On this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker sits down with former Congressman and businessman Chris Collins to discuss Florida’s major redistricting shake-up and what it could mean for the 2026 midterms, Republican control of the House, and President Donald Trump’s economic agenda.
Collins breaks down the impact of new congressional maps, the fight to keep pro-growth policies moving in Washington, and why small businesses need stronger representation now more than ever. The conversation also covers inflation, energy prices, interest rates, the Federal Reserve, and why Florida’s economic model continues to outperform high-tax blue states.
Plus: Collins shares lessons from his business career, his new book My Remarkable Life, and why he may be heading back to Congress in one of Florida’s most important races.

Inflation, Interest Rates & Small Business: What Happens Next?
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Why Gas Prices, Mortgage Rates & Inflation Could Crush the Economy This Summer
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How No Tax on Tips & Overtime Changed This Small Business Overnight
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