The American Small Business League Podcast

The American Small Business League is a national advocacy organization that protects the federal programs that help small businesses. ASBL exposes the diversion of "small business" contracts to large corporations, opposes measures that would hurt small businesses, and promotes new opportunities for them. ASBL's Don't Cheat Women Project wants to stop S. 4390 and H.R. 8511, bills that would dismantle federal contracting programs, including contracting goals, for women-owned and minority-owned small businesses. These bills would close businesses, erase jobs, prevent agencies from tracking who receives federal contracts, and allow 100% of federal contract spending to go to companies owned by white men. Help us stop the bills that would wipe out the 5% goal and help us get the goal raised to something more fair. See what you can do at www.DontCheatWomen.com. For almost 40 years, ASBL Founder Lloyd Chapman has won 100+ Freedom of Information legal victories, prompted

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  Mark Nair, House Candidate, Texas District 13, ASBL 83, October 1, 2026

  Oct 1, 202657 min

  Mark Nair, House Candidate, Texas District 13, ASBL 83, October 1, 2026 Mark Nair is running as a Democrat for Congress in Texas, District 13 . He and host Lloyd Chapman of the American Small Business League discuss Mark’s reasons for running, the small businesses issues that could win the midterm for Democrats, and the many dangers facing our country. Mark’s website is www.MarkNair.com . It says, “Mark Nair is an educator, innovator, inventor, and entrepreneur … husband, father, former City Councilman … and 30-year Amarillo resident running to be your local voice in Congress. [He is} committed to representing each and every citizen of Congressional District 13 and returning the voice of our district to the people.” “Mark will fight to ensure that government serves your interests and not the whims of billionaires, big corporations, or their political lackeys, yes men, and sycophants.” “Committed to giving back, Mark mentors future leaders by guiding startup companies both at the Texas Tech Innovation Hub and the National Science Foundation. A member of the National Academy of Inventors, he delivers creative solutions to real-world problems.” “For more than 20 years he worked as the head of innovation for Anderson Merchandisers, a large employer in Amarillo. As an educator, Mark earned the 2020 Faculty Excellence Award at Amarillo College, where he taught Economics and Software Development. In Congress, Mark will bring that same drive for innovation and independent thinking to solve our fiscal, housing, water, and accountability crises.” “While serving as an Amarillo City Council member, Mark called out the tough issues … he brought to the table the often ignored needs of the north and east sides of the city. Committed to transparency, he opened up City Hall by moving conversations into the community and tearing down barriers of secrecy. A passionate outdoorsman and cyclist, Mark championed expanded bike lanes and park improvements, partnering with healthcare leaders to promote healthier lifestyles.” “Mark is deeply [committed to] those three words ‘We The People.’ Mark believes success isn’t the result of one person or idea alone, but of people coming together and working to better their community.” Again, Mark’s website is www.MarkNair.com . Lloyd Chapman, Founder and President of the American Small Business League , believes Democrats could sweep the midterm by exposing the anti-small business bias of Republicans. 99.9% of all businesses in America are small businesses. The only agency dedicated to helping them is the Small Business Administration (SBA). But Republicans since Reagan have tried to shrink or close it. Reagan proposed closing it. But Congress wouldn’t do it. George W. Bush cut its budget in half and sought to close it. Lloyd helped keep it alive. Under Donald Trump: Many small business programs have been cut or eliminated. There are Republican bills in committee that would wipe out federal contracting goals for Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Small Businesses. That means, all federal spending could go to companies owned by white men. Every Democrat in the country should teach and oppose that. Trump’s SBA wants to change the size standards of many industry codes. That would let huge corporations compete for and win “small business” contracts. Trump's FY2027 request is the lowest SBA budget request since at least 2000, a proposed 67% cut. And millions of jobs will be lost to AI. Since small businesses create up to 90% of net new jobs, Democrats should run to expand federal small business programs, not gut them. ASBL’s www.DontCheatWomen.com project wants economic fairness for Women‑Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs). Specifically, we want Congress to raise from 5% to at least 15% the amount of federal contract dollars that must go to WOSBs. Why? Because women are half the population, they own over 42% of all businesses in America, and they sell what the government buys. Yet firms owned by men receive over 95% of federal contract dollars under the current 5% goal for WOSBs. Rather than eliminate that goal, it should be increased to at least 15%. Lloyd Chapman has been protecting small business interests for almost 40 years. He has won 100+ Freedom of Information legal victories against the Federal government (mostly against the Pentagon), exposing the diversion of small business contracts to Fortune 500 firms. Small businesses in America have no greater friend than Lloyd Chapman. See what’s at stake, and what you can do, at www.ASBL.com . Contact your representative and senators about these things at www.DontCheatWomen.com . #marknairforcongress #texasdistrictthirteen #americansmallbusinessleague #lloydchapman #dontcheatwomen

