What do new food regulations, the Fed inflation dilemma, and email marketing have in common? These are just three of the issues Joan Pryde and Jim Blasingame discuss as reported in this week's Kiplinger Letter.

How will Fed policies - past and present - impact how the economy recovers and sustains itself? Mike Cox and Jim Blasingame talk about steps taken by the Fed as it attempts to control price levels to avoid inflation, while simultaneously promoting economic growth. They discuss how all of this impacts small businesses.

Will the current anti-trust division of the U.S. Justice Department create problems for businesses? George Priest talks with Jim Blasingame about the problems that could manifest as a result of a desire to make U.S. anti-trust look like that of Europe. They also talk about how this could hurt small business and entrepreneurship.

With the government becoming more and more entwined in an increasing number of industries, how is that going to work out? John Steele Gordon joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why the U.S. government can't run a business and shouldn't be doing it.

Reducing the number of employees eligible for the Family Medical Leave Act will hurt small businesses, according to Terry Neese, who joins Jim Blasingame to explain the details of proposed legislation and why it will be harmful to small business.

What direction are the key economic indicators going in? Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the key financial and economic indicators, including employment, interest rates, etc. The also discuss looming protectionism, budget deficits and other issues.

What do you know about exporting? Would you like to get educated about exporting - for free? Doug Barry talks with Jim Blasingame about international trade opportunities, including how to get started, with emphasis on the new trade agreement with Peru.

How will small businesses be affected by the government's model of health care reform? Grace-Marie Turner reveals to Jim Blasingame how the government plan will ultimately harm small businesses and the entire U.S. health care industry.

How will the global auto industry rebound and evolve over the next five to 10 years? Joan Pryde and Jim Blasingame talk about wheat this industry will look like in the next generation. They also some of the residual challenges of the economy, the SBA's plans to help small businesses, healthcare reform and other current issues.

How are small businesses managing the winding down of the recession in anticipation of the coming recovery? Sam Norwood and Jim Blasingame discuss the results of this month's Tatum Survey, including overall optimism, order backlogs, employment, and other indicators. They also talk about the impact of government intervention during this period.