyst, the Trader Post, and much more with Patch 10.0.5 on the horizon.By Manny Thomas and Olivia Arnold
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#246 - For Azeroth!: “Working in the Dragon Isles”
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Liv and Manny are reunited and look at the current situation in Dragonflight, Work Orders, and the latest additions of 10.0.5!By Manny Thomas and Olivia Arnold
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#245 - For Azeroth! "New Year, New Aspects"
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The illustrious Lex_Rants joins Olivia in the first episode of the year. We cover some of the news we missed over the holiday break, and dive into the chat that the fine folks of the Community Council had with the Narrative team!By Manny Thomas and Olivia Arnold
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#244 - For Azeroth! "The Road Ahead"
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The great and powerful Aliandras K joins Manny in the last episode of the year. We look forward to what is to come in 2023 with a roadmap of upcoming patches, a new patch already on the PTR, and the return of Chris Metzen to Warcraft!By Manny Thomas and Olivia Arnold
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Am I using my morals as a weapon or a gift? - with Arthur Brooks
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Dr. Arthur Brooks joins Governors Bredesen and Haslam to offer practical strategies for navigating disagreements in everyday life. Recorded live at the Baker Center, Brooks, a renowned author, Harvard professor, and happiness expert, notes that no one is ever insulted into agreement and discusses how we can disagree better.…
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#243 - For Azeroth!: “Bringing Home the Bacon”
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Professions have been bewildering our hosts. It’s time to call in an expert! To dispel the complexity of knowledge, skill, work orders, and more; Baconbits078 guests on For Azeroth this week!By Manny Thomas and Olivia Arnold
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#242 - For Azeroth!: “Casing the Vault”
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Manny & Liv sit down with GM Hulahoops; &, Analyst Writer Seliathan from RaiderIO. Our 2 guests bring Raider IO's wealth of data to look at Dragonflight's Season 1 and what we might see in the upcoming weeks.By Manny Thomas and Olivia Arnold
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#241 - For Azeroth!: “Landing on the Isles”
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It feels not quite real to Liv and yet Dragonflight is here! Manny and Liv go through the first days of the new expansion. There are first impressions, bugs, and more in this week's episode!By Manny Thomas and Olivia Arnold
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#240 - For Azeroth!: “Compendium 01 - Tripping on Titans"
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Discordian Kitty and Impervium join Liv and Manny to discuss the lore leading up to the Launch of Dragonflight! The Primalists' agenda, the secrets of the Titans, and the future of the Cosmos are all on the table during this meeting of the minds. This special episode was made possible by the support of our patrons and listeners. Thank you for all t…
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#239 - For Azeroth!: “Launch Interview Round Up”
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Liv and Manny discuss all the reviews around the Dragonflight Launch. The Expansion launch is days away but the hype is already here!By Manny Thomas and Olivia Arnold
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What is the future of global trade? - with Fred Smith and Tim Fitzgerald
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FedEx Founder/Executive Chairman Frederick Smith and Texas Tech economics professor Tim Fitzgerald join Governors Bredesen and Haslam for a conversation about how the US can balance global trade and competing national priorities. Smith contends that automation has had a greater impact on US manufacturing than offshoring personnel. Fitzgerald sugges…
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