Reporting on the July 2010 NFIB Small Business Survey. NFIB's Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the most recent Small Business Index of economic conditions and why he thinks the results are so negative.

Is there really a conflict between Wall Street and Main Street? Scott Patterson and Jim Blasingame both agree that Wall Street today is working at cross purposes with Main Street and has been aided by the federal government.

How likely is a deflationary recession in our future? Bob McTeer joins Jim Blasingame to report that he believes that neither another recession nor true deflation are imminent, but that the economy is just hitting a hill on the long race to recovery.

How does a small business navigate the uncertainty of tax policy for 2011? Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame to talk about why current tax policies are creating a great deal of uncertainty among small businesses, including the new 1099 reporting provision.

When should the government interfere in cyber-security? Wayne Crews joins Jim Blasingame to report on current political debate about how the government's interest in cyber-security could impinge upon how you use the Internet.

Should the income tax cuts be extended or allowed to expire? Jim Blasingame reports on the recent poll results from his website on whether the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts should be extended or not. He also talk about why not knowing what's going to happen contributes to a slow recovery.

Broadcasting live from Milwaukee at the ACCE Convention. COSE's Steve Millard joins Jim Blasingame to talk about what the Cleveland chamber is doing for small businesses, including advocating for revisions of the health care bill that hurt small businesses.

Broadcasting live from the ACCE Convention in Milwaukee! Milwaukee Chamber's Steve Baas joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the importance of local chambers of commerce and what his chamber is doing to support small business. They also talk about some public policy issues, such as the 1099 reporting controversy.

What political parties have the best ideas for economic recovery? Wayne Crews joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the current poll results from Jim's website on what political party or movement is best suited to improve the national economy.

Why are government policies killing the small business golden goose? Rob Levin joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how small businesses are at a critical breaking point with government and the policies they put in place.