Ray and Jim talk about the real issues involved in the debate over an Arab company running part of our port system. They move on to talk about other key small business issues, like tax reform.

Bill joins Jim with his monthly report on how the economy is looking for small businesses. They talk about inflation, hiring, housing, manufacturing and the impact of higher petroleum prices.

Dan joins Jim for the first time to talk about some of the inside stuff that goes on in Wall Street. They cover the telecom meltdown. Insider trading, and Jim asks Dan what he thinks about big business spending more energy chasing their stock price instead of serving customers.

Chad joins Jim to report on the 2005 Small Busness Economy Book and what we've learned about 21st century small businesses.

Gary and Jim begin their visit talking about what small business owners can learn from honey bees. They move on to talk about the one thing Gary says could derail the U.S. economy, next comes Gary's thoughts on the U.S. automobile industry, and finally, Gary's prediction for the economy in 2006.

Don begins his visit with Jim talking about how he found his native New Orleans, having returned for a visit recently for the first time since the hurricanes. They go on to talk about the state of the U.S. economy, the state of global free trade, among other topics.

Steve and Jim begin their visit talking about the illegal transit union strike in NYC, and then move on to talk about the growing flat tax revolution. Next they discuss importance of the Patriot Act and the impressive emerging democracy in Iraq. Finally, Steve offers his thoughts on what you and I will see in 2006 as we operate our businesses next year.

Tom and Jim talk about why oil prices are high and what Tom thinks you and I will be paying for oil in 2006.

Gail joins Jim to report on the 2005 holiday spending survey Constant Contact conducted to see how much the cost of fuel will impact holiday spending. They go on to talk about how small businesses can help their customers hold down gas prices by using email marketing campaigns.

Bill helps Jim celebrate his 8th anniversary by talking about how the economy is going and how the 21st century economy is shaping up. They also talk about what the U.S. must do to make China a partner, not just a competitor.