The marketplace can deal with failures, but not political dysfunction. Nicole Gelinas joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the complicity of politicians and the U.S. government in the failure of the housing market.

When government don't allow businesses to fail, the free market is harmed. Nicole Gelinas joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how bailouts in both the U.S. and Europe are actually hurting the viability of the free market system.

Are you preparing for the next new normal? Pat Sigmon joins Jim Blasingame to discuss what you have to do to be prepared for the next new normal of the marketplace..

How long can you last in the new normal? Pat Sigmon joins Jim Blasingame to report that the new normal for the marketplace seems to be lasting longer than anyone expected, and what to do about it.

The greatest challenges for capitalism come from Washington, DC. Guy Sorman joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why Washington policies create more problems and challenges for compassionate conservatism.

Can America accomplish compassionate conservatism? Guy Sorman joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why the Tea party and Occupy Wall Street groups should be focusing on reforms that create compassionate conservatism.

What is the difference between the Tea Party and Occupy Wall Street? Guy Sorman joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the philosophical differences between the Tea Party and Occupy Wall Street and why both matter.

The current unemployment percentage is misleading. Richard DeKaser joins Jim Blasingame to expose the inaccuracies of the current unemployment rate and propose reporting the national employment rate instead.

Will unemployment be a factor in the 2012 election? Richard DeKaser joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the multi-faceted unemployment challenges facing the U.S. and how much it will impact the 2012 election.

What will the economy look like for 2012? Richard DeKaser joins Jim Blasingame to report on the forecasts of business economists regarding how the economy will look for the rest of 2012.