Why is the economy still flat almost five years since the end of the recession? Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame with this month's Tatum Index that shows business managers are not very excited about the near term future of their businesses.

The economy should grow in 2014. Rick Newman joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of the reasons 2014 may hold a better economy than last year.

Last year was a tough one for Obama. Rick Newman joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the issues that may cause 2014 to be a better year for President Obama, including immigration and the economy.

Are members of Congress doing the job we're paying for? Rick Newman joins Jim Blasingame to evaluate the job Congress is doing compared to what we're paying, and recommend how we could improve their performance..

Here are Jim's final seven predictions. Jim Blasingame reveals his final seven 2014 Crystal Ball predictions, including the future of Congressional majorities, policy battles, and NCAA football championships.

Here are five more predictions from Jim. Jim Blasingame to delivers five of his 2014 predictions, including Fed policies, Wall Street challenges and the Constitutionality of changes to Obamacare.

Community banks are under regulatory duress today. Mike Menzies joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how community banks are facing unfair regulatory burdens and what small business owners can do to support them.

How will Janet Yellen treat Main Street? Mike Menzies joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how favorable Fed Chairman Yellen will be toward Main Street's small businesses and community banks.

When will Obamacare hit your organization. Giovanni Coratolo joins Jim Blasingame to report on what small businesses can expect from the unfolding of Obamacare.

You're going to pay a lot more in taxes because of Obamacare. Giovanni Coratolo joins Jim Blasingame to report on the several kinds of taxes small business owners will pay as part of Obamacare.