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What is in store for small businesses with either of the two presidential candidates? Ray Keating joins Jim Blasingame to compare and contrast an Obama Administration and a McCain administration, including global warming and the environment, taxes, trade and foreign policy.

Joan Pryde and Jim Blasingame talk about what is covered in the most recent Kiplinger Letter, including the differences between a McCain administration and an Obama administration on a wide array of issues, like taxes, trade, healthcare, regulations, etc. They also talk about a push by some to make U.S. paper money easier to use by the blind.

Jim Ostroff and Jim Blasingame talk about the various first-year issues the next president will face, including taxes, global warming and immigration. They go on to talk about the current presidential campaigns, including how the next election will impact the party balance of power in Congress.

What does one of the top economists in the U.S. think about direction of the economy? Don joins Jim to talk about some of his ideas about the economy, taxes, globalization and politics.

What is more than all the corporate taxes paid, or all of the personal income taxes paid? Wayne joins Jim to explain the answer, which is the cost of regulations, and they're going up every year. They also talk about what we have to do to reverse this expensive trend.

Joan and Jim begin their visit talking about the impact of record oil prices on the economy, and then about the negative direction Russia is going with Putin at the helm. They continue with a discussion about taxes, immigration and politics.

What's new with regard to small business taxes? Barbara talks with Jim about some of the things we need to know about taxes right now, as well as a few that we need to be preparing for.

What would the economy, trade, taxes and healthcare look like if the Democrats were in charge of everything? Rich joins Jim to talk about this potential future world.

Joan and Jim begin their visit talking about the importance of not confusing what happens on Wall Street with the fundamental strength of the economy of Main Street. They go on to talk about how states are preparing to raise taxes, in the face of already record tax revenue collections. Next they discuss the national employment situation, onerous government regulations, how to hire our young veterans, and whether it is actually possible for a Vice President to be a lame duck.

Beginning with the state of the economy, Joan and Jim report that it's doing pretty darn well, with most sectors showing at least reasonable health, if not growth, especially from consumers. They go on to talk about what Congress is doing to regarding taxes, especially with regard to the alternative minimum tax. Next up is alternative fuels, like ethanol, then the volatility of the Chinese capital markets, and finally, insuring our coastal real estate.