Following the U.S., the world is becoming consumer-oriented. Kirk Cheyfitz joins Jim Blasingame to discuss emerging global markets and why U.S. small businesses must see themselves as members of a global economy.

Can capitalism survive without liberty? Kirk Cheyfitz joins Jim Blasingame to discuss China’s transition from socialism to capitalism and the government’s efforts to control their economy, workforce and emerging markets.

The day Tokyo went dark. Kirk Cheyfitz joins Jim Blasingame to talk about his recent trip to Tokyo, two days after the earthquake, and the changes he saw there.

Can we prevent the EPA from hurting small business? Karen Kerrigan joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the EPA's attempt to classify CO2 as a dangerous gas, and why that would hurt small business.

Are you outsourcing non-core competencies? Tatum's Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to encourage more outsourcing as a way to find efficiencies, plus a report on improved capital availability.

How does employment look in the near future? Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to report that there is some optimism for employment, but the economy is still feeling the drag of a faltering real estate industry.

Are you worried about the economy? Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to discuss this month's Tatum Survey which indicates the economy is softening short term, but still growing in the long-term.

How is the recovery going in Australia? Peter Meyer joins Jim Blasingame to report on how the Australian economy has weathered the global economic crisis and what they did right in the recovery.

How long will the economic recovery take? Norm Brodsky joins Jim Blasingame to talk about why he thinks the current economic recovery could take 10 years to complete and how to prepare for that eventuality.

Are we currently experiencing stagflation? Charles Kadlec joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why the current inflationary and economic conditions are a precursor to stagflation and why a gold standard is the solution.