Ed Kopf joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the history of pragmatism of the people of the Baltic States and their exciting move toward capitalism.

How did Labor Day originate? Ken Davis joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the origins of Labor Day, including the good intentions, violent reality and political influences.

Washington D.C. experienced the strongest quake since 1897. Andrew Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to talk about yesterday’s historic 5.8 earthquake in the Washington, D.C. area and how it felt to him.

No one else can make you happy if you can't be happy on your own. Kita Szpak joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that finding happiness requires you to "shut out the noise" and focus on what you desire for happiness.

George Washington had a vision that America would become “the granary to the world." Dennis Pogue joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the grand vision George Washington had for the future of America and its place in the world marketplace.

Are Americans still invested in the sacrifice of our military? Ken Davis joins Jim Blasingame to discuss America’s attitude of the sacrifice of our military and a reminder of the National Moment of Remembrance.

Memorial Day was originally named Decoration Day. Ken Davis joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the evolution of the celebration of Memorial Day through history, plus a look back at the end of the Civil War.

During the Civil War, 2% of the U.S. population was killed. Ken Davis joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the Civil War origin of Memorial Day, originally seen as a Union holiday, when women decorated the graves of fallen soldiers.

Are you near McLean County, IL and need something to do tomorrow? Brian Davis joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the events of the 2011 Twin Cities Showcase, the annual McLean County Chamber B2B expo where Jim will be speaking tomorrow morning.

Brian Davis joins Jim Blasingame to talk about what’s happening at the McLean County Chamber of Commerce in Bloomington, IL, the home of State Farm Insurance and beer nuts.