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

There are thousands of Americans working in the foreign services, including ambassadors. Ambassador Donald Blinken talks with Jim Blasingame about what it's like going from the marketplace to the diplomatic world.

What should businesses know about the holistic energy plan, including production, consumption and waste on this Earth Day? Dennis Dimick joins Jim Blasingame to debate the merits of such an approach without making the American economy uncompetitive globally.

What can small businesses learn from the culture of Japan? Beverly Inman-Ebel recently returned from a trip to Japan and she tells Jim Blasingame about what she learned there, including their attitude about serving customers.

What are the proper global business perspectives that small businesses should have, even during a global recession? Andrew Sherman talks with Jim Blasingame about why we should be thinking about our global future while planning for survival.

How can small businesses export successfully in a global economic downturn? Doug Barry talks with Jim Blasingame about a number of small business exporting tips and tools, including a new book on experting for small business.

What does the stimulus package have for small business? Joan Pryde, with the Kiplinger Editors, and Jim Blasingame, talk about the stimulus package and other current events, including the economy in China and the U.S., laws concerrn layoffs, and other topics.

What is your mission and purpose of your small business? After he reports on his most recent trip to Russia, and what he found there, Jim Camp talks with Jim Blasingame about why your mission and purpose is important.

How can protectionism hurt your small business? Tom Travis joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the growing trend among countries to impose protectionist policies and why that would be a big mistake.

Could a well-developed and nurtured network help your small business avert a disaster? Amit Mukherjee joins Jim Blasingame to talk about his "Spider Strategy" which will help companies create networks to avert crisis, create change and seize opportunities.