The so-called Stimulus Bill has too much in it for Medicaid and not enough to help small business keep and hire more employees. Paul Howard joins Jim Blasingame to talk about why more money for Medicaid isn't good and no money for small business is worse.

Does the Federal government talk out of both sides of its mouth when it claims to want to help small businesses? Chris Gunn joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the truth about government support for small business and what changes must take place.

What is REALLY in the stimulus package for small businesses?Giovanni Coratolo talks with Jim Blasingame about the good the bad and the ugly part of this legislation for small business. Unfortunately, it's mostly bad.

How much good will the new government stimulus help, and how much impact can the Fed make? Ray Keating and Jim Blasingame talk about some of the details of the proposed stimulus package and why they think it won't work. They also agree that the Fed has run out of bullets.

How does tax policy impact the exploration, development and innovation of energy supply today and for the future? Gilbert Metcalf discusses this with Jim Blasingame and how it will impact our businesses.

John Berlau and Jim Blasingame talk about how Obama's choice for Treasury Secretary looks to small business owners.

Following the interview with Steve DelBianco on Internet governance, Jim Blasingame talks about the future of the Internet using a current United Nations analogy. It isn't pretty. Small business owners must get involved in this debate.

What are the first steps President Obama will take with regard to health care reform? Grace-Marie Turner joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the SCHIP program and why it's the "down payment" toward universal healthcare by the government.

What are the prospects for success of Obama's infrastructure plan? Steve Malanga joins Jim Blasingame to explain what the President Elect's plan is and some of the challenges he will have in executing it.

The economy continues to take a toll on the attitude and assets of small businesses, according to Bill Dunkelberg's monthly NFIB report, as he joins Jim Blasingame to discuss these issues and the economy in general.