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
Prop 209: Relearning the Lesson of Human Equality
Lucas Morel
September 1, 1997
Repairing the Common Culture: Panel Discussion at the International Conservative Congress
Peter W. Schramm
September 1, 1997
Remembering Dr. King’s Dream
Robert Alt
August 28, 1997
Is America Becoming One Big 12-Step Program? Lessons from the Contemporary Vocabulary
Steven Hayward
August 1, 1997