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
The U.S. Constitution is Not Just Words
Jeffrey Sikkenga
September 21, 2021
Civics Education: Let It Bloom
David Davenport
August 20, 2021
Whether students are zooming or in classrooms, they need to learn American history
Jeffrey Sikkenga
August 9, 2021
Senior Fellow David Davenport on US Chamber Foundation's Civic Forward
July 23, 2021