It’s a proud day for America. Bill Brandt joins Jim Blasingame to explain that the continuity of the Bush and Obama administrations is emblematic of the united front from the US, plus how after bin Laden’s death, the real work is just beginning.

Osama bin Laden is dead. Bill Brandt joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the Osama bin Laden and the elements that led to his death, plus how coordination between the Bush and Obama administrations was essential to this mission.

Why wasn’t this cleared up years ago? Bill Brandt joins Jim Blasingame to explain why the White House waited until now to release President Obama’s birth certificate to the public.

America needs more 21st century leadership. Richard DeKaser joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why government services, like health care, should be economically driven, plus the search for 21st century thinkers.

How precarious is America's economic condition? Richard DeKaser joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the cautions of S&P and the IMF that the U.S. may lose its AAA credit rating and position as an economic superpower.

How long with national housing problems impact recovery? Richard DeKaser joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the impact of the housing on the economy and why GDP disappointed in the first quarter.

Has lack of leadership in Washington put America's future in jeopardy? Nicole Gelinas joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the implications of the S&P announcement that the U.S. credit rating could be downgraded, plus how that situation could still be avoided.

The collusion between Wall Street and Washington is becoming more and more blatant. Nicole Gelinas joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how Washington incompetence, Wall Street greed, and collusion between the two are hurting America.

Was QE2 a success or failure? Ray Keating joins Jim Blasingame to discuss quantitative easing (QE2) and the fact Main Street didn't benefit, plus the funds created will be taken away, which may be negative as well.

What will happen with the Fed today? Ray Keating joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the Fed Watch Meeting and define QE2, plus it's a great time for small businesses to borrow money, but nobody wants to, which is a bad sign.