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
Documents & Debates: Jefferson and Race - A New Perspective
January 17, 2024
Core American Ideas: Understanding and Defending the Electoral College
January 3, 2024
Documents & Debates: Shipwrecked - A True Civil War Story of Mutinies, Jailbreaks. Blockade-Running, and the Slave Trade
December 13, 2023
All the Troubles in the World: Israel, Ukraine, and China - A Strategic Update
December 6, 2023