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, 2025Archive
Body Counting: Painting the War by Numbers
Mackubin T. Owens
March 1, 2002
Whatever Happened to Paycheck Protection?
Allison R. Hayward
March 1, 2002
Abraham Lincoln, the American Founding, and the Principles of the Republican Party
Mackubin T. Owens
February 23, 2002
What’s in a Name?
Peter W. Schramm
February 1, 2002