Doug Tatum joins Jim Blasingame to report on his thoughts on the global economy, including that it is strong enough to withstand headwinds such as rising interest and trade disagreements.

Tracy Eden joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the issues he sees that indicate the economy could be less robust than many believe.

Tracy Eden joins Jim Blasingame to report on the improved financial strength of most small businesses and how that’s converting to more profit during the current expansion.

Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the Fed’s stated plans to raise interest rates this year, and how that policy will impact the plans of Wall Street and Main Street businesses.

Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to report on the NFIB Index that indicates small business sentiment toward not borrowing money for growth may be softening, which coincides with sales and capital expenditure increases.

Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to report on the almost record-breaking optimism that is pervading Main Street businesses, including hiring, compensation, and growth.

Greg Kozera joins Jim Blasingame to discuss whether the current energy independence of the U.S. could contribute to holding down the price of oil.

Greg Kozera joins Jim Blasingame to reveal one of the great economic assets of the U.S., the Shale Crescent, which is rich with energy natural resources.

Pete Sepp joins Jim Blasingame to report on the progress of a new welfare bill moving through the House, which is not unlike the successful law that was passed in the late 1990s.

Gerald Celente joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how geo-politics is impacting the price of oil, and how the current and future increases could jeopardize the global economic expansion.