What were the original issues that gave rise to Labor Day and are those still relevant in modern times? Jim Blasingame welcomes Ken Davis back to discuss the history of Labor Day and whether it still means as much as it once did.

When the good that politicians do is applied against the damage they often cause, the remainder isn't always positive. Historian, Burt Folsom, joins Jim Blasingame reveal some important historical examples that can be applied to contemporary policy proposals.

On his 12th live Labor Day broadcast, Jim Blasingame reveals the origins of this holiday and wonders why there isn't a similar day to recognize those who make it possible for employees to have a paid day off.

What do you do when your city needs to reinvent itself? Suzanne Mulvehill is part of a group that is re-designing and re-branding their city, as she tells Jim Blasingame. With the help of a consulting firm, Lake Worth, FL is creating an entrepreneurial environment for the arts.

Bill Brandt was a friend of Ted Kennedy's for over 30 years, as well as a long-time member of Jim Blasingame's Brain Trust. Bill joins Jim to reflect on Kennedy's life and critique his political legacy.

Reflecting on the political career of Senator Ted Kennedy, Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the late senator and his impact on American public policy. Jim also talks about the Kennedy's impact on small business issues.

Why there should be NO health care reform legislation this year. Jim Blasingame explains why this debate about how to pay for and deliver health care has become so politically acrimonious that it is impossible for a legislative product to produce anything that will be good for Americans.

Beginning with a reflection on the late Ted Kennedy, Joan Pryde and Jim Blasingame talk about the impact of cyber-crime and how to not become a victim. They also talk about consumer behavior, an increase in anti-trust scrutiny, "cash for clunkers" and regional wireless broadband.

The current health care reform debate is the most important and potentially most dangerous legislation in generations, according to Grace-Marie and Jim Blasingame, who discuss the truth about this issue and offer alternative, market-based solutions for health care reform.

What is the state of the economy for small businesses? SBA Chief Economist, Chad Moutray, joins Jim Blasingame to examine the current state of the economy for the small business sector, including sales, availability of credit and other issues.