Journalists Archives

Wendy Bounds 08/28/2008 Columnist, The Wall Street Journal What do you need to know before you pitch your company to Wal-Mart? Wendy Bounds talks with Jim Blasingame about what she learned from those who have done business with the Big Boxes, as she has moderated panels of entrepreneurs during the WSJ Insight Exchange events.

Jim Ostroff 08/21/2008 Associate Editor, Kiplinger Washington Editors Jim Ostroff talks with Jim Blasingame about the drama of the upcoming political conventions, vice presidential announcements and the ongoing election process. They also talk about the economy, inflation, the viability of wind as an energy source and the potential for another cold war with Russia.

Joan Pryde 08/14/2008 Senior Editor, Kiplinger Washington Editors Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to talk about a "growth recession" and the elements that contribute to such an oxymoron. They also talk about the global economy, the challenges of the trucking industry and the growth of rail, plus a number of other topics.

Joan Pryde 08/07/2008 Senior Editor, Kiplinger Washington Editors Joan Pryde talks with Jim Blasingame about the growth of regulations and the associated costs. They also talk about economic issues, including the price of petroleum, as well as some of the new tax laws that are coming into effect.

Art Kleiner 08/05/2008 Editor-in-Chief of strategy+business Are entrepreneurs marketplace heretics? Art Kleiner talks with Jim Blasingame about how heretics and radical thinkers have changed the marketplace, including how and why many entrepreneurs fit this description.

Joan Pryde 07/31/2008 Senor Editor, Kiplinger Washington Editors Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the multi-faceted economic impact of global climate change, and the way humans address it, on the economy. They also talk about consumer spending, global competition, energy issues and presidential politics.

Amy Menefee 07/30/2008 Managing editor of the Media Research Center's Business & Media Institute Are you a discerning consumer of information? Amy Menefee talks with Jim Blasingame about some of the misleading stories that have been offered by the mainstream media and 24/7 news organizations, and the damage that can result.

Don Lambro 07/29/2008 Chief political correspondent for The Washington Times What's happening inside the Washington Beltway? Don Lambro joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how Congress is spending your money, how the presidential campaigns are going, when will we know who the VP candidates are, and whether President Bush will call a special session of Congress to debate offshore oil drilling.

Joan Pryde 07/24/2008 Senior Editor, Kiplinger Washington Editors Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the volatility of the stock market, reasons for the decline in oil prices, when the Fed will adjust interest rates, the globalization of unionism, a new push by the IRS to close the tax gap, and other current issues.

Darren Hardy 07/22/2008 Publisher/Editorial Director, SUCCESS magazine Do you have life goals? Darren Hardy talks with Jim Blasingame about picking and using mentors, plus other tools and technology that will help you develop and execute your life goals.

Joan Pryde 07/17/2008 Senior Editor, Kiplinger Washington Editors Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to talk about what Kiplinger reports on this week, including what Senator Obama will find during his visit to Iraq in the next few days, some of the legislation that will and will not be done in this session, some help reservists and national guard members are getting from the government when they are on active duty, problems with advanced airlines reservations, which party will have the longest coattails during the election, and finally, some news on solar energy innovations.

Joan Pryde 07/10/2008 Senior Editor, Kiplinger Washington Editors Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the general condition of banks in the U.S., both large and small, plus they also talk about the economy, how employees are assuming more and more of the cost of health care insurance, what some states are doing to help small businesses afford to offer health care insurance, the estate tax debate, and the future spending on infrastructure, including by private ventures.

Jeff Zbar 07/03/2008 The Chief Home Officer Are you using your technology or is it using you? Jeff Zbar talks with Jim Blasingame about how to make sure that you're using technology in a way that allows you to grow your business and maintain balance in your life. Jeff also talks about a multi-week "workation" trip where he is going to work while he and his family travel across the country.

Jim Ostroff 07/03/2008 Associate Editor, Kiplinger Washington Editors Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to talk about a number of issues, including the price of oil and the lack of effective an energy policy. They also talk about the expansion of the Americans for Disabilities Act, fights among unions, the increase in the IRS mileage rate, how the Fed will look in the next administration, and other issues.

Amy Menefee 06/27/2008 Managing editor of the Media Research Center's Business & Media Institute Are you a discerning consumer of information and news? Amy Menafee talks with Jim Blasingame about how to consume news and information instead of just taking all the media give us at face value.

