American Potential
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 is a national award-winning podcast, having won the Gold Award at the 18th annual w3 Awards in the News and Politics Podcast category. The w3 Awards are judged by the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts.
Episodes
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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Monday Apr 24, 2023
The parent who challenged the school board and won
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
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
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Friday Apr 21, 2023
The problem with ESG
Friday Apr 21, 2023
Friday Apr 21, 2023
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
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Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
8,000 reasons Education savings accounts are a good idea in Texas
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
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
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Monday Apr 17, 2023
A health care game changer born out of the pandemic
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
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.
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Friday Apr 14, 2023
How a mom found the right school for her son with an ESA
Friday Apr 14, 2023
Friday Apr 14, 2023
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
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Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
The Utah school that knows education does not have to be one size fits all
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
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
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Monday Apr 10, 2023
Dear Congress, please find a better budget process
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
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
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Friday Apr 07, 2023
Georgia Certificate of Need laws are one big CON!
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Friday Apr 07, 2023
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
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Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Humanitarian Crisis: The US border is broken and needs to be fixed
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
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
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SHOW HOST: David From
REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT OF AFP
David From hosts the American Potential podcast. David serves as a Regional Vice President at Americans for Prosperity, a political advocacy and grassroots organization dedicated to advancing policies that expand freedom and opportunity. With extensive experience in advocacy and public policy, David is committed to highlighting stories of individuals and communities breaking barriers and creating positive change across the country.