In Wheel Time - Cartalk Radio

Ready to rev up your engines and navigate the world of auto industry strikes, labor disputes, and electric vehicle transitions? We've got a turbocharged episode for you today. We're talking strikes in the automotive industry, specifically the UAW strike, and the ripple effects that are felt far beyond just the workers on the factory floor. With insights from Sunderesh Heragu, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology at Oklahoma State University, we'll explore the hidden impact of these strikes on contractors, hangouts, and parts suppliers - and how every automobile worker's job supports six other jobs.  Sundar Ash Haragu continues to discuss the delicate balance between employee wage increases and long-term company investments. Plus, the future of the automotive industry is electric, and we'll discuss the potential impact of the strike on this crucial transition.But that's not all - we also give you an up-close and person