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What is the impact of national politics on small business? Republican strategics, Rich Galen, joins Jim Blasingame to discuss current political issues, including the Supreme Court nominee process, the future of the Republican party, and the likelihood of passage of the heath care reform bill.

What is the future of manufacturing? Will China or technology put more pressure on U.S. manufacturing? Jack Uldrich joins Jim Blaisingame to report on some of the latest technological innovations that will have the most impact on how we make things in the future.

Is immigration taking a back seat in the national debate? Tamar Jacoby says yes, as she joins Jim Blasingame discuss the current status of immigration reform and whether it could become an element of the health care reform debate.

China will continues to impact life and markets on planet Earth, according to Ted Fishman, who discuss the current unrest in China with Jim Blasingame, plus the success of its government stimulus and overall economic recovery. They also discuss the ways China will continue to influence the world for decades to come.

Tax planning isn't fun but it must be done and it's becoming more critical to small business success. Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the latest tax news, including tips for tax planning with regard to current tax law and proposed tax policy.

How can the coaching mentality and practices benefit your small business? Jim Ballard talks with Jim Blasingame about how to use the coaching approach with employees, but also to acquire a coach for yourself, as the leader of your organization.

What are small business CEOs planning for survival and what do they think about success? Stephen Baum talks with Jim Blasingame about the real stories of the managers he works with in his CEO coaching practice, including what we can learn from them.

Jim Blasingame talks about the initial steps that gave rise to the Declaration of Independence and the 11 year journey it took until it manifested into the Constitution of the United States.

What is the future of small business retail? Does the travails of big box retailers have to negatively impact Main Street small businesses? Darlene Quinn joins Jim Blasingame to reveal why the big boxes are on the ropes and they discuss how small companies can learn from those failing national brands.

What will be the future business model for capitalism? Will we think differently about how to generate profit? Bill Halal joins Jim Blasingame with a proposal that the classic profit model be converted to what he calls the "collaborative enterprise" model. Jim asks him how this new model pays the rent.