Former labor secretary Alex Acosta discusses the state of the labor market and the economy, highlighting the contradictory signals and the impact of inflation on Americans' income. He emphasizes the rising cost of living, particularly in terms of grocery prices, and the need for a healthy economy that focuses on reducing costs and fostering opportunity. The conversation also touches on the divergence between the establishment survey and the household survey in measuring employment, the impact of reckless government spending on the economy, and the shifting support of Hispanics towards the Republican Party. Main Street Matters is part of the Salem Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Wednesday & Friday. For more info visit JobCreatorsNetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.