Tamar Jacoby joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the fact that there is a dearth of qualified employees in the U.S. today, and what should be done to address this crisis, which is only going to increase.

Doug Obey joins Jim Blasingame to report that he things stocks are overvalued and that we should achieve a more liquid portfolio to be ready to take advantage of future buying opportunities in stocks and real estate.

Doug Obey joins Jim Blasingame to report on steps the Federal Reserve has been taking to balance various elements of the U.S. economy, and how those steps are manifesting.

Tony Uphoff joins Jim Blasingame to report on research that shows American manufacturers are facing a several thousand employee deficit, even when technology is taken into consideration.

Steve Forbes joins Jim Blasingame to review some of the key elements that indicate a strong economy going forward for the U.S., including energy and manufacturing.

Steve Forbes joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that there are better ways to influence fair trade without tariffs, and the importance of the balance of power in the Pacific Rim.

Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to report that small businesses have helped the U.S. economy perpetuate the first 3% growth for four consecutive quarters in over a decade.

Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the March response that shows small business owners are selling and hiring more, and paying their people more, plus profit is up.

Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to report on the March results that shows small business owners continue to be optimistic about the economy and their businesses, with their biggest concern being finding qualified employees.

Gary Moore joins Jim Blasingame to report on how rising interest rates could have a negative impact on the Main Street economy in a number of direct and indirect ways.