Gene Griessman joins Jim Blasingame to debate the tensions currently going on between Democrats and Republicans and whether the Tea Party is good for America.

Gene Griessman joins Jim Blasingame to debate why a full-throated and robust debate between the parties is or isn't good for any democracy.

Who's in control of your day - you or events? Gene Griessman joins Jim Blasingame to compare President Lincoln's lament about how events controlled his work with how small business owners feel about the same thing.

Get your attitude right to deal with events you didn't see coming. Gene Griessman joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how having the right attitude about unplanned events and challenges determines how things turn out.

Handle challenges by rethinking them as an opportunity. Gene Griessman joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how to reframe and redefine challenges so they are posed as something that could turn out well.

Perhaps the most famous short speech in history. Gene Griessman joins Jim Blasingame with his portrayal of Abraham Lincoln delivering the immortal Gettysburg Address.

A century and a half ago, American Independence Day was almost in jeopardy. Gene Griessman joins Jim Blasingame to tell a story about how American history might have been changed if things had gone differently at Gettysburg 150 years ago.

Recognizing the historical significance of July 4th in America and now Egypt. Gene Griessman joins Jim Blasingame to celebrate America's Independence Day and reflect on the historical significance of the military coup in Egypt..

Connecting patriotism to Memorial Day. Gene Griessman joins Jim Blasingame to celebrate Memorial Day by discussing the nature of patriotism, both in sacrifice and in maintaining what the sacrifice was for.

Debating Big Government on Memorial Day. Gene Griessman joins Jim Blasingame to celebrate Memorial Day with a debate about the virtues and disadvantages of Big Government.