In this episode of American Potential, host @davidfrom sits down with Dana Hollifleld, a nurse with over 20 years of experience, to discuss how government policies are impacting healthcare workers and patients alike. After working in multiple states, Dana noticed a stark difference when she arrived in Alabama—limited job options, suppressed wages, and reduced patient choice due to hospital monopolies reinforced by certificate of need (CON) laws. Instead of accepting the status quo, she took action—organizing her peers, demanding transparency, and pushing for change. Her efforts helped secure pay raises for healthcare workers and sparked a broader movement to challenge restrictive regulations that limit competition and innovation in healthcare. This episode highlights how one person’s decision to speak up can create real change—and why expanding choice and transparency in healthcare is critical for better outcomes for both patients and providers.

Here’s a strong title and description for this episode: In this episode of American Potential, host @davidfrom sits down with @SenArmstrong to discuss one of the biggest barriers to American growth: the broken permitting process. Drawing on decades of experience in the energy industry, Senator Armstrong explains how excessive regulation, legal challenges, and bureaucratic overlap have made it nearly impossible to build critical infrastructure—even when projects are already completed. From billion-dollar pipelines being shut down to states blocking interstate energy projects, he highlights the real-world consequences for energy costs, reliability, and national security. The conversation also explores key legislation like the SPEED Act and the PERMIT Act, and why meaningful reform requires more than surface-level fixes. Armstrong shares his perspective on what policymakers often get wrong—and why now is a critical moment to get it right. This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how policy decisions shape America’s ability to build, compete, and thrive—and why fixing permitting is essential to the country’s future.

You know a government has reached peak dysfunction when it can’t even collect taxes on time.

AFP Action just launched a new $6.3 million digital ad campaign across six key Senate battlegrounds. These ads help reinforce the 1 million doors our activists have already knocked this cycle -- and the message from voters is clear:   The cost of living is one of the defining issues shaping the path to victory in November, and voters are looking for leaders who're focused on bringing costs down and making life more affordable.

Last year I was in Montana when a group of leftwing so-called Republicans led by John Fitzpatrick killed school choice. We immediately set about teaching them their error. Last night school choice warrior Trish Schreiber trounced the big taxing, anti-Liberty Fitzpatrick despite massive spending by the Teachers Union and Act Blue affiliated groups for the leftist Republican and his allies. @AFPMontana and @JesseRamosMT were there since day 1. Trish is a wonderful person and will serve Montana well. This is a big win for Big Sky Country!

We don't have to let politicians shut down the government. "We look dumb on the world stage. We're the United States of America. The whole world looks at us and goes, they can't even run a budget." @SenatorLankford on his Prevent Government Shutdowns Act on @AMPotentialPod with @davidfrom and @AFPhq.

In this episode of American Potential, host @davidfrom is joined by @KR_Bledsoe and @LaStewartSays to bring listeners inside Washington, D.C., with exclusive conversations from members of Congress. Recorded during the Republican Study Committee’s media row, the episode covers key issues shaping the nation—from the Working Family Tax Cut Act and its impact on everyday Americans to the growing push for permitting reform aimed at lowering costs and boosting economic growth. Beyond policy, the conversation highlights the critical role of grassroots activism, with members of Congress emphasizing how everyday Americans drive real change. Listeners will also hear personal stories from lawmakers about their own “one small step” into public service—and even which Founding Fathers they’d most like to meet. This episode offers a unique, behind-the-scenes look at policymaking in action—and a reminder that meaningful change starts with getting involved.

Flight Etiquette 101

WE HAVE THE HIGHEST PROPERTY TAXES IN THE COUNTRY, AND GOV. PRITZKER HAS MADE THE PROBLEM WORSE.

I was in SUNNY Florida last week.....

In this episode of American Potential, host @davidfrom sits down with @HetemiSarah, 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.

I’ve been thinking a lot about Memorial Day 😔 It’s such a solemn day—one where we remember the men and women who gave their lives ❤️ to ensure this nation remains free and exceptional ✨

Pritzker fundamentally doesn’t understand how his own bill works. The megaproject bill is far more costly to other taxpayers than $2.5 billion. The Phantom EAV ($4.9B) on the untaxed property will shift about $343M per year for 40 years to other taxpayers. Including CPI increases this is over $20B in total.

There's talk from the teachers' union & some IL Dems that IL doesn't spend enough on education. So they want $1B more in tax dollars. Reality: Over the past 5 yrs, enrollment declined by roughly 105,000 students (about 5%). AND Per-student spending increased by about 25%. 2020- Total Ed Spending: $31.3B ($16K/ student) 2024- Total Ed Spending: $37B ($20K/ student)

Great job Team WV! The transformation of the legislature means great advances in freedom & opportunity are in store for WV families.

We need to build the Liberty movement in Wisconsin! If you are under 5K followers, reply IFBWP (for I follow back Wisconsin patriots) and I will follow you and a lot of other great WI patriots will too. Please share to build our movement!

That’s funny, Pritzker didn’t seem to care when Illinois taxpayers were forced to build his family a ballroom at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place. $600M and counting for the complex. What about the children, retirees and veterans going hungry, while your family doesn’t pay any property taxes? Hypocrite!

Congratulations to @GovPritzker and his COS Anne Caprara on beating Ken Griffin! Here’s what Illinois won in the battle. #1 in Highest Property Taxes @taxfoundation #1 in Highest Combined State and Local Taxes @wallethub #1 in Highest Cell Phone Tax @taxfoundation #1 in Local Government Bureaucracy @uscensusbureau #1 in Fiscal Instability @usnews #1 in Lowest Bond Rating @moodys @fitchratings, @spglobal #1 in Lowest State Pensions Funding Percentage @reasonfdn #1 in State Government Pension Debt @ReasonFdn #1 in State Government Pension Debt Per Capita @ReasonFdn #1 in Most Public Corruption in a Federal District @thisisUIC #1 in Biggest Gas Tax Increase Since 2019 @iteptweets # 1 in Most Campaign Money Spent on Self @IllinoisPolicy #1 in Eliminating School Choice Programs  @Wirepoints #1 in Lowest Fiscal Transparency @truthinacct #1 in Gerrymandering @princetongerry 57 tax & fee increases since 2019 @illinoispolicy $77B collected in new tax & fees since 2019 @illinoispolicy

Breaking: Illinois drivers are getting hit with another gas tax hike on July 1. The state gas tax officially will climb to 49.6¢. That’s a 161% increase since 2019. USDOT says our roads haven't gotten better. Where did the money go?

When Gov. Pritzker took office in 2019, IL had roughly $134 billion in unfunded pension debt. Today, IL reports: $143.5B unfunded pension liabilities. That's a $9.5B increase despite budgets being "balanced" every year. FYI, the S&P 500 is up 176%, and DJIA 108%.