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.

2025 End of Year Message: Looking Back and Forward

Born American, But in the Wrong Place

How Does the Declaration of Independence Influence the Constitution?

When in the Course of Human Events: Creating the Declaration of Independence

“If They Mean to Have a War…” – What Caused the American Revolution?

What Did Frederick Douglass Really Think of Abraham Lincoln?

Archive

The Constitution and the Rule of Law
Want to Understand America? Study the Gettysburg Address
Entitlement Reform: A Problem America Can No Longer Avoid
Inside Camp David

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