The American Idea Podcast

The homepage for Ashbrook’s official podcast, The American Idea, which explores America’s Founding principles and their effect on American history and government. Through thoughtful conversations with renowned academics and public figures from across the country, we examine the history and political thought behind our country’s greatest documents and debates, as well as contemporary issues, American popular culture, and political statesmanship. Hosted by Jeff Sikkenga.

The Declaration of Independence: America’s First Core Document

All the Presidents’ Money: How Our Presidents Have Handled Their Own Finances

William Blackstone: A Forgotten Inspiration for the American Founding

How and Why Did Slaveholders Restrict Free Speech?

America’s Cold Warrior: Paul Nitze’s Impact on Our Foreign Policy

The Extinction of Experience: Being Human in a Disembodied World

Archive

Summer Listening: Civil War History
Did Federal Officials Pressure Social Media Companies to Censor Americans?
A Conversation with Vivek Ramaswamy
Bombing Hitler’s Hometown: The Untold Story of the last Mass Strategic Bombing Raid in the War in Europe

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