What got us into this mess, how is the government doing with its attempts to get us out, and what should small businesses be doing about it. Don Boudreaux joins Jim Blasingame to talk about these issues, including whether capitalism is in jeopardy.

Can the mandated minimum wage be justified economically? Don Boudreaux talks with Jim Blasingame as they discuss the socialistic -- not economic basis -- for mandating a minimum wage, and how it actually hurts the people it is purported to help. Don also talks about his thoughts on the future of the economy.

Is globalization good or bad? Don Boudreaux talks with Jim Blasingame about the history of globalization and the impact of the 21st century version of this phenomenon. And of course, these two can't have a visit without invoking the timeless wisdom of Bastiat.

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.

Don and Jim talk about how the Fed has been managing the economy, how the economy is doing, and Don's thoughts on his hometown of New Orleans one year after Katrina.

Don and Jim talk about what will be on the table at the Fed's meeting as they consider whether to raise interest rates or not. They also talk about the new leadership at the Fed, and move on to discuss the price of oil.

Don begins his visit with Jim talking about how he found his native New Orleans, having returned for a visit recently for the first time since the hurricanes. They go on to talk about the state of the U.S. economy, the state of global free trade, among other topics.

Don joins Jim on the anniversary of the signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement to talk about free trade in the current economy.

Donald joins Jim to talk about President Ronald Reagan's achievements and his leadership abilities.

Don and Jim talk about free trade and the evidence that suggests there is actually job creation in the United States.