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, 2025Congress: What It Was Meant to Be; What It's Become
September 24, 2025The Constitutional Convention Was a Four-Act Drama
September 17, 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