David Heenan joins Jim Blasingame to recognize all of the ways that unsung heroes – the second bananas – are the foundation of a successful person or organization, but never get recognition.

Ken Tencer joins Jim Blasingame to encourage you to establish one or more people to share goals with and hold each other accountable, like a coach or a mastermind group.

Jeff Zbar joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the recent bad behavior of the son of a new member of Congress during the swearing in, and his disrespectful behavior.

Jim Blasingame takes a segment to mark the passing of two of his long-time Brain Trust members, Ed Yourdon, one of the technology pioneers and computer hall of fame member, and Dan Poynter, self-publishing guru.

Burt Folsom joins Jim Blasingame to compare the cabinet picking methodology to how past presidents have done, including bringing in more business people.

Burt Folsom joins Jim Blasingame to compare the effort President Obama is making to defend his legacy, with how past presidents have conducted themselves.

Burton Folsom joins Jim Blasingame to consider the behavior of President Obama in his last days in office, and compare it with how past presidents have behaved.

Bill Brandt joins Jim Blasingame to discuss some of the challenges President Trump will face in his first year, including what Brandt thinks is the worst – China.

Bill Brandt joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the failed presidential candidacy of Hillary Clinton, and whether we’ve heard the last of her politically.

Bill Brandt joins Jim Blasingame to discuss President Obama’s legacy, and his attempts to defend and preserve it.