American Potential

An audit revealed $800 million in misspent taxpayer dollars at the Department of Energyand 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 Americas energy future is riddled with waste, inefficiency, and programs that benefit big corporations at your expense.

From a federal power-marketing agency selling below-market rates to utilities, to EV subsidies going to companies pulling back on production, the DOEs track record raises serious questions. And with the total potential taxpayer savings in this series now at $549.5 billion, its clear theres a lot more to cut.

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After surviving a rocket-propelled grenade attack in Afghanistan, Chris Enget returned home to a new battleone 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 lifeon the very anniversary of the attack that nearly killed him.

In this moving episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Chris, now the Education Director for Concerned Veterans for America, to share how Bolt has helped him regain confidence, navigate large crowds, and manage hypervigilance that once made daily life feel impossible.

Chris explains how service dogs like Bolt are transforming the lives of veteranshelping them reconnect with society, reduce isolation, and find a renewed sense of independence. He also addresses common misconceptions about service animals and the challenges veterans face in accessing them through the current healthcare system.

This isnt just a story about a veteran and a dogits about resilience, healing, and the potential every American has when theyre supported with the right tools.

What 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 because of a minor administrative mistake.

Chase walks us through how the Biden administration’s “zero tolerance” gun policy triggered an aggressive ATF response that led to a year-and-a-half court battle, $30,000 in legal fees, and untold hours diverted from actually serving customers. He explains how this level of federal overreach isn’t just bureaucratic—it’s personal, and it’s threatening the future of Main Street businesses across America.

But it’s not all bad news. Chase also reflects on the positive impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which helped his family-owned pawn shop expand to five locations, give raises to employees, and serve more customers during a period of historic economic growth. Now, with TCJA set to expire, he warns what’s at stake for business owners and working families if Congress doesn’t act.

From navigating audits and red tape to surviving targeted regulation and building a legacy with his family, Chase’s story is a powerful reminder of why economic freedom matters—and how it’s under threat.

If you care about protecting small businesses, keeping the American Dream alive, and making government work for the people—not against them—this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

What 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 Prosperity to protect the very freedoms she once lived without.

Heydi shares what it was like to live in survival mode—brushing her teeth with soap, relying on rationed food, using newspaper as toilet paper, and being taught to fear and hate America. But her perspective shifted dramatically when she arrived in Florida at age 16. With no English, no money, and no connections, she fought through every obstacle, eventually graduating with honors and finding her voice as a passionate advocate for liberty.

She also reflects on the emotional journey of reuniting with her mother after a decade apart, bringing her family to safety, and the warning she wants every American to hear: Communism doesn’t arrive overnight—it seeps in slowly.

This episode is a heartfelt, firsthand reminder of why freedom must be protected, why the American Dream is still real, and why the voices of those who lived under tyranny must never be ignored.

If you’ve ever needed a reason to believe in the power of liberty, this is it.

Behind 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 Reagan to the modern-day Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

It’s more than a policy discussion—it’s a story of what happens when government gets out of the way and trusts people to build, create, and thrive. Drawing on decades of economic history, Chris explains how lowering taxes has consistently empowered individuals, sparked growth, and lifted millions. He also reveals how the language we use—words like “tax relief”—can inspire action and shape the national conversation.

As Tax Day approaches and Congress debates whether to let tax hikes kick in, this conversation is a rallying cry for action. Because when we cut through the noise and stand up for real reform, we’re not just defending numbers on a page—we’re defending opportunity, dignity, and the very promise of the American Dream.