America’s Economic Freedom Rebound: Deregulation, Small Business Growth & What the 2026 Index Reveals

The United States just recorded its largest improvement in economic freedom in more than two decades, according to the 2026 Index of Economic Freedom. What’s driving the turnaround—and what does it mean for small businesses and economic growth? On this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker…

Bad Jobs Report, AI Disruption & Rising Oil Prices: John Carney Breaks Down the Economy

Is the U.S. economy slowing down—or just going through a volatile transition? On this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker sits down with Breitbart economics editor John Carney to break down the latest economic headlines affecting small businesses and American workers. Carney analyzes the…

Bruce De Torres on Small Business Struggles, Federal Contracts & the U.S. Economy

On this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker of the Job Creators Network sits down with Bruce De Torres, communications director for the American Small Business League and host of the podcast Reality with Bruce De Torres, to discuss the real challenges facing America’s small businesses. W…

Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Explained—What Trump’s Trade Agenda Means for Small Business

What does the Supreme Court’s latest ruling on tariffs mean for America’s small businesses—and for President Trump’s broader trade agenda? On this episode of Main Street Matters: America’s Small Business Megaphone, host Jordan Bruneau, Vice President of the Job Creators Network, sits down with eco…

Andy Ross on American Rebel, Entrepreneurship & Patriotic Branding

Country artist turned entrepreneur Andy Ross joins Main Street Matters to share his journey from bow hunting and television to building American Rebel, one of the fastest-growing patriotic lifestyle brands in America. Elaine Parker sits down with Ross to explore how a passion for music and freedom…

From Startup to $1B Exit—Why America Still Leads for Entrepreneurs

What does it really take to build a billion-dollar business—and why do global entrepreneurs still choose America to do it? In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker sits down with serial entrepreneur Chad Zani, whose journey spans continents, industries, and multiple high-growth ventur…

Direct Primary Care Explained: How Small Businesses Can Cut Healthcare Costs & Improve Employee Care

What if small businesses could offer better healthcare than big corporations—at a fraction of the cost? In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker sits down with Dr. Chad Savage, founder of Choice Direct Care, to break down the fast-growing Direct Primary Care (DPC) movement and why it’s…

Crisis Explained—Trump Homes Plan & 5M Home Shortage

Housing affordability is collapsing for America’s middle class—and small businesses are feeling the impact. On this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker sits down with real estate developer Michael Burkentine to break down the growing U.S. housing crisis and what it means for working fami…

Blowout Jobs Report, Tax Cuts & America’s Economic Comeback

January’s jobs report just shattered expectations—and it could signal a major turning point for the U.S. economy. On this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker of the Job Creators Network sits down with Mike Palicz, Tax Policy Director at Americans for Tax Reform and former Trump administr…

Healthcare Is Broken—A Surgeon Whistleblower Explains How to Fix It

Healthcare was supposed to protect families and small businesses—not bankrupt them. On this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker sits down with Dr. Firouz Daneshgari, a former surgeon-scientist and hospital board member at major health systems including Cleveland Clinic and University Hos…