American Potential

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...

In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Dana Hollifleld, a nurse with over 20 years of experience, to discuss how government policies are impacting healthcare workers and patients alike.

After working in multiple states, Dana noticed a stark difference when she arrived in Alabama—limited job options, suppressed wages, and reduced patient choice due to hospital monopolies reinforced by certificat...

In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Colin Raby, co-founder of Farmmind, to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing one of America’s oldest industries—agriculture.

Colin shares how he and his team identified major gaps in farming technology and built an AI-powered platform to help farmers save time, reduce costs, and increase yields. From simplifying complex decisions to ...

In this episode of American Potential, host David From is joined by Katelyn Bledsoe and Lauren Stewart to bring listeners inside Washington, D.C., with exclusive conversations from members of Congress.

Recorded during the Republican Study Committee’s media row, the episode covers key issues shaping the nation—from the Working Family Tax Cut Act and its impact on everyday Americans to the growing push for permitting refo...

In this episode of American Potential, host David From continues the “50 Stars, 50 Stories” series with Megan Novak and Jake Coleman, who test their knowledge in a fun state trivia showdown.

From Minnesota’s lakes and Wisconsin’s cheese to South Carolina’s history, the conversation dives into what makes these states unique—covering everything from geography and culture to surprising historical f...

In this special Memorial Day episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Army veteran David Cyr to reflect on the true meaning behind the holiday.

Drawing from over two decades of military service, David shares powerful and personal stories of two fallen soldiers—Jared Dennis and Alexander Van Alton—highlighting their courage, sacrifice, and the bonds formed in combat. He offers a firsthand perspective...

In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Angela Marrarino to share her one small step story—how a single tweet helped launch her journey into politics and public policy.

Angela reflects on her path from working in the bar industry to becoming a leader in grassroots activism in Ohio. What started as curiosity and opportunity quickly turned into a calling to make a real difference.

Now serving as De...

In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Greg Dowell to explore his journey from a small town in Tennessee to working on Capitol Hill.

Greg shares his one small step story—how growing up in a tight-knit community shaped his passion for people, service, and storytelling, ultimately leading him into public policy. From advocating for students in the Tennessee legislature to working in Congress and ...

In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with grassroots leader Roslyn Williams to share her powerful journey from everyday citizen to one of the most effective community organizers in the country.

Roslyn recounts how a simple decision to volunteer in Georgia became her “one small step” into politics—leading to building movements, running campaigns, and eventually helping shape civic engage...

In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Sarah Hetemi, Americans for Prosperity’s New Mexico State Director, to share her remarkable journey—from growing up in Norway to becoming a leader in American public policy.

Sarah reflects on her parents’ pursuit of opportunity, her decision to immigrate to the United States at just 18, and the “one small step” that led her into poli...