The Congressional Super Committee is a failure. Douglas Holtz-Eakin joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the budget task the Congressional Super Committee was assigned and why the effort was doomed from the start.

Ecclesiastes: “Cast your bread upon the waters and in time it will come back to you.” Steve Martin joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the concepts of agape, the law of reciprocity and volunteerism, and how they ultimately contribute to business success.

If your business isn’t growing, maybe you’re in control mode and not governing mode. Peter Meyer joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how you can choose to govern your business’s success, rather than be controlled by the economy.

Why is it important to choose what to control, not how to control? Peter Meyer joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how knowing when to control and when to govern impacts employees, customers and growth plans.

Good managers are intentional about when to control and when to let go. Peter Meyer joins Jim Blasingame to introduce the concept of the practice by managers of "control or govern."

What inspires you to persevere? Jay Mincks joins Jim Blasingame to share some of the ways he and other leaders in his company have persevered in the face of extreme challenges.

Who would Obama prefer to run against in 2012? Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to discuss whether Obama would rather run against Romney or Gingrich, plus a prediction of who will win in 2012.

Why is Gingrich's candidacy rising? Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the slate of Republican presidential candidates, especially Romney, Gingrich and Cain.

Profiles International is helping veterans enter the marketplace with the highest opportunities for success. Caren Shaffer joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how their Veterans Transition Coach helps veterans navigate the marketplace and companies hire vets.

Has Wall Street become the enemy of capitalism? Ted Fishman joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the predatory and potentially libelous practices of 21st century Wall Street, including the excesses of short-sellers.