California’s $425 Billion Fraud Scandal? Herb Morgan Exposes Waste, AI Audits & Radical Transparency

Is California wasting billions of taxpayer dollars? In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker sits down with California State Controller candidate Herb Morgan to discuss his bold plan to bring "radical transparency" to government spending. Morgan, a longtime investment executive and en…

The Florida Tax Plan Everyone Is Talking About | Property Taxes Could Disappear

Florida is considering one of the most ambitious tax reform proposals in the country—and it could dramatically reduce or even eliminate property taxes for millions of homeowners. On this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker of Job Creators Network is joined by acclaimed journalist, former…

Harvard's Grade Inflation Problem, AI in Education & The Future of College

Is higher education facing a credibility crisis? In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker sits down with Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riano, President of Cornerstone University, to discuss Harvard's controversial decision to cap A grades, the growing problem of grade inflation, declining public t…

Small Business Owner Takes on Lindsey Graham in High-Stakes Senate Battle

Can a lifelong small business owner defeat one of Washington's most powerful incumbents? On this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker sits down with South Carolina Senate candidate Mark Lynch to discuss his challenge against longtime Senator Lindsey Graham. Lynch shares how he helped grow…

New York’s Socialist Shift? The Policies Sparking National Backlash

Is New York becoming the center of America’s next major economic battle? Elaine Parker sits down with Nicole Huyer of the Heritage Foundation to break down the growing debate over taxes, government-run grocery stores, affordability, business regulation, and the broader impact of economic policies s…

Why Homeownership Is Becoming Impossible: The Housing Crisis No One Wants to Fix

Why is homeownership becoming increasingly out of reach for young Americans? In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker sits down with Heritage Foundation economist John Gibbs to discuss the housing affordability crisis, rising home prices, government-backed mortgages, investor-owned pro…

Inflation, Interest Rates & Small Business: What Happens Next?

How do decisions made in Washington impact Main Street America? Elaine Parker sits down with Caroline Melear of the R Street Institute to break down the economic forces shaping the future of small businesses. From banking regulations and lending access to inflation, interest rates, tariffs, and glo…

Why Gas Prices, Mortgage Rates & Inflation Could Crush the Economy This Summer

On this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker sits down with Breitbart economics editor John Carney for a deep dive into America’s inflation crisis, rising gas prices, mortgage rates, AI job disruption, and the Federal Reserve’s next move. Carney explains why inflation is spreading beyond …

How No Tax on Tips & Overtime Changed This Small Business Overnight

On this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker speaks with Florida-based Caribou Coffee and Subway franchise owner Bill Mathis about how tax reform, no tax on tips, and overtime policy changes are impacting workers, hiring, and small business growth. Bill shares his firsthand experience ope…

Reconciliation 3.0: The Budget Battle That Could Change Taxes, Spending & Small Business

On this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker sits down with Daniel Kowalski, Director of the Herman Center for the Federal Budget at The Heritage Foundation, to break down the high-stakes budget reconciliation fight unfolding in Washington. They explain how Republicans are using reconcili…