Kiplinger reports on China, lame ducks and green energy. Kiplinger's Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of the chinks in China's economic armor, what this Congress will accomplish the rest of the year, and how green energy is growing as a percent of national power.

Kiplinger reports on taxes, energy and small business 401ks. Kiplinger's Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to talk about what is likely to happen to the expiring tax cuts, when we will have a comprehensive energy bill, plus good news for small business and 401ks.

What do the budget deficit, energy prices and home-based businesses have in common? Kiplinger's Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how the government plans to manage budget deficits, the future price of energy and why home-based businesses are growing.

Kiplinger reports on state budget deficits and the economy. Kiplinger's Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to discuss dire budget issues by most of the states, plus the long-term impact of falling inflation and stubborn unemployment.

Kiplinger reports on foreclosures and energy. Kiplinger's Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the continuing challenges of home foreclosures, plus a forecast of lower gas and diesel prices.

Kiplinger reports on the economy, energy and small business tax policy. Kiplinger's Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to talk about a "spongy" recovery, a new oil pipeline through heartland America, and new and renewed tax advantages for small businesses.

Kiplinger reports on the genome, energy and global recovery. Kiplinger's Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to report on human genome research, how the global economy looks for 2011 and the future of alternative energy.

What will passage of the Financial Regulation bill mean for small business? Kiplinger's Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to report on some of the key issues that the Financial Regulation bill are, including those that impact small business.

Will the new power grid regs raise electricity prices? Kiplinger's Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to report on the new energy bill that plans to impose regulations on the owners of the electric power grid. Will these new regs be good for the economy or just add costs?

How much will the government's financial bail-out cost us? Kiplinger's Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the total cost of the government bailing out the financial industry. They also talk about several economic indicators, plus the future of electric cars.