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
Locke, Tocqueville, and Civic Education: A Conversation with Jeff Sikkenga
May 17, 2021
Jeff Sikkenga Appears on the New Thinkery Podcast to Discuss Tocqueville
May 12, 2021
We must learn from history, not cancel it
David Davenport
April 12, 2021
Beware Modern Monetary Theory’s damaging potential
Robert Wyllie
March 29, 2021