What kind of a recovery will we have a V, a U or a W? Joan Pryde and Jim Blasingame talk about the prospects for global economic recovery, as well as trade issues and Independence Day.

What should we learn from the mortgage/housing meltdown that has wrecked out economy? Jim Randel joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the various elements that played a part in the mortgage/housing bubble bursting, which created the current global recession.

Do we need more regulations or just better enforcement. Nicole Gelinas joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the Feds remaking financial regulations and they discuss some of the factors in past financial failures and how to prevent future ones.

How will Fed policies - past and present - impact how the economy recovers and sustains itself? Mike Cox and Jim Blasingame talk about steps taken by the Fed as it attempts to control price levels to avoid inflation, while simultaneously promoting economic growth. They discuss how all of this impacts small businesses.

What are small business owners reporting about their optimism for the rest of 2009? Gail Goodman reports on a recent Constant Contact survey with Jim Blasingame about how small businesses feel about 2009 growth opportunities. Plus, they also discussed the survye results on social media.

With the government becoming more and more entwined in an increasing number of industries, how is that going to work out? John Steele Gordon joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why the U.S. government can't run a business and shouldn't be doing it.

What direction are the key economic indicators going in? Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the key financial and economic indicators, including employment, interest rates, etc. The also discuss looming protectionism, budget deficits and other issues.

What role will branding play in the coming recovery and the next era for the marketplace? Tom Asacker and Jim Blasingame discuss the evolution of branding and 21st century marketing, and the fact that the coming changes will be give small businesses a distinct advantage.

Small businesses are holding steady, reporting neither a significant move up or down for most indicators. Dr. Bill Dunkelberg and Jim Blasingame discuss the most recent survey of how small businesses feel about economic recovery.

Are there signs of life in the economy? And if so, what are you doing to take advantage of it? Andrew Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to discuss what he sees in the US and global economy, and they discuss how to make sure you catch the wave instead of wiping out.