Joan and Jim talk about the issues most relevant to small business from the recent Kiplinger Letter, including projections for consumer spending, inflation and interest rates.

One of the most asked questions by budding entrepreneurs is, "What business should I start?" Rieva talks with Jim about several areas of new business opportunity that are just right for the 21st century.

Who're going to be the presidential nominees in '08? Don joins Jim to talk about his thoughts on how the presidential races are going, including how the new primary schedule is going to shake things up. Don also makes a couple of predictions you don't want to miss.

Joan and Jim begin their visit talking about how things have changed for Wal-Mart and why that's good news for small business. They go on to talk about issues about the U.S. dollar as it relates to other currencies and how that affects our economy. Next they discuss the future of the housing industry and possible opportunities, the healthcare settlement between GM and UAW. And finally, they reflect on the 50th anniversary of the Russian satellite, Sputnik.

Joan and Jim discuss the issues that are making our economy somewhat fragile and what it will take to get things back on track. They go on to discuss other topics, including funding for bridge inspections and maintenance, retirement for airline pilots, and how demographics and mathematics will affect future elections.

On this sixth anniversary of the attacks of 9-11, Rich joins Jim to share his thoughts on this day, and what he thinks about the continued global war on terror. Rich is also a member of the Fred Thompson for President team and he talks about his candidate's chances.

One of the most asked questions by budding entrepreneurs is, "What business should I start?" Rieva talks with Jim about several areas of new business opportunity that are just right for the 21st century.

Joan and Jim begin with a discussion of current political news, and then move on to discuss some of the regulatory issues the Federal government will be working on. Next they discuss new regs on benefits for retiring workers, then move on to talk about what the Federal Reserve will do in regard to the credit sector challenges. Finally, they discuss issues merchants are facing with credit card security and card issuers.

Joan and Jim talk about what the Fed is doing to make a positive impact on the current credit crisis that's circling the globe. They also talk about the global and national economy, oil prices, mandatory arbitration, new immigration rules and clearing customers on a return from overseas.

Why is the approval rating of our governmental organizations so low? Joan and Jim talk about this, plus what tax laws will be altered this year. They also discuss compliance with immigration laws, and how the economy is doing, among other things.