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.

Born American, But in the Wrong Place

How Does the Declaration of Independence Influence the Constitution?

When in the Course of Human Events: Creating the Declaration of Independence

“If They Mean to Have a War…” – What Caused the American Revolution?

What Did Frederick Douglass Really Think of Abraham Lincoln?

The Constitution and the Rule of Law

Archive

Not the Arbiter of Truth: The Role of a Free Press in Our Republic
Inside the Reagan White House
2025 U.S. Supreme Court Decisions: Commentary and Analysis
The Declaration of Independence: America’s First Core Document

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