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.
Taking Manhattan: The Birth of New York City
October 8, 2025
Congress: What It Was Meant to Be; What It's Become
September 24, 2025
The Constitutional Convention Was a Four-Act Drama
September 17, 2025Archive
Men@War: Haditha in Context
Mackubin T. Owens
June 1, 2006
1946 Midterm Gives GOP First Majority Since 1928 Elections, Helps Ensure Truman’s Reelection
Andrew E. Busch
June 1, 2006
Faith, Learning, and Politics: The Case of Patrick Henry College
Joseph M. Knippenberg
May 1, 2006
Of St. Augustine, The Teacher, and Politics
Erik Root
May 1, 2006