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.
Stories from the American Revolution
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April 9, 2025The Statesmanship of Ronald Reagan
March 26, 2025Archive
What It Takes to Save the Republic: Lincoln as Commander in Chief
Mackubin T. Owens
February 1, 2009
"Our Ancient Faith": The Peoria Speech
Kevin Portteus
February 1, 2009
The "Picture of Silver": Abraham Lincoln and the Constitution
Jeffrey Sikkenga
February 1, 2009
"A Great Student of the Fitting Opportunity": Lincoln as Ambitious Politician
Steven Hayward
February 1, 2009