The politics of health care and cap-and-trade are topics covered in this interview with Gov. Pete du Pont as Jim Blasingame asks the Governor about these issues as they morph from worthy ideas to dangerous politics.

What is the difference between your local chamber of commerce and the U.S. Chamber? Jim Blasingame explains how these two organizations are only somewhat similar and are not to be confused when it comes to small business participation.

Reporting on the launch of an converting to Microsoft Windows 7, Jonathan Zuck, who has been a Beta tester for this system for over a year, joins Jim Blasingame to compare Windows 7 to XP professional and the ill-fated Vista operating system.

How could Net Neutrality impact your small business?Jonathan Zuck and Jim Blasingame talk about the definition of Net Neutrality, the upcoming vote in Congress, and what all that means for small businesses, consumers and producers of electronic content.

What are the chances of a health care reform bill being passed in 2009? Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to report that Kiplinger thinks there will be a bill in 2009, but doesn't know about the key elements, such as the public option, tax increases, etc. Kiplinger also predicts lower oil prices, plus other marketplace issues.

What would happen if small businesses became as politically organized as other interest groups, like unions and major industries? Jim Blasingame offers some insight into how the world would be a better place if political leaders were required to pay more attention to the policies that benefit small business.

Burt Folsom and Jim Blasingame reflect on how much the Nobel Peace Prize committee do a disservice to President Obama by making the award before he has accomplished anything worthy of the prize?

The small business public policy series continues with Rich Galen and Jim Blasingame talking about the health care reform debate that's weaving its way through Congress. They discuss the likelihood of passage this year and how this legislation could hurt small business.

The ugly politics of health care reform is discussed by Tarren Bragdon and Jim Blasingame, including examples of state reform failures, the odds of a bill passing this year, any bi-partisan likelihood.

Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to report on this week's Kiplinger Letter, including Afghanistan build-up decisions, banking issues, 2009 governor elections, air travel expenses and other issues.