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, 2025
The Constitutional Convention Was a Four-Act Drama
September 17, 2025
Turning Defeat into Victory: The American Way of War
September 10, 2025Archive
Great American Author’s Vision Needs Restoration
Peter W. Schramm
October 28, 1997
Even Liberals Admit Affirmative Action Failure
Steven Hayward
October 9, 1997
Henry Kissinger Visits the Ashbrook Center
October 1, 1997
Remembering That We Are A Constitutional People
Peter W. Schramm
October 1, 1997