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  Marquette Greene-Scott, House Candidate, Texas District 22, ASBL 82, September 28, 2026

  Sep 28, 202637 min

  Marquette Greene-Scott, House Candidate, Texas District 22, ASBL 82, September 28, 2026 Marquette Greene-Scott is running as a Democrat for Congress in Texas, District 22. Her website is www.MarquetteGreeneScott.com . It says, “I decided to run for Congress because it is time that the people get real representation in government. Congress is broken. Bipartisanship has become taboo. As Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Iowa Colony, I have the experience of voting on issues without bowing to party lines. I promise to always look at the issues, research, and decide based on what’s best for the residents of this district and our country.” “Marquette is focused on what matters to you: creating jobs, improving infrastructure, and protecting essential rights .” Also … · Military and their Families · Borders & Immigration · Affordability Crisis · The American Economy · Healthcare · Voting Rights · Reproductive Rights Marquette taught high school and college mathematics for 14 years, served as Mathematics Department Chair, East Baton Rouge Parish School System, has practiced law as an attorney for 21 years with a focus on helping families and individuals navigate personal crises. Texas District 22 includes these COUNTIES: Fort Bend, Brazoria, and Harris, and these CITIES: Sugar Land, Fulshear, Rosenberg, Lake Jackson, Katy, Angleton, Richmond, and Iowa Colony. Lloyd Chapman, president and founder of the American Small Business League , believes Democrats could sweep the midterm by exposing the anti-small business bias of Republicans. 99.9% of all businesses are small businesses. The Small Business Administration (SBA) is the only agency dedicated to helping them. But Republicans since Reagan have tried to shrink or close the SBA. Reagan proposed closing it. Congress wouldn’t let him. Bush Junior cut its budget in half and sought to close it. Lloyd Chapman’s opposition, we believe, played a big role in saving the SBA. And “No president in history has cut the SBA budget more than Donald Trump.” -Lloyd Chapman Many small business programs have been cut or eliminated. Republican bills in committee that would wipe out federal contracting goals for Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Small Businesses. That means, all federal spending could go to companies owned by white men. Democrats MUST run to stop that from happening. Trump’s SBA wants to change the definition of many industry codes. That would let huge corporations compete for and win “small business” contracts. Trump’s proposed SBA budget for 2027 is 67% smaller than this year’s budget. And millions of jobs will be lost to AI. Since small businesses create up to 90% of all net new jobs, Democrats should run to expand federal small business programs. When small businesses get the support they deserve, we’ll have prosperity. See what’s at stake, and what you can do, at www.ASBL.com . See ASBL’s www.DontCheatWomen.com project, our campaign for economic fairness for Women‑Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs). We want Congress to raise from 5% to at least 15% the amount of federal contract dollars that must go to WOSBs. Why? Because women are half the population, they own over 42% of all businesses in America, and they sell what the government buys. Yet firms owned by men receive over 95% of federal contract dollars under the current 5% goal for WOSBs. Lloyd Chapman’s 100+ Freedom of Information legal victories forced disclosure of contracting data covering billions of dollars in awards miscounted as small business, triggered federal investigations into the diversion, and established the precedent that agencies must release that data. Lloyd has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News and Fox Business and been quoted in The New York Times, The Washington Post and hundreds of outlets nationwide as he opposes the diversion of small business contracts to big businesses. #marquettegreenescottforcongress #texasdistricttwentytwo #americansmallbusinessleague #lloydchapman #dontcheatwomen

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  Justin Early, House Candidate, Texas District 31, ASBL 81, September 25, 2026

