Best Vick Hope Podcasts (2026)

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CEO of Keystate Energy Perry Babb on Fertilizer, Natural Gas, and America’s Food Security 29:31

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Fertilizer is essential to feeding America, and it all begins with natural gas. On this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Perry Babb, CEO of Keystate Energy, to explain how modern fertilizer is made, why energy policy directly affects food prices, and how the U.S. became dependent on foreign fertilizer despite abundant d…

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2025 American Potential Year-End Review: Stories, Wins, and Lessons from the Road 39:46

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In the final episode of 2025, host David From is joined by the American Potential podcast team to reflect on a year of major transitions, memorable guests, and powerful stories from across the country. They discuss stepping into a new chapter for the show, how the team finds and tells “one small step” stories, and the moments that stood out most—fr…

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Permitting Reform and American Energy for the AI Revolution with Kent Strang 29:16

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As America heads into an AI-driven future, energy demand, innovation, and economic competitiveness are all colliding. In this episode of American Potential, host David From talks with Kent Strang, Managing Director at Americans for Prosperity, about the major policy wins of 2025 and what’s coming next. They break down the passage of the working fam…

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S8 Ep25: Bookshelfie: Self Esteem 58:23

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Rebecca Lucy Taylor, AKA Self Esteem talks to Vick about pushing back against the male gaze, the healing power of her art and how to carry on as a female music artist in your 40s. Rebecca is one of the UK’s most exciting breakout musical stars of the past decade. Performing as Self Esteem, she rose from cult favourite to mainstream hero following t…

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John Vick on Restoring Congress’s Role in War Powers and Preventing Endless Wars 23:51

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On this episode of American Potential, host David From is joined by John Vick, Executive Director of Concerned Veterans for America, for a year-end conversation focused on restoring Congress’s constitutional role in decisions of war and peace. John explains why repealing outdated Authorizations for Use of Military Force—passed in the wake of 9/11 w…

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LIBRE Executive Director Sandra Benitez on Empowering Hispanic Communities and 250 Years of Freedom 22:25

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As 2026 approaches, host David From continues a year-end series with leaders across the Stand Together community—looking back at key wins from the past year and what’s ahead. In this episode, Sandra Benitez, Executive Director of The LIBRE Initiative, explains how LIBRE empowers Hispanic Americans through limited-government principles, grassroots l…

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S8 Ep24: Bookshelfie: Rachel Parris 47:07

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Comedian, actor and improviser Rachel Parris discusses why people can be so wrong about Jane Austen, the knotty complexities of female friendship and her love for crime fiction. Rachel is officially a member of the British comedy elite – she has appeared on Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News For You, and Mock the Week, and was BAFTA-nominated for …

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50 Stars, 50 Stories: The States That Joined the Union in December 19:25

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As America approaches its 250th birthday, American Potential continues its 50 Stars, 50 Stories series—exploring the history, culture, and defining moments of the states as they joined the Union. In this episode, host David is joined by Adam Thompson and Tyler Raygor to spotlight the states that became part of the United States in December, includi…

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Feeding America at the Border: Cory Mellon on Farming, Labor, and Food Security 27:15

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Yuma, Arizona plays a critical role in feeding the United States, supplying much of the nation’s leafy greens during the winter months. But farming at the border comes with unique challenges. In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Cory Mellon, Chief Operating Officer of his family’s farm, to discuss the realities of a…

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9 // Run Towards the Fire // Caroline Mendez 47:02

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Send us a text Caroline Mendez grew up in Wilmington, DE. She went to church and "accepted Jesus" at summer camp to get the free Bible as a child. As a teen, she looked for acceptance and value in multiple relationships and sex. Her grandmother prayed for her for 40 years. Caroline embraced New Age in her teens calling herself the "Empress of the U…

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Life on the Border: Mayor Douglas Nicholls on Yuma, Immigration, and the Rule of Law 27:56

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What happens to a community when the border system breaks down — and what does it look like when order is restored? In this episode of American Potential, host David travels to Yuma, Arizona, to speak with Mayor Douglas Nicholls, who shares firsthand insight into the strain massive border crossings placed on his community and what life looks like n…

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S8 Ep23: Bookshelfie: Clare Balding 45:47

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Broadcasting legend Clare Balding tells us why the Celebrity Traitors’ castle was the perfect place to finish writing her latest book, how the author of a ‘bonkbuster’ that was banned from her school became the person who got Clare into novel-writing, and the animals and women in literature who have captured her imagination. Clare grew up in the co…

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Former Border Patrol Chief Chris Clem on Securing the Border and Protecting Migrant Children 18:24

