In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine and Jordan discuss the work of the Pacific Legal Foundation with attorney Erin Wilcox. The conversation covers the foundation's mission to uphold equal protection under the law, particularly in public contracting and education. Erin shares insights into ongoing legal challenges against racial preferences in government contracts, specifically highlighting a case involving Aerospace Solutions in Texas. The discussion also touches on the implications of recent Supreme Court rulings on affirmative action and the impact of race-based policies in education. Main Street Matters is part of the Salem Podcast Network. For more visit JobCreatorsNetwork.com

In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine and Jordan discuss the work of the Pacific Legal Foundation with attorney Erin Wilcox. The conversation covers the foundation's mission to uphold equal protection under the law, particularly in public contracting and education. Erin shares insights into ongoing legal challenges against racial preferences in government contracts, specifically highlighting a case involving Aerospace Solutions in Texas. The discussion also touches on the implications of recent Supreme Court rulings on affirmative action and the impact of race-based policies in education. Main Street Matters is part of the Salem Podcast Network. For more visit JobCreatorsNetwork.com

Main Street Matters with Elaine Parker and Alfredo Ortiz explores the intersection of small business and government policy. With more than 90 million Americans either owning or depending on small business for their household income, policies like taxes, regulations, and access to credit have a huge effect on the American Dream. Elaine and Alfredo talk with small business owners, government officials and office holders, and experts about everything from education to the labor market on this interesting and entertaining podcast.

Main Street Matters with Elaine Parker and Alfredo Ortiz explores the intersection of small business and government policy. With more than 90 million Americans either owning or depending on small business for their household income, policies like taxes, regulations, and access to credit have a huge effect on the American Dream. Elaine and Alfredo talk with small business owners, government officials and office holders, and experts about everything from education to the labor market on this interesting and entertaining podcast.

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In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine and Jordan discuss the work of the Pacific Legal Foundation with attorney Erin Wilcox. The conversation covers the foundation's mission to uphold equal protection under the law, particularly in public contracting and education. 

Challenging Racial Preferences in Contracts

In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker and Jeremiah Poff of the Washington Examiner discuss the challenges faced by millennials and Gen Z in achieving home ownership and building wealth. They explore the economic shifts from a production-driven economy to a consumption-driven one, the impact of inflation on housing prices, and the role of student debt in economic mobility. The conversation highlights the importance of local economic drivers and corporate responsibility in creating sustainable communities. They also address the need for effective messaging of economic policies to connect with everyday Americans.

Read Jeremiah's work at the Washington Examiner

In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker and Jeremiah Poff of the Washington Examiner discuss the challenges faced by millennials and Gen Z in achieving home ownership and building wealth. They explore the economic shifts from a production-driven economy to a consumption-driven one, the impact of inflation on housing prices, and the role of student debt in economic mobility. The conversation highlights the importance of local economic drivers and corporate responsibility in creating sustainable communities. They also address the need for effective messaging of economic policies to connect with everyday Americans.
<a href="https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/author/jeremiah-poff/page/5/">Read Jeremiah's work at the Washington Examiner</a>

In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker and Jeremiah Poff of the Washington Examiner discuss the challenges faced by millennials and Gen Z in achieving home ownership and building wealth.

Why Millennials and Gen Z Struggle to Build Wealth and Own Homes

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In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker speaks with Michele Steeb, founder of the Free Up Foundation, about the ongoing homeless crisis in America. They discuss the impact of homelessness on communities, the failures of past policies, and the importance of a human-first approach to addressing the issue. Michele shares insights from her experience running a shelter for homeless women and children and emphasizes the need for mental health and addiction treatment as part of a comprehensive solution. The conversation also touches on the economic implications of homelessness and the role of community involvement in creating effective solutions.

Learn more about Michele & Purchase her book HERE | https://www.michelesteeb.com/

In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker speaks with Michele Steeb, founder of the Free Up Foundation, about the ongoing homeless crisis in America. They discuss the impact of homelessness on communities, the failures of past policies, and the importance of a human-first approach to addressing the issue. Michele shares insights from her experience running a shelter for homeless women and children and emphasizes the need for mental health and addiction treatment as part of a comprehensive solution. The conversation also touches on the economic implications of homelessness and the role of community involvement in creating effective solutions.
Learn more about Michele &amp; Purchase her book HERE | https://www.michelesteeb.com/

In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker speaks with Michele Steeb, founder of the Free Up Foundation, about the ongoing homeless crisis in America.

Solving America’s Homelessness Crisis: Policy Failures, Mental Health, and Community Solutions

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In this episode of Main Street Matters, host Elaine Parker sits down with Erika Donalds of the America First Policy Institute to examine the future of education in America. The conversation explores how artificial intelligence in education can personalize learning, support teachers, and help students recover from COVID-era learning loss. They discuss innovative teaching methods, the role of educators in an AI-driven classroom, and practical solutions to close learning gaps.

Learn more about AFPI | https://www.americafirstpolicy.com/

In this episode of Main Street Matters, host Elaine Parker sits down with Erika Donalds of the America First Policy Institute to examine the future of education in America. The conversation explores how artificial intelligence in education can personalize learning, support teachers, and help students recover from COVID-era learning loss. They discuss innovative teaching methods, the role of educators in an AI-driven classroom, and practical solutions to close learning gaps.
Learn more about AFPI | https://www.americafirstpolicy.com/

In this episode of Main Street Matters, host Elaine Parker sits down with Erika Donalds of the America First Policy Institute to examine the future of education in America. 

How AI Is Transforming Education and Closing Learning Gaps

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Challenging Racial Preferences in Contracts

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