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. Subscribe to the show’s email list and get each new episode, every Wednesday.

What Makes Americans a “Declarational” People?

The American Revolution and the Fate of the World

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

Archive

Contemporary Conversations: CRT and Its Impact on Colleges, Students, and Society
Contemporary Conversations: The Battle for the Speaker’s Gavel
Documents & Debates: Court Packing, Then and Now
Documents & Debates: American Exceptionalism and the Civil War

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