Kiplinger's Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to report on how the BP offshore oil disaster will impact the future of oil exploration. They also talk about how the government is helping small businesses with contracts and exporting.

Kiplinger reports on the economic recovery. Kiplinger's Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to discuss some of the key economic indicators, including GDP growth, inflation, housing and energy.

Kiplinger reports on the paradox of a stronger dollar. Kiplinger's Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how paradoxical a stronger dollar is in how such a shift impacts various sectors of the economy differently.

Kiplinger editor, Jim Ostroff, joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the likelihood of a value added tax passing, whether Fanny Mae and Freddie Mac will need more bailouts and how small businesses can deduct health care costs, plus other current events.

Kiplinger's Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to report on Europe's sovereign debt woes, unit pricing in the new health care law, the Supreme Court nominee's chances and whether companies should be made to pay interns.

Kiplinger reports on the regulation of food, fuel and debt. Kiplinger editor, Jim Ostroff, joins Jim Blasingame to report on proposed food regulations, reaction to the Gulf oil spill and sovereign debt challenges.

Reporting on modern investment strategies, Kiplinger's Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to talk about whether long-term investing in stocks is still a good plan if you're not prepared to be a trader. They also discuss the economy and the war between Wall Street and Washington.

Should your business have a corporate water strategy? Kiplinger's Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to report on the politics and realities of water usage and stewardship, including the idea of having a corporate plan for water usage.

How is the housing industry impacting economic recovery? Kiplinger's Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to identify some of the challenges and opportunities unfolding in the housing industry and how this is affecting the national economic recovery.

What is the progress of the automobile industry in the U.S.? Kiplinger editor, Jim Ostroff, joins Jim Blasingame to report on recent improvements in the U.S. auto industry, and how that is impacting economic recovery.