How ESG & DEI Captured Corporate America—and How Shareholders Are Taking It Back

Corporate America didn’t “go woke” overnight—it was pushed there through ESG and DEI mandates driven by powerful asset managers, proxy advisors, and activist investors. In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker of the Job Creators Network is joined by Allen Mendenhall, Senior Advisor f…

Inflation, Interest Rates & Trump Accounts with Economist Peter St. Onge

In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker sits down with economist Peter St. Onge for a clear-eyed look at the economic pressures facing small businesses and working families. They break down how persistent inflation and high interest rates are impacting Main Street, why Federal Reserve…

Trump Tax Cuts & the Buy, Borrow, Die Strategy with Mark J. Quann

In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker sits down with financial expert Mark J. Quann to break down how Trump-era tax cuts and the Buy, Borrow, Die strategy can help everyday Americans legally keep more of what they earn. Mark explains the critical difference between good debt and ba…

Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer on Pro-Business Leadership & His Run for Congress

In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker sits down with Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer for an in-depth conversation on small business, conservative governance, and economic recovery. Mayor Singer shares his journey from entrepreneur to public servant, explaining how a pro-business minds…

How to Align Your Investments with Your Values with Robert Netzly

In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker interviews Robert Netzly, founder and CEO of Inspire Impact Group, discussing the principles of Biblically Responsible Investing (BRI). Robert shares his journey from a traditional financial planner to advocating for investments aligned with bib…

Deregulation Fueled the Economic Boom | E.J. Antoni on Small Business Growth

In this episode of Main Street Matters, Jordan Bruneau sits down with E.J. Antoni, Chief Economist at the Heritage Foundation, to break down one of the most overlooked drivers of today’s economic growth: deregulation. While tax cuts and energy policy often dominate economic headlines, Antoni explai…

Homeschooling After COVID: Parental Empowerment, Mental Health & Education Choice

In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker is joined by Holly Swenson for an in-depth conversation on the rapid rise of homeschooling in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Elaine and Holly explore why more families are rethinking traditional education, highlighting the growing deman…

How Freedom Chamber Is Fighting for Small Businesses & Affordable Healthcare

In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker sits down with Chuck Barnum, Chief Marketing Officer of Freedom Chamber, to discuss how the organization is empowering America’s small businesses through advocacy, networking, and innovative healthcare solutions. Chuck explains the launch of the…

How Progressive Policies Are Driving New York & Oregon Into Crisis

In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker is joined by journalist and author Dennis Kneale for a wide-ranging discussion on the economic and social crises unfolding in New York City and Oregon. They examine how progressive policies, high taxes, and burdensome regulations are impacting s…

How Trade Policy Is Hurting Family Farmers with Brian Reisinger

In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker sits down with Brian Reisinger to examine how U.S. trade policies are impacting family farmers across the country. They break down the long-term effects of NAFTA, the reality of modern trade barriers, and why many farmers are “land rich, cash po…