Will the E.U. banking problems be another Lehman Brothers? Bill Brandt joins Jim Blasingame to report on the challenges the European Union leaders face and whether another global financial meltdown is possible.

In this second of two segments, Jim Blasingame concludes the results of his 2011 predictions, including his forecast that Gingrich would be leading in GOP polls at the end of 2011, plus his 2011 accuracy rating and 11-year average.

Why are small business owners turning thumbs down on Obama's jobs bill? Giovanni Coratolo joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the why small business owners don't like Obama's focus on certain kinds of jobs at the expense of all others.

Small businesses are afraid of what ObamaCare will cost them. Giovanni Coratolo joins Jim Blasingame to discuss U.S. Chamber Survey results showing why small business owners are worried about the cost of ObamaCare.

Why are so many small business owners so negative about the economy? Giovanni Coratolo joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the U.S. Chamber’s Small Business Survey showing small business owners think the economy is on the wrong track.

Why is America performing so poorly in education our children? John Fox joins Jim Blasingame to discuss a number of improvements that should be made in the U.S. education system, including better teacher recruiting.

Should the federal government more fully fund public education? John Fox joins Jim Blasingame to propose changes in the U.S. education system that would improve the performance of our schools, including in the tenure structure.

Should the U.S. Dept. of Education provide more than 8% funding for K-12 education? John Fox joins Jim Blasingame to propose that the U.S. Dept. of Education should be more involved in funding education, but not more involved in curriculum.

Will Newt Gingrich's lack of a national organization be his downfall? Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to reveal why having a well-run national organization is essential for any successful presidential campaign.

A "no-bid" transaction by the government should always be scrutinized. Paul Howard joins Jim Blasingame to reveal a no-bid transaction that was manipulated to allow two of President Obama's supporters to profit, when a competitive proposal was available.