Kiplinger's Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to report on key elements of the economy, such as GDP growth, housing recovery, interest rates, inventory recovery, and IT spending.

Reflecting on being a father, Jim Blasingame talks about how being a father changed him and why he thinks being a father is a big deal.

The NFIB May 2010 report on small business conditions is discussed by Bill Dunkelberg and Jim Blasingame, including overall optimism, hiring, capital expenditures, sales and credit availability.

Tatum reports on survey of current business conditions. Mark Rosenman and Jim Blasingame discuss the results of this month's Tatum Survey and the news is lukewarm, as whatever momentum the economy had last month seems to have fizzled.

What are the benefits and discounts available with affinity programs? Nick Tovar joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how affinity groups work and how small businesses can benefit financially from becoming part of these communities.

How does the U.S. rank in global philanthropy and aid? Heidi Metcalf Little joins Jim Blasingame to report on how the U.S. ranks with other countries in total giving, including government aid as well as individual and foundation giving.

The complicated, but important, debate over "Net Neutrality" is still going on. Jonathan Zuck and Jim Blasingame discuss the current and evolving debate over "Net Neutrality," which is essentially about who controls the Internet: government, big corporations or the end user, including small businesses.

Celebrating Memorial Day with America's veterans, Jim Blasingame is joins by Jerry Newberry to commemorate this important day in America and to learn about what the Veterans of Foreign Wars is doing for our living veterans and their families.

Will the sovereign debt crisis lead to dangerous inflation? Bob McTeer joins Jim Blasinagme to discuss whether attempts to bail out European sovereign debt will ultimately lead to dangerous global inflation.

How is Europe a cautionary tale for U.S. small businesses? Broadcasting live from the U.S. Chamber's Small Business Summit, Jim Blasingame explains what American small business owners must do to make sure that their economy and marketplace doesn't become like the one in Europe.