{"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":"From Builder to Policy Leader: Tim Golding on Housing Reform and Taking the First Step","slug":"from-builder-to-policy-leader-tim-golding-on-housing-reform-and-taking-the-first-step","published_at":"2026-05-07T15:55:08+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-potential-5928708/from-builder-to-policy-leader-tim-golding-on-housing-reform-and-taking-the-first-step","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-potential-5928708","url":"https://americanpotential.podbean.com/e/from-builder-to-policy-leader-tim-golding-on-housing-reform-and-taking-the-first-step/","audio_url":"https://mgln.ai/e/p711252/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6huyy4r86ftna4vv/2026_05_14_Tim_Golding_Produced_Audio6ucn0.mp3","summary":"In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Tim Golding, Americans for Prosperity’s Michigan State Director, to discuss his journey from small business owner to policy leader—and the moment that pushed him to get involved. After decades running a construction and remodeling business with his brother, Tim saw firsthand how government regulations were driving up costs and limiting opportunity. That frustration, combined with the impact of COVID-era policies, led him to take his “one small step” into public policy—organizing, advocating, and eventually running for office. Now, Tim is working to tackle one of Michigan’s biggest challenges: housing affordability. With the state facing a major housing shortage, he explains how restrictive zoning laws and excessive regulations are pricing families out of the market—and what reforms are needed to restore the American Dream of homeownership. This episode highlights how real-world experience can shape better policy—and how one decision to get involved can lead to meaningful change for communities and future generations.","meta_description":"In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Tim Golding, Americans for Prosperity’s Michigan State Director, to discuss his jour…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1679,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/american-potential-5928708/episodes/from-builder-to-policy-leader-tim-golding-on-housing-reform-and-taking-the-first-step/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/from-builder-to-policy-leader-tim-golding-on-housing-reform-and-taking-the-first-step.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}