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.
Congress: What It Was Meant to Be; What It's Become
September 24, 2025The Constitutional Convention Was a Four-Act Drama
September 17, 2025Turning Defeat into Victory: The American Way of War
September 10, 2025Archive
The Power and the Money - When Presidents and Captains of Industry Clash
December 4, 2024
Presidential Scandals: Crimes and Moral Failure from the Founding to Today
November 27, 2024
America's Military Recruiting Crisis
November 20, 2024
Elections of 2024 - Analysis, Commentary, and Reflections
November 13, 2024