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Monday, December 1st, 2025
Good morning! Welcome to The Tradesman, a 5-minute newsletter tailored just for America’s tradesmen—presented by Grab Your Gear.
If you watched Ohio State’s big win against the Wolverines on Saturday, you may have missed a viral moment from Brutus on the sidelines. See the video here and read more in The Goodie Bag.
It seems that many of you don’t believe a hot dog is a sandwich. See the results from last week’s poll, and find our new one below!
Bullet Proof
The M32A1 Semi-Automatic Grenade Launcher in Action
The M32A1 is a semi-automatic 40mm multi-shot grenade launcher crafted by Milkor USA, a company founded by a US veteran to craft premium military grenade launchers. This specific grenade launcher can fire at a maximum range of 800 meters at a medium velocity, 400 meters at low.
Check out this video of the military using it in action.
Truckin’ Along
Paying Monthly For Heated Seats in Your New Car?
In a new push to enter the subscription space, companies like GMC, Ford, Volkswagen, and other automaker companies are planning to roll out subscription-only features on their vehicles as early as 2026.
Some examples would include having to pay extra for heated seats, access to CarPlay, driving assistance, and more. Read more about the changes here.
Morning Meme
The Goodie Bag
Ohio State beat Michigan 27 -9 on Saturday, ending the Buckeyes’ four-year losing streak against the Wolverines. Check out this viral picture of Brutus the Buckeye’s prank during the game.
Gas prices nationally are currently on a downward trend, with the national average dropping below $3 per gallon. Find out what the prices are near you here.
Snowstorms hit multiple Midwest cities this past weekend, with more winter weather expected to hit the region this week. See the upcoming week’s snowfall predictions here.
In The News
Two Members of the National Guard Injured in DC Shooting
Two members of the National Guard were shot and wounded near the White House on Wednesday. One of them has died while the other remains in critical condition.
The gunman, a migrant from Afghanistan, has been caught, though his motive has yet to be made public. You can read more about the situation here.
Previous Results
Is a hotdog a sandwich? 🌭
Yes - 17%
No - 83%
GIVEAWAY NEWS
The Tradesman will be doing two big Christmas giveaways this month, but the date we do them will be random! Check back every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to make sure you don’t miss one!
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