In this riveting episode of "American Potential," host Jeff Crank sits down with Eric Draper, the esteemed former Chief White House Photographer under President George W. Bush. Eric recounts his remarkable journey from a passionate young photographer to documenting the Bush presidency.
He shares intimate details of capturing historic events and personal moments within the White House, offering a unique glimpse into presidential life. Special focus is given to the emotional and pivotal experiences surrounding the events of September 11th, revealing the intensity and humanity behind these world-changing moments.
Join us for a deep dive into a photographer's role in framing history, as seen through the lens of one who was at the epicenter of American leadership.
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In this riveting episode of "American Potential," host Jeff Crank sits down with Eric Draper, the esteemed former Chief White House Photographer under President George W. Bush. Eric recounts his remarkable journey from a passionate young photographer to documenting the Bush presidency. He shares intimate details of capturing historic events and personal moments within the White House, offering a unique glimpse into presidential life. Special focus is given to the emotional and pivotal experiences surrounding the events of September 11th, revealing the intensity and humanity behind these world-changing moments. Join us for a deep dive into a photographer's role in framing history, as seen through the lens of one who was at the epicenter of American leadership. Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com Check out our Spanish episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8wSZydeKZ6uOuFlT_1QQ53L7l6AmC83c Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanPotentialPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanpotentialpodcast/ X: https://twitter.com/AMPotentialPod

In this riveting episode of "American Potential," host Jeff Crank sits down with Eric Draper, the esteemed former Chief White House Photographer under President George W. Bush. Eric recounts his remarkable journey from a passionate young photographer to documenting the Bush presidency.
He shares intimate details of capturing historic events and personal moments within the White House, offering a unique glimpse into presidential life. Special focus is given to the emotional and pivotal experiences surrounding the events of September 11th, revealing the intensity and humanity behind these world-changing moments.
Join us for a deep dive into a photographer's role in framing history, as seen through the lens of one who was at the epicenter of American leadership.
Check out American Potential here: <a href="https://americanpotential.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://americanpotential.com</a>
Check out our Spanish episodes here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8wSZydeKZ6uOuFlT_1QQ53L7l6AmC83c" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8wSZydeKZ6uOuFlT_1QQ53L7l6AmC83c</a>
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Capturing Bush’s Presidency: A Dialogue with Photographer Eric Draper

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.

Award of Distinction at the 31st Annual Communicator Awards in the Individual Episodes – Political category for the episode “Eco-Regulation Gone Wrong: The Unintended Costs of Colorado’s Climate Laws.”

These awards—judged by experts from organizations like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and the Smithsonian—highlight the podcast’s effectiveness in elevating compelling stories of freedom, innovation, and citizen-led change.

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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. Award of Distinction at the 31st Annual Communicator Awards in the Individual Episodes – Political category for the episode “Eco-Regulation Gone Wrong: The Unintended Costs of Colorado’s Climate Laws.” These awards—judged by experts from organizations like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and the Smithsonian—highlight the podcast’s effectiveness in elevating compelling stories of freedom, innovation, and citizen-led change.

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