The American Idea is a podcast presented by Ashbrook that explores America’s Founding principles and their effect on American history and government. Through lively and thoughtful conversations with renowned academics and public figures, The American Idea examines the history and political thought behind our country’s greatest documents and debates, as well as American popular culture and political statesmanship.

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