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.
Adding the Lone Star: the Annexation and Statehood of Texas
February 26, 2025Rev. John Rankin: The Forgotten Father of American Abolitionism
February 19, 2025America's Foreign Policy Challenges as of Early 2025
February 12, 2025Archive
Teach American History from the Original Documents
Jeffrey Sikkenga
July 27, 2022
Rival Friends: The Adams-Jefferson Correspondence with Cara Rogers | Documents and Debates
July 13, 2022
Roe v. Wade Overturned and Other Historic Decisions of the Supreme Court's 2021-22 Term
June 30, 2022
The Declaration of Independence | Documents and Debates
June 29, 2022