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
An Unsatisfying Democratic Presidential Race
Douglas Koopman
January 1, 2000
The Democrats Peddle Racial Politics in Iowa
Lucas Morel
January 1, 2000
Court Rules that Cheap Speech is Better than Free Speech
Lucas Morel
January 1, 2000
Dont Ask, Dont Tell: The Saga Continues
Mackubin T. Owens
January 1, 2000