What does the economy look like to a corporate leader? Administaff President, Richard Rawson joins Jim Blasingame to talk about his perspective on the current state of the economy and what he thinks is going to happen in the next year.

What political parties have the best ideas for economic recovery? Wayne Crews joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the current poll results from Jim's website on what political party or movement is best suited to improve the national economy.

How should small businesses look at economic recovery? Jim Blasingame differentiates between the different economic news sources and how to use the information from each of them. He also reports on the poll results from his website on what small businesses think about the recovery.

Kiplinger reports on foreclosures and energy. Kiplinger's Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the continuing challenges of home foreclosures, plus a forecast of lower gas and diesel prices.

Kiplinger reports on state budget deficits and the economy. Kiplinger's Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to discuss dire budget issues by most of the states, plus the long-term impact of falling inflation and stubborn unemployment.

Is there a conflict between Wall Street and Main Street? Gary Moore joins Jim Blasingame to talk about why Wall Street has become a self-serving organism and currently is the tail that's wagging the marketplace dog.

How will fiscal consolidation decisions by governments impact small businesses? Bruce Bartlett joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how governments are attempting to grow the economy while reigning in budget deficits and debt, and how this will impact small businesses.

What is the franchise reality in the wake of the Great Recession? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the entrepreneurial behavior of franchise owners, plus the landscape for prospective franchisees, especially regarding capital acquisition.

Kiplinger reports on the economy, energy and small business tax policy. Kiplinger's Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to talk about a "spongy" recovery, a new oil pipeline through heartland America, and new and renewed tax advantages for small businesses.

Will there be a double-dip in the recession? Bill Brandt joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the current condition of the economic recovery and whether or not there will be a double-dip in the recession. Bill answers that last question with one word.