Warming Signs with Kait Parker is a podcast that tackles pressing environmental issues with wit and expertise. She’ll go beyond the headlines to inspire both action and hope. Join her every other Tuesday at noon.
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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 su ...
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Feeling overwhelmed by the looming threat of climate change? We’ve got you! Sunny Drake's Climate Change and Other Small Talk is a theatrical podcast that is here to hold your hand through the scary stuff and entertain you at the same time. Made by 9 creative teams around the world, these podcast episodes have got it all: from the witty to the wacky, and the serious to the silly. It’s guaranteed to be fun and ignite your inner climate warrior all while offering global perspectives on the cli ...
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Same Pay, Same Care: Cutting VA Waste and Prioritizing Veterans with Jeremiah Mosteller
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19:26In the next installment of the Big Ideas for Smaller Government series, host David From welcomes back Jeremiah Mosteller, Policy Director at Americans for Prosperity, to take a hard look at spending within the Department of Veterans Affairs—and what reforms are needed to better serve those who served us. Mosteller breaks down how the VA’s budget ha…
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The Future of Coal, Grid Security, and the Fight Against Regulatory Overreach
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27:28In this high-voltage episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Rachel Gleason, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Coal Alliance, to discuss the future of coal, the reliability of America’s power grid, and the consequences of top-down energy policy. Gleason gives a behind-the-scenes look at how federal and state regulations h…
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Memorial Day Reflections: Stories of Service, Sacrifice, and Healing with Marine Veteran Adam Jahnke
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36:39In this powerful Memorial Day episode of American Potential, host David From is joined by Marine Corps veteran Adam Jahnke, now a Strategic Director at Concerned Veterans for America, to reflect on the true meaning of the holiday through the stories of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Adam shares deeply personal memories of his fellow Marines…
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Congress Must Step Up: Locking In Reform, Cutting Waste, and Ending Regulatory Overreach
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19:43In the next installment of the Big Ideas for Smaller Government series, host David From welcomes back Jeremiah Mosteller, Policy Director at Americans for Prosperity, to discuss how Congress can take bold action to rein in runaway federal agencies, eliminate wasteful spending, and make key regulatory reforms permanent. Jeremiah breaks down why popu…
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One Small Step: How Everyday Americans Are Writing the Next Chapter of Freedom
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27:33In this inspiring episode of American Potential, host David From is joined by Daniel Bassali, Vice President of Public Affairs for Americans for Prosperity, to discuss the launch of the One Small Step campaign—AFP’s bold, nationwide effort to celebrate America's 250th anniversary by spotlighting the everyday citizens who are shaping the future of f…
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From Grocery Store to Capitol Hill: Congressman Jeff Hurd’s Mission to Empower Rural America
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24:30In this compelling episode of American Potential, host David From welcomes Congressman Jeff Hurd, a freshman lawmaker representing Colorado’s vast and beautiful Third Congressional District. Congressman Hurd shares his journey from humble beginnings bagging groceries in Grand Junction to earning law degrees, practicing energy law, and now serving i…
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Congressman August Pfluger on Conservative Leadership, Tax Certainty, and Unleashing American Energy
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25:25In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Congressman August Pfluger—Chairman of the Republican Study Committee, decorated Air Force veteran, and proud seventh-generation Texan—for an in-depth conversation on the path forward for America's economy, energy independence, and national security. Congressman Pfluger discusses…
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Inside the Tax Cuts That Fueled Jobs, Growth, and Freedom
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33:32Behind every piece of major legislation, there’s a story of strategy, sacrifice, and high stakes. In this episode of American Potential, host David From is joined by Andy Koenig—former White House advisor and one of the key architects behind the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). From inside the halls of the West Wing to late-night meetings on Capi…
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Earned, Not Given: Two Sisters’ Journey to Fight for School Choice in Montana
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24:29Ilena and Meleana Levitt didn’t just talk about school choice—they lived it. When their father became a fully disabled veteran and their family could no longer afford private school, these two Montana sisters made a bold and uncommon decision: they worked nearly full-time jobs as teenagers to pay for the education they believed in. It wasn’t easy—b…
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$5 Trillion Wake-Up Call: Congressman Rich McCormick on Fixing America's Broken Healthcare System
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34:38In this eye-opening episode of American Potential, host David From is joined by Congressman Rich McCormick, an ER physician, U.S. Marine and Navy veteran, and representative of Georgia’s 6th District, to confront one of the greatest threats to America’s future: our broken healthcare system. McCormick brings real-world medical and military experienc…
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$554 Billion in USDA Waste? The Case for a Unified Welfare System
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21:15In this episode of American Potential, host David From continues the Big Ideas for Smaller Government series with AFP Policy Director Jeremiah Mosteller to explore a staggering opportunity for reform: a unified verification system for all federal welfare and assistance programs. By streamlining the maze of 80 uncoordinated programs—many run by the …
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Building on Her Father’s Sacrifice: Monet Bacs’ Fight for the American Dream
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20:37What would you sacrifice for freedom? For Monet Bacs, Strategic Director at the LIBRE Initiative in Arizona, her father's answer was clear—everything. In this moving episode, host David From sits down with Monet to explore the legacy of her father, who fled Guatemala in search of opportunity, safety, and a future he couldn’t find at home. Arriving …
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From Holocaust Survivors to Policy Reformer: Henry Kriegel’s Fight to Protect the American Dream
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25:22What does it mean to honor the legacy of survival and freedom? In this powerful episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Henry Kriegel, deputy state director of Americans for Prosperity–Montana, to hear the extraordinary story of his parents—Holocaust survivors who came to America with nothing but determination and hope. Their …
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From Army Veteran to Entrepreneur: How Chris Thomas Is Building Business and Opportunity in Ohio
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28:33Chris Thomas didn’t plan on becoming a business owner—but when opportunity knocked, he answered. In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Chris, an Army veteran and the owner of Tri-County Tower, to hear how military service shaped his leadership, and how a campfire conversation with his father-in-law changed the course…
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From the Frontlines to Reform: John Vick and Concerned Veterans for America’s Fight for Real Change
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28:29What happens after service members take off the uniform—but still feel the calling to serve? In this powerful episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with John Vick, the new Executive Director of Concerned Veterans for America, to discuss how veterans are continuing the fight for freedom right here at home. John shares his remarkab…
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From Communist Nicaragua to the American Dream: Rommel Lopez’s Journey of Service and Opportunity
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21:39What does it mean to risk everything for freedom—and then dedicate your life to protecting it? In this powerful episode, host David From sits down with Rommel Lopez, grassroots engagement director for Americans for Prosperity–Florida, to share his incredible journey from communist Nicaragua to the United States. Rommel grew up during a brutal civil…
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$800 Million in Misspent Funds? What’s Really Going On at the Department of Energy
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18:42An audit revealed $800 million in misspent taxpayer dollars at the Department of Energy—and that's just the beginning. In this episode, Jeremiah Mosteller, Policy Director at Americans for Prosperity, joins David From to expose how the agency charged with America’s energy future is riddled with waste, inefficiency, and programs that benefit big cor…
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The Dog That Changed Everything: How Bolt Helped a Veteran Reclaim His Life
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22:30After surviving a rocket-propelled grenade attack in Afghanistan, Chris Enget returned home to a new battle—one with PTSD, anxiety, and the daily challenge of reintegrating into civilian life. But everything began to change the day Bolt, a specially trained service dog, entered his life—on the very anniversary of the attack that nearly killed him. …
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Paperwork, Politics, and $30K Lost: One Business Owner’s Fight for Freedom
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22:49What happens when a family business is nearly shut down over a simple paperwork error? In this eye-opening episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Chase Sharp, a third-generation business owner from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who shares how the federal government nearly wiped out his company—not because of fraud or abuse, but bec…
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From Communist Cuba to the American Dream: Heydi Martínez’s Journey to Freedom
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26:23What happens when a young girl raised under communism is given a second chance—in the land of the free? In this gripping episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Heydi Martínez, a courageous woman who grew up under Cuba’s authoritarian regime, arrived in the U.S. as a teenager with nothing, and is now working with Americans for…
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The Power of Tax Relief: A Story of Freedom, Growth, and the American Dream
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25:26Behind every great moment of American prosperity, there’s been a bold move to let people keep more of what they earn. In this episode of American Potential, host David From is joined by Chris Stio, Deputy Director of Staff Training at Americans for Prosperity, to trace the powerful history of tax reform in America—from the Civil War to JFK, from Re…
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Buried in Red Tape: Gail Nicholls’ Fight for Small Business Freedom
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21:25Running a small business should be challenging—but fulfilling. For Gail Nicholls, owner of a rural pet and livestock supply store in South Carolina, it’s become a daily struggle against endless state regulations. In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Gail to hear how red tape and paperwork have kept her from doing wh…
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Tennessee’s School Choice Breakthrough: A Lifeline for Families
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23:58After years of tireless advocacy and personal sacrifice, Tennessee has passed universal school choice—and for families like Drew Middletown’s, it couldn’t have come at a better time. In this powerful episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Tori Venable, Tennessee State Director for Americans for Prosperity, and Drew Middletown…
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Billions Spent, Just 214 Chargers: The Failure of Federally Funded EV Infrastructure
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18:17The federal government has spent nearly $3 billion on electric vehicle infrastructure. So far? Only 214 individual chargers have been built across the entire country. In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Jeremiah Mosteller, Policy Director at Americans for Prosperity, to unpack how taxpayer dollars are being funnele…
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From Groceries to Giving: The Heart Behind Team Buche Cares
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23:21What happens when your business isn't just about profit—but about people? In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with RF Buche, a fourth-generation grocer in South Dakota who’s carrying on a 120-year family legacy in some of the poorest and most underserved areas of the country. With 24 stores spread across rural South Dak…
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Minnesota Meltdown: Legislative Walkouts, Court Battles & a $6B Deficit
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26:02What do you get when you combine a tied state house, court challenges, political walkouts, and a looming budget crisis? A real-life political soap opera—and it's all happening in Minnesota. In this episode, host David From sits down with RaeAnna Lee, Legislative and Coalitions Director at Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota, to break down the chaos …
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America’s Public Land Crisis: Too Much Federal Control, Too Little Freedom
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25:01When the federal government controls over 70% of the land in Utah, it’s not just a policy issue—it’s a crisis for rural communities trying to survive and thrive. In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Congresswoman Celeste Maloy, who represents Utah’s 2nd Congressional District and brings a rare combination of real-wo…
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Unpacking Waste and Redundancy at the Department of Education
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17:41In this episode of American Potential, host David From is joined by Jeremiah Mosteller, Policy Director at Americans for Prosperity, for another deep dive in our “Big Ideas for Smaller Government” series. This time, they unpack the U.S. Department of Education—its massive $241.7 billion annual budget, over 4,000 employees, and a growing list of res…
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From Addiction to Impact: Scott Strode on Recovery, Resilience & The Phoenix
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26:54At just 11 years old, Scott Strode had his first drink—and it marked the beginning of a battle with addiction that would last into adulthood. But through climbing, community, and rediscovering his self-worth, Scott found a new path forward—one that would eventually help hundreds of thousands do the same. In this powerful episode, host David From si…
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Why Act 10 Still Matters – Gov. Scott Walker & Guy Benson on the Battle Over Wisconsin’s Future
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27:09More than a decade after Governor Scott Walker passed Act 10—historic legislation that reined in the power of public sector unions and saved taxpayers over $30 billion—the law is under threat once again. In this episode, radio host and Fox News contributor Guy Benson sits down with Governor Walker to revisit the battle that captured national attent…
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From Principal to Pioneer: How Mary Jo Fairhead Is Reimagining Education in Rural South Dakota
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26:44What happens when a dedicated educator realizes the system isn’t serving her students—or her own children? She builds something better. In this deeply moving episode of American Potential, host David From speaks with Mary Jo Fairhead, a former public-school teacher and principal in South Dakota, who left the traditional education system to create O…
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Reining in the Bureaucracy: How Trump’s Executive Order Challenges the Administrative State
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30:33For years, unelected bureaucrats have stretched vague laws to impose regulations that Congress never explicitly approved. But with a new executive order, President Trump is taking steps to rein in the administrative state and ensure that federal agencies stay within their constitutional limits. In this episode of American Potential, host David From…
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From Battlefield to Brewery: How Tax Cuts Fueled Growth for a Veteran-Owned Business
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26:17Starting a business is never easy, but for veterans like George Rice, it’s about more than just making a profit—it’s about building community and creating opportunities. In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with George, co-owner of 5x5 Brewing Co. in Mission, Texas, to discuss his journey from serving in the U.S. Army to…
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Cutting Red Tape in Georgia: Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones on Regulatory Reform and Business Growth
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22:51Excessive regulations can strangle small businesses, delay job creation, and burden entrepreneurs with unnecessary red tape. But in Georgia, leaders are taking action to fix it. In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones to discuss the Red Tape Rollback Act, a bold initiative aimed at reduci…
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Environmental Protection Agency’s Costly Agenda: Union Jobs, Green Banks, and Taxpayer Waste
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15:19The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was created to safeguard air and water quality, but has it gone too far in expanding its reach? In this episode of American Potential, host David From is joined by Jeremiah Mosteller, Policy Director for Americans for Prosperity, to expose how the EPA is using taxpayer dollars for programs that go far beyon…
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Daylight Saving Time: Keep It or Ditch It? The Debate Between Arizona and Virginia
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21:30Twice a year, Americans adjust their clocks—except in Arizona and Hawaii. But is daylight saving time (DST) still necessary, or is it an outdated practice that needs to go? In this lively debate, American Potential host David From sits down with Stephen Shadegg, AFP’s Arizona State Director, and Tim Parrish, AFP’s Virginia State Director, to discus…
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The Fight for Affordable Energy: Reversing Costly Regulations with Faith Burns
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26:11Energy powers every aspect of American life, from keeping the lights on to fueling our economy. Yet, restrictive federal and state policies have driven up costs, limited production, and made energy less reliable for families and businesses. With a new administration in office, major policy shifts are underway to reverse these harmful regulations an…