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On this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down in Yuma, Arizona with Chris Clem, former Border Patrol sector chief and senior adviser on border security and child trafficking issues. Chief Clem explains how border security in Yuma has dramatically changed—from thousands of illegal crossings per day to a fraction of that—thanks to …

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Sen. Jon Husted on Why America Needs a Principles-Based Balanced Budget Amendment 22:44

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On this episode of American Potential, host David From talks with Senator Jon Husted of Ohio about one of the most urgent—and least addressed—threats facing America: the out-of-control federal debt and the lack of any requirement to balance the federal budget. Sen. Husted explains why nearly every state, including Ohio, must balance its budget whil…

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Food Truck Owner John Leddy on Alabama’s Red Tape and the Fight for Permit Reform 30:21

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On this episode of American Potential, host David From speaks with John Leddy, a food truck owner in Alabama, about how complicated it is to legally operate a mobile food business. John explains how food truck owners are forced to navigate a patchwork of city and county rules—requiring different permits, health inspections, fire inspections, and bu…

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S8 Ep22: Bookshelfie: Angela Scanlon 58:32

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Irish broadcaster, podcaster and author Angela Scanlon discusses why Marian Keyes was so inspirational to her, how an unexpected honeymoon reading choice had her bawling, and why choosing not to get your nails done is a radical act. Angela is best known for hosting shows on the BBC and RTÉ as well as her weekend breakfast show on Virgin Radio. Her …

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Ohio Rep. Jennifer Gross on Ending Red Tape to Expand Patient Access to Care 32:43

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In this episode of American Potential, host David From talks with Ohio Representative Jennifer Gross, a retired Air Force combat lieutenant colonel and longtime nurse practitioner, about her push to modernize Ohio’s outdated healthcare rules. Rep. Gross explains how Ohio’s Standard Care Arrangement requirement blocks highly trained nurse practition…

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Wisconsin Cigar Lounge Ban: Restoring Local Choice & Free-Market Competition 26:48

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On this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Ethan Sanchez (Grassroots Engagement Director, Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin) and Marine Corps veteran Jim Thompson to unpack a little-known piece of Wisconsin law: it’s illegal to open a new cigar lounge in the state. Because of Wisconsin’s Clean Indoor Air Act, only a hand…

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How the One Big Beautiful Bill Expands HSAs, Direct Primary Care & Telehealth Access 32:12

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On this episode of American Potential, host David From welcomes back Dean Clancy, Senior Health Policy Fellow at Americans for Prosperity, to break down the major health care wins inside the One Big Beautiful Bill passed this summer. Dean explains how the bill expands access to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), allowing millions more Americans to sav…

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S8 Ep21: Bookshelfie: Sian Eleri 47:40

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Radio 1 DJ Sian Eleri discusses her love for Welsh language writing, the power of a creative vocabulary and why home is such a complicated subject. Sian is one of the biggest music tastemakers at BBC Radio 1 and shares her love for music across three shows at the station – Future Artists, Power Down Playlist and Chillest Show – as well as hosting a…

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How the One Big Beautiful Bill Shields Americans From Massive Tax Hikes 30:52

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On this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Patrick Fleenor, the Tax Policy Fellow for Americans for Prosperity, to break down how the One Big Beautiful Bill stopped the largest tax hike in U.S. history. Patrick explains how the bill simplifies parts of the tax code, keeps more money in the hands of families and job creato…

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Spike Cohen: Exposing CPS Abuse and Helping Families Fight Back 33:35

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In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Spike Cohen, founder and president of You Are The Power, to talk about how ordinary people can push back against extraordinary government abuse—and win. From eminent domain land grabs to “medical kidnapping” and CPS overreach, Spike shares how his organization uses public pressur…

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Kansas Nurse Amy Siple vs. a Broken System: When Licensing Bureaucracy Hurts Patients 27:43

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In this powerful episode of American Potential, host David From speaks with Amy Siple, a Kansas nurse practitioner whose career was nearly destroyed—not for harming a patient, not for malpractice, but for a clerical error while her husband battled cancer. When Amy missed a routine license renewal fee, the Kansas Board of Nursing launched a punitive…

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50 Stars, 50 Stories: South Dakota & North Carolina with Jennifer Beving and Tyler Voight 30:25

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In this 50 Stars, 50 Stories edition of American Potential, host David From sits down with Jennifer Beving, Deputy State Director for AFP–South Dakota, and Tyler Voight, State Director for AFP–North Carolina, for a lively blend of state trivia and state leadership. Jennifer shares how AFP–South Dakota is helping citizens get involved, show up in Pi…

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S8 Ep20: Bookshelfie: Lily King 34:47

