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American Thought Leaders

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At a time when our nation is portrayed as increasingly polarized, media often ignore viewpoints and stories that are worthy of attention. American Thought Leaders, hosted by The Epoch Times Senior Editor Jan Jekielek, features in-depth discussions with some of America’s most influential thought leaders on pertinent issues facing our nation today.

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Recent Guests

Caylan Ford
Founder of Calgary Classical Academy
Calgary Classical Academy
Episode: The Charter School Founder Turning Children Toward Plato, Virtue, and the Eternal | Caylan Ford
Paola Brown
Advocate for homeopathy, president of Americans for Homeopathy Choice
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Episode: Homeopathy Cured Her Disease, Now She’s Fighting for More Access | Paola Brown
Alexander Yi
Taiwan's representative to the United States
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Episode: Why a Taiwan Invasion Would Trigger Trillions in Global Losses | Amb. Alexander Yui
Sean Spicer
Former White House Press Secretary
Former Trump Administration
Episode: Inside ‘Trump 2.0’ and the Media’s Role in Political Violence | Sean Spicer
Peter Mattis
President of the Jamestown Foundation
Jamestown Foundation
Episode: Over 1,000 CCP-Linked Groups in America: Exposing United Front Operations | Peter Mattis
Ron Johnson
U.S. Senator (R-Wisconsin) discussing COVID-19 records and safety signals
United States Senate
Episode: Sen. Ron Johnson: Here’s What We Found in 11 Million Pages of COVID Records
Stephen Meyer
New York Times bestselling author and founder of the Discovery Institute Center for Science and Culture
Discovery Institute
Episode: Why Some Scientists Are Rethinking Darwin’s Theory of Evolution | Stephen Meyer
Kristen Jenson
Founder of Defend Young Minds and author of Good Pictures, Bad Pictures
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Episode: How Rampant Explicit Material Is Poisoning the Minds