In this episode, Amy Marxkors and Michael Kelley talk with Mayor Mike Parkinson of Granite City, Illinois, about his support for President Biden's decision to block the $14.3 billion merger between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel. Mayor Parkinson shares his concerns about foreign ownership of U.S. Steel and emphasizes the potential economic risks to the Granite City community, including job losses at the steel plant. He calls for more transparency from Nippon Steel about their plans for the plant and urges residents to contact their congressmen to help protect American jobs and the local economy. Additionally, the conversation covers the impact of the severe snowstorm on Granite City and the ongoing efforts to clear the roads.