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Award-winning author Lily King joins us from the road during her book tour to explore how women finding themselves and love are such big topics in her favourite books. Plus, she tells us the novels she returns to over and over again for comfort; and why Virginia Woolf has been such an important writer in her life. Lily has written six novels which …

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Beka Dowhy on Ending Caregiver Isolation and Building the Caregiver Support Network 26:20

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In this heartfelt episode of American Potential, host David From talks with Beka Dowhy, founder of the Caregiver Support Network, about her mission to support family caregivers who often feel unseen and alone. After caring for her mom through multiple sclerosis (MS) alongside her dad, Beka experienced firsthand how isolating caregiving can be — and…

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AI, Energy, and the Right to Compute: Tanner Avery on Innovation and Freedom in Montana 15:03

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In this episode of American Potential, host David From talks with Tanner Avery, Policy Director at the Frontier Institute in Montana, about how pro-innovation policies are helping Big Sky Country become a leader in both artificial intelligence and energy development. Avery explains how Montana’s new Right to Compute law protects AI and modern compu…

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S8 Ep19: Bookshelfie: Debbie Wosskow 54:48

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Multi-exit entrepreneur, investor and one of the UK’s most influential business figures, Debbie Wosskow OBE discusses the gender pay gap in writing, her fearlessness in asking men for money, and why the Women’s Prize Trust is so important. Debbie is best known for founding the home-swapping platform Love Home Swap and co-founding the women’s networ…

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Montana State Rep. Gary Parry on Coal, Nuclear Energy, and Securing the West’s Power Future 13:39

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In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Montana State Representative Gary Parry, Chair of the House Energy & Technology Committee, to discuss how Montana can remain a leader in energy production while preparing for the future. Parry outlines his vision for expanding coal and small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs), stren…

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Fixing VA Healthcare: Darin Selnick on the Veterans Access Act and Saving Veterans’ Lives 32:23

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In this episode of American Potential, host David From talks with Darin Selnick, Senior Advisor for Concerned Veterans for America and one of the architects of the VA MISSION Act, about the next big step in veterans’ healthcare reform — the Veterans Access Act. Selnick reveals how bureaucratic failures and delays under the current administration ha…

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Women Veterans Share Their Stories: Military Service, Trauma Recovery, and VA Healthcare Reform 43:10

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In this powerful episode of American Potential, host David From speaks with Army combat veteran Dallas Knight and retired Air Force Colonel Lorraine Schleder about their journeys of service, sacrifice, and healing. They recount experiences from Iraq combat missions to aeromedical evacuations, and how those challenges shaped their drive to continue …

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S8 Ep18: Bookshelfie: Alice Loxton 46:50

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Presenter and author Alice Loxton discusses how fiction can help us understand the past – particularly when it comes to women’s stories; finding humour in classic literature; and her companionship with figures from history. Alice is passionate about bringing history to mainstream, younger audiences, and she has over three million followers on socia…

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Powering America’s Future: Rep. Troy Downing on Montana Energy, AI Demand, and Military Service 14:26

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In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Congressman Troy Downing of Montana’s vast First District to talk about unleashing America’s energy potential and keeping the nation secure—both economically and militarily. Downing discusses how affordable, reliable energy is the backbone of prosperity for families, small busine…

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Fixing Forests & Fueling Growth: Rep. Bruce Westerman on Energy, Permitting, and Public Lands 22:12

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On American Potential with host David From, Congressman Bruce Westerman — Chair of the House Natural Resources Committee and a professional forester — explains why healthy forests are the backbone of clean air, clean water, and resilient watersheds, and how decades of public land mismanagement have fueled catastrophic wildfires and lumber shortages…

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S8 Ep17: Bookshelfie: Kemi Rodgers 50:21

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Presenter, DJ and radio host Kemi Rodgers is excited to head back to the jungle for the new series of I’m A Celebrity and shares what books she’ll be packing for the journey. Kemi is best known for her work on Capital Radio and as a co-host for I'm a Celebrity: Unpacked on ITV2 alongside Joel Dommett. Kemi’s love for music extends beyond radio – he…

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Running Government Like a Business: Governor Jim Pillen on Nebraska’s Growth and Grit 19:15

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In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen at the Big Sky Bright Future Economic Summit to talk about how the Cornhusker State is powering its economy through energy, innovation, and old-fashioned Nebraska work ethic. Governor Pillen outlines his vision for a leaner, more competitive state gov…

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The Real Housing Horror: Washington’s Rent Control Mistake 21:03

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In this Halloween edition of American Potential, host David From talks with Heather Andrews, Western States Regional Director for Americans for Prosperity, about Washington State’s frightening new housing policy. Lawmakers promised relief for renters with a “rent stabilization” bill—really a rent control measure—that caps rent increases but ignores…

