Are management consultants getting a bad rap? Walter Kiechel joins Jim Blasingame to discuss what consultants do and how the Democrats plan to use Romney’s background against him may not work.

Mitt Romney’s candidacy has put management consultants on the political radar. Walter Kiechel joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the interest in management consultants and private equity firms because of Mitt Romney’s career history.

Democracy came so quickly to Indonesia that it's still in its political infancy. Ted Fishman joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the issues facing the future of Indonesia, including institutional corruption, plus its importance to the global economy.

Indonesia, with over 17,000 islands, is the 4th largest country in the world. Ted Fishman joins Jim Blasingame to report on the global uniqueness of Indonesia economically, politically and culturally.

If only the government would just get out of the way. Ray Keating joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why the U.S. is still in an underperforming recovery largely due to feckless politicians and failed government policies.

What is the truth about U.S. unemployment? Ray Keating joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how Washington manipulates job numbers, and reveals how unemployment should be identified and reported.

What history lessons have we learned that will help in the upcoming election? Burt Folsom joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how history is showing us that the 2012 presidential election is pivotal for the future of America.

When is the price of government benefits just too high? Burt Folsom joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how presidents and the political class use targeted federal programs and tax policy to influence and control various constituencies.

What can we learn from past presidents about how to choose future presidents? Burt Folsom joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the character and ethos of past presidents, and how the presidency has changed over time.

Are GOP presidential candidates winning battles but losing the war? Gary Moore joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how the tactics Gingrich and Romney are using to win battles among themselves is actually helping Obama.