Joan and Jim begin the visit talking about the lifetime acheivement award Mr. Austin Kiplinger is receiving from the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. In case you didn't know, Austin K is one of Jim's heroes. They move on to talk about the stock market, real estate, several economic indicators, including the very exciting jobs numbers, the prospects of Judge Sam Alito, as he moves toward the Supreme Court, and finally, the dangers of theft of intellectual property by foreign firms.

Jim O joins Jim B to talk about the news in the most recent Kiplinger Letter. Today's visit covers some of the political nonsense going on in Washington this week, plus a little bet on tax reform, what the Fed has been doing to interest rates, and finally, how the political environment is going to impact the consideration of the new Supreme Court nominee, Judge Sam Alito.

Rich and Jim take a tour of politics, including the impact of the CIA leak investigation that resulted in one high-level White House indictment; the failed nomination to the Supreme Court of Harriett Miers and the just-announced nomination of Sam Alito; and finally, why the mainstream press won't cover the successes that are happening in Iraq, but rather, just the violence.

Joan and Jim talk about some of the troubles the GOP are having these days and how they may play out. They also talk about the replacement for Alan Greenspan, Ben Bernanke, and what his leadership could mean for the economy. They move on to talk about the increasing costs of business travel, the global economic growth trend, and the impact of China on raw materials.

Joan and Jim talk about the jeopardy the automobile industry is in, as evidenced by Delphi, the largest parts manufacturer in the U.S. recently seeking protection in Chapter 11 bankruptcy. They move on to talk about some of the tax reform possibilities, and then on to immigration issues, and finally the impact of higher energy prices.

Rob continues this series with Jim about what it takes to launch a new magazine. This visit is focused on what Rob has learned about selling.

Kirk, along with Charlie Moore, join Jim to talk about Pure Golf, a company that provides programming to XM Satellite Radio's PGA TOUR Network.

Rich and Jim talk politics, including the Harriett Miers nomination to the Supreme Court, the Delay indictments and the Carl Rove controversy. They go on to talk about the upcoming election in Iraq on that new democracy's new constitution. Rich says it's going to pass.

With this being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Joan and Jim begin their discussion talking about breast cancer awareness. As a five-year survivor, Joan has a few things to say about this topic. They move on to talk about the shaky condition of Iraq these days, and how the next couple of weeks will be pivotal. Next up they talk about the economy and how the price of petroleum is impacting growth. Finally, they talk about the choice of the next Fed chairman, telemedicine, and the government's involvement in rebuiilding the Gulf states.

Joan and Jim begin their visit by talking about the civics lesson that is the circumstances around House Majority Leader Tom DeLay's indictment by a Texas grand jury. They move on to discuss the challenges American small businesses are having in finding qualified employees. Next on the agenda is how hurricane relief is going to effect the political pork most members of Congress are so good at taking home. They wrap up with a bit on obesity, the airline industry and what's in the future for FEMA.