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.
Capital Markets in America's History and Economy
September 3, 2025John Quincy Adams' Fight Against Slavery
August 27, 2025Frederick Douglass and the Anti-Slavery Constitution
August 20, 2025How did WW2 Really End? VJ Day at 80 Years
August 13, 2025Archive
Against the West: Islamic Radicals Hate Us for Who We Are, Not What We Do
Mackubin T. Owens
July 1, 2004
While the Democratic Band Plays, the GOP Trumpet Will be Warming Up
Andrew Busch
July 1, 2004
Barack Obama: A Republican Soul Trapped Inside a Democrat’s Body
Lucas Morel
July 1, 2004
John Kerrys Big Night: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
Lucas Morel
July 1, 2004