Being different is what competitive strategy is all about. And that's true for cities as well as businesses. One thing that differentiates one city from another is its mix of independent entrepreneurs. Our guests this week have special insight into business start-ups and business ownership.

Dr. Heike Mayer is… more

The most thankless job in America may be that of big city school chief. This week, Arne Duncan joins us to talk about the job of running one of the nation's largest public school systems - Chicago Public Schools. It is one of the only systems under mayoral control, and… more

How do we help children get a good start in school? And what happens when they still don't make it?

Our guests this week are working on solutions to both of those problems. Rob Waldron heads Jumpstart, a program that pairs college students with preschool children to teach early… more