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, 2025Congress: What It Was Meant to Be; What It's Become
September 24, 2025The Constitutional Convention Was a Four-Act Drama
September 17, 2025Archive
Core American Ideas: Separation of Powers
October 4, 2023
American Lives: "Last Summer Boys," an American Novel
September 27, 2023
Contemporary Conversations: Constitution Day with Ohio Attorney General David Yost
September 20, 2023
Contemporary Conversations: A "Post-America" American History?
September 13, 2023