How does the Fed's monetary tools impact the economy? Former Fed member, Dr. Bob McTeer, reveals with Jim Blasingame where the money comes when the Fed buys assets from the open market, and how all of that activity influences the economy.

Will it take a political revolution for the U.S. to get on sound financial footing? Bill Glynn joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the financial challenges the U.S. is in, what are the contingent liabilities we're obligated for, and how ugly the future could get if we don't change our borrowing and spending habits.

Kiplinger's Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to discuss some of the key issues of President Obama's State of the Union Speech, including the tax proposals, banking ideas, changes in his position on nuclear and drilling for oil and gas, etc.

What is keeping small businesses from hiring? Gene Marks talks with Jim Blasingame about several reasons why small businesses are delaying their plans to put workers back on payroll, including uncertainty about public policy issues, such as health care reform, and others.

How does the Fed make its monetary policy decisions? Dr. Bob McTeer talks with Jim Blasingame about the Fed's decisions on interest rates, plus other ways the Fed can influence the economy with monetary steps, such as purchasing securities on the open market.

How did the Mass. Senate election impacted small businesses nationally. Karen Kerrigan joins Jim Blasingame to report on how Scott Brown's Senate election changed the legislative direction to benefit small businesses.

In his response to President Obama's State of the Union Speech, Jim Blasingame identified a number of specific points that he liked about the speech, including nuclear power, more drilling for oil and gas, more trade agreements and a tough stance on Iran.

How can small businesses contribute even more to the competitiveness of their communities? City commissioner, Suzanne Mulvehill, joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how the Lake Worth, FL government and local small businesses are working together.

How will tax law changes impact small businesses? Kiplinger's Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to report on actual and potential changes to the income tax and estate tax laws that impact small businesses.

How will credit regulation changes impact small business? Kiplinger's Joan Pryde reports with Jim Blasingame about some of the credit regulatory changes that will impact consumer spending and small business lending.