Will the E.U. banking problems be another Lehman Brothers? Bill Brandt joins Jim Blasingame to report on the challenges the European Union leaders face and whether another global financial meltdown is possible.

In this first of two segments, Jim Blasingame reviews his 2011 predictions, compares them with what actually happened and his score. Topics include small business trends, the economy, politics and even a little sports.

Why are small business owners turning thumbs down on Obama's jobs bill? Giovanni Coratolo joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the why small business owners don't like Obama's focus on certain kinds of jobs at the expense of all others.

Small businesses are afraid of what ObamaCare will cost them. Giovanni Coratolo joins Jim Blasingame to discuss U.S. Chamber Survey results showing why small business owners are worried about the cost of ObamaCare.

Why are so many small business owners so negative about the economy? Giovanni Coratolo joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the U.S. Chamber’s Small Business Survey showing small business owners think the economy is on the wrong track.

Frederic Bastiat said, “If good don’t cross borders, armies will.” Terry Neese joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the peace dividends of educating and mentoring woman-owned businesses around the globe.

What are the challenges for women in Rwanda and Afghanistan? Terry Neese joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how women are helping to lead the rebuilding of Rwanda, plus the challenges for women in Afghanistan.

Women are a vital part of any nation’s advancement. Terry Neese joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how Peace Through Business is successfully empowering women and making a difference around the world.

Almost all polls show a majority of small businesses are not happy with the new normal. Pat Sigmon joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why small businesses may need to rethink how they operate and go to market in their new normal.

Will the economy improve before the 2012 elections? Ray Keating joins Jim Blasingame to explain why the economy will remain essentially as it is until after the 2012 elections.