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, 2025
Congress: What It Was Meant to Be; What It's Become
September 24, 2025
The Constitutional Convention Was a Four-Act Drama
September 17, 2025Archive
Pre-Emptive Doctrine Difficult, But Not New
Andrew E. Busch
October 1, 2003
Terri Schiavo and the "Will" to Live
Nathaniel Stewart
October 1, 2003
The Classical Trivium Remains the Best Course of Learning
Terrence Moore
October 1, 2003
Association of Teacher Qualification and Certification is a False One
Terrence Moore
September 1, 2003