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
Civics Education: Let It Bloom
David Davenport
August 20, 2021
Whether students are zooming or in classrooms, they need to learn American history
Jeffrey Sikkenga
August 9, 2021
Senior Fellow David Davenport on US Chamber Foundation's Civic Forward
July 23, 2021
Liberal Education or Civic Education? A Podcast with Jeff Sikkenga
May 17, 2021