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.
How and Why Did Slaveholders Restrict Free Speech?
June 10, 2025Archive
Liberty in London
John Zvesper
December 1, 2004
Review of James Webb’s Born Fighting: How the Scots-Irish Shaped America
Mackubin T. Owens
December 1, 2004
"Theocracy" on Trial: The Faith-Based Initiative in the Courts
Joseph M. Knippenberg
December 1, 2004
Is the Electoral College Passe?: No
Peter W. Schramm
November 16, 2004