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Privacy, Power, and the AI Panic: How States Are Threatening Free Speech 27:28

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In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Scott Blackburn, a First Amendment policy expert, to explore how state lawmakers are quietly chipping away at free speech and donor privacy. Blackburn explains how proposed laws across the country could expose nonprofit donors, chill civic participation, and give politicians new …

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S8 Ep16: Bookshelfie: Thangam Debbonaire 53:14

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Chair of Judges for the 2026 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction, Baroness Thangam Debbonaire explains why the prize is so important; the enduring importance of democracy for women worldwide; and her formative years working in a communist bookshop. Thangam is a Labour Member of the House of Lords, where her key interests include arts policy, internationa…

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When Transparency Gets Spooky: The Kentucky Bill That Almost Hid Government Secrets 23:01

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As Halloween approaches, American Potential takes a look at a different kind of fright—the kind that comes from government trying to hide in the dark. Host David From is joined by Liam Gallagher, Legislative Director for Americans for Prosperity–Kentucky, to unpack a chilling near-miss in the state legislature. What started as a seemingly harmless …

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Big Sky, Bright Future: Governor Greg Gianforte on Building Montana’s Next Economy 14:11

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From energy independence to workforce innovation, Montana is charting a course for long-term growth. In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Governor Greg Gianforte at the Big Sky Bright Future Economic Summit to discuss how his administration is unleashing opportunity across the Treasure State. Gianforte outlines his …

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50 Stars, 50 Stories: Nevada — The Battle Born Blueprint for Freedom and Opportunity 24:09

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In this special 50 Stars, 50 Stories edition of American Potential, host David From celebrates the great state of Nevada — the Battle Born State — and its enduring legacy of freedom, innovation, and resilience. Joining him is Wiz Rouzard, Deputy State Director for Americans for Prosperity–Nevada, whose passion for his adopted home shines through as…

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S8 Ep15: Bookshelfie: Nikki Amuka-Bird 49:18

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Actor Nikki Amuka-Bird discusses her awe for Zadie Smith, the need for humour in books about difficult conversations and her relationship with playing “mean” characters. Nikki is an actor whose career spans across film, television, and stage. She was born in Nigeria and grew up in Antigua before moving to the UK to attend boarding school. She studi…

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From a Sandwich Board to the Statehouse: State Representative Tony McCombie’s Journey to Leadership 30:12

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Sometimes, the smallest frustrations can spark the biggest changes. In this episode of American Potential, host David From talks with State Representative Tony McCombie, the first female Republican Leader in the Illinois House of Representatives, about how a dispute over a sandwich board sign outside her small café inspired her to run for office—an…

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From Crisis to Reform: Building a Sustainable Medicaid for Tomorrow 32:00

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As America ages, states face a tough question: how do we fund long-term care and protect the truly vulnerable without crowding out everything else? In this episode of American Potential, host David From talks with Brian Blase, President of the Paragon Health Institute, about why Medicaid’s design is straining state budgets—and what to do about it. …

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From Shrimp Boats to Statehouse: Scott Simon’s Louisiana Playbook 24:44

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How do you go from hauling shrimp on the Gulf to hauling big reforms through Baton Rouge? In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Scott Simon, State Director for Americans for Prosperity–Louisiana, to trace his unlikely path: fisherman, construction hand, designer, community volunteer, state legislator, and now grassro…

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S8 Ep14: Bookshelfie: Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett 48:40

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Columnist and writer Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett talks to Vick about motherhood, neurodivergence and her love for quiet books which look at interior lives. Rhiannon is best known as a writer and columnist for The Guardian, co-founder of the feminist satire blog The Vagenda (later a book) and as a writer for Vogue, Elle and the Independent. She’s also th…

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Joyful Learning: How Families and Teachers Are Redefining Education 30:36

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Education is changing—and fast. In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Kerry McDonald, author of the new book Joyful Learning: How to Find Freedom, Happiness, and Success Beyond Conventional Schooling. Kerry shares how homeschooling, micro schools, and learning collaboratives are creating a new era of education freedo…

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Why Donor Privacy Matters: Free Speech, Philanthropy, and the Right to Give 22:45

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In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Lawson Bader, president and CEO of DonorsTrust, to unpack why donor privacy is essential to free speech and a healthy civil society. Bader explains how efforts to expose donors—often fueled by political grudges, social-media pile-ons, and envy—chill participation and warp the rel…

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Rethinking Charity: From Handouts to Hope with James Whitford 29:18

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In this inspiring episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with James Whitford, founder of True Charity in Joplin, Missouri. What began as a heartfelt effort to serve the homeless through Watered Gardens Ministry became a journey of discovery about what truly helps people escape poverty. Whitford shares how he realized that one-way …