American Potential

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’s America 250 celebration in Iowa to discuss her journey from military service and medicine to representing Iowans in Congress. Congresswoman Miller-Meeks shares why concerns about government control of healthcare first motivated...

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 Halverson to talk about rising beef prices, the challenges facing American ranchers, and how government regulations affect what consumers ultimately pay at the grocery store. Tyler, a fifth-generation rancher, and James, a first-gener...

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 conversations with members of Congress about America’s 250th anniversary, the World Cup, American innovation, and the future of the country. Katelyn and Lauren share highlights from their latest Media Row, where lawmakers reflected o...

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 Director David Barnes to break down the rising cost of living and the policies that can help make life more affordable. From groceries and gasoline to electricity and housing, David explains how government spending, outdated regulations,...

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, businesses, government, and the community together to help homeless veterans. Students from 11 local high schools studying the skilled trades built 20 tiny homes that will provide veterans with safe, stable housing. Along the way, stude...

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, principles, and protections behind the U.S. Constitution. Casey explains how the failures of the Articles of Confederation led the Founders to create a new system of government built around checks and balances, federalism, and limi...

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 resources needed to keep the country competitive. Sen. Risch explains why Idaho has become a leader in nuclear energy research and how a new generation of smaller reactors, private investment, and increased competition could transform...

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 remember the day that changed America and reflect on its lasting impact. John was a college student and National Guard soldier in New York City when the attacks began. He recalls hearing the sirens racing toward Lower Manhattan,...

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 him to help families find stable, affordable homes. Rev. Harding shares his journey from working construction with his grandfather to becoming a police officer, pastor, and eventually founding Hope Community Development Corporation...

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 about a mother’s fight to give her daughters a better education—and the devastating consequences that followed. After concerns about bullying and academics in her daughters’ assigned public school, Kelley enrolled them in the dist...

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 host of the Rocky Mountain Freedom Zone podcast, to share how he has refused to let blindness keep him from pursuing his passions. Born blind, Kevin developed a fascination with radio as a child that eventually led him to earn a deg...

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 country’s economy, national security, and influence around the world. With more than 30 years in the energy industry, Nick shares how he went from growing up in Western Pennsylvania to building a career at the center of America’s...

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 Carolina, to discuss the Taking Care of American Veterans Act and what it could mean for veterans and their families. Adam breaks down several major reforms included in the legislation, including the Major Richard Star Act, which wou...

In this episode of American Potential, special guest host Heather Andrews takes us inside Americans for Prosperity’s Let Freedom Ring celebration in Utah to hear from people who turned one decision to get involved into years of meaningful action. From a Marine veteran fighting unnecessary regulations to a stay-at-home mom who found her voice in politics, an Australian immigrant who jumped into cam...

Join our community. Text "freedom" to (202) 918-5348  In this episode of American Potential, host David From welcomes back nurse practitioner Amy Siple for an incredible update on her fight against the Kansas Board of Nursing—and the major reforms that followed. After missing a licensing deadline while caring for her husband during his cancer battle, Amy faced disciplinary action that could have d...

In this episode of American Potential, special guest host Heather Andrews sits down with Ana Benson to share her journey from Peru to becoming an American citizen and helping others understand the freedoms and principles that define the United States. Ana came to America in 1987 during a difficult moment in her life, never imagining that the country would eventually become her home. She recalls be...

Join our community. Text "freedom" to (202) 918-5348 In this episode of American Potential, special guest host Heather Andrews sits down with Carolyn Phippen to discuss why understanding the issues—and being willing to have difficult conversations—is essential to preserving freedom. Carolyn shares how her interest in politics began as a young girl reading the newspaper and discussing the issues wi...

Join our community. Text "freedom" to (202) 918-5348  In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Kent Strang to talk about his new social media series Red White and Do—a hands-on journey exploring the traditions, history, and spirit that define America. From crossing the Delaware to planting corn with his father and competing in a watermelon eating contest, Kent dives in...

Join our community. Text "freedom" to (202) 918-5348 In this episode of American Potential, host David From is joined by Daniel Bassali, Vice President of Public Affairs at Americans for Prosperity, to reflect on America’s 250th anniversary and the importance of reconnecting with the nation’s founding principles. Daniel shares how initiatives like the Declaration Project are encouraging Americans...

Join our community. Text "freedom" to (202) 918-5348 In this episode of American Potential, special guest host Heather Andrews sits down with Utah Attorney General Derek Brown to unpack one of the biggest constitutional battles in the West—who should control America’s public lands. With more than 70% of Utah’s land managed by the federal government, Brown explains why states are pushing back and w...

In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Army veteran Bryan Anderson to share an extraordinary story of resilience, perspective, and purpose. After enlisting on September 11th, Bryan served in Iraq where an IED explosion changed his life forever—leaving him a triple amputee. But what followed is a story not of defeat, but of determination. From recovery at Walter Reed...

In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Kaitlin Colegate to share her powerful journey from firefighter to veteran advocate. After witnessing her husband’s struggles navigating the VA following years of military service, Kaitlin stepped in to fight for the care and support he—and countless other veterans—deserved. What began as helping her own family quickly grew into...

In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Austin von Letkemann—known to millions online as “Mandatory Funday”—to talk about his journey from joining the Army at 18 to becoming a leading voice in military culture and humor. Austin shares how a simple decision to enlist turned into a 14-year career of service, and how he discovered his voice as a content creator—using hum...

In this powerful episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Katie Bagosy to share a deeply personal story of love, loss, and purpose. Katie opens up about her husband’s service as a Marine, his struggles with PTSD and traumatic brain injury after deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, and the heartbreaking circumstances that led to his death. Through her experience, she highlights...

In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Rep. Matt Van Epps to discuss a life defined by service—from the battlefield to Capitol Hill. A West Point graduate and member of the “Class of 9/11,” Van Epps shares how his upbringing, military experience flying combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, and continued service in the Tennessee Air National Guard shaped his commit...