June joins Jim for the first time to talk about whether there is a national real estate bubble or not. She thinks there is, Jim says not so fast. They go on to talk about how to be prepared just in case -- as difficult as this may be to imagine -- Jim is wrong.

Richard helps Jim conduct this edition of the Fed Watch Show, where the two of them talk about upcoming changes at the Fed, as well as what the Fed will do with interest rates today and in the immediate future. Richard also gives us his forecast for the economy through 2006.

Ray joins Jim to report on the 10th annual Small Business Survival Index, which rates the 50 states and the District of Columbia on how each one treats small business owners.

Ray joins Jim to report on the 10th annual Small Business Survival Index, which rates the 50 states and the District of Columbia on how each one treats small business owners.

Richard joins Jim to conduct the Fed Watch Show. Richard talks about his thoughts on how the economy will be impacted by a number of factors, including higher petroleum prices and the Hurricane Katrina recovery effort. They go on to talk about whether the Fed will raise rates or let them ride.

Mike and Jim discuss the impact of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina on the national economy, as well as their projections for how long the recovery and rebuilding process will take in New Orleans.

Steve joins Jim again to talk about his new book that focuses on a long-time mission of his: replacing the current tax code with a flat tax. Steve talks about how this would work and what's in the flat tax for individuals and small businesses. Check out the Flat Tax Calculator at www.chooseflattax.com.

Bill joins Jim to report the results of his monthly survey of economic conditions with small business owners. The news is good. They also talk about the prospects who are most likely to replace mr. Greenspan.

Richard and Jim get together for Jim's "Fed Watch" show. They begin with a tour of the economy by Richard, followed by a discussion of key economic indicators and challenges for small businesses, and conclude with the predictions of what the Fed will do with interest rates, and what that means for small businesses.

Chad and Jim discuss current research on the health of the economy and the contribution small businesses are making to it. They go on to talk about how the state environment helps or hinders business formation.