{"podcast":{"title":"American Potential","slug":"american-potential-5928708","podcast_index_feed_id":5928708,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/americanpotential/feed.xml","website_url":"https://americanpotential.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/15604347/AP_Logo_Color_copy_2brrhy.jpg","author":"American Potential","episode_count":438,"summary":"American Potential is a national award-winning podcast that shares how individuals are taking action in their communities 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. David From, a Regional Vice President at Americans for Prosperity, hosts the American Potential podcast. David brings a wealth of experience in grassroots advocacy and a deep commitment to advancing freedom and opportunity for all Americans. American Potential has earned multiple prestigious honors for its impact and excellence in storytelling: Platinum Award at the 2024 Viddy Awards for the episode featuring Mike Rowe, recognized in the long-form podcast category. Gold Award at the 18th Annual w3 Awards in the News and Politics Podcast category.…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-05T08:20:19.122788+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-potential-5928708"},"episode":{"title":"Blocked by Bureaucracy: Khalilah Few’s Fight to Open Her Business","slug":"blocked-by-bureaucracy-khalilah-few-s-fight-to-open-her-business","published_at":"2026-04-14T13:57:54+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-potential-5928708/blocked-by-bureaucracy-khalilah-few-s-fight-to-open-her-business","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-potential-5928708","url":"https://americanpotential.podbean.com/e/blocked-by-bureaucracy-khalilah-few-s-fight-to-open-her-business/","audio_url":"https://mgln.ai/e/p711252/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ws7kryksvr483b5v/2026_04_16_Khalilah_Jessica_Produced_Audio990y0.mp3","summary":"In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Khalilah Few and Jessica Bigbie to share a powerful story about what happens when government gets in the way of the American Dream. Khalilah, the owner of a growing natural hair care business, signed a lease for a larger space to meet demand and better serve her community. After completing every step in the process—including gathering support from local residents and businesses—her permit was unexpectedly denied. The zoning advisory committee cited “oversaturation,” despite the fact that nearby salons offer different services. Now, Khalilah is fighting back with a lawsuit. Her attorney, Jessica Bigbie from the Institute for Justice, joins the conversation to explain the legal battle and what it means for entrepreneurs facing similar barriers. This episode highlights the real challenges small business owners face—and why protecting economic opportunity is critical to keeping the American Dream alive.","meta_description":"In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Khalilah Few and Jessica Bigbie to share a powerful story about what happens when go…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1686,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/american-potential-5928708/episodes/blocked-by-bureaucracy-khalilah-few-s-fight-to-open-her-business/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-potential-5928708/blocked-by-bureaucracy-khalilah-few-s-fight-to-open-her-business.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}