Who contributes the largest share of resources to developing countries? Carol Adelman says it's America and its citizens and companies, as she explains with Jim Blasingame. They also discuss how technology is changing philanthropy.

Why do politicians do more talking about small business than working on policies that help this critical market sector? Jonathon Zuck joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the disparity between rhetoric and performance by the political class. They also discuss the dangers of global influences on Internet governance.

Legendary investor and capitalist, Jim Rogers, offers lessons in life, entrepreneurship, globalization and investing with Jim Blasingame

How's the economy doing? Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to report on the results of the Tatum Survey about the attitudes on the economy from business owners and managers around the country. This month's report is very encouraging.

Is the economy heading is a good direction? Economist Bob McTeer joins Jim Blasingame to report that the economy will likely still be losing steam the rest of 2009, but that the losses will diminish so that while we don't like the numbers, we will like the trend. He also offers his thoughts on government intervention into the marketplace.

The government is making an assault on the U.S. private sector healthcare system that will change America forever if allowed to pass. Grace-Marie Turner explains some proposed changes to Jim Blasingame that they both believe must be challenged and stopped.

What are the key small business public policy issues being debated today? Giovanni Coratolo joins Jim Blasingame to discuss taxes, healthcare, the union bill, cap and trade and other legislation that will oppress small business.

Which states rank best and worst, based on their tax burden on businesses? Ray Keating joins Jim Blasingame to discuss this year's Business Tax Index, which he compiles each year. They also discuss the negative impact of the carbon tax legislation currently being proposed.

Every penny of income earned by American's prior to April 13, 2009 goes to pay only taxes. Unfortunately, citizens of some states, like California and Connecticut, have to work longer, because of their state tax burden. Pete Sepp joins Jim Blasingame to report on this milestone and whether things are getting better or worse. Hint: the news is not good.

The most recent NFIB report of small business activity indicates this sector is still feeling the impact of the recession. Bill Dunkelberg reports on this with Jim Blasingame, plus they discuss the Tax Tea Parties and the general economy.