What are the chances of a health care reform bill being passed in 2009? Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to report that Kiplinger thinks there will be a bill in 2009, but doesn't know about the key elements, such as the public option, tax increases, etc. Kiplinger also predicts lower oil prices, plus other marketplace issues.

Is Reaganomics dead or just currently misapplied? Bruce Bartlett joins Jim Blasingame to debunk current conservative economic “reasoning” and offer a surprising way forward, including a departure from what he helped create, Reaganomics.

What would happen if small businesses became as politically organized as other interest groups, like unions and major industries? Jim Blasingame offers some insight into how the world would be a better place if political leaders were required to pay more attention to the policies that benefit small business.

Legendary investment advisor, Howard Ruff, joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the current health care debate and the dangers that we face if the government takes over the U.S. health care system. They also talk about the dangers of oil changing from the U.S. dollar as a unit of value to another currency or commodity.

This is a special economic report from a unique small business CEO, Paul Sarvadi, who joins Jim Blasigname to talk about his thoughts on the recovery, the future of business and the threats from government policy on the recovery.

A report on economic conditions from a real small business owner. Joe Cleary talks with Jim Blasingame about how he sees national economic conditions for small businesses, especially from the construction industry perspective.

Reporting on health care debate progress, Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the recent Senate committee vote and where this legislative step will lead.

Burt Folsom and Jim Blasingame reflect on how much the Nobel Peace Prize committee do a disservice to President Obama by making the award before he has accomplished anything worthy of the prize?

The small business public policy series continues with Rich Galen and Jim Blasingame talking about the health care reform debate that's weaving its way through Congress. They discuss the likelihood of passage this year and how this legislation could hurt small business.

Joan Pryde and Jim Blasingame examine this week's Kiplinger Letter, including impending new oversight and regulation on workplace issues, plus the economic recovery and several tax issues.