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

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

03/06/2026 00:28:41Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Explained—What Trump’s Trade Agenda Means for Small Business

03/04/2026 00:24:18 Andy Ross on American Rebel, Entrepreneurship & Patriotic Branding

02/27/2026 00:25:38From Startup to $1B Exit—Why America Still Leads for Entrepreneurs

02/25/2026 00:40:32Direct Primary Care Explained: How Small Businesses Can Cut Healthcare Costs & Improve Employee Car

02/20/2026 00:38:44 Show all episodes

Our take on Main Street Matters podcast

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.