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, 2025
Archive
Doing God’s Work?: How Congress Should Ban Cloning
Robert Alt, Nathaniel Stewart
July 1, 2003
What We Do Know in Iraq
Andrew E. Busch
July 1, 2003
Two Hundred and Twenty Seven Years Later, Declaration is Still Revered—and Threatened
Andrew E. Busch
July 1, 2003
Reflections on the Fourth of July
Mackubin T. Owens
July 1, 2003