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
Lest We Forget: Clarence Thomas and the Meaning of the Constitution
Jeffrey Sikkenga
December 1, 1998
The Stupid Party Strikes Again
Steven Hayward
November 5, 1998
Hemmings and Hawings about Jefferson
Steven Hayward
November 1, 1998
The Clinton Strategy: Saddam Hussein v. Ken Starr
Mackubin T. Owens
November 1, 1998