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.
Congress: What It Was Meant to Be; What It's Become
September 24, 2025The Constitutional Convention Was a Four-Act Drama
September 17, 2025Turning Defeat into Victory: The American Way of War
September 10, 2025Archive
Executive Privilege, Politics, and the Constitution
J. Jackson Barlow
March 1, 1998
Where is the "Publicness" in Public Education?
Mark A. Nadler
February 28, 1998
Should Berry Be Executed?: Respect the Dignity of His Choice
Ronald J. Pestritto
February 25, 1998
A Long Twilight Struggle
Peter W. Schramm
February 21, 1998