{"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_3_656j9.png","author":"American Potential","episode_count":463,"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":"2026-09-04T06:22:06.458566+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-potential-5928708"},"episode":{"title":"Dr. Matthew Spalding: The Radical Ideas of the Founding Fathers That Built America","slug":"dr-matthew-spalding-the-radical-ideas-of-the-founding-fathers-that-built-america","published_at":"2026-07-02T18:55:38+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-potential-5928708/dr-matthew-spalding-the-radical-ideas-of-the-founding-fathers-that-built-america","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-potential-5928708","url":"https://americanpotential.podbean.com/e/dr-matthew-spaulding-the-radical-ideas-that-built-america/","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pw2usriqxj6uf8pm/Dr_Spalding_Produced_Audiobfigo.mp3","summary":"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 radical at the time—and why those same principles still matter today. The conversation also explores the meaning of liberty, virtue, and the pursuit of happiness, and why understanding these ideas is essential for preserving freedom in modern America. As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, this episode is a powerful reminder of the principles that define the American experiment—and why they’re worth defending.","meta_description":"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 t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1973,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/american-potential-5928708/episodes/dr-matthew-spalding-the-radical-ideas-of-the-founding-fathers-that-built-america/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/dr-matthew-spalding-the-radical-ideas-of-the-founding-fathers-that-built-america.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}