{"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":"Kaitlin Colegate on Helping Veterans Get the Care They Deserve","slug":"kaitlin-colegate-on-helping-veterans-get-the-care-they-deserve","published_at":"2026-07-23T17:08:47+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-potential-5928708/kaitlin-colegate-on-helping-veterans-get-the-care-they-deserve","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-potential-5928708","url":"https://americanpotential.podbean.com/e/kaitlin-colegate-on-helping-veterans-get-the-care-they-deserve/","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vykakdq9mr46nf22/Kaitlin_Colegate_Produced_Audio65aul.mp3","summary":"In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Kaitlin Colegate to share her powerful journey from firefighter to veteran advocate. After witnessing her husband’s struggles navigating the VA following years of military service, Kaitlin stepped in to fight for the care and support he—and countless other veterans—deserved. What began as helping her own family quickly grew into a mission to assist others facing the same bureaucratic hurdles, long wait times, and gaps in care. Kaitlin shares firsthand insights into the challenges veterans face when transitioning to civilian life, the importance of mental health support, and how small actions—like guiding someone through the system—can have life-changing impact. This episode highlights the real human cost behind policy failures—and how one person’s determination is helping veterans reclaim their quality of life.","meta_description":"In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Kaitlin Colegate to share her powerful journey from firefighter to veteran advocate.…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1773,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/american-potential-5928708/episodes/kaitlin-colegate-on-helping-veterans-get-the-care-they-deserve/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/kaitlin-colegate-on-helping-veterans-get-the-care-they-deserve.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}