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American Potential

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American Potential is a national award-winning podcast that shares how individuals are taking action in their communities to break barriers. While some of our guests may be public officials or influencers, many are ordinary Americans who decided, “enough is enough,” and are stepping up in a big way. We share policy solutions to the most important challenges our country faces and talk to people who are doing something about it. Our hope is that when you hear about other people’s stories of success – and struggle – you will realize that you are capable of doing extraordinary things within your own community and know that you are not alone. David From, a Regional Vice President at Americans for Prosperity, hosts the American Potential podcast. David brings a wealth of experience in grassroots advocacy and a deep commitment to advancing freedom and opportunity for all Americans. American Potential has earned multiple prestigious honors for its impact and excellence in storytelling: Platinum Award at the 2024 Viddy Awards for the episode featuring Mike Rowe, recognized in the long-form podcast category. Gold Award at the 18th Annual w3 Awards in the News and Politics Podcast category. Award of Distinction at the 31st Annual Communicator Awards in the Individual Episodes – Political category for the episode “Eco-Regulation Gone Wrong: The Unintended Costs of Colorado’s Climate Laws.” These awards—judged by experts from organizations like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and the Smithsonian—highlight the podcast’s effectiveness in elevating compelling stories of freedom, innovation, and citizen-led change.

Latest episodes

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A California Halloween Scare with Ariana Assenmacher and the Billionaire Wealth Tax

Join our community. Text "freedom" to (202) 918-5348 It’s Halloween on American Potential, and some of the scariest things aren’t ghosts or goblins—they’re policies comi

Oct 30
28 min

The Scariest Thing in Illinois This Halloween Might Be Your Property Tax Bill

Join our community. Text "freedom" to (202) 918-5348 It’s Halloween on American Potential, and the scariest thing facing Illinois families might not be ghosts, haunted h

Oct 27
32 min

Rimantas Jurevicius on Growing Up Under Communism and Discovering the American Dream

In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Rimantas Jurevicius, who grew up in Lithuania under Soviet control and now lives in Wisconsin, to sh

Oct 22
51 min

Aaron Rice on the 45-Year Rule That Blocked New Home Health Care in Mississippi

In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with attorney Aaron Rice of American Dream Legal to discuss a major legal fight over healthcare competiti

Oct 20
27 min

Ray “Bubba” Sorensen on Honoring America’s Veterans Through the Freedom Rock

  In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Iowa State Representative and artist Ray “Bubba” Sorensen to share the story behind the Freedom R

Oct 15
18 min

Dan Gable on Winning, Discipline and the Lessons That Built a Champion

In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with legendary wrestler and coach Dan Gable at AFP’s America 250 celebration in Iowa to talk about the mi

Oct 13
36 min

Scott Jennings on Common Sense, Socialism and the Fight for America’s Future

In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with CNN commentator and bestselling author Scott Jennings at AFP’s America 250 celebration in Iowa to ta

Oct 8
28 min

Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks on Service, Freedom and Fighting for Iowa Families

Join our community. Text "freedom" to (202) 918-5348  In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks at AFP

Oct 6
22 min

Tyler Lindholm and James Halverson on Why Beef Costs More and What Ranchers Need to Compete

Join our community. Text "freedom" to (202) 918-5348  In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Wyoming ranchers Tyler Lindholm and James Hal

Oct 1
32 min

Katelyn Bledsoe and Lauren Stewart on America at 250 and What Comes Next

Join our community. Text "freedom" to (202) 918-5348  In this episode of American Potential, host David From welcomes back Katelyn Bledsoe and Lauren Stewart to share co

Sep 29
42 min

David Barnes on Why Everything Costs More and What Can Be Done About It

Join our community. Text "freedom" to (202) 918-5348 In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Americans for Prosperity Senior Policy Directo

Sep 24
29 min

Mayor Glenn Jacobs on High School Students Building Homes for Homeless Veterans

In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs to discuss Operation Hero’s Hill, a program bringing students, busine

Sep 22
26 min

Casey Mattox on Why the Constitution Still Matters and How We Can Defend It

In this Constitution Day episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Casey Mattox, Senior Adviser at Americans for Prosperity, to explore the history, p

Sep 17
28 min

Senator James Risch on How Nuclear Energy and Critical Minerals Can Strengthen America

In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with U.S. Senator Jim Risch of Idaho to discuss America’s energy future, national security, and the resou

Sep 15
33 min

John Byrnes Remembers 9/11 and His National Guard Service at Ground Zero

Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, American Potential host David From sits down with John Byrnes, Strategic Director for Concerned Veterans for America, to

Sep 11
35 min

Rev. Kevass Harding on Breaking Down Barriers to Affordable Housing

In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Rev. Kevass Harding to discuss how his own childhood experiences with housing insecurity inspired hi

Sep 8
42 min

Kelley Williams on Going to Jail for Trying to Give Her Daughters a Better Education

Join our community. Text "freedom" to (202) 918-5348 In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Kelley Williams to share a heartbreaking story

Sep 3
36 min

Kevin Williams on Overcoming Blindness to Find His Voice in Politics and Podcasting

Join our community. Text "freedom" to (202) 918-5348 In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Kevin Williams, a longtime AFP volunteer and h

Sep 1
29 min

Nick DeIuliis on How America’s Energy Revolution Is Reshaping the World

In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with energy industry veteran Nick DeIuliis to discuss how America’s energy revolution has transformed the

Aug 27
34 min

Adam Jahnke on the Fight to Transform Veterans’ Health Care and Benefits

In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Marine Corps veteran Adam Jahnke, Strategic Director for Concerned Veterans for America in South Car

Aug 25
29 min

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The trailer is great. Looking forward to hearing these great stories and awesome guests. I have followed Jeff for many years in radio and podcast. Thanks to Americans for Prosperity for this project.

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