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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.
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Episodes

Congressman French Hill on debt ceiling limit

Host Jeff Crank sits down with Congressman French Hill to talk about Joe Biden's failed policies and how the debt ceiling limit bill came to be. Inflation, debt, spending, saving, and out-of-control government, they cover it all. #americanpotential Check out American Potential here: http s://americanpotential.com

Jun 07, 202328 minSeason 1Ep. 51

Florida now has Universal Education Saving Accounts

Host Jeff Crank sits down with Aly Legge, who supports HB1, a universal ESA in Florida that allows all students in the state to apply regardless of family income. She is a mom of five and a home educator. Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com To learn more information about the scholarship and to apply. https://www.fldoe.org/schools/school-choice/...

Jun 05, 202332 minSeason 1Ep. 50

The American Dream: Immigrating from Colombia to the United States

Host Jeff Crank sits down with Cesar Grajales to talk about his family's journey to the United States from Colombia with just $80 to their name. Cesar believes that the US is still the greatest country, and his story is inspiring. #americanpotential Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com

Jun 02, 202335 minSeason 1Ep. 49

Inflation in the US: Gas went from $2.38 to $4.67 under Biden

Host Jeff Crank sits down with Spencer Evans and Greg Dowell of Americans for Prosperity, who went on a 4-month road trip across the USA, putting on events that highlighted inflation by rolling back gas prices to prices pre-Biden. Check out the True Cost of Washington here: https://americansforprosperity.org/true-cost-updates/ Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com...

May 31, 202347 minSeason 1Ep. 48

Army Veteran Jessica Villarreal, and her VA story/nightmare

Host Jeff Crank sits down with Army Veteran Jessica Villarreal to discuss her career in the Army and transitioning into advocating for veterans with the VA. However, her dream job, helping veterans at the VA, soon became a nightmare of bureaucracy. Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com

May 29, 202328 minSeason 1Ep. 47

Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program saves Denisha Allen

Host Jeff Crank sits down with Denisha Allen to talk about how she went from having very negative experiences with public schools to using the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program to help her excel in school in just nine weeks. #americanpotential Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com

May 24, 202345 minSeason 1Ep. 46

Utah Republican Party Chair Rob Axson goes to the US-Mexico Border

Host Jeff Crank sits down with Utah Republican Party Chair Rob Axson to discuss his expectations of going to the border. Then Rob goes to the US-Mexico border with Jeff and others, and we get to hear about their experience after having been there. Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com

May 22, 202332 minSeason 1Ep. 45

Congressman Banks on the debt ceiling crisis

Host Jeff Crank sits down with Congressman Banks to talk about our national debt and how the house republicans have pushed back against the Biden Administration and their frivolous spending. Congressman Banks is willing to fight for the American people and is hopeful that republicans will stick together this year and create reforms around our government's reckless spending. Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com

May 19, 202324 minSeason 1Ep. 44

Othal Brand: A story from someone who owns land on the U.S.-Mexico border

Host Jeff Crank sits down with Othal Brand to hear the story from someone who owns property on the U.S. side of the U.S.-Mexico border and works there too. Othal has spent his own money to build infrastructure for the U.S. Border Patrol and had to add extra security measures for his own workers. Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com

May 17, 202340 minSeason 1Ep. 43

Senator Ricketts: where business meets public service

Host Jeff Crank sits down with Senator Ricketts to talk about the EPA, electric vehicles, and what it's like owning one of America's most iconic baseball teams. Senator Ricketts wants to bring common sense business practices to Congress and solve problems, not create them. Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com

May 15, 202330 minSeason 1Ep. 42

Podcast from the Border: Former Congresswoman Mayra Flores

Host Jeff Crank goes down to Texas to talk with Former Congresswoman Mayra Flores about the ins and out of the US-Mexico border and how the Biden administration is making poor decisions that compromises border security. Flores has a unique perspective on this issue and she is not afraid to share it. Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com Check out a previous episode on the border HERE...

May 12, 202335 minSeason 1Ep. 41

A Veteran’s Journey Through The VA Hospital System

Host Jeff Crank sits down with Veteran Chris Enget who was injured by an RPG in Afghanistan. Chris had a less than favorable experience with the VA getting the treatment he needed for injuries he received while serving. He was never told that community care was an option but now is a strong proponent. Check out CVA here: https://cv4a.org Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com...

May 10, 202340 minSeason 1Ep. 40

Colorado’s Taxpayer Bill of Rights

Host Jeff Crank sits down with State Director of Americans for Prosperity Colorado Jesse Mallory to talk about TABOR, which is a taxpayer bill of rights. This amendment to the Constitution of the state of Colorado generally limits the amount of revenue the state government can retain and spend, which begs the question - why don't other states have a taxpayer bill of rights? Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com...

May 08, 202333 minSeason 1Ep. 39

A holistic approach to your healthcare

Host Jeff Crank sits down with nurse practitioner Debi Stafford to talk about direct primary care, which she calls a more holistic approach to your healthcare. With direct primary care, you pay a monthly fee to your doctor or nurse in exchange for booking appointment when you need them. Simple as that. Check American Potential out here: https://americanpotential.com

May 03, 202329 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Letting patients pick the doctor they want to visit

Host Jeff Crank sits down with Americans For Prosperity Senior Policy Fellow Dean Clancy to talk about the benefits of direct primary care, which is now available in 30 states, and is becoming a popular option for patients. Some government bureaucrats are doing everything they can to create barriers to giving patients more choices. Jeff and Dean talk about the merits of letting market forces work to patients' advantage. Check out more information about personal option here: https://personaloptio...

