American Potential is a national award-winning podcast that shares how individuals are taking action in their community 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 are doing something about it. Our hope is that when you hear about other people’s stories of success – and struggle – you will realize that you are capable of doing extraordinary things within your own community and know that you are not alone. Jeff Crank hosts the American Potential podcast. Jeff serves as a regional vice president at Americans for Prosperity, a political advocacy and accountability organization that helps pass policies to expand freedom and opportunity. He previously hosted The Jeff Crank Show from 2008-2022, and is the president of his own real estate investment company. American Potential is now a national award-winning podcast. Having won the Gold Award at the 18th annual 3w Awards in the News and Politics Podcast category...
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episode 177: Two Decades of Impact: The Journey of Americans for Prosperity
In this special 20th-anniversary episode of "American Potential," host Jeff Crank invites AFP veterans Derrick Sontag and Annie Patnaude to reflect on the organization's evolution and their personal journeys within it. Starting from grassroots beginn...
episode 176: Turning Adversity into Advocacy: Stephanie Nordin's Fight for Special Needs Rights in Florida
In this episode of "American Potential," host Jeff Crank speaks with Stephanie Nordin, a devoted mother who transformed personal challenges into a powerful advocacy platform after her twin sons, both autistic, faced significant hurdles. Stephanie sha...
episode 175: Unraveling Executive Power: Lucas Vebber on Wisconsin's Line-Item Veto
In this episode of "American Potential," Jeff Crank delves into the contentious issue of the line-item veto with Lucas Vebber, Deputy Counsel at the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty. Vebber explains the historical use and recent abuses of th...
episode 174: Advocating Freedom: Brent Gardner on the TikTok Ban and Digital Rights
In this episode of "American Potential," host Jeff Crank welcomes Brent Gardner, Chief Government Affairs Officer at Americans for Prosperity, to discuss the recent legislative actions against TikTok and the broader implications for digital freedom a...
episode 173: Revamping Veteran Care: Dan Caldwell on the VA Mission Act's Impact
In this episode of "American Potential," Jeff Crank sits down with Dan Caldwell, a Marine Corps Iraq veteran and former executive director for Concerned Veterans for America, to explore the transformative changes brought about by the VA Mission Act...
episode 172: Empowering Education: Trish Schreiber's Crusade for School Choice in Montana
In this thought-provoking episode of "American Potential," Jeff Crank interviews Trish Schreiber, Senior Education Fellow at the Frontier Institute, who played a pivotal role in expanding educational options in Montana. Trish shares her journey of ch...
episode 171: Frontline Realities: Daniel Garza on the Border Crisis and Policy Failures
In this compelling episode of "American Potential," host Jeff Crank talks with Daniel Garza, President of the Libre Initiative, about the pressing issues at the U.S. southern border. Garza provides an in-depth look at the border's operational challen...
episode 170: Border Realities: Chief Chris Clem on Protecting America's Frontline
In this revealing episode of "American Potential," Jeff Crank welcomes former US Border Patrol Chief for the Yuma Sector, Chris Clem, to discuss the operational and policy challenges facing America's border security. Chief Clem shares his extensive e...
episode 169: A Firsthand Look at Border Complexities: Anne Buford's Texas Journey
In an episode of "American Potential," Jeff Crank hosts Anne Buford, exploring the multifaceted issue of immigration and border security through her firsthand experience on a trip to a Texas border town. Buford shares her eye-opening observations, fr...
episode 168: Redefining Hispanic Voter Engagement: Insights from Helder Toste
In this insightful episode of "American Potential," host Jeff Crank engages in a profound discussion with Helder Toste, shedding light on the dynamic shifts within the Hispanic community's political engagement. They delve into the common misconceptio...