Does President Obama compare closer to Jimmy Carter or Bill Clinton? Burt Folsom joins Jim Blasingame to compare the administration of Barack Obama with Jimmy Carter, Calvin Coolidge and Bill Clinton, plus a prediction of Obama’s legacy.

Can President Obama be compared to Franklin Roosevelt? Burt Folsom joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the similarities that Barack Obama has with Franklin Roosevelt with regard to the policies of their administrations.

Why should small business owners learn from President Lincoln? Gene Griessman joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the lessons we can learn from the way Abraham Lincoln grew and educated himself over his entire life.

Why is the federal government, Wall Street and GM throwing a party you aren't invited to? Gerald Celente joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why the average taxpayer can't get in on the GM IPO, even though the taxpayer bailed out GM and Wall Street in the past two years.

Was the government's bail out of GM a good decision? Gary Moore and Bill Dunkelberg join Jim Blasingame to debate the government’s bail out of GM, including whether it was a good investment or good policy.

Has America lapsed into a state of malaise? Cherie Carter-Scott joins Jim Blasingame to talk about a condition worse than malaise in the U.S., what has caused it and what we must do to recover.

How can you stay positive attitude in a negative world? JoAnna Brandi joins Jim Blasingame to talk about encouraging positive emotion from employees, plus how to stay positive in a world that seems dedicated to negativity.

Shouldn't the ones who foot the bill for bail outs have access to its rewards? Jim Blasingame discusses the billions of dollars the government used to bail out Wall Street and GM and asks why individual investors don't have access to the IPO.

If you want to maximize your opportunity, think about creating strategic alliances. Mike McCarty joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how his company, Comcast, partnered with Bloomberg TV to develop a small business event, and what we can learn from their partnership.

How is the economy in Seattle, Washington? Comcast's Mike McCarty joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the improving state of the economy in Seattle, plus a small business event hosted by Comcast in association with Bloomberg TV, where Jim will deliver keynote.