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.
Rev. John Rankin: The Forgotten Father of American Abolitionism
February 19, 2025America's Foreign Policy Challenges as of Early 2025
February 12, 2025The Presidential Pardon and Abraham Lincoln's Views on Justice
February 5, 2025Jimmy Carter: The Rise of an Unlikely President
January 29, 2025Archive
The Falling Out and Reconciliation of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
January 22, 2025
New Year, Same Problem: Our National Debt and Its Implications
January 15, 2025
America First - FDR vs Charles Lindbergh in the Shadow of War
January 8, 2025
The American Idea: 2024's Top 10 Episodes
January 6, 2025