  Sep 25, 202654 min

  Justin Early, House Candidate, Texas District 31, ASBL 81, September 25, 2026 Justin Early is running for Congress as a Democrat in Texas, District 31 . His website is www.VoteJustinEarly.com . It says, Veteran. Father. Husband. Cybersecurity Specialist. “After graduating from Leander High School in 1998, I chose to follow in my parents' footsteps and enlisted in the U.S. Army. I served as a paratrooper at Fort Bragg and later as a LAN Systems Administrator at the Defense Intelligence Agency in the Pentagon. In the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, I was proud to play a key role in our national security during one of our country's most pivotal moments.” Today, I am a Cybersecurity Architect at Dell Technologies , where I lead initiatives to secure data, protect critical infrastructure, and ensure compliance with privacy laws. Whether I am defending our nation in uniform or defending our technological infrastructure in the private sector, my mission has always remained the same: protect what matters most. Beyond my professional life, I’ve stayed active in my community and the democratic process: Democratic Precinct Chair: Served in Tarrant County. Human Relations Committee: Worked to foster community equity. 2008 Presidential Delegate: Represented our community during President Obama’s campaign. Today, I live in Georgetown, Texas, with my wife, Toni. We are the proud parents of seven successful adult children … As a father and a husband, I see the same pressures you do affecting families today: the rising costs of living, the weight of unaffordable healthcare, and the steady erosion of our civil liberties. I’m not a career politician; I’m a leader who believes in listening first and leading from the front. My focus has always been, and will always be, building a community that serves everyday people. District 31, in central Texas, contains these COUNTIES: Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas, Mills, Bell, Burnet, and Williamson, and these CITIES: Kelleen, Round Rock, Georgetown, Temple. Lloyd Chapman, president and founder of the American Small Business League , believes Democrats could sweep the midterm by exposing the anti-small business bias of the Republicans. 99.9% of all businesses are small businesses. The Small Business Administration (SBA) is the only agency dedicated to helping them. But Republicans since Reagan have tried to shrink or close the SBA. Reagan proposed closing it. Congress wouldn’t let him. Bush Junior cut its budget in half and sought to close it. Lloyd Chapman’s opposition, we believe, played a big role in saving the SBA. And “No president in history has cut the SBA budget more than Donald Trump,” says Lloyd. Many small business programs have been cut or eliminated. There are Republican bills in committee that would wipe out federal contracting goals for Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Small Businesses. All federal spending could go to companies owned by white men. Democrats MUST run to stop that from happening. In addition, Trump’s SBA wants to change the definition of many industry codes. That would let huge corporations compete for and win “small business” contracts. And Trump’s proposed SBA budget for 2027 is a 67% smaller than this year’s budget. Millions of jobs will be lost to AI. Since small businesses create up to 90% of net new jobs, Democrats should run to expand federal small business programs. When small businesses get the support they deserve, we’ll have prosperity. See what’s at stake, and what you can do, at www.ASBL.com . See ASBL’s Don’t Cheat Women Project at www.DontCheatWomen.com . Don’t Cheat Women is a national campaign fighting for economic fairness for Women‑Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs). We want Congress to raise from 5% to at least 15% the amount of federal contract dollars that must go to WOSBs. Why? Because women are half the population, they own over 42% of all businesses in America, and they sell what the government buys. Yet firms owned by men receive over 95% of federal contract dollars under the current 5% goal for WOSBs. Lloyd Chapman’s 100+ Freedom of Information legal victories forced disclosure of contracting data covering billions of dollars in awards miscounted as small business, triggered federal investigations into the diversion, and established the precedent that agencies must release that data. Lloyd has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News and Fox Business and been quoted in The New York Times, The Washington Post and hundreds of outlets nationwide as he opposes the diversion of small business contracts to big businesses. #justinearlyforcongress #americansmallbusinessleague #lloydchapman #dontcheatwomen

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  Rhonda Hart, House Candidate, Texas District 36, ASBL 80, September 24, 2026

