{"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 Norway to New Mexico: Sarah Hetemi’s Journey to the American Dream","slug":"from-norway-to-new-mexico-sarah-hetemi-s-journey-to-the-american-dream","published_at":"2026-05-12T17:14:06+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-potential-5928708/from-norway-to-new-mexico-sarah-hetemi-s-journey-to-the-american-dream","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-potential-5928708","url":"https://americanpotential.podbean.com/e/from-norway-to-new-mexico-sarah-hetemi-s-journey-to-the-american-dream/","audio_url":"https://mgln.ai/e/p711252/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/d6f2wb5m656v4fsw/2026_05_19_Sarah_Hetemi_Produced_Audio64dhc.mp3","summary":"In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Sarah Hetemi, Americans for Prosperity’s New Mexico State Director, to share her remarkable journey—from growing up in Norway to becoming a leader in American public policy. Sarah reflects on her parents’ pursuit of opportunity, her decision to immigrate to the United States at just 18, and the “one small step” that led her into politics—joining a college group in Alaska that sparked a passion for civic engagement. Now leading efforts in New Mexico, Sarah discusses the challenges facing the state, including high taxes, struggling education outcomes, and untapped economic potential. She shares her vision for restoring opportunity, empowering communities, and ensuring that government reflects the needs of its people. This episode is a powerful reminder that the American Dream is still alive—and that anyone, from anywhere, can take a step to help shape the future of their community and country.","meta_description":"In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Sarah Hetemi, Americans for Prosperity’s New Mexico State Director, to share her rem…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1915,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/american-potential-5928708/episodes/from-norway-to-new-mexico-sarah-hetemi-s-journey-to-the-american-dream/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-norway-to-new-mexico-sarah-hetemi-s-journey-to-the-american-dream.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}