American Potential

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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 damaged a career spannin...

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 becoming a U.S. citizen shortly after...

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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 with her father. That cur...

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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 into iconic American exper...

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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 to revisit the full mea...

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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...

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 to becoming a motivational sp...

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 a mission to ass...

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 humor to...

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 the urgent need for better m...

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 commitment to country....

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 diagnosis, Brad made it his mission to equip law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS with the tools to recognize and respond appropriately to people experiencing sensory overloa...

In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Dr. Matthew Spalding of Hillsdale College to break down the core ideas that shaped the founding of the United States.

Dr. Spalding explains how the Founding Fathers weren’t just philosophers, but practical leaders who brought bold ideas like equality, natural rights, and self-government to life. He highlights why the Declaration of Independence was so radi...

In this powerful episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Clarence Henderson, a civil rights leader who took part in the historic 1960 Greensboro Woolworth lunch counter sit-in.

Clarence shares a firsthand account of the moment he joined the protest—an act of courage that helped ignite a nationwide movement to challenge segregation. He reflects on growing up under Jim Crow, the risks he and others faced t...

In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan to discuss Alaska’s critical role in America’s energy future—and the major policy shifts driving its resurgence.

From unlocking massive oil and gas reserves on the North Slope to advancing large-scale projects like Alaska LNG, Senator Sullivan outlines how recent legislation and regulatory rollbacks are fueling an &ldqu...

In this episode of American Potential, host David From is joined by Katelyn Beldsoe for a behind-the-scenes look at one of Washington’s most unique traditions—the Congressional Baseball Game.

Reporting from batting practice, Katelyn shares conversations with members of Congress as they prepare for the big game, offering a lighter, more personal side of lawmakers rarely seen on Capitol Hill. From score predictions and MV...

In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Sadie Howard and Mark Nelson of Hippie Cow Creamery in Cody, Wyoming, to share their unexpected journey from family farm to food freedom advocates.

What started as a simple decision to provide healthier food for their family quickly grew into a thriving business—selling raw milk, homemade goods, and popular raw milk lattes under Wyoming’s Food Freedom...

In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Virginia Delegate Michael Webert to discuss the impact of regulatory reform and what’s at stake for the future of the Commonwealth.

Delegate Webert breaks down how the Virginia Office of Regulatory Management—created under Governor Glenn Youngkin—has streamlined burdensome rules, cut red tape, and saved taxpayers significant money, including an...

In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with U.S. Senator Alan Armstrong to discuss one of the biggest barriers to American growth: the broken permitting process.

Drawing on decades of experience in the energy industry, Senator Armstrong explains how excessive regulation, legal challenges, and bureaucratic overlap have made it nearly impossible to build critical infrastructure—even when projects are a...