Fleeing Communism: Janisset Rivero's Quest for Freedom

In this episode of ”American Potential,” host Jeff Crank sits down with Janisset Rivero, who shares her compelling family history of escaping oppressive regimes. Born in Cuba, Rivero’s family fled to Venezuela in search of freedom, only to witness similar authoritarian patterns emerging there. Her father’s foresight and determination led them to the United States, where Janisset has dedicated her life to advocating for human rights and liberty. Rivero’s story is one of resilience and relentless pursuit of freedom. She recounts the clandestine efforts to educate her about democracy under Castro’s regime and her activism against communism in Venezuela. This episode highlights the enduring spirit of those who fight for freedom and the importance of vigilance in preserving liberty. 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

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American Potential is a national award-winning podcast that shares how individuals are taking action in their community 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. Jeff Crank hosts the American Potential podcast. Jeff serves as a regional vice president at Americans for Prosperity, a political advocacy and accountability organization that helps pass policies to expand freedom and opportunity. He previously hosted The Jeff Crank Show from 2008-2022, and is the president of his own real estate investment company. American Potential is now a national award-winning podcast. Having won the Gold Award at the 18th annual 3w Awards in the News and Politics Podcast category. The 3w Awards is judged by the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts.