{"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":"The True Meaning of Memorial Day: Honoring Those Who Never Came Home with David Cyr","slug":"the-true-meaning-of-memorial-day-honoring-those-who-never-came-home-with-david-cyr","published_at":"2026-05-25T21:39:17+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-potential-5928708/the-true-meaning-of-memorial-day-honoring-those-who-never-came-home-with-david-cyr","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-potential-5928708","url":"https://americanpotential.podbean.com/e/the-true-meaning-of-memorial-day-honoring-those-who-never-came-home-with-david-cyr/","audio_url":"https://mgln.ai/e/p711252/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/p5stuhix6rq3tg8v/David_Cyr_Produced_Audio7cc7q.mp3","summary":"In this special Memorial Day episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Army veteran David Cyr to reflect on the true meaning behind the holiday. Drawing from over two decades of military service, David shares powerful and personal stories of two fallen soldiers—Jared Dennis and Alexander Van Alton—highlighting their courage, sacrifice, and the bonds formed in combat. He offers a firsthand perspective on the realities of war, the weight carried by those who serve, and the lasting impact of loss. The conversation also explores how Memorial Day is experienced by veterans and their families, and what it truly means to honor those who gave their lives. David offers simple but meaningful advice: listen, remember, and create space for veterans to share their stories. This episode is a moving reminder that Memorial Day is more than a long weekend—it’s a time to reflect, honor, and never forget those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom.","meta_description":"In this special Memorial Day episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Army veteran David Cyr to reflect on the true meaning behind th…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1336,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/american-potential-5928708/episodes/the-true-meaning-of-memorial-day-honoring-those-who-never-came-home-with-david-cyr/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/the-true-meaning-of-memorial-day-honoring-those-who-never-came-home-with-david-cyr.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}