Optimism among small business owners continues to drop. Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame with this month's NFIB Survey showing small business optimism continues to be low.

How does the ICBA see the current economy? ICBA chief economist, Paul Merski joins Jim Blasingame to report that continuing political, tax and regulatory uncertainty is putting a drag on consumers and businesses and resulting in a continued slow recovery.

How would small businesses fair regarding taxes under a Romney-Ryan administration? Pete Sepp joins Jim Blasingame to report on the likely way a Romney-Ryan administration would affect small business taxes.

What will a second term Obama administration mean for taxes and spending? Pete Sepp joins Jim Blasingame to report on specific taxing and spending issues that are likely in a second term Obama administration.

Tatum Survey: Capital availability is fine but spending is down. Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to report on the Tatum Survey's results showing capital spending by businesses is down.

Tatum Survey: Sales projections going in the wrong direction. Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to discuss this month's Tatum Survey results and reasons why sales projections are pointing to a slowdown.

Economic news from the Tatum Survey is not good. Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to talk about why the results of the new Tatum Survey on economic conditions is trending downward, even pointing potentially to the "R" word.

How do small business owners align with regard to political party? Jim Blasingame to report on a recent poll of small business owners about the political party that aligns with their ability to be successful.

What strategic actions are you taking for your small business? Stephen Baum joins Jim Blasingame to report on how small business CEOs are taking action whether it's to take advantage of opportunities or to survive.

Will seniors support Obama or Romney? Daniel Weber joins Jim Blasingame to talk about polling numbers that indicate seniors are moving away from President Obama.