Will America survive the incest between Wall Street and Washington? Nicole Gelinas joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the collusion perpetrated between Wall Street and Washington and why that should be part of the 2012 campaigns.

The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is a national security asset. Nicole Gelinas joins Jim Blasingame to discuss whether Obama's recent opening of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve was economically necessary or a political move.

Birthing AND maintaining democracy is a messy enterprise. Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to compare the ugliness in Washington politics today with the contention between the Founding Fathers.

Is ObamaCare constitutional? Jim Copland joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the constitutionality of ObamaCare, plus whether the federal government had exceeds its authority under the commerce clause with the law’s mandate that requires individuals to purchase health insurance or be fined.

Small Business Advocate poll reveals an early 2012 election trend. Jim Blasingame talks about the seeming perpetual – and exhausting – presidential campaigning, plus how poll respondents would vote for president if the election were held today.

America’s economic might can be restored if Washington would behave more like Texas. Bob Prosen joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how America can restore employment by helping small business improve efficiency and find more ways to prosper.

Big businesses should partner with Washington to create a better environment for small business. Bob Prosen joins Jim Blasingame to talk about programs that Washington and big businesses should create that would quickly empower small businesses and improve unemployment.

What separates America from the rest of the world? Inspiration. Bob Prosen joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how Washington can restore American inspiration by unleashing the power of the marketplace and allowing companies to grow.

How can political independents gain a voice? Bill Diffenderffer joins Jim Blasingame to discuss his new platforms for coalitions and campaigns that help give a voice to political independents who haven't been heard.

How is technology empowering the electorate? Bill Diffenderffer joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how technology and social media has been used effectively by political campaigns.