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The American Idea

Ashbrook Center

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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All Episodes

65:27

Documents and Debates: American? Or Victim of...

The American Idea ·

2023/01/18

Jeff and Lucas Morel, on this special MLK Day episode, discuss the ideas, actions, and legacies of Dr. Martin Luther King jr. and Malcolm X. What were their core philosophies and beliefs? How did their actions reflect these? How did their ideas impact their followers, opponents, and each other? And how did these two men play off and shape each other?You can find Lucas's latest book, Lincoln and the American Founding, on Amazon. The other books mentioned are here:I Have a Dream: Writings and Speeches

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57:15

Contemporary Conversations: Back to School and the...

The American Idea ·

2023/01/11

Join Jeff as he Bill McClay discuss the state of American civics education, with an eye toward free expression, what's being taught, and how individuals and families can think through the thorny issue of schooling in 2023.Host: Jeff SikkengaExecutive Producer: Greg McBrayerProducer: Jeremy Gypton

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46:02

Documents & Debates: The Final Emancipation Proclamation

The American Idea ·

2023/01/04

Jeff is joined by Dr. Jason Stevens of Ashland University and the Ashbrook Scholar program to discuss the 160th anniversary of one of the most important documents in American history. Lacking the eloquence and rhetorical flourish we have come to expect from Lincoln, the Final Emancipation Proclamation’s power isn’t in its wording, but in what it accomplishes: utilizing constitutional authority to free millions of slaves and lay the foundation for the abolishment of the institution itself.Host: Jeff

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57:15

Ronald Reagan and the Fight for Freedom

The American Idea ·

2022/12/28

Jeff sits down with Chris Burkett and Greg McBrayer to discuss Ronald Reagan's famed speech at the Brandenburg Gate on 12 June 1987, in which the president called on Mikhail Gorbachev to "...tear down this wall!" Beyond this, the speech contains numerous examples of Reagan's political philosophy and his respect for individual liberty and human dignity before the state.Read two of the speeches mentioned to supplement the program: "A Time for Choosing", and his Brandenburg Gate Speech.Host: Jeff

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44:36

Truck, Barter, and Exchange: Adam Smith’s Views on...

The American Idea ·

2022/12/21

How can liberal society respond to current demands on economics and society? Smith addresses far more than economics and, in fact, wrote extensively on morality and moral judgments in interpersonal and social relations. What did he believe and what can we learn from him, and from his two books The Theory of Moral Sentiments (1759) and The Wealth of Nations (1776)? Smith posits that moral sentiments are a two-way street, and that we can’t help but, as we interact with others, “feel” with others - to

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55:25

Winston Churchill - Honorary American

The American Idea ·

2022/12/14

Jeff discusses the life, ideas, and legacy of Winston Churchill with Jim Muller of the University of Alaska Anchorage, and renowned Churchill authority,Host: Jeff SikkengaExecutive Producer: Greg McBrayerProducer: Jeremy Gypton

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65:25

Turning Points in World War 2

The American Idea ·

2022/12/08

Jeff is joined by Dr. John Moser of Ashland University to discuss the concept of turning points in history, particularly war, and some specific examples from the Second World War. Access the maps John used here.Host: Jeff SikkengaExecutive Producer: Greg McBrayerProducer: Jeremy GyptonApple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/3jcrp73mGoogle Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/2p9n67aSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/ysw8xjtkAmazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/ytp6jwnzRSS Feed: https://tinyurl.com/2p9u2bveYouTube:

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37:50

Free Speech and the State of the American University

The American Idea ·

2022/11/30

Dr. Robert George of Princeton University joins Jeff to discuss the sad shape of the American university as a function of a lack of clarity by many in higher education as to the core purpose of a university education. George asserts that the core mission is, and should be, the pursuit of truth, even though imparting professional skills is an expectation of students, parents, and taxpayers. It is the pursuit of knowledge of the truth, however, that is the core mission and must serve as the primary

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52:12

The Great Society - A New History

The American Idea ·

2022/11/23

Jeff sat down with Amity Shlaes to discuss her book, "The Great Society - A New History," and the implications of the welfare state as envisioned by Lyndon Johnson. In addition to some of LBJ's various remarks and addresses while in office, his Great Society speech was highlighted, along with the policies that stemmed from it and their impact on American political economy and public life. Jeff and Amity also explored LBJ and Vietnam, and how this era of American foreign policy paralleled and, to an

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65:10

Can We Save America? Abraham Lincoln and Our Troubled...

The American Idea ·

2022/11/16

Jeff discusses our current political tensions with Dr. Lucas Morel, who proposes that an understanding of Lincoln - his ideas, his words, his actions - can help us navigate difficult political waters now, and in our future as Americans.Host: Jeff SikkengaExecutive Producer: Greg McBrayerProducer: Jeremy Gypton

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57:47

Elections 2022: Analysis and Commentary with UVA's...

