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House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain joins 13th & Park for a conversation on voter ID, DHS funding, border security, taxes, manufacturing, and the issues she says matter most to working families. McClain argues that the strongest political message is rooted in “kitchen table economics” — the price of gas, groceries, housing, and the ability to build a better future for the next generation. She also reflects on her upbringing in Stockbridge, Michigan, the mentors who shaped her leadership, and the family moment that pushed her into public service.

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SBA Administrator and former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler joins 13th & Park to discuss the state of America’s small businesses, the fallout from pandemic-era spending, and the push to restore accountability across federal programs.

Loeffler explains why small businesses remain the backbone of the U.S. economy, driving job creation and powering local communities. She outlines the current economic landscape, pointing to rising optimism alongside ongoing challenges like high interest rates that are slowing growth and investment.

The conversation also dives into one of the biggest issues facing the SBA today—fraud. After trillions in relief funds were distributed during the pandemic, Loeffler details how tens to hundreds of billions were lost to abuse, and what her team is doing now to track it down, prosecute bad actors, and prevent it from happening again.

From leveraging AI tools and interagency coordination to restructuring the SBA’s internal culture, Loeffler shares how the agency is evolving to better serve small business owners and rebuild trust in government systems.

Drawing on her background in business, the Senate, and her upbringing on a multi-generation farm, she reflects on resilience, accountability, and what it takes to succeed in today’s economy.

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Veteran political strategist Jim Deboo, former Chief of Staff to Governor Gavin Newsom, joins 13th & Park for an in-depth conversation on the forces shaping California politics and the future of the nation’s largest state economy.

With direct experience at the highest levels of state government, Deboo explains why California operates less like a state and more like a “nation state”—with massive budgets, global regulatory influence, and a unique political environment dominated by ballot measures and long-standing institutions.

The discussion explores the inner workings of California’s political system, including the power of ballot initiatives, the role of business and labor in shaping policy, and how emerging issues—from tech regulation to billionaire tax proposals—are reshaping the state’s political landscape.

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