Welcome to Steel Stories by U. S. Steel. From market insights to industry trends, we will delve into the wealth of knowledge with world-renowned experts and industry thought leaders who will share their unique perspectives on global events shaping the future of steel. Views expressed by guests on this podcast are their own, and not necessarily those of U. S. Steel.
Wharton professor and former Philadelphia Fed president Pat Harker joins host Ethan Epstein for a look at the forces shaping the American economy. Pat explains what "fiscal dominance" means, why the federal debt is a problem we built and can fix, and why the bond market is already getting nervous. The conversation turns to the Fed's credibility and independence, the end of the zero-rate era, and what higher rates mean for reindustrializing America. Pat also makes the case that the skilled trades deserve more honor, that immigration and demographics will shape the workforce, and that AI's real payoff will come only when we rethink how work gets done, a lesson that goes back to electricity and the assembly line.
5 Aug 2026
Forging the Future: What the Hot Strip Mill Means for Employees (Part 2)
A new hot strip mill will transform how steel is made in Pittsburgh's Mon Valley. But what will it mean for the people who make it?
In Part 2 of this special Steel Stories series, host Ethan Epstein speaks with Chad Whelan, a process coordinator at U. S. Steel's Edgar Thomson Plant, about how U. S. Steel’s investments are changing the outlook for employees, customers and the surrounding community.
30 Jul 2026
Building the Future: Inside the New Hot Strip Mill (Part 1)
What does it take to build a steel mill designed to compete for generations?
In Part 1 of this special Steel Stories series, host Ethan Epstein goes inside one of the most ambitious projects in U. S. Steel history with Keith Watson, Vice President of Engineering and Capital Projects.
Keith reveals how a next-generation hot strip mill at Edgar Thomson Plant just outside of Pittsburgh could transform the Mon Valley, delivering greater quality, efficiency, automation and global competitiveness. He also shares the enormous challenge behind the build: thousands of workers, advanced technology, years of planning and the pressure to deliver everything safely, on time and on budget.
It is more than a new mill. It is an investment in the future of American steelmaking.
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