American Potential

Unraveling the Impact of Colorado’s Public Utilities Commission Decisions

Listen to host Jeff Cranks as he converses with Jesse Mallory about the recent surge in utility bills in Colorado. Jeff and Jesse shed light on the role of the three-member Public Utilities Commission in these increases. This episode focuses on the significant and detrimental effects these price hikes are having on the lives of everyday individuals. #americanpotential 
 
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Cutting Through the Red Tape: A Success Story from Ohio

In this episode, host Jeff Crank interviews Brad Gibson, an Ohio business owner whose remarkable story showcases the power of government reform. Brad shares his experience with the newly launched cutredtape.ohio.gov website, a platform aimed at reducing regulatory burdens. Brad's business issue was quickly resolved, underscoring the promise of Ohio's bold plan to cut 30% of its regulation over the next three years. Listen to learn more about this ambitious initiative and what it could mean for business owners across the Buckeye State.  #americanpotential 
 
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The Monopoly Behind Our Public Utilities

In this engaging conversation, host Jeff Crank invites Eric Bott, Vice President of Americans for Prosperity, to shed light on the monopolistic nature of public utilities. They delve into the unregulated dominance that these utilities possess across the United States, and scrutinize the disappearance of competitive bidding in the development of public utilities infrastructure in numerous states. #americanpotential 
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Congressman Byron Donalds Charts A Path For Economic Strength

Host Jeff Crank sits down with Congressman Byron Donalds to discuss how he turned his frustration with Congress to get more involved in politics. Congressman Donalds shares how he leverages his economic expertise to shape his solutions that will strengthen Americans' purchasing power. "I'm not one to complain a lot. If you see an issue, try to learn and do something about it. So it really started me down a journey that's taken me to Congress."
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West Virginia cut their income tax by 21%

Host Jeff Crank sits down with Mike Kessinger, business owner and mayor of a small town, and Crescent Gallagher, Deputy State Director for Americans for Prosperity West Virginia. They talk about the WV income tax cut of 21% that passed and discuss how AFP was involved in helping get this cut done.  #americanpotential 
 
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Amelia Powers Gardner Made It Easier To Get Married

Host Jeff Crank sits down with Amelia Powers Gardner, who pioneered a way for people to receive their marriage licenses online. When COVID hit in 2020, Amelia was able to expand this offering beyond her county and it even led to a court case all the way in Israel.   #americanpotential 
 
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H.R. 1: Lower Energy Cost Act could make energy more affordable

Host Jeff Crank sits down with Marc Marie, Americans for Prosperity Policy Fellow, to talk about the benefits of H.R. 1. They discuss how government can create numerous barriers to energy projects around the US and how that can scare away businesses from development. H.R. 1 hopes to fix some of that. #americanpotential 
 
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Americans for Prosperity’s grassroots activists are in DC

Host Jeff Crank sits down with  Lauren Stewart, Senior Federal Affairs Liaison, and Mack Morris, Deputy State Director, both with Americans for Prosperity. They discuss how powerful it can be for elected officials in DC to hear from people that live in their districts.    #americanpotential 
 
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The Texas-Mexico border is pure chaos

Host Jeff Crank sits down with Matt McGrew, a Ranch Manager in Texas that is an hour and forty-five minutes from the border.  In the last three years, he has seen the repercussions of not having control over the border and the adverse effects that it can have on a community. #americanpotential 
 
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Joshua Solano: From not fitting in, to Marine One

Host Jeff Crank sits down with Joshua Solano to discuss his inspirational life story. Numerous public school teachers told Joshua he would never amount to anything, but he did not let that bring him down. Years later, Joshua would be honored with the Presidential Service Badge; this is his story. 
 
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