A member of Jim's Brain Trust is running for Congress. Matt Cartwright joins Jim Blasingame to discuss his campaign for Congress, including his platform, which these two friends debate vigorously.

How does the "right to work" strategy progressing? Greg Mourad joins Jim Blasingame to report on the progress his organization is making in getting "right to work" passed in more states.

Why does President Obama choose unions over small business owners? Greg Mourad joins Jim Blasingame to report on how President Obama tried to stop the Boeing plant in South Carolina, preventing 2000 plant jobs and 4000 small business jobs.

What does "right to work" mean? Greg Mourad joins Jim Blasingame to explain what "right to work" means, how it is applied in the states that practice this philosophy and why it promotes jobs and economic growth.

What is the future of presidential conventions. Jim Blasingame talks about political conventions, from their origins to the current state, including results of a poll measuring the interest of small business owners.

We have Labor Day, but no Small Business Day. Jim Blasingame celebrates Labor Day by asking the simple question: Why isn't' there a national holiday to honor those who make it possible for others to have a PAID day off?

America has to take back our country from big government. Steve Forbes joins Jim Blasingame to discuss his book, "Freedom Manifesto," and reveal how we reverse the growth trend of government and focus on growing our free market system.

Whatever happened to the government having limited powers? Steve Forbes joins Jim Blasingame to discuss his book, "Freedom Manifesto," with examples of how the growth of government has been at the expense of free markets and the liberties of Americans.

Government says it's moral but isn't; markets don't say they're moral, but are. Steve Forbes joins Jim Blasingame to discuss his book,"Freedom Manifesto," and explain why markets are moral but big government is not.

Fearing the results of the 2012 election, small business owners delay hiring. Sage VP, Connie Certusi joins Jim Blasingame with their survey that shows small business owners are putting off hiring until after the election, plus why they will be profitable in the future.