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How optimistic are small businesses about the future? Mike Pugh joins Jim Blasingame to report on a J2 Global survey that found the vast majority of small business owners are optimistic about the future of their businesses.

Is Main Street banking in jeopardy? Richard DeKaser join small business expert, Jim Blasingame to talk about the consolidation and regulatory challenges facing the ability of independent community banks to serve Main Street small businesses.

Which candidate will Libertarians support in 2012? Wayne Allyn Root joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the Libertarian Party and the potential impact it will have on the 2012 presidential election.

Could Hispanics be in play for Romney in 2012? Wall Street Journal's Stephen Moore joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how Romney is connecting with the Hispanic business community, plus the bellwether effect of the Wisconsin recall election.

You can still make tax adjusting steps for 2011. Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame to report on things you can do to lower 2011 and 2012 taxes, plus how to pay 2011 taxes even if you haven't filed yet.

Why are politicians dragging their feet on the tax code for 2012? Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how difficult it is for small businesses to do tax planning when we don't yet know the rules for 2012.

No immigration reform has ever worked. Tamar Jacoby joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why attempts at national immigration reform has failed, plus the role immigration will play in the 2012 presidential election.

It's Small Business Week in America. Connie Certusi joins Jim Blasingame to discuss Sage's involvement in National Small Business Week in association with the SBA, including how small business champions are chosen and recognized.

What impact will the Tea Party have on the 2012 election cycle? Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the evolution of the Tea Party and the sometimes painful adjustments the Republican party have made as a result.

After 6 months of an upward trend, business conditions and confidence have softened. Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to report the May 2012 Tatum Survey of Business Conditions indicates little economic momentum.