Ray Keating joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that lack of investment by businesses, for the past eight years, has resulted in the current poor productivity levels in the U.S.

Chad Moutray joins Jim Blasingame to report on the significant damage the new DOL overtime rules will create in expense and job loss, for the manufacturing sector, including all size firms.

Chad Moutray joins Jim Blasingame to report the concerns of U.S. manufacturers, especially small firms, about the political implications on trade next year, plus the impact of technology on job growth.

Chad Moutray joins Jim Blasingame to report on the NAM survey of manufacturers, who continue to report concerns about many elements of the U.S. and global economy, including political uncertainty.

Pam Harper joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that she’s seeing more companies report growth opportunities, but who are having trouble moving fast enough.

Diane Mulcahy joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the impact and implications of the gig economy on the rest of the aspects of American life, including relationships and culture.

Diane Mulcahy joins Jim Blasingame to explain what the “gig economy” is, how it has evolved and why it may be creating a shift in how we all think about our work and lives.

Andy Gause joins Jim Blasingame to propose that the best way to prepare for the next financial crisis, which could be soon, is to get on the sidelines regarding corporate debt and equity as much as possible.

Andy Gause joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the behavior and practices of the Fed, and to agree with Jim that they will not raise rates today, and perhaps not again this year.

Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to report on the NFIB Small Business Index and why the Fed’s accommodating fiscal policy of low interest rates, that’s good for Wall Street, is probably not good for Main Street.