Will the 2012 election forecast what America will become? Bill Brandt joins Jim Blasingame to debate whether the upcoming election will foretell what kind of country the majority of Americans want.

Debating Clinton's speech on behalf of Obama. Bill Brandt joins Jim Blasingame to debate the effectiveness and accuracy of Clinton's endorsement of Obama, including how equal opportunity got turned into shared prosperity.

Are political conventions relevant in the modern era? Bill Brandt joins Jim Blasingame to compare the Republican and Democrat National Conventions, and discuss whether conventions will soon become extinct.

Are banks reverting to practices that got them into trouble? Tracy Eden joins Jim Blasingame to report that, facing political pressure to lend money to small business, banks may revert to dangerous practices.

What can you say to foster a productive political conversation? Marie Dubuque joins Jim Blasingame to offer several ways to get a conversation about politics off on the right foot and maintain civility.

Why can't we have a civil political debate these days? Marie Dubuque joins Jim Blasingame to lament the current state of incivility in political discussion and offer tips on how t create an environment that reverses this trend.

What will be the agenda and message at the 2012 Democrat Convention? Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to report on what the Democrats will be selling at their 2012 convention, including blaming someone who is not on any ballot - George Bush.

How is the Obama v Romney race shaping up? Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to report on the tight race between Obama and Romney, pointing out that this election will be won in the 8 or 10 battleground states.

How did the Republican Convention turn out? Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to report on whether GOP convention in Tampa was successful, including a review of key speeches and the Clint Eastwood act.

How do Democrats plan to grow jobs? Congressional candidate, Matt Cartwright joins Jim Blasingame to explain the Democrats' plan to grow jobs in the next four years and finds his friend Jim is a respectful but vociferous critic.