Has capitalism as we have known it over? Ray Keating joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the impact and implications of government intervention into the financial sector and capital markets, both for the near and the long term.

How is the global financial crisis impacting small business? Barbara Weltman talks with Jim Blasingame about what the economy looks like on Main Street, plus the tax proposals of the two presidential candidates, and finally, some of the key tax deadlines coming up.

What does the state by state electoral college map show for the presidential campaigns? Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to talk about why the national polls don't matter but the so-called battleground states do. They also talk about the impact of the economic story on the campaigns, plus future government intervention in the markets, and finally they talk about alternative energy sources and innovations.

How’re the presidential campaigns going? Rich Galen talks with Jim Blasingame about the current state of the election and what John McCain has to do to recover the lost ground associated with the economic bad news.

Is your small business in compliance with environmental regs and laws? Annette Fulgenzi talks with Jim Blasingame about the government program that is designed to help small businesses comply with EPA and state environmental laws and regulations.

How are things going in Iraq these days? June Reed joins Jim Blasingame once again with a report of significant progress in Iraq, militarily, economically and politically. Why aren't the mainstream media reporting this good news?

What health care system should the US be pursuing that is the best for small businesses? Grace-Marie Turner talks with Jim Blasingame about several 21st century solutions that would make health care insurance more affordable by small businesses, and therefore, insure more Americans.

Is Congress going to get anything done for small business this year? Karen Kerrigan talks with Jim Blasingame about some of the key issues before Congress, including allowing the ban on offshore drilling to lapse and not passing the union-friendly Card Check bill, which would eliminate the private ballot voting for union organizing.

Reporting from the Democrat National Convention, Bill Brandt talks with Jim Blasingame about the DNC spectacle, including the speeches by Senator Kennedy and Michelle Obama. They also talk about whether the Clintons can bring the party back together, plus Bill's thoughts on Joe Biden as the VP nominee and how much of a bounce the Obama/Biden ticket will receive after the convention.

When is the best time to make contact with your members of Congress? Stephanie Vance talks with Jim Blasingame about when to communicate with your elected representatives, and how to get your message across.