Jim Clifton joins Jim Blasingame to explain why the United States, warts and all, is still the world’s best hope for spreading freedom and opportunity through business and trade relationships, by business builders, large and small.

Kenneth Davis joins Jim Blasingame to discuss his new book that shows the impact of a viral flu outbreak that killed millions worldwide and a more regional World War that was happening at the same time.

Kenneth Davis joins Jim Blasingame to discuss his new book which connects the first World War with the Spanish flu pandemic, which were both coincidental and symbiotic.

Soulaima Gourani joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the power of countries trading with each other as a solution to preventing wars of the future.

Bruce Piasecki joins Jim Blasingame to report on the growth of alternative energy, combined with hydro-fracking, has contributed to energy independence and influenced geopolitics.

Bruce Piasecki joins Jim Blasingame to explain how energy risk is appraised in the 21st century, impacted by geopolitics and the U.S. becoming energy independent.

Frank Lavin joins Jim Blasingame to report on the likelihood of a satisfactory result to the current trade negotiations between the U.S. and China.

Frank Lavin joins Jim Blasingame to report on some of the most desired American products by the Chinese middle class, and how to avoid the pitfalls of doing business there.

Frank Lavin joins Jim Blasingame to report on his exporting business that helps U.S. companies do business in China by offering logistical, marketing, financial assistance.

Tamar Jacoby joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that at a time when there is increased reason for manufacturers to keep jobs here in the U.S., the dearth of qualified employees could be a block to this momentum.