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The New Draft
December 10, 20253 min

The New Draft

About This Episode

Ford’s CEO warns that the real national security risk isn’t coders—it’s the disappearance of people who can build and fix the machines we depend on. This episode dives into how America sidelined the trades, glorified the credentialed class, and left itself vulnerable in a world where physical mastery still decides power. Maybe what we need now isn’t more algorithms—but a draft back into reality. | To keep up with what's happening now and next in the world of work - Subscribe to "The Recruiting Life" newsletter at https://jimstroud.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices