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American Potential

American Potential
Americans For Prosperity
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Congress
American Dream
School Choice
Entrepreneurship
Border Security
Economic Growth
Freedom
Biden Administration
Education
Small Business
Certificate Of Need Laws
Medicaid
Direct Primary Care
Energy Policy
Agriculture
Covid-19
Grassroots Activism
Tennessee

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... more

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Latest Episodes

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.... more

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 br... more

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 upbr... more

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In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with retired police chief Brad Flynn to discuss a life-changing initiative that’s helping first responders better serve individuals with sensory issues.

Inspired by his son’s autism di... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Van Epps
Congressman, Tennessee's 7th district
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Rep. Matt Van Epps: From West Point to War Zones to Congress
Brad Flynn
Retired police chief advocating sensory-awareness training for first responders
Culture City (training partner)
Episode: Brad Flynn: Training First Responders to Save Lives Through Sensory Awareness
Matthew Spalding
Kirby Professor in Constitutional Government and Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College
Hillsdale College
Episode: Dr. Matthew Spalding: The Radical Ideas of the Founding Fathers That Built America
Clarence Henderson
Participant in the Woolworth lunch counter sit-in, Greensboro, NC
Civil Rights Activist
Episode: Clarence Henderson: The Greensboro Sit-In That Helped Change America
Dan Sullivan
U.S. Senator from Alaska; former Marine Corps officer
United States Senate (Alaska)
Episode: Senator Dan Sullivan: The Alaska Energy Comeback and America’s Path to Energy Dominance
Sadie Howard
Part of the family-run Hippie Cow Creamery
Hippie Cow Creamery
Episode: Raw Milk, Red Tape, and Freedom: A Wyoming Family’s Fight to Protect Food Choice
Mark Nelson
Part of the family-run Hippie Cow Creamery
Hippie Cow Creamery
Episode: Raw Milk, Red Tape, and Freedom: A Wyoming Family’s Fight to Protect Food Choice
Michael Webert
Delegate representing Virginia 61st District
Virginia General Assembly
Episode: Delegate Michael Webert: How Regulatory Reform Saved Virginians Thousands
Alan Armstrong
U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, former Chairman and CEO of Williams Companies
U.S. Senate; Williams Companies
Episode: Building America Again: Senator Alan Armstrong on Fixing Permitting and Energy Policy

Host

David From
Host of the show, leading AFP-related policy discussions and storytelling.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 9.3k ratings
  • My Favorite!

    Love all the personal stories & messages of freedom!! So engaging!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MeaganKade
    United Statesa year ago
  • Real conversations with real folks. I appreciate the energetic and conversational approach to what often are opaque and sometimes dry topics.

    Audible
    5
    JohnCunneen
    United States2 years ago
  • Fascinating topics. Approachable conversations.

    Real conversations with real folks. I appreciate the energetic and conversational approach to what often are opaque and sometimes dry topics.

    Audible
    5
    JohnCunneen
    United States2 years ago
  • Best podcast!

    I’ve learned so much from this podcast, and I love going back and listening to older shows. Thank you for the great content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fgfdeyt5t
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Job

    well done! I like all the episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    United States3 years ago

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Fans note accessible yet substantive policy discussions.
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Audience highlights the quality of guests and host's ability to connect policy to everyday life.
Listeners praise personal storytelling and practical policy takeaways.

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#2
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Apple Podcasts
#54
Canada/Government
Apple Podcasts
#223
France/Government
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#243
Australia/Government
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#17
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#27
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Clarence Henderson: The Greensboro Sit-In That Helped Change America
Q: What were your thoughts and fears as you sat at the counter, and how did you cope with the immediate consequences?
Henderson discusses preparation, physical endurance, and a resolute spirit built from ongoing experiences of intimidation, making him ready to face arrest or worse while remaining committed to peaceful protest.
Clarence Henderson: The Greensboro Sit-In That Helped Change America
Q: What led you from finishing college to taking part in the Woolworth sit‑in and activism?
He recounts being invited into the sit-in, the personal reflections on experiencing discrimination, and the determination to act despite potential danger, highlighting the two-world experience of segregated and integrated spaces.
Clarence Henderson: The Greensboro Sit-In That Helped Change America
Q: Now, your family, had they been in North Carolina for a long time? I mean, how did they come to be there?
Henderson explains his family's migration from South Carolina to Greensboro and describes the Jim Crow environment they navigated, which shaped his sense of justice and desire to participate in broader civil rights actions.
Brad Flynn: Training First Responders to Save Lives Through Sensory Awareness
Q: Can you share a memorable story that demonstrates the training's impact?
An off-duty chief's wife later reported that trained officers prevented a deadly escalation two weeks after training; an agitated individual was guided to safety and treated with respect, culminating in a grateful hug from the individual after the incident.
Brad Flynn: Training First Responders to Save Lives Through Sensory Awareness
Q: What does the training actually look like for officers on the ground?
The program starts with foundations about sensory issues, then focuses on observation, de-escalation, safe approach, and environmental adjustments like dimming lights, reducing noise, and avoiding sudden movements or confrontational positioning to build trust.

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The show centers on real-world policy change powered by grassroots advocacy, spotlighting Americans for Prosperity staff, state directors, and practical activists who push for liberty-driven reforms. Episodes blend personal storytelling with policy context, covering housing and zoning reform, education choice, welfare accountability, and local governance. Notable strengths include a strong emphasis on citizen-led action, actionable policy insights, and on-the-ground perspectives from a diverse set of AFP affiliates and allied guests, making it a practical resource for listeners who want to understand how policy ideas translate into tangible outcomes in communities across states.

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Recent guests on American Potential include:

1. Matt Van Epps
2. Brad Flynn
3. Matthew Spalding
4. Clarence Henderson
5. Dan Sullivan
6. Sadie Howard
7. Mark Nelson
8. Michael Webert

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