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.
John 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
The Declaration of Independence: America's First Core Document
July 2, 2025
All the Presidents' Money: How Our Presidents Have Handled Their Own Finances
June 25, 2025
William Blackstone: A Forgotten Inspiration for the American Founding
June 18, 2025
How and Why Did Slaveholders Restrict Free Speech?
June 10, 2025