Why are the two political parties having an identity crisis?Steve Forbes joins Jim Blasingame to discuss challenges of the two main political parties, including how the Tea Party has impacted both parties. He also makes a bold prediction about the November 2nd election.

Kiplinger reports on politics, regulations, IT and local alliances. Kiplinger's Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to report on recent primary results, the Tea Party's emergence, Microsoft Windows 7 and local business alliances.

With a pan-Atlantic view of the economic recovery, Brian Carney joins Jim Blasingame to report on what he thinks is happening with the global economy and what it will take to get things headed in the right direction.

Kiplinger reports on the economy, regulations and politics. Kiplinger's Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to report on recent economic indicators, housing starts, new building regulations and recent political developments.

Kiplinger reports on China, lame ducks and green energy. Kiplinger's Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of the chinks in China's economic armor, what this Congress will accomplish the rest of the year, and how green energy is growing as a percent of national power.

Kiplinger reports on taxes, energy and small business 401ks. Kiplinger's Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to talk about what is likely to happen to the expiring tax cuts, when we will have a comprehensive energy bill, plus good news for small business and 401ks.

What do the budget deficit, energy prices and home-based businesses have in common? Kiplinger's Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how the government plans to manage budget deficits, the future price of energy and why home-based businesses are growing.

Why are government policies killing the small business golden goose? Rob Levin joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how small businesses are at a critical breaking point with government and the policies they put in place.

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.

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.