What does the government's economic stimulus include? Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of the key elements of the stimulus program, including what - if anything - is in it for small business. They also talk about the mortgage bail-out plan.

The January report on business activity for small business is mixed, as they deal with challenging economic realities while taking advantage of every they can find. Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to review the NFIB Small Business Report, plus their thoughts on economic stimulus and the mortgage bailout plan.

Will current stimulus attempts by the government actually help the economy? Bob McTeer joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the dangers of violating moral hazard principles, plus his thoughts on economic recovery.

Could government intervention into executive pay become an unfortunate precedent to set? Will the so-called stimulus plan actually stimulate the economy in time? Julia Seymour talks with Jim Blasingame about these matters, including how the press is covering them.

When it comes to trust, the world could do worse than emulating the values of main street small businesses, according to Arky Ciancutti and Jim Blasingame, who discuss this idea, plus why trust can't be legislated, it must be earned.

How will proposed healthcare reforms affect small businesses? Bob Graboyes joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the impact of some healthcare reform options, including private portable solutins and universal coverage by the government.

How can small businesses export successfully in a global economic downturn? Doug Barry talks with Jim Blasingame about a number of small business exporting tips and tools, including a new book on experting for small business.

How are independent community banks handling the banking industry challenges and the recession? Incoming ICBA Chairman, Mike Menzies, talks with Jim Blasingame about the health of this sector of the banking industry and their ties to American communities and small businesses.

What does the stimulus package have for small business? Joan Pryde, with the Kiplinger Editors, and Jim Blasingame, talk about the stimulus package and other current events, including the economy in China and the U.S., laws concerrn layoffs, and other topics.

How can protectionism hurt your small business? Tom Travis joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the growing trend among countries to impose protectionist policies and why that would be a big mistake.