Main Street Matters
Main Street Matters
Playlist by Main Street MattersMain 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 busi…Follow the podcast:
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Florida Redistricting, Trump’s Economic Agenda & Chris Collins’ Return to Congress
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. Colli…
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Can Business Leaders Fix Washington? Jim Oberweis on Debt, Taxes & Florida’s Future
On this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker sits down with businessman and Florida congressional candidate Jim Oberweis to discuss why he’s stepping back into politics and what’s at stake for Southwest Florida and the nation. Oberweis shares how his decades of experience building busines…
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Will AI Kill Jobs or Create Them? The Future of Work, Data Centers & America’s AI Race
On this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker sits down with Patrick Hedger, Director of Policy at NetChoice, to tackle one of the most urgent questions facing the American economy: Will artificial intelligence destroy jobs—or create new opportunities? From rising fears about layoffs to th…
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FreeSpoke vs Big Tech: Todd Ricketts on AI Bias, Search Transparency & the Future of Information
On this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker sits down with Todd Ricketts to discuss his latest venture, FreeSpoke—a new search engine designed to challenge Big Tech by prioritizing transparency, privacy, and unbiased information. Ricketts explains how FreeSpoke differs from platforms lik…
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Inside Michigan’s Governor Race: Taxes, Manufacturing & Economic Revival Explained
On this episode of Main Street Matters, host Elaine Parker sits down with Michigan gubernatorial candidate Perry Johnson to break down his bold plan to reshape the state’s economy. Johnson outlines his proposal to eliminate Michigan’s state income tax—potentially saving the average family $4,747 p…
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Small Business Tax Secrets: Deduct Everything, IRS Myths & Big New Tax Breaks Explained
On this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker sits down with financial expert and author Tracy Byrnes to break down the biggest tax strategies every small business owner needs to know right now. From debunking common IRS fears to uncovering overlooked deductions, Tracy shares practical adv…
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Healthcare Revolution: Direct Primary Care, Obamacare Failures & How to Cut Costs 50%
In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker sits down with Dr. Lee Gross, president of Docs for Patient Care Foundation, to break down how America’s healthcare system became bloated, expensive, and inefficient—and what can actually fix it. Dr. Gross shares how direct primary care (DPC) i…
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Education Freedom Showdown: Tax Credits, School Choice Expansion & State Resistance
Education is one of the top concerns for American families—and a new federal policy could dramatically reshape access to opportunity. On this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker sits down with Chip Rogers to break down the growing momentum behind the Education Freedom Tax Credit and why i…
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Education Freedom Explained: School Choice, Tax Credits & Empowering Parents Nationwide
What is education freedom—and why is it becoming one of the most important policy movements in America today? On this episode of Main Street Matters, Jordan Bruneau sits down with Jonathan Williams to break down the rapid expansion of school choice across the country and what it means for families…
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AI vs China, Job Loss Fears & the Future of Small Business
Artificial intelligence isn’t just a tool—it’s power. And the race to control it could reshape everything from small businesses to global security. On this episode of Main Street Matters, Jordan Bruneau sits down with Wynton Hall, author of Code Red: The Left, The Right, China and the Race to Cont…
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