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Exposing Government Waste: Congressman Tim Burchett on the New Oversight Subcommittee
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27:46The fight against government waste, fraud, and abuse just got a powerful new ally. In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Congressman Tim Burchett to discuss the newly formed House Oversight Subcommittee on Government Efficiency—also known as the DOGE Subcommittee. This committee, chaired by Congresswoman Marjorie Tay…
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Government Overreach and Fireworks: How One Family Business is Fighting Back
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29:41What happens when a government agency arbitrarily decides to hold millions of dollars’ worth of inventory hostage? In this episode of American Potential, host David From speaks with Oliver Dunford, senior attorney at the Pacific Legal Foundation, about the legal battle facing Jake’s Fireworks, a family-owned business caught in regulatory limbo. The…
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Fighting for Veterans: Congressman Mike Bost on Service & Health Care Reform
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27:21On this episode of American Potential, host David From welcomes Congressman Mike Bost, Chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, to discuss his journey from serving in the U.S. Marine Corps to fighting for veterans in Congress. He shares why he enlisted, how his family’s deep military roots shaped his passion for service, and why the Vetera…
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Exposing Wasteful Spending: How Congress Can Save Billions Without Cutting Essential Services
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16:17Government spending has spiraled out of control, but what if there were common-sense solutions to rein it in without harming essential programs? In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Jeremiah Mosteller, Policy Director for Americans for Prosperity, to uncover shocking examples of federal waste and highlight real refo…
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Protecting Innovation: The Free Market Approach to Tech Policy
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38:01The 119th Congress faces a pivotal moment in shaping America's technological future. With advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity threats on the rise, and digital trade playing a crucial role in the economy, lawmakers must decide whether to embrace policies that foster innovation or burden industries with heavy-handed regulation…
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Helping Homeless Veterans Rebuild: Off Road Outreach’s Mission After Hurricane Helene
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30:04When Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, it left homes destroyed, infrastructure in ruins, and many—especially homeless veterans—without shelter. But in the wake of destruction, heroes emerged. In this episode of American Potential, host David From speaks with Stacey Buckner, founder of Off Road Outreach, a nonprofit dedicated to se…
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🔥 The Truth About Coal: Why America Needs Reliable Energy Now More Than Ever
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26:46Coal has powered America for centuries, fueling industries, strengthening our economy, and ensuring our energy independence. Yet, it continues to be unfairly maligned by policymakers and activists who push unreliable energy alternatives. In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Mitesh Thakkar, President of Core Natural …
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From Rock Bottom to Redemption: How One Restaurant is Transforming Lives
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29:41In this powerful episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Rob Perez, co-owner of DV8 Kitchen in Lexington, Kentucky. More than just a restaurant, DV8 is a place where people recovering from addiction get a fresh start, proving that meaningful work can be a key to long-term recovery. Rob shares the deeply personal story behind t…
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How the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Plans to Reform Washington
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34:41In this kickoff episode of Big Ideas for Smaller Government, host David From welcomes Jeremiah Mosteller, Policy Director at Americans for Prosperity, to introduce the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Jeremiah breaks down how this initiative, led by Elon Musk and backed by the Trump administration, is set to tackle bureaucr…
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Rep. Harriet Hageman on Reining in the Administrative State and Defending Constitutional Freedoms
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31:09In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Congresswoman Harriet Hageman, Wyoming's at-large representative and chair of the new Article One Task Force, to discuss her mission to rein in the administrative state and defend constitutional freedoms. Rep. Hageman shares her experiences as a trial attorney fighting federal ov…
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Empowering Young Minds: A Conversation with Lynee Fife of the Children's Entrepreneur Market
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23:43In this episode of American Potential, host David From welcomes Lynnee Fife, Executive Director of the Children's Entrepreneur Market, to discuss how this groundbreaking initiative is transforming kids into confident entrepreneurs. Lynnee shares the story behind the Children's Entrepreneur Market, part of the Libertas Network, and how it provides c…
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Unleashing American Energy: The Potential of Natural Gas and Infrastructure
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31:09In this episode of American Potential, new host David From sits down with Toby Rice, CEO of EQT Corporation, the largest producer of natural gas in the United States. Together, they discuss the pivotal role of natural gas in America's energy independence, the lessons learned from Europe's energy crisis, and the need to prioritize infrastructure dev…
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Protect Prosperity: Fighting for Tax Reform and Economic Freedom
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24:49As tax cuts from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) face expiration, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is launching the "Protect Prosperity" campaign to ensure economic freedom for all Americans. In this episode, new host David From speaks with Ken Strang, Managing Director for AFP, about the critical importance of extending these tax reforms. Learn how…
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