How is the housing industry impacting economic recovery? Kiplinger's Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to identify some of the challenges and opportunities unfolding in the housing industry and how this is affecting the national economic recovery.

Are there comparisons with the New Deal with Obama policies? Burt Folsom joins Jim Blasingame to dispel the myths about Roosevelt's New Deal and compares that policy with Obama's agenda.

Are we facing a crisis of character and leadership? Len Marrella talks with Jim Blasingame about what he considers a crisis of character and leadership, especially within the institutions, and what we can do to restore these two critical elements.

What are the national issues on the Libertarian 2010 agenda? Wayne Allyn Root joins Jim Blasingame to talk about key Libertarian issues, like finance and health care reform, that will be part of the upcoming election cycle.

What are some of the tax surprises in our future? Pete Sepp joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of the tax increases we will likely experience in the form of energy tax, higher capital gains tax and higher marginal rates.

What are small business owners saying about business conditions? Dr. Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame with the NFIB Report on small business conditions for April 2010, including profits, capital acquisition, hiring, etc. Bill also offers his outlook for the long-term recovery.

Kiplinger reports on banking and economic recovery. Kiplinger editor, Jim Ostroff, joins Jim Blasingame to report on improvements in the banking sector and what that means for economic recovery. They also talk about some of the employee details in the new health care law.

With a report on small business policy, Giovanni Coratolo joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the health care bill, new tax compliance burdens and other proposed obstacles to business growth. They also discuss the upcoming America's Small Business Summit in May.

What's in the health care bill for small business? Karen Kerrigan joins Jim Blasingame to report on what is in the health care bill for small business owners, including the good and the bad, like tax credits and tax increases. They also talk about the prospect of a VAT.

Are you ready for the triple witching tax day? Eva Rosenberg joins Jim Blasingame to reveal what an Enrolled Agent is and does, plus to report on several critical tax deadlines, including her recommendation for how to prioritize paying the list of tax payments that come due on the 15th.