In his response to President Obama's State of the Union Speech, Jim Blasingame identified a number of specific points that he liked about the speech, including nuclear power, more drilling for oil and gas, more trade agreements and a tough stance on Iran.

How do you solve a "problem" like Generation Y? Donna Fenn joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the good and the unique aspects of employing and working with Gen Y, the last generation to enter the marketplace.

Kiplinger's Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to discuss some of the key issues of President Obama's State of the Union Speech, including the tax proposals, banking ideas, changes in his position on nuclear and drilling for oil and gas, etc.

In the small business response to President Obama's State of the Union Speech, Jim Blasingame identified several areas that sound good for small business, more money for bank loans, capital gains cuts, etc., but which will be of little use against the big challenges facing small business owners.

Jim Blasingame reports that what President Obama doesn't understand is that as he attempts to influence the creation of small business jobs, his own policies on health care reform, cap and trade, and unionization proposals are his own - and our - worst enemies.

Reporting on current human resources challenges and opportunities, Kiplinger's Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how to make sure you don't take your key staff members for granted, just because there is high unemployment. They also talk about the sluggish economy and the growth of green technology.