What is creating so much uncertainty in the marketplace? Ray Keating joins Jim Blasingame to report on some of the issues that are causing business owners and managers to feel uncertain as the make decisions about the future.

Is global warming real? Jim Blasingame talks about his thoughts on global warming, how humans are contributing to it, and how a comprehensive energy policy is the best way to reduce it.

What will be the result of the Obamacare ruling going forward? Grace-Marie Turner joins Jim Blasingame to report on the impact of Obamacare on the medical profession, plus what will it take to stop it.

Will the U.S. avoid going over a fiscal cliff? Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the impact of possible tax increases and automatic budget cuts on the economy for 2013.

Small business report most indicators are down. Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to discuss this month's NFIB Report that indicates sales and hiring are down due to the behavior of customers, both consumers and businesses.

Small business optimism took another hit. Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to discuss this month's NFIB Report which indicates that small business optimism has dropped again to a new low, and they discuss possible reasons.

Is China being impacted by the global economic slowdown? Frank Lavin joins Jim Blasingame to report on the Chinese economy and business sector, including the impact of a recession in Japan and Europe.

How much is the economy being impacted by the upcoming election? Jim Blasingame reports on survey results showing small business owners think buying decisions are being held up in anticipation of the November election.

Will Europe's economic problems be contagious? Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how much of an impact Europe's deep recession will have on the U.S. economic recovery.

How do sales projections look? Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame with this month's Tatum Survey that shows business managers reporting order backlogs are not good, and access to capital has tightened up.