Can we defeat the regulatory nightmare for small business? Karen Kerrigan joins Jim Blasingame to discuss some of the regulations the SBE Council is trying to rescind, including the 1099 provisions in the new health care law.

Has public policy helped or hurt small business over the past several years? Karen Kerrigan joins Jim Blasingame to take a look at the impact of laws and regulations that have helped and hurt small business over the past several years.

Political games and misdirected policies can hurt America's ability to compete. Karen Kerrigan joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the growing global entrepreneurial environment and how parochial politics prevents America from competing effectively in the global marketplace.

When does airport security go too far and impinge on our privacy? Karen Kerrigan joins Jim Blasingame to discuss whether the TSA's use of body scanners which often lead to enhanced physical screening is now going too far. Jim talks about his own such experience.

Are you engaged in the political process? Karen Kerrigan joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why voters - especially small business owners - seem to be more engaged in the political process than in the past, plus the large number of small business owners who are running for Congress.

What changes can a new Congress make? Karen Kerrigan joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how the new Congress can affect bills that have already been passed, even if only the House majority changes.

How your representatives vote on small business issues? Karen Kerrigan joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the possibility of Bush tax cut extensions, plus how to use the SBE Council’s Small Business Scorecard to become more informed on how your representatives vote.

Is the Republican Pledge good for small business? Karen Kerrigan joins Jim Blasingame to talk about elements of the Republican Pledge, including extending the Bush tax cuts and repealing the health care bill.

Will the Small Business Bill actually help small businesses? Karen Kerrigan joins small business expert Jim Blasingame to discuss why the Small Business Bill won't be successful, small bank lending, accelerated depreciation, direct expensing, capital gains.

What will small businesses pay in taxes in 2011? Karen Kerrigan joins Jim Blasingame to discuss extending the Bush tax cuts and repeal of the 1099 reporting provision of the health care bill, plus the uncertainty of small business tax rates for 2011.