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The American Idea

The American Idea explores America's history and principles and what they mean today. The podcast is a production of the Ashbrook Center and hosted by Dr. Jeff Sikkenga.

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Latest episodes

  1. Fact or Fiction? Historians Discuss Young Washington19 Aug 2026
  2. America's First Citizen: Character Lessons from George Washington12 Aug 2026
  3. Why Did the Founders Create a Republic?29 Jul 2026
  4. A Sober View of Human Nature: Federalist 10 and Factions15 Jul 2026
  5. More than a Document: Living the Declaration of Independence1 Jul 2026
  6. Our Right to Privacy and the 4th Amendment24 Jun 2026
  7. Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations at 250 Years17 Jun 2026
  8. Returning to First Principles: America's Machiavellian Moment?10 Jun 2026
  9. Religious Liberty at the Founding and Today3 Jun 2026
  10. The Voting Rights Act and the Callais Supreme Court Decision - Context and Analysis27 May 2026