In this episode of Main Street Matters, Alfredo Ortiz interviews Michael Whatley, Chairman of the Republican National Committee. They discuss the significance of rescission packages, the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill on small businesses, trade strategies, the role of regulations, and the importance of a balanced budget. Whatley shares insights on his journey to chairmanship and the current economic trends affecting small businesses in America.

In this episode of Main Street Matters, Alfredo Ortiz interviews Michael Whatley, Chairman of the Republican National Committee. They discuss the significance of rescission packages, the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill on small businesses, trade strategies, the role of regulations, and the importance of a balanced budget. Whatley shares insights on his journey to chairmanship and the current economic trends affecting small businesses in America.

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.

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In this episode of Main Street Matters, Alfredo Ortiz interviews Michael Whatley, Chairman of the Republican National Committee. They discuss the significance of rescission packages, the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill on small businesses, trade strategies, the role of regulations, and the importance of a balanced budget.

Rescissions, Regulations & the Road to Recovery: Michael Whatley on Small Biz and Budget Strategy

In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker and National Taxpayers Union EVP, Brandon Arnold, break down the major migration shift happening across America as taxpayers leave high-tax states for lower-tax Southern destinations. They examine the economic forces driving this trend, from costly tax burdens and strained housing markets to the impact of the SALT deduction and how businesses respond with strategic relocations. The conversation also explores what these patterns mean for the future of blue states, competitiveness, and the national economic landscape.

Learn more HERE | https://www.ntu.org/foundation/detail/report-high-tax-states-losing-residents-at-the-fastest-rates

In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker and National Taxpayers Union EVP, Brandon Arnold, break down the major migration shift happening across America as taxpayers leave high-tax states for lower-tax Southern destinations. They examine the economic forces driving this trend, from costly tax burdens and strained housing markets to the impact of the SALT deduction and how businesses respond with strategic relocations. The conversation also explores what these patterns mean for the future of blue states, competitiveness, and the national economic landscape.
Learn more HERE | https://www.ntu.org/foundation/detail/report-high-tax-states-losing-residents-at-the-fastest-rates

In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker and National Taxpayers Union EVP, Brandon Arnold, break down the major migration shift happening across America as taxpayers leave high-tax states for lower-tax Southern destinations. 

Why Americans Are Fleeing High-Tax States for the South

In this episode, Elaine Parker and Eric Eggers break down the real causes behind America’s worsening housing crisis and debate the controversial push for 50-year mortgages as a solution. They explore the historical roots of the affordability problem, how environmental and zoning regulations restrict new housing supply, and why a growing number of Americans now view long-term debt and delayed homeownership as normal.

The discussion also tackles the impact of immigration, regulatory barriers, and entrenched special interests on rising home prices. Elaine and Eric go deeper into the economic consequences of sky-high housing costs and highlight innovative policy ideas that could expand access to homeownership for working families.

If you’re looking to understand the future of the housing market, the debate over mortgage reform, or how the U.S. can rebuild a path to the American Dream, this episode offers a clear and compelling breakdown.

In this episode, Elaine Parker and Eric Eggers break down the real causes behind America&rsquo;s worsening housing crisis and debate the controversial push for 50-year mortgages as a solution. They explore the historical roots of the affordability problem, how environmental and zoning regulations restrict new housing supply, and why a growing number of Americans now view long-term debt and delayed homeownership as normal.
The discussion also tackles the impact of immigration, regulatory barriers, and entrenched special interests on rising home prices. Elaine and Eric go deeper into the economic consequences of sky-high housing costs and highlight innovative policy ideas that could expand access to homeownership for working families.
If you&rsquo;re looking to understand the future of the housing market, the debate over mortgage reform, or how the U.S. can rebuild a path to the American Dream, this episode offers a clear and compelling breakdown.

In this episode, Elaine Parker and Eric Eggers break down the real causes behind America’s worsening housing crisis and debate the controversial push for 50-year mortgages as a solution.

America’s Housing Crisis Explained: 50-Year Mortgages, Regulation Overload & the Fight for Affordability

In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker sits down with Julio Gonzalez to discuss how IRS reform could fix a broken system, reduce audit fear, and restore fairness to Main Street. They also explore: The real impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, How Engineered Tax Services supports small business owners, & What bipartisan reforms could rebuild trust in the tax code. 

Text "Why" to 26786 to get a FREE copy of Julio's NEW Book "Why Billionaires Love The Tax Code: Follow the IRS's Lead to Build Wealth"

#IRSReform #SmallBusiness #TaxCode #MainStreetMatters

In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker sits down with Julio Gonzalez to discuss how IRS reform could fix a broken system, reduce audit fear, and restore fairness to Main Street. They also explore: The real impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, How Engineered Tax Services supports small business owners, &amp; What bipartisan reforms could rebuild trust in the tax code.&nbsp;
Text "Why" to 26786 to get a FREE copy of Julio's NEW Book "Why Billionaires Love The Tax Code: Follow the IRS's Lead to Build Wealth"
#IRSReform #SmallBusiness #TaxCode #MainStreetMatters

In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker sits down with Julio Gonzalez to discuss how IRS reform could fix a broken system, reduce audit fear, and restore fairness to Main Street.

Rescissions, Regulations & the Road to Recovery: Michael Whatley on Small Biz and Budget Strategy

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