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.
Turning Defeat into Victory: The American Way of War
September 10, 2025Capital Markets in America's History and Economy
September 3, 2025John Quincy Adams' Fight Against Slavery
August 27, 2025Frederick Douglass and the Anti-Slavery Constitution
August 20, 2025Archive
Documents & Debates: The Decision to Drop the Atomic Bombs
August 9, 2023
Documents & Debates: LBJ, Vietnam, and the Cold War
August 2, 2023
Documents & Debates: "To Address You As My Friend" - African-Americans and Abraham Lincoln
July 26, 2023
Documents & Debates: James Garfield - From Soldier to Statesman
July 19, 2023