Joan Pryde 06/26/2008 Senior Editor, Kiplinger Washington Editors Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to talk about topics in the most recent Kiplinger Letter, including the European economy and how it's being managed by the European Central Bank, which is the equivalent of the U.S. Federal Reserve. They also talk about the different perspectives of the two central banks with regard to economic growth and inflation. Next they discuss the impact of floods on commodities, consumer confidence and the differences between the presidential candidates with regard to taxes and energy.

Joan Pryde 06/19/2008 Senior Editor, Kiplinger Washington Editors Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to talk about a number of issues covered in the current edition of the Kiplinger Letter, including the outlook for the U.S. and global economy for the rest of 2008 and 2009, including some of the factors that play a role. They also talk about the differences in the way the two presidential candidates would handle the economy, and other issues.

Art Kleiner 06/18/2008 Editor-in-Chief of strategy+business How is the credit crisis impacting small businesses? Art Kleiner talks with Jim Blasingame about the current credit landscape that small businesses are operating in.

Rod Kurtz 06/18/2008 Senior Editor, Inc. Magazine Rod Kurtz talks with Jim Blasingame about what some companies are doing to offset the increased cost of gas for their employees. They also talk about the pros and cons of the new Apple IPhone.

Joan Pryde 06/12/2008 Senior Editor, Kiplinger Washington Editors What happens to the economy when consumers change their habits? Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the decreasing demand of petroleum and the gas prices. They also discuss the negative impact petroleum prices are having on the airline industry and the Presidential candidates.

Joan Pryde 06/05/2008 Senior Editor, Kiplinger Washington Editors Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to talk about issues covered in the most recent Kiplinger Letter, including the current and future challenges of U.S. auto makers, the economic recovery, presidential campaign debates, and health savings accounts.

Joan Pryde 05/29/2008 Senior Editor, Kiplinger Washington Editors Joan Pryde and Jim Blasingame talk about what is covered in the most recent Kiplinger Letter, including the differences between a McCain administration and an Obama administration on a wide array of issues, like taxes, trade, healthcare, regulations, etc. They also talk about a push by some to make U.S. paper money easier to use by the blind.

Dan Gainor 05/28/2008 The Boone Pickens Free Market Fellow and the Vice President of the Business & Media Institute Are the media biased against good economic news. Dan Gainor talks with Jim Blasingame about research he conducted that shows that the media -- driven by the ratings war and their own political bias -- over-state the negative conditions of the economy, and how that reporting has a negative economic impact.

Richard Galen 05/26/2008 Publisher, Mullings.com Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to talk about their thoughts on Memorial Day. Jim also recited Kelly Strong's poem, Freedom Isn't Free. Rich also discusses his observations about the presidential election.

Jim Ostroff 05/22/2008 Associate Editor, Kiplinger Washington Editors Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to talk about a number of current issues, including record high oil prices, the impact of inflation on the economy, how retailers are branding themselves to grow sales, the possibility of steel coins, the politics of polar bears, and the political landscape going into the summer.

Roger Lowenstein 05/19/2008 Former reporter for The Wall Street Journal and author of While America Aged How bad is the unfunded pension and health care liability that corporations and governments have made? Roger Lowenstein says the problem is significant and he and Jim Blasingame debate what is the best long-term solution.

Joan Pryde 05/14/2008 Senior Editor with the Kiplinger Washington Editors Joan Pryde and Jim Blasingame talk about a number of topics from the recent Kiplinger Letter, including the variety of challenges increases in food prices and food shortages are creating around the world, how large banks are coming back to life (small banks never missed a beat), Hillary Clinton's tenacity, the new members of the national electorate, and several tax policy issues to be addresses in Congress this year, including relief from the Alternative Minimum Tax.

Joan Pryde 05/08/2008 Senior Editor with the Kiplinger Washington Editors Joan Pryde joins Jim to discuss what the Kiplinger Editors have to say about current events, including the jobs situation, the Fed's future direction on interest rates, new developments with heath care management, the future of gas prices, plus tax issues, including deductions for heavy SUVs and vans, and a possible development on sales tax on Internet sales.

Joan Pryde 05/01/2008 Senior Editor with the Kiplinger Washington Editors Joan Pryde and Jim Blasingame talk about a few current events and issues, including which industries are doing pretty well in the face of a slow economy, the shocking increase in the price of steel and how that impacts all of us, the sad conditions of air travel and why things don't look great for the near future, a few exciting technology transfer innovations, and finally, presidential politics.

