Joan and Jim begin their visit discussing some of the key issues of the Iraq Study Group report, which drags some hard truth about the future in Iraq into the sunlight. They move on to talk about the insurance industry, some of the key economic indicators that are being projected for 2007, and some news about venture capital.

Joan joins Jim to talk about the current state of commercial real estate, how the global economy is looking for 2007, country by country, new 401K rules, the future of teleconferencing, and other current events and news.

Joining him during his 9th anniversary week, Joan talks with Jim about the key issues facing our government over the next two years with the Democrats in charge of both houses of Congress.

Broadcasting live from the Detroit Chamber's Small Business Conference, Joan and Jim talk about what the change of power in the U.S. Congress will mean for the country and especially for small business.

Joan and Jim begin their visit talking about the John Kerry controversy. They move on to talk about the economic expansion and whether it will continue, energy prices, cost of building materials, the IRS per diem rate for travel, and several small business tips.

Joan and Jim begin their visit talking about the border wall that is now going to be built to stop illegal immigrants from entering the U.S. They move on to talk about which party will control Congress after the fall elections, how the economy is doing, new tax regs on the deductions for home-based businesses, and a number of other important current events.

Lois, Paula and Joan join Jim to tell their survival stories and to talk about breast cancer treatment and risk factors.

Joan and Jim talk about the impact of global politics on the upcoming Congressional elections. They move on to talk about key economic indicators, life insurance rates and how small businesses can get more government contracts.

Joan and Jim talk about the current scandal on Capital Hill before moving on to talk about the new record the Dow Jones index hit this week and other stock issues. They also talk about the state of energy prices and the good news about the drop in oil prices. They wrap up talking about manufacturing in the U.S. and finally several small business opportunities coming down the pike.

Joan and Jim talks about the impact of lower oil prices, alternative fuels, new banking rules, small business investment companies, among other topics.