How long before Illinois becomes a red state? John Tillman joins Jim Blasingame to predict that the political dysfunction of Chicago will lead to Illinois turning into a red state by 2014.

Where is the leadership in promoting class warfare? John Tillman joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the bankrupt philosophy of promoting class warfare as a political strategy.

America has a choice to make on election day. Jim Blasingame compares the differences in the world-views of the two presidential candidates and how America would look under either on for the next four years.

Who is the best small business presidential candidate? Jim Blasingame compares the two presidential candidates with regard to their policies on four key small business issues.

Has the Eurozone learned anything about fiscal discipline? Leslie Kossoff joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the lessons Eurozone leaders have learned about managing their gaggle of countries with more fiscal coordination.

What's wrong with a minimum wage? Suzanne Kleinberg joins Jim Blasingame to debate whether a minimum wage is good for employees or not, and why should the government decide how much a private business should pay employees.

Why isn't the main stream media reporting on Benghazi? Jim Blasingame compares the murderous attacks on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi to Watergate and explains the dangers to America of the main stream media's lack of journalistic standards.

The ranks of small banks are declining. Bob McTeer joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the fact that independent community bank numbers are declining and why that's bad for small business.

Is the Fed's quantitative easing monetary policy bad for small business? Bob McTeer joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the good, bad and ugly impact of the Fed's QE strategy on small businesses.

Do you like your current health care plan? Grace-Marie Turner joins Jim Blasingame to reveal why President Obama is wrong when he says Obamacare will allow you to keep your current health care plan.