Main Street Matters
Main Street Matters
Main Street Matters
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.
The Impact of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Small Businesses with Nicole Wolter
Nicole Wolter, President and CEO of HM Manufacturing, shares her journey of saving her family business from financial hardship and the challenges facing American manufacturing.
Jun 5, 2024
23 min
Fixing America's Civic Education Crisis with Jeff Sikkenga
Jeff Sikkenga, author of 'A Republic If We Can Teach It: Fixing America's Civic Education Crisis,' discusses the lack of civic knowledge among Americans, particularly young people.
May 31, 2024
33 min
The Importance of Parental Engagement in Education with Nicole Neily
Nicole Neily, President and Founder of Parents Defending Education, joins Elaine and Jordan to discuss the challenges parents face in advocating for their children's education.
May 29, 2024
30 min
The Impact of the Homelessness Crisis on Small Businesses with Steve Trussell
Steve Trussell, executive director of the Arizona Rock Products Association and the Arizona Mining Association, joins Elaine and Jordan to discuss the homelessness crisis in Arizona and its impact on small businesses.
May 24, 2024
21 min
Investment Opportunities for Small Businesses with David Tawil
David Tawil discusses the current state of the economy, including inflation, the labor market, and consumer spending. He also talks about the impact of government intervention and the challenges faced by small businesses.
May 22, 2024
28 min
The TikTok Ban and the Future of Diverse Voices with Kristin Jackson
Kristin Jackson, co-founder of the FreeSpoke app, joins Elaine and Jordan to discuss the importance of providing unbiased news and information in today's society.
May 17, 2024
32 min
The Impact of Obamacare on Patients and Small Business Owners
Dr. Robert Campbell, an anesthesiologist, joins Elaine and Jordan to discuss healthcare policy and the issue of drug pricing. They explore the complexities of the prescription drug supply chain and the role of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in determining drug prices.
May 15, 2024
35 min
The 'Rich States, Poor States' Report with ALEC's Jonathan Williams
Jonathan Williams, Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy at the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), discusses the annual report 'Rich States, Poor States' and the economic competitiveness of different states.
May 10, 2024
33 min
The Toughest Labor Market of Our Lifetime with Andrew Crapuchettes
Andrew Crapuchettes, founder and CEO of Red Balloon, discusses the challenges and trends in the labor market. He shares his experience of being pushed out of his own company due to cancel culture and how it inspired him to create Red Balloon, a pro-freedom job board.
May 8, 2024
35 min
The Need for Values-Based Education with Joe Higgins
In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker and Alfredo Ortiz interview Joe Higgins, a CEO, turnaround leader, and serial entrepreneur. They discuss the importance of school choice and the challenges faced by charter schools.
May 3, 2024
34 min
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