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
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