  Sep 24, 202645 min

  Rhonda Hart, House Candidate, Texas District 36, ASBL 80, September 24, 2026 Rhonda Hart is running for Congress as a Democrat in Texas, District 36 . Her website is www.Hart4Congress.com . It says, “Rhonda is a Texas mom and disabled military veteran. My family and I lost our 14-year-old daughter in the Santa Fe school shooting. That tragedy changed everything. Rather than surrender to despair, I chose to fight back — to make sure no other family has to endure the pain we carry every day.’ “For the last six years, I've been fighting for safer gun storage laws and common sense solutions to gun violence. I've advocated for better healthcare access, women's rights, and support for military veterans like myself. I know what it means to struggle, to sacrifice, and to never give up.” “Now I'm stepping up to fight for all our families in Congress. Real change requires someone who understands the real challenges working families face — and I do. Together, we can build a better future.” "I am running because leadership should be about service, not power. It is about lifting people up, telling the truth, and making sure no one gets left behind. I am not asking for your vote — I am asking for the chance to earn it.” CORE PRIORITIES, Rhonda's fight for Texas Families Education Environment and Clean Energy Immigration and ICE Reform Voting Rights & the SAVE Act Veterans & Military Cost of Living Fixing Our Broken Healthcare System Ending Gun Violence and Saving Lives Texas’s 36th Congressional District includes all or part of roughly 70 incorporated cities and towns, plus numerous unincorporated communities and Census-designated places, and these COUNTIES: Angelina, Chambers, Hardin, Jasper, Liberty, Newton, and these CITIES: Beaumont, Lufkin, Lumberton, Mont Belvieu, Dayton, Cleveland, among others. Lloyd Chapman, president and founder of the American Small Business League , believes Democrats could sweep the midterm by exposing the anti-small business bias of the Republicans. 99.9% of all businesses are small businesses. The Small Business Administration (SBA) is the only agency dedicated to helping them. But Republicans since Reagan have tried to shrink or close the SBA. Reagan proposed closing it. Congress wouldn’t let him. Bush Junior cut its budget in half and sought to close it. Lloyd Chapman’s opposition, we believe, played a big role in saving the SBA. And “No president in history has cut the SBA budget more than Donald Trump,” says Lloyd. Many small business programs have been cut or eliminated. There are Republican bills in committee that would wipe out federal contracting goals for Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Small Businesses. All federal spending could go to companies owned by white men. Democrats MUST run to stop that from happening. In addition, Trump’s SBA wants to change the definition of many industry codes. That would let huge corporations compete for and win “small business” contracts. And Trump’s proposed SBA budget for 2027 is a 67% smaller than this year’s budget. Millions of jobs will be lost to AI. Since small businesses create up to 90% of net new jobs, Democrats should run to expand federal small business programs. When small businesses get the support they deserve, we’ll have prosperity. See what’s at stake, and what you can do, at ASBL .com. See ASBL’s Don’t Cheat Women Project at www.DontCheatWomen.com . Don’t Cheat Women is a national campaign fighting for economic fairness for Women‑Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs). We want Congress to raise from 5% to at least 15% the amount of federal contract dollars that must go to WOSBs. Why? Because women are half the population, they own over 42% of all businesses in America, and they sell what the government buys. Yet firms owned by men receive over 95% of federal contract dollars under the current 5% goal for WOSBs. Lloyd Chapman’s 100+ Freedom of Information legal victories forced disclosure of contracting data covering billions of dollars in awards miscounted as small business, triggered federal investigations into the diversion, and established the precedent that agencies must release that data. Lloyd has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News and Fox Business and been quoted in The New York Times, The Washington Post and hundreds of outlets nationwide as he opposes the diversion of small business contracts to big businesses. #americansmallbusinessleague #lloydchapman #dontcheatwomen

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  Lloyd Chapman: Republicans Are Anti-Small Business, ASBL 79, September 23, 2026

  Sep 23, 20263 min

  Lloyd Chapman: Republicans Are Anti-Small Business, ASBL 79, September 23, 2026 99.9% of all American businesses are small businesses. They generate half the GDP, employ half the private sector workforce, and create most (sometimes 90% or more) of all net new jobs. The Small Business Administration (SBA) is the only agency dedicated to helping them. But Republicans since Reagan have tried to shrink or close the SBA. Reagan proposed closing it. Congress wouldn’t let him. Bush Junior cut its budget in half and sought to close it. Lloyd Chapman’s opposition, we believe, played a big role in saving the SBA. And “No president in history has cut the SBA budget more than Donald Trump,” says Lloyd. Many small business programs have been cut or eliminated. Pending proposals would cut small business support even further. And the SBA budget proposed for 2027 is a 67% cut down from this year’s. When small businesses get the support they deserve, we’ll have prosperity. See what’s at stake, and what you can do, at www.ASBL.com . Lloyd Chapman’s 100+ Freedom of Information legal victories forced disclosure of contracting data covering billions of dollars in awards miscounted as small business, triggered federal investigations into the diversion, and established the precedent that agencies must release that data. Lloyd has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News and Fox Business and been quoted in The New York Times, The Washington Post and hundreds of outlets nationwide as he opposes the diversion of small business contracts to big businesses. #americansmallbusinessleague #lloydchapman

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