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The American Idea

The American Idea

By: Ashbrook Center
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The American Idea 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. The podcast is a production of the Ashbrook Center and hosted by Jeff Sikkenga.

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Episodes
  • Inside the Reagan White House: A Conversation with Ambassador Frank Lavin

    Inside the Reagan White House: A Conversation with Ambassador Frank Lavin
    Jul 16 2025

    Jeff discusses the inner workings of the Reagan White House with former AMB Frank Lavin, who had a front-row seat to many of Reagan’s key decisions and actions while president. Get to know Reagan as both a person and a leader; and read Frank’s book on the topic, linked below.

    Amazon link: https://a.co/d/fRQPTsh

    Host: Jeff Sikkenga

    Executive Producer: Jeremy Gypton

    Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/theamericanidea
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    44 mins
  • 2025 United States Supreme Court Decisions - Commentary and Analysis

    2025 United States Supreme Court Decisions - Commentary and Analysis
    Jul 9 2025

    Jeff is joined by constitutional law scholar Dr. Joshua Dunn to discuss the recently ended 2025 US Supreme Court term and some of the more interesting and potentially important decisions, as well as what seem like some friction between some of the justices.

    Get a free copy of Josh’s primary documents reader about the Judiciary: https://teachingamericanhistory.org/product/the-judiciary/

    Get a free copy of Jeff’s primary documents reader about the Supreme Court: https://teachingamericanhistory.org/product/the-supreme-court/

    Host: Jeff Sikkenga

    Executive Producer: Jeremy Gypton

    Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/theamericanidea
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    40 mins
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