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
Contemporary Conversations: CRT and Its Impact on Colleges, Students, and Society
November 1, 2023
Contemporary Conversations: The Battle for the Speaker's Gavel
October 25, 2023
Documents & Debates: Court Packing, Then and Now
October 18, 2023
Documents & Debates: American Exceptionalism and the Civil War
October 11, 2023