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Reporting on Enterprise 2.0 and other tech issues, Ed Yourdon joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the differences between how small businesses will leverage social media tools and relationships compared to big businesses.

What is the impact of current political debates on small business? Rich Galen and Jim Blasingame talk about the current political landscape, including the recent elections and their affect on health care reform, cap and trade and other legislation.

Is the human race in danger of sliding backwards? Bill Halal joins Jim Blasingame to report on his survey that asks is our global society in a "megacrisis" period and if so, how well will humans affect a successful outcome and prevent a backward slide.

What is the truth about capitalizing a start-up in the current economy? Richard Hooker joins Jim Blasingame to explain how the current economic conditions are impacting the ability of small businesses to get access to capital, especially for start-ups.

What is the truth about capitalizing a small business? Jim Blasingame talks about the various sources of small business capital, including investment and debt, and what it takes to acquire either. He also talks about the most important source of capital - customers.

Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the good, the bad and the ugly about various elements in the current phase of the economic recovery. They also talk about the impact of state elections on national political agendas, 401K management suggestions, multi-national oil exploration, among other issues.

Debbie Meyer joins Jim Blasingame to talk about helping women launch their small business. Topics include those issues that are unique to women as they start and run a business, like the family dynamic, self-confidence, access to capital and, of course, guilt, self-imposed and otherwise.

Dr. Robert McTeer joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the evolving influence of the Fed, its relationship with Congress, the future of capitalism and the state of the economy, including how long the recovery will take.

How can being introverted actually be a good thing in the marketplace? Patricia Weber and Jim Blasingame talk about the traits of an introvert, including some that are not productive, and how being introverted could actually be an advantage.

Leaders present many characteristics and some of them are not positive. Tim Irwin talks with Jim Blasingame about some of the lessons we can learn from the examples of leaders who failed.