Michael Saltsman joins Jim Blasingame to report on the political football called minimum wage and how the Democrats will use it as a cynical wedge issue against Republicans.

Michael Saltsman joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the myths and fallacies of a minimum wage imposed by government fiat, including how it actually hurts low wage earners.

Michael Saltsman joins Jim Blasingame to report on how much damage the minimum wage has been for workers and business alike, especially those it purported to help.

Gary Sirak joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the reasons why you would want precious metals in your portfolio, and why you wouldn’t.

John Chisholm joins Jim Blasingame to review the fundamental elements of what makes the U.S. economy the most vibrant and largest in the world, and what we need to do to protect it.

Ted Fishman joins Jim Blasingame to report on how Chicago domiciled corporations are changing their leadership and how that’s impacting the rest of the marketplace.

Ted Fishman joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the historical difference between Chicago as a corporate force, from other major cities.

Rhonda Fleming Hays joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the problem of a declining honeybee population and how to begin the process of becoming an urban beekeeper.

Rhonda Fleming Hays joins Jim Blasingame to remind you that without honeybees, our lives would be very much different, and possibly to the point of desperate, regarding the availability and cost of food.

Diana Furchtgott-Roth joins Jim Blasingame to refute those who think that increasing private sector union roles will restore the middle class.