Main Street Matters

Elaine Parker and Alfredo Ortiz

Main Street Matters with Elaine Parker and Alfredo Ortiz explores the intersection of small business and government policy. Read more

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Episodes

Bridging the Skills Gap: The Role of Vocational Training

03/20/2026 00:33:32From Public Schools to Homeschooling: Why Millions of Parents Are Choosing a New Path

03/18/2026 00:27:42 America’s Economic Freedom Rebound: Deregulation, Small Business Growth & What the 2026 Index Reveals

03/13/2026 00:29:40Bad Jobs Report, AI Disruption & Rising Oil Prices: John Carney Breaks Down the Economy

03/11/2026 00:36:20Bruce De Torres on Small Business Struggles, Federal Contracts & the U.S. Economy

03/06/2026 00:28:41 Show all episodes

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Main Street Matters, by Elaine Parker and Alfredo Ortiz, dives into the heart of small business and its dance with government policy. Twice a week, for half an hour, they tackle how decisions from above impact the American Dream, from taxs to credit access. They talk with business owners, policymakers, and specialists on pressing issues, from healthcare reform to energy policies Main Street Matters is an entrepreneurship podcast by Main Street Matters.