Was taking the U.S. dollar off of the gold standard a mistake by Nixon? Chuck Kadlec joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the reasons why the U.S currency should never have been disconnected from gold and the damage that has resulted.

Does a gold monetary standard have success stories? Chuck Kadlec joins Jim Blasingame to report how gold has been used by sovereign countries over the centuries to stabilize and grow their economies.

Finding efficiencies usually means using technology instead of employees. Tatum’s Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to report a rise in capital expenditures but a decline in employment, which may indicate higher productivity from technology.

This month’s Tatum Survey of Business Conditions indicates a decline in economic growth. Tatum’s Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to reveal there is still a lot of uncertainty in the marketplace, from politics to housing to unemployment.

Tatum has reported on many economic booms and busts over the last decade. Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the origins of the Tatum Survey of Business Conditions and the accuracy of their predictions.

How is the economy doing? Ray Keating joins Jim Blasingame to report that the U.S. economy is still struggling to gain traction and likely will remain that way through 2012.

What are the potential dangers of a European Union financial crisis? Guy Sorman joins Jim Blasingame to report that concerns over a contagious financial meltdown in the U.S. over European problems is unfounded.

When will the constitutionality of ObamaCare finally be decided? Grace-Marie Turner joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the status of the various court battles over the constitutionality of ObamaCare, all the way to the Supreme Court.

What does the U.S. economy look like right now? Paul Sarvadi joins Jim Blasingame to report on what he's seeing of the national economy, which is continued slow but steady growth.

When will the housing industry recover? Joe Clearly joins Jim Blasingame to report on why the housing industry is still in the doldrums and will likely be for a few more years.