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
Congress Needs to Take a Step Backward on Impeachment
J. Jackson Barlow
October 17, 1998
The 1998 Elections: A Symposium: Should We Worry About a Democratic Party Collapse?
Steven Hayward
October 1, 1998
The 1998 Elections: A Symposium: 1998: Another "Year of the Woman"
Ronald J. Pestritto
October 1, 1998
The 1998 Elections: A Symposium: U.S. National Security and the 1998 Elecions
Mackubin T. Owens
October 1, 1998