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
Democrats Put Themselves on the Road to the White House in 1910
Andrew E. Busch
March 1, 2006
"Self Determination" Did Not Work in the Philippines: Lessons for Iraq
Priscilla Tacujan
March 1, 2006
Burned Out in Birmingham: Liberal Education and America
Joseph M. Knippenberg
March 1, 2006
Midterm Elections Offer a Mixed Bag
Andrew E. Busch
March 1, 2006