Kiplinger reports on foreclosures and energy. Kiplinger's Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the continuing challenges of home foreclosures, plus a forecast of lower gas and diesel prices.

What's the best way to solve our government's deficit problems? John Fox joins Jim Blasingame with his ideas on how to coordinate federal tax policy with 21st century reality and solve the deficit problem.

Kiplinger reports on state budget deficits and the economy. Kiplinger's Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to discuss dire budget issues by most of the states, plus the long-term impact of falling inflation and stubborn unemployment.

How will fiscal consolidation decisions by governments impact small businesses? Bruce Bartlett joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how governments are attempting to grow the economy while reigning in budget deficits and debt, and how this will impact small businesses.

Will FinReg solve problems or create more? Bill Brandt joins Jim Blasingame to talk about whether the Financial Regulations bill will do more damage than solve problems. Also, how much will FinReg impact small banks?

Kiplinger reports on the economy, energy and small business tax policy. Kiplinger's Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to talk about a "spongy" recovery, a new oil pipeline through heartland America, and new and renewed tax advantages for small businesses.

How will the U.S. National Export Initiative help your small business do more business? Doug Barry joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the National Export Initiative and how his organization can help you find customers to export to.

How will the health care law impact small businesses? Grace-Marie Turner joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of the ugly details of the health care law, including who will be affected, how much will it cost, plus the 1099 reporting issues that will be imposed on small businesses.

Will there be a double-dip in the recession? Bill Brandt joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the current condition of the economic recovery and whether or not there will be a double-dip in the recession. Bill answers that last question with one word.

Reporting on the future of small banks, Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to provide his perspective on the future of small business banking.