May 01, 202330 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Arizona parents and kids take back control

Jeff Crank sits down with Stephen Shadegg, state director of Americans for Prosperity - Arizona, to talk about public education and the recent wins for Arizona parents with the passing of the empowerment scholarship. #americanpotential Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com

Apr 28, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 36

A pathway to prosperity

Host Jeff Crank sits down with Americans for Prosperity Vice President of Government Affairs Akash Chougle to talk about the 2023 Pathway to Prosperity legislative agenda and why it important to hold Congress accountable. #americanpotential Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com

Apr 26, 202334 minSeason 1Ep. 35

The parent who challenged the school board and won

Host Jeff Crank sits down with Stacy Adair, who saw a need in her community and found a way to fix it. She formed a group of adults who cared about education in her community and succeeding in flipping school board seats so schools were more accountable to parents. This is a great road map for communities across America to make a positive difference in public schools. #americanpotential Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com

Apr 24, 202333 minSeason 1Ep. 34

The problem with ESG

Host Jeff Crank sits down with Chris Wright, CEO and Chairman of Liberty Energy, to talk about the negative effects that Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings are having on our economy. A new trend on ESG investing, used to screen investments based on corporate policies and to encourage companies to act in certain ways, is problematic for businesses and your 401K. #americanpotential Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com...

Apr 21, 202337 minSeason 1Ep. 33

8,000 reasons Education savings accounts are a good idea in Texas

Host Jeff Crank sits down with Stacy Hock who has been an active advocate for Education Savings Accounts in Texas, taking a hands-on role within her community on an issue that's been building momentum across the country. #americanpotential Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com

Apr 19, 202342 minSeason 1Ep. 32

A health care game changer born out of the pandemic

Host Jeff Crank sits down with Senior Health Care Policy Analysis for Americans For Prosperity Charlie Katebi to talk about all things Telehealth. Telehealth offers people the ability to use technology to get the health care they need without going into a physical location to see their doctor. Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com

Apr 17, 202329 minSeason 1Ep. 31

How a mom found the right school for her son with an ESA

Jeff Crank sits down with Kim Byram, whose son was repeatedly bullied at school. Using a Utah Education Savings Account, Kim enrolled her son in military school where he is much happier. #americanpotential Check out American Potential here: h ttps://americanpotential.com

Apr 14, 202330 minSeason 1Ep. 30

The Utah school that knows education does not have to be one size fits all

Host Jeff Crank sits down with Dallin Richardson who runs BreakOut School in Utah, which is a school for boys 4th through 8th grade that have been diagnosed with ADHD. BreakOut School thinks outside the box and provides children with an individualized approach to their education. #americanpotential Check out the school here: https://www.breakoutschool.org Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com...

Apr 12, 202332 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Dear Congress, please find a better budget process

Host Jeff Crank is joined by Akash Chougule, Vice President of Government Affairs at Americans for Prosperity, to talk about Congress and its broken budget process. Waiting until December each year to determine federal funding is not a good way to run this country. Jeff and Akash talk about some solutions to fix this huge problem! #americanpotential Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com

Apr 10, 202330 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Georgia Certificate of Need laws are one big CON!

Host Jeff Crank sits down with Katie Chubb, who wants to open a birthing center in her local community in Georgia but can't due to Certificate of Need laws. Jeff and Katie discuss what Katie is doing to advocate for a repeal of CON laws so she can serve the needs of her community. #americanpotential Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com

Apr 07, 202328 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Humanitarian Crisis: The US border is broken and needs to be fixed

Host Jeff Crank sits down with Daniel Garza, President of LIBRE, who lives in a Texas border town. Jeff and Daniel talk about what it's like on both sides of the border, why we need to address the situation immediately and what solutions can solve the border crisis. #americanpotential Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com

Apr 05, 202337 minSeason 1Ep. 26

President Biden’s Disinformation Board and how it collapsed

Host Jeff Crank sits down with Kevin Schmidt of Americans For Prosperity Foundation to talk about some of the recent Freedom of Information Act requests he made on President Biden's now defunct Disinformation Board - and why it should have scared everyone. Freedom of speech is one of the most critical foundations of America and Kevin is fighting to ensure it stays that way. #americanpotential Check out American Potential here: htt ps://americanpotential.com...

Apr 03, 202330 minSeason 1Ep. 25

A Personal Option: Be in the driver’s seat of your own health care

Jeff Crank sits down with Americans for Prosperity Senior Policy Fellow Dean Clancy to talk about the benefits of having a Personal Option in health care. Health care can often be very expensive and overly complicated, but with a Personal Option, those barriers can go away. Check out more about personal option here: https://personaloption.com Check out American Potential Here: https://americanpotential.com...

Mar 31, 202330 minSeason 1Ep. 24

There is hope for students in West Virginia

Host Jeff Crank sits down with the Americans for Prosperity West Virginia State Director Jason Huffman to discuss the Hope Scholarship. Parents and students can now decide the best route for their individual education. Because the public education system often forgets about individual students' needs, West Virginia is offering more choice. #americanpotential Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com

Mar 29, 202330 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Food Freedom Act Paves the Way for Farmers in Wyoming

Host Jeff Crank sits down with Christine Hampshire to talk about the ups and downs of being a rancher in Wyoming. In 2015, the Food Freedom Act was passed and allowed farmers to sell directly to consumers. Christine helped pass an amendment to the Food Freedom Act, to allow farmers to sell directly to consumers. Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com

Mar 27, 202332 minSeason 1Ep. 22
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