{"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 WWE to Mayor: Glenn Jacobs on Freedom, Education, and Opportunity","slug":"from-wwe-to-mayor-glenn-jacobs-on-freedom-education-and-opportunity","published_at":"2026-04-28T17:50:09+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-potential-5928708/from-wwe-to-mayor-glenn-jacobs-on-freedom-education-and-opportunity","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-potential-5928708","url":"https://americanpotential.podbean.com/e/from-wwe-to-mayor-glenn-jacobs-on-freedom-education-and-opportunity/","audio_url":"https://mgln.ai/e/p711252/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/t8xwqapiv6i52icu/2026_04_TBD_Mayor_Glen_Jacobs_Produced_Audio9xjzg.mp3","summary":"In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs—known to many as WWE Hall of Famer “Kane”—to discuss his unique journey from the wrestling ring to public office. Jacobs shares how the opportunities he found in America shaped his belief in freedom, limited government, and personal responsibility. He reflects on the importance of civic engagement, why protecting liberty matters for future generations, and what ultimately led him to step into leadership. The conversation also dives into one of the most important issues facing families today: education. Jacobs explains why school choice and competition are key to improving outcomes for all students, and how empowering parents—not systems—leads to better opportunities for children. From economic growth to state-level leadership, this episode highlights how Tennessee is becoming a model for freedom and innovation—and why preserving the principles that made America exceptional is more important than ever.","meta_description":"In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs—known to many as WWE Hall of Famer “Kane”—to discuss…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1358,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/american-potential-5928708/episodes/from-wwe-to-mayor-glenn-jacobs-on-freedom-education-and-opportunity/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-wwe-to-mayor-glenn-jacobs-on-freedom-education-and-opportunity.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}