Can Business Leaders Fix Washington? Jim Oberweis on Debt, Taxes & Florida’s Future
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.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
On this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker sits down with businessman and Florida congressional candidate Jim Oberweis to discuss why he’s stepping back into politics and what’s at stake for Southwest Florida and the nation.
Oberweis shares how his decades of experience building businesses and managing billions in assets shaped his views on the economy, the national debt, inflation, and the policies he believes are necessary to protect small businesses and future generations. The conversation dives into Florida’s tax advantages, rising property insurance costs, workforce shortages, artificial intelligence in the labor market, immigration policy, and the push for term limits in Congress.
If elected to represent Florida’s 19th Congressional District, Oberweis outlines his plan to tackle Washington spending, balance the budget, and bring a business-minded approach to Congress.
