How is the economic recovery progressing? Sam Norwood reports with Jim Blasingame that the recovery is progressing, but slowly. Upward trends are capital expenditures and even hiring.

What does the venture capital landscape look like for small businesses seeking investor funds? Dr. Mark Cannice joins Jim Blasingame to discuss his recent venture capital index, plus some of the things that are necessary to attract investors.

Is the human race in danger of sliding backwards? Bill Halal joins Jim Blasingame to report on his survey that asks is our global society in a "megacrisis" period and if so, how well will humans affect a successful outcome and prevent a backward slide.

Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the good, the bad and the ugly about various elements in the current phase of the economic recovery. They also talk about the impact of state elections on national political agendas, 401K management suggestions, multi-national oil exploration, among other issues.

Dr. Robert McTeer joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the evolving influence of the Fed, its relationship with Congress, the future of capitalism and the state of the economy, including how long the recovery will take.

What are our prospects in the current economic recovery? Richard Rawson talks with Jim Blasingame about what he sees in the marketplace and what he thinks the recovery will look like, how long it will last and what small business must do to take advantage of the future.

Understanding the recent economic impact on the different generations is critical to the survival of your small business, says Jim Blasingame, as he identifies how the coming recovery will influence the way people do business with us.

How can you make good business decisions in bad economic times? Steve Martin talks with Jim Blasingame about adjusting your decision-making process to fit the new realities of the marketplace, including how to take advantage of new opportunities.

Is the free-market system and Reaganomics still valid in the 21st century? Guy Sorman says absolutely it is, and he defends these principles in this interview with Jim Blasingame, including making the case for lower taxes and encouraging entrepreneurship instead of growing the government.

What are the chances of a health care reform bill being passed in 2009? Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to report that Kiplinger thinks there will be a bill in 2009, but doesn't know about the key elements, such as the public option, tax increases, etc. Kiplinger also predicts lower oil prices, plus other marketplace issues.