Why do unions have their own federal agency, the NLRB? Diana Furchtgott-Roth joins Jim Blasingame to report on recent mandates that promote the rights of union workers, but not those who choose not to unionize.

Obama’s NLRB is the enemy of jobs and economic recovery. Diana Furchtgott-Roth joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how the National Labor Relations Board is actually preventing job creation.

The fundamental job of politicians is to conduct the government’s business. Jim Blasingame reveals the results of a recent Small Business Advocate poll in which most people said political contributions should be withheld until politicians show they can work together.

Is the government guilty of anti-trust - monopolistic - behavior? Matt Cartwright joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why the government is immune to lawsuits, even when its monopolistic behavior hurts private industry.

Will technology eventually make anti-trust cases moot? Matt Cartwright joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the difficulty of prosecuting anti-trust cases, and how technology moves faster than anti-trust prosecution.

If small businesses could get organized, they could rule the world. Leslie Grossman joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the potential political power of small businesses if they could only find a way to speak as one voice the way unions do.

Does Gov. Rick Perry of Texas have a chance at the GOP presidential nominee? Texan Bob Prosen joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the strengths, weaknesses and authenticity of Republican presidential-hopeful, Rick Perry.

Politicians need to be held accountable for creating jobs and wealth. Bob Prosen joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why there is a disconnect between marketplace realities and governmental policies and regulations.

Helping politicians understand the role of small businesses in the economy. Bob Prosen joins Jim Blasingame to talk about educating politicians about their role in the success of small businesses and the economy.

What can Main Street do to fix the dysfunction in Washington? Rob Levin joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of the fundamental expectations small business owners must apply when supporting politicians.