What will the relationship between banks and small business look like in the new economy? Art Kleiner discusses this with Jim Blasingame, including the different levels of banks, such as the nationals and the independent community banks.

How does the health care debate and immigration reform impact small business? Tamar Jacoby joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the connection to these issues and why small business owners should care.

Reporting on the many small business exporting resources, Doug Barry talks to Jim Blasingame about the exciting examples of tools, people and financial resources that are available to make exporting a reality for small businesses.

What is Kiplinger saying about proposed financial reform proposals? Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to review the current debate over regulating what will be essentially the entire fincancial industry, including banking.

Do the rich and powerful just keep getting richer and more powerful? That's the question David Adler and Jim Blasingame discuss, including how those who caused the financial crisis we have seem to be profiting from the government bailouts.

Leave it to Jim Blasingame to do push the envelope, as he makes the case for pitching a big ten on Veterans' Day. Jim talks about the history of Veteran's Day and says this day should include all those who have worn the uniform.

What are the trends that will influence our businesses? Gerald Celente joins Jim Blasingame to talk about trends in the economy, the marketplace, U.S. politics and geo-politics.

How is the economic recovery progressing? Sam Norwood reports with Jim Blasingame that the recovery is progressing, but slowly. Upward trends are capital expenditures and even hiring.

What is the impact of current political debates on small business? Rich Galen and Jim Blasingame talk about the current political landscape, including the recent elections and their affect on health care reform, cap and trade and other legislation.

Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the good, the bad and the ugly about various elements in the current phase of the economic recovery. They also talk about the impact of state elections on national political agendas, 401K management suggestions, multi-national oil exploration, among other issues.