Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the current challenges of the U.S. banking industry and the implications of government intervention, plus other current events, including new nuclear technology and what retailers should expect for the upcoming holiday season.

After reflecting on the seventh anniversary of the events of September 11, 2001, Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to talk about current events, including strong earnings for the agriculture industry, the employment picture, energy outlook and alternatives, a possible government bailout of GM and Ford, and other issues.

How did Governor Sarah Palin do in her speech at the RNC? Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame from the Republican National Convention to discuss presidential politics.

What do you need to know before you pitch your company to Wal-Mart? Wendy Bounds talks with Jim Blasingame about what she learned from those who have done business with the Big Boxes, as she has moderated panels of entrepreneurs during the WSJ Insight Exchange events.

Jim Ostroff talks with Jim Blasingame about the drama of the upcoming political conventions, vice presidential announcements and the ongoing election process. They also talk about the economy, inflation, the viability of wind as an energy source and the potential for another cold war with Russia.

Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to talk about a "growth recession" and the elements that contribute to such an oxymoron. They also talk about the global economy, the challenges of the trucking industry and the growth of rail, plus a number of other topics.

Joan Pryde talks with Jim Blasingame about the growth of regulations and the associated costs. They also talk about economic issues, including the price of petroleum, as well as some of the new tax laws that are coming into effect.

Are entrepreneurs marketplace heretics? Art Kleiner talks with Jim Blasingame about how heretics and radical thinkers have changed the marketplace, including how and why many entrepreneurs fit this description.

Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the multi-faceted economic impact of global climate change, and the way humans address it, on the economy. They also talk about consumer spending, global competition, energy issues and presidential politics.

Are you a discerning consumer of information? Amy Menefee talks with Jim Blasingame about some of the misleading stories that have been offered by the mainstream media and 24/7 news organizations, and the damage that can result.