On this episode of the iBuild America Podcast, Byron V. Garrett sits down in Detroit with business leader, civic advocate, and former gubernatorial candidate Kevin Rinke—a man whose family legacy has shaped Detroit’s economy for nearly a century.

Kevin opens up about growing up in a third-generation automotive family, what he learned from watching his father serve both his country and his community, and why he believes America is at a crucial turning point when it comes to education, workforce readiness, and personal responsibility.

Together, Byron and Kevin dig into topics that touch every family:

— Why reading and foundational skills matter more now than ever

— How removing shop classes and hands-on learning changed America’s workforce

— What students really need to prepare for life after graduation

— Why accountability—not handouts—is the path to real opportunity

— How technology and AI can help… but also harm, if we don’t stay grounded

Whether you’re a parent, educator, business owner, or someone thinking about the future of this country, this conversation is one of the most honest and thought-provoking we’ve had yet.

🎧 Tune in and join a powerful conversation about what it truly means to build America—one student, one family, and one community at a time.

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