Bill joins Jim to talk about whether our political leaders measure up to the men and women they are prepared to send into harm's way. Don't miss Bill's answer. And Jim wraps up with a poem by Ray Bradbury. <br></["br"]>

Bill joins Jim to talk about the present and future danger that is the underfunded corporate defined benefits plans, including retirement and healthcare. Several have already defaulted, almost all of the others eventually will have trouble, so who is going to pay for all of this? It's a problem that's going to affect all of us.

Bill helps Jim celebrate his 8th anniversary by talking about how the economy is going and how the 21st century economy is shaping up. They also talk about what the U.S. must do to make China a partner, not just a competitor.

Bill has just returned fro Europe and he and Jim discuss the current economic conditions there, and whether Europe can be competitive in the 21st century. They go on to talk about how small businesses should think about the most competitive global region - China, India, et.

Bill joins Jim to give the audience an update on where he thinks the economy is and where it is going. They also discuss some of the potential dangers associated with pension fund defaults.

Bill and Jim talk about some of the macroeconomic issues that the U.S. marketplace is facing, including the declining dollar and the implications for increased inflation and increased interest rates.

Jim and Bill talk about the current state of the economy, health care and then tort reform.

Bill joins Jim to talk about the competitive marketplace in which small businesses are competing.

Bill joins Jim to talk about China's marketplace in relation to the United States' marketplace.

Jim and Bill talk about the American economy and how it isn't as bad as some economists might think it is.