Amy Menefee 04/30/2008 Managing editor of the Media Research Center's Business & Media Institute It's now fact: The media often not only get reporting wrong, they sometimes actually fabricate news, and Amy Menefee talks with Jim Blasingame about the nine worst reported business stories. Jim also identifies his own short list.

Jim Ostroff 04/25/2008 Associate Editor with the Kiplinger Washington Editors Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the housing economy, new tax provisions for loss carry-back, whether there will be an abatement of the Federal gas tax, the relationship between the U.S. and Chinese currencies, a possible food shortage, and the merger of Northwest Airlines and Delta.

Jim Ostroff 04/16/2008 Associate Editor with the Kiplinger Washington Editors Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to talk about what Kipliinger is reporting this week, including investment opportunities, business costs, the estate tax, and cutting pork out of the federal budget.

Bernard Goldberg 04/08/2008 Author of Bias and Arrogance This award-winning journalist joins Jim Blasingame to talk about his thoughts on politics, media reporting and the bias of that reporting, the conflict between liberals and conservatives, and who the next president will be.

Joan Pryde 04/03/2008 Senior Editor of Kiplinger Washington Editors Joan Pryde and Jim Blasingame talk about current events as reported in the most recent Kiplinger Letter, including if the credit crisis has had an effect small businesses ability to get business loans, new credit card practices, the future price of crude oil, new airline practices, how a Democrat president will change trade, which presidential candidate will have the longest coattails, and how much new regulation will result from the reaction to the sub-prime credit crisis.

Nicole Gelinas 04/02/2008 Searle Freedom Trust Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor of City Journal Did the Fed create a dangerous precedent when they bailed out Bear Sterns instead of letting it go bankrupt? Nicole Gelinas talks with Jim Blasingame about some of the good, bad and ugly elements of this government intervention, and how far reaching it will be.

Joan Pryde 03/27/2008 Senior Editor of Kiplinger Washington Editors Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame as they talk about the current economic conditions, including mortgage foreclosures, the government involvement in the economic recovery, health care cost savings ideas, alternative energy and new technologies, and finally, trade issues.

Amy Menefee 03/26/2008 Managing editor of the Media Research Center's Business & Media Institute Do you believe the news you see on television and read in newspapers? Amy Menefee talks with Jim Blasingame about how when you combine the mainstream media with political agendas it creates bad reporting.

Richard Galen 03/20/2008 Publisher, Mullings.com How do you blend small business with politics? No one does this better than Rich Galen and Jim Blasingame and they first discuss what it takes to make a business last for a decade and then move on to the current political events.

Jim Ostroff 03/20/2008 Associate Editor of Kiplinger Washington Editors Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the most recent Kiplinger Letter, including how either party will handle Iraq after the election in November. Plus, they talk about how the Federal Reserve is handling some of the challenging economic issues and then move on to discuss how states are treating family leave, presidential politics and other current events.

Joan Pryde 03/12/2008 Senior Editor, Kiplinger Washington Editors Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the problems New York Gov. Spitzer is in, then they move on to discuss the challenges the U.S. currency is having against other currencies. They also discuss upcoming legislation, future actions by the Fed, our energy policy and oil reserves, technology, U.S. defense jobs and something called "e-visits" with your doctor.

Joan Pryde 03/06/2008 Senior Editor of Kiplinger Washington Editors Joan Pryde and Jim Blasingame talk about the most current issues, including the recent presidential primary results, the economy, various business expense items, for example, postage is going up but cell phone usage is going down. They also talk about President Bush's impact on the federal judiciary and other current issues.

Jim Ostroff 02/28/2008 Associate Editor of Kiplinger Washington Editors Jim Ostroff and Jim Blasingame talk about the various first-year issues the next president will face, including taxes, global warming and immigration. They go on to talk about the current presidential campaigns, including how the next election will impact the party balance of power in Congress.

Amy Menefee 02/27/2008 Managing editor of the Media Research Center's Business & Media Institute How is the media treating the presidential candidates? Amy Menefee and Jim Blasingame talk about the different ways that the media treat the candidates, including their tendency to focus on personalities, rather than the issues.

Jim Ostroff 02/21/2008 Associate Editor of Kiplinger Washington Editors Jim Ostroff and Jim Blasingame begin their visit talking about the successful shoot-down of a U.S. spy satellite by the U.S. Navy. They move on to discuss whether the consumer age is over, employment, alternative energy, health care and other issues.