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 small businesses, fueling homelessness, and driving residents out of major cities.

The conversation explores the deeper ideological divide between individualism and collectivism, the role of education in shaping political beliefs, and what critics call a failure of leadership to confront reality. Kneale also previews insights from his forthcoming book, Ore-Goners, drawing striking parallels between Oregon’s trajectory and the potential future of New York City if current policies continue.

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 small businesses, fueling homelessness, and driving residents out of major cities.
The conversation explores the deeper ideological divide between individualism and collectivism, the role of education in shaping political beliefs, and what critics call a failure of leadership to confront reality. Kneale also previews insights from his forthcoming book, Ore-Goners, drawing striking parallels between Oregon&rsquo;s trajectory and the potential future of New York City if current policies continue.

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.

Main Street Matters

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.

How Progressive Policies Are Driving New York & Oregon Into Crisis

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