Do you feel like the economy is in the Doldrums? Jim Blasingame talks about two recent polls that indicate about half of small businesses feel the economy is in the Doldrums and how to get out of this condition.

What's the latest on small business optimism? Jim Blasingame talks about this month's NFIB report on why more small business weren't optimist in December, including uncertainty about taxes and the economy.

What is ahead for the American economy? Steve Forbes joins Jim Blasingame to discuss whether there's conflict between Wall Street and Main Street, plus what does the 2011 economy look for small businesses.

Why are America's economic freedoms diminishing? Steve Forbes joins Jim Blasingame to talk about what is causing the downward trend in America's economic freedoms, including a weaken dollar and an overreaching government.

Should you be worried about America's sovereign debt? Steve Forbes joins Jim Blasingame to discuss America's national debt crisis. Steve says our biggest problem is what caused the increase, not just the amount.

What will it take for employment to improve? Tatum's Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to discuss both the cyclical and structural unemployment challenges and what is likely to happen in the near-term.

What does the future look like for sales and capital spending? Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to discuss this month’s Tatum survey, which shows an increase in order backlogs and capital expenditures, but concern for capital availability.

Are businesses more optimistic? Tatum's Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to report on this month's survey on business conditions, and current conditions are soft but the attitude is more optimistic for the next 60 days.

Why should you care about Patagonia? Kirk Cheyfitz joins Jim Blasingame to report on his recent trip to Patagonia (Argentina and Chile): the people, the economy, the Spanish language and why we should care.

How is the recovery affecting franchises? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to say that in the past franchising has had a big impact on the economy, but these days, the economy is changing the way franchises are formed and acquired.