{"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":"Jason Chaffetz on AI, Free Speech, and Why America Must Stay Engaged","slug":"jason-chaffetz-on-ai-free-speech-and-why-america-must-stay-engaged","published_at":"2026-03-17T16:00:30+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-potential-5928708/jason-chaffetz-on-ai-free-speech-and-why-america-must-stay-engaged","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-potential-5928708","url":"https://americanpotential.podbean.com/e/jason-chaffetz-on-ai-free-speech-and-why-america-must-stay-engaged/","audio_url":"https://mgln.ai/e/p711252/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/jv6fmphyv68atdvv/2026_03_05_Rep_Jason_Chaffetz_Produced_Audio76ets.mp3","summary":"In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with former Congressman and Fox News contributor Jason Chaffetz during the America 250 celebration in Springfield, Illinois. Chaffetz shares his journey into public service, from personal loss to becoming Chairman of the House Oversight Committee, and reflects on the importance of accountability, limited government, and staying engaged in a free society. He offers a behind-the-scenes look at Congress, the challenges of holding government agencies accountable, and why showing up still matters. The conversation also dives into one of the biggest issues shaping our future: artificial intelligence. Chaffetz discusses both the promise and the risks of AI—from economic transformation to serious concerns around privacy, jobs, and government readiness. He explains why innovation must be balanced with strong principles and thoughtful guardrails. They also tackle cancel culture, free speech, and the importance of not letting fear silence your voice. Chaffetz encourages everyday Americans to take that “one small step” to get involved—whether in their community, local government, or national conversations. This episode is a powerful reminder that freedom isn’t passive—it requires participation, courage, and a willingness to engage.","meta_description":"In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with former Congressman and Fox News contributor Jason Chaffetz during the America 250 ce…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1600,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/american-potential-5928708/episodes/jason-chaffetz-on-ai-free-speech-and-why-america-must-stay-engaged/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/jason-chaffetz-on-ai-free-speech-and-why-america-must-stay-engaged.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}