Steel Stories by U. S. Steel

In this episode of Steel Stories, U. S. Steel President and CEO Dave Burritt reflects on one-year of partnership with Nippon Steel and what it means for the future of American steelmaking.

Dave joins host Ethan Epstein to discuss the road to completing the historic partnership, the investments now underway across U. S. Steel’s operations, and the opportunities ahead for employees, customers and the communities where U. S. Steel operates. He also shares his perspective on leadership, transformation, AI, reindustrialization, and the work ahead to build a stronger, more competitive U. S. Steel.

From Pittsburgh to Gary, Arkansas, Alabama and beyond, this conversation looks at how U. S. Steel is forging what comes next.

When did Pittsburgh stop being just a city with a football team and become THE football town?

That’s the question at the heart of this episode of Steel Stories, hosted by Ethan Epstein, Director of CEO and Executive Communications. Featuring Neil Zender, writer and director of Football Town from NFL Films; Wayne Wade Jr., head coach at Clairton High School; and Curt Miner, Ph.D., Chief of Interpretation in the Curatorial Division at The State Museum of Pennsylvania.

Together, they explore how Pittsburgh’s identity wasn’t built overnight, it was forged over generations in steel mills, on practice fields, and in communities where grit, discipline, and pride are a way of life.

In Western Pennsylvania, football is more than a game. It’s a reflection of who we are and where we come from.

What if a steel mill could learn? At Big River Steel Works in Osceola, AR, that future is already unfolding.
In this episode of Steel Stories, host David Kirkpatrick talks with Chris Crowley, CIO of Big River Steel, about how artificial intelligence, thousands of sensors, and autonomous systems are transforming steelmaking.
Big River 2 was designed as a “learning mill”, a facility that continuously analyzes its own data to improve quality, efficiency, and safety in real time. From autonomous coil yards and AI-powered safety monitoring, steel production is entering a new era. The result? A steel mill that doesn’t just produce, it learns.

Listen to the Director's Cut on YouTube to hear Chris share a vision for the future, one where customers can track their steel orders like a pizza delivery and engineers can design entirely new grades of steel using digital simulations: https://youtu.be/cl9e-25hwHI

What happens when modern van life retraces one of the boldest journeys in American history?

In this special episode of Steel Stories, host Bernie Swanson takes us beyond the mill and onto the open road, where past and present collide. Inspired by the 1903 cross-country expedition of Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson and mechanic Sewall K. Crocker, Vanlifer's Court and Nate, follow the same coast-to-coast route, from California to New York, proving that adventure still runs deep in the American spirit.

But this isn’t just about road trips. It’s about grit. Risk. Innovation. Safety. And, steel, quiet, strong, and ever-present that makes movement possible.

From historic highways to modern highways, from early automotive breakthroughs to today’s engineered materials, this conversation explores how far we’ve come… and what still drives us forward.

If you’ve ever wondered what connects van life, American history, and the backbone of our infrastructure, this episode is for you.

In this episode of Steel Stories, host Rebecca Lindland sits down with Scotty Reiss, founder of A Girls Guide to Cars, to explore how women think about buying cars, what automakers often get wrong, and how steel plays a critical role in safety, sustainability, and long-term value. Through real-life crash stories and industry insights, the conversation reframes steel as a smart, modern material that quietly protects drivers and enables the future of vehicle design.