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
How and Why Did Slaveholders Restrict Free Speech?
June 10, 2025
America's Cold Warrior: Paul Nitze's Impact on Our Foreign Policy
June 4, 2025
The Extinction of Experience: Being Human in a Disembodied World
May 28, 2025
America's Place in the World - Empire, Neighbor, or Something Else?
May 21, 2025