The December 09 Tatum Survey of business conditions, as Sam Norwood reports with Jim Blasingame, indicates a flat to declining confidence level and growth expectations.

Why weren't real job creators invited to the White House Jobs Summit? Giovanni Coratolo and Jim Blasingame talk about the deficiencies of the recent jobs summit and who the government should be listening to about jobs creation.

Celebrating small business milestones is the topic of discussion between Karen Kerrigan and Jim Blasingame, including the fact that you're still in business at the end of 2009.

The health care reform legislation weaving its way through Congress will be very dangerous for small businesses. Jim Copland reports with Jim Blasingame, as they reveal some of the provisions that are not widely known.

What will be the fate of the current health care legislation in 2009? Karen Kerrigan and Jim Blasingame discuss this issue, including the legislative steps remaining and the prospects for passage this year.

Regulations harm small business economic recovery, according to Wayne Crews, as he talks with Jim Blasingame about some of the various reform proposals being considered by the government, including health care, cap-and-trade, anti-trust, etc.

How does the health care debate and immigration reform impact small business? Tamar Jacoby joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the connection to these issues and why small business owners should care.

What is the impact of current political debates on small business? Rich Galen and Jim Blasingame talk about the current political landscape, including the recent elections and their affect on health care reform, cap and trade and other legislation.

Reporting on the progress of the health care reform debate, Grace-Marie Turner talks with Jim Blasingame about the impact of health reform bills on small business, including the possibility of higher taxes and premiums if a public options bill is passed.

What happens to the U.S. economy if the climate change zealots are wrong? Phelim McAleer joins Jim Blasingame to talk about his documentary that exposes fallacies in the extreme global warming hysteria. Jim asks about the dangers climate change legislation could do to small businesses.