The American Idea ·

2022/11/10

Jeff discusses the results, surprises, and immediate fallout of the 2022 Midterm Congressional and several state gubernatorial elections. Of special focus is how badly most pollsters were wrong; how the Democrats avoided the historical trend of a president losing seats during his first term; and the standing - or lack - of Donald Trump in the Republican party moving forward.Host; Jeff SikkengaExecutive Producer: Greg McBrayerProducer: Jeremy Gypton

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The American Idea | Secretary Mike Pompeo

The American Idea ·

2022/11/02

In this episode, Jeff sits down to talk with Mike Pompeo, former member of the House of Representatives, CIA Director, and the 70th Secretary of State. The two touch on notions of service to country, the foundation of Sec. Pompeo’s political views, and his reflections on threats to America from abroad and at home, as well as his deep respect for the men and women who serve this country.

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23:58

The Battle for the Suburbs with Congressman Troy...

The American Idea ·

2022/10/26

Dr. Jeff Sikkenga talks with Congressman Troy Balderson, of Ohio's 12th Congressional District, about public and elected service, as well as the changing demographic trends and political issues that could impact upcoming elections.Host: Jeff SikkengaExecutive Producer: Greg McBrayerProducer: Jeremy Gypton

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62:33

The 2022 MIdterm Elections: Analysis and Forecasts

The American Idea ·

2022/10/19

Jeff discusses the upcoming 2022 midterm elections with Henry Olsen of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, offering thoughtful analysis and things to look out for as we get closer to these pivotal elections.Host: Jeff SikkengaExecutive Producer: Greg McBrayerProducer: Jeremy Gypton

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54:51

Upcoming Supreme Court Cases Worth Knowing About

The American Idea ·

2022/10/05

The 22-23 United States Supreme Court term has begun, and there are several cases to be heard that will make headlines - maybe even greater than those that closed out the 21-22 term. Join Jeff and Dr. Adam Carrington as they discuss some of these cases, the background to them, and how the current court might go about considering them. Host: Jeff SikkengaExecutive Producer: Greg McBrayerProducer: Jeremy Gypton

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48:35

Money is Not Wealth: What History Can Teach Us About...

The American Idea ·

2022/09/21

Jeff and Rob Wyllie, Director of Ashbrook’s Political Economy program at Ashland University, discuss inflation in American and world history, how it comes to be, and why it can be so dangerous to economic, social, and political stability. In particular, they discuss inflation at the American Founding, during the Great Depression, and in the 1970s and 80s. They also discuss current inflationary causes, responses, and trends, and Jeff even gets Rob to offer a forecast about what he thinks could happen

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83:26

The Constitutional Convention of 1787 with Gordon...

The American Idea ·

2022/09/07

In this episode of The American Idea, Jeff is joined by Dr. Gordon Lloyd, Dockson Emeritus Professor of Public Policy at Pepperdine University and Senior Fellow at Ashbrook, and Dr. Chris Burkett, Associate Professor of Political Science at Ashland University and Director of the Ashbrook Scholar Program, for a lively conversation on the dramatic story and the legacy of the Constitutional Convention of 1787.The leading expert on the Constitutional Convention, Gordon has spent the past forty years

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62:28

Martin Luther King Jr. and Critical Race Theory with...

The American Idea ·

2022/08/24

In this episode of The American Idea, Jeff is joined by Peter Myers, Professor of Political Science at University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire and the 2016-17 B. Kenneth Simon Fellow in American Political Thought at the Heritage Foundation, for a conversation on Martin Luther King Jr.'s philosophy "character not color" comes into direct conflict with the ideas of Critical Race Theory.Host: Jeff SikkengaExecutive Producer: Greg McBrayerProducer: Jeremy Gypton

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67:48

Feminism and the #MeToo Movement | Taylor

The American Idea ·

2022/08/10

Jeff welcomes Dr. Natalie Taylor of Skidmore College to discuss the place of feminism within the American sociopolitical reform tradition, and its connection to the contemporary #MeToo movement. Jeff and Natalie focus, in particular, on Susan B. Anthony, discussing her ideas and place in the arc of women's reform movements in American history and society.Host: Jeff SikkengaExecutive Producer: Greg McBrayerProducer: Jeremy Gypton

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57:54

John F. Kennedy and the Cold War with Stephen Knott |...

The American Idea ·

2022/07/27

In this episode The American Idea Jeff is joined by Stephen Knott, Professor of National Security Affairs at the United States Naval War College and the Thomas and Mabel Guy Professor in American History and Government at Ashland University, for a conversation on John F. Kennedy and his leadership during the Cold War. Their conversation explores Kennedy's anti-Communist policies, his relationship with Nikita Khrushchev, tensions surrounding West Berlin and Cuba, and the great American Space Race

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