The Jim's talk about the impact of coal on the increased demand for electricity in the coming decades. They go on to talk about regulating carbon emissions, how to trade in your house, why Nancy Pelosi is considered a moderate in some circles, and other important topics of current importance.

Jim O joins Jim B first with an update on the flooding in the D.C. area. Next they discuss alternative fuels in our future, then move on to talk about what the Fed will do with interest rates, recent Supreme Court rulings on property rights, whether the President will get line-item veto power, a negative ruling for unions, and finally, the recent travails of Airbus in it's fight to compete with Boeing.

Jim O joins Jim B to talk about some of the things Kiplinger has to say about our world, including which political party is in the most danger of losing seats in November. They also talk about the economy, the cost of healthcare, technology, English as the official language of the U.S., and finally, energy as a resource and as it plays out in politics. <br></["br"]>

Jim O joins Jim B to cover this week's Kiplinger Letter. They begin with a significant discussion about the impact of inflation on the global economy, including your small business. They move on to discuss the costs and availability of goods and service, including insurance. Next topic is immigration and finally, a little bit on technology, especially the future of hydrogen power.

Jim O joins Jim B to talk about how states may now be flush with cash, but are headed for a looming crisis of contingent liabilities regarding pension obligations and unfunded federal mandates. The move on to talk about the housing industry, some of the new challenges small banks will have under new banking regulations, anti-trust issues and finally, some good news on product liability for the makers of machinery.

Jim O joins Jim B to talk about some of the things Kiplinger thinks we'll see in 2006, including lower troop levels in Iraq, a cooler housing market, what the Fed will new under a new chairman, where the stock market will be at year-end, and of course, what the political landscape will look like in 2006.

Jim O joins Jim B to talk about the news in the most recent Kiplinger Letter. Today's visit covers some of the political nonsense going on in Washington this week, plus a little bet on tax reform, what the Fed has been doing to interest rates, and finally, how the political environment is going to impact the consideration of the new Supreme Court nominee, Judge Sam Alito.

Jim O joins Jim B to talk about the recovery process in the Gulf States, plus the extended impact of Hurricane Katrina on the rest of the U.S., including tax policy, Fed policy, the price of goods and services. They go on to discuss implications of the upcoming elections in Germany. They also talk about the importance of keeping older workers on by making shceduling and benefits adjustments once they reach retirement age.

The Jims discuss the long-term impact of Hurricane Katrina on the region from a recovery standpoint, and on the economy from a national perspective, including the impact on interest rates, petroleum, insurance, and construction.

The Jims talk about the current events of the day according to Kiplinger. They begin by discussing a little politics, then move on to talk about the likely re-emergence of nuclear energy in the U.S. Next topics include U.S. economy, the failed controversial purchase of the U.S. oil company, Unical, by the Chinese company, CNOOC, and the opening up of all markets to Southwest Airlines, among other topics.