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
Why the "Law of Nature" is Not Enough
Logan Alexander
November 3, 2017
How the Music of Country Became Country Music
Clayton Hrinko
November 2, 2017
Friday Night Fanaticism
Daniel Keller
November 2, 2017
50 Core American Documents: Required Reading for Students, Teachers, and Citizens
Christopher Burkett
April 24, 2017