American Potential
American Potential is a national award-winning podcast that shares how individuals are taking action in their community 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. Jeff Crank hosts the American Potential podcast. Jeff serves as a regional vice president at Americans for Prosperity, a political advocacy and accountability organization that helps pass policies to expand freedom and opportunity. He previously hosted The Jeff Crank Show from 2008-2022, and is the president of his own real estate investment company. American Potential is now a national award-winning podcast. Having won the Gold Award at the 18th annual 3w Awards in the News and Politics Podcast category. The 3w Awards is judged by the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts.
Episodes
Friday May 19, 2023
Congressman Banks on the debt ceiling crisis
Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
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.
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Wednesday May 17, 2023
Othal Brand: A story from someone who owns land on the U.S.-Mexico border
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
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.
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Monday May 15, 2023
Senator Ricketts: where business meets public service
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
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.
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Friday May 12, 2023
Podcast from the Border: Former Congresswoman Mayra Flores
Friday May 12, 2023
Friday May 12, 2023
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.
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Check out a previous episode on the border HERE
Wednesday May 10, 2023
A Veteran’s Journey Through The VA Hospital System
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Wednesday May 10, 2023
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.
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Monday May 08, 2023
Colorado’s Taxpayer Bill of Rights
Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
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?
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Wednesday May 03, 2023
A holistic approach to your healthcare
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
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.
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Monday May 01, 2023
Letting patients pick the doctor they want to visit
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
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.
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Friday Apr 28, 2023
Arizona parents and kids take back control
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Friday Apr 28, 2023
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
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Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
A pathway to prosperity
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
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
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SHOW HOST: Jeff Crank
REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT OF AFP
Jeff Crank hosts the American Potential podcast. Jeff serves as a regional vice president at Americans for Prosperity, a political advocacy and accountability organization that helps pass policies to expand freedom and opportunity. He also hosts The Jeff Crank Show, which began in 2008, and is the president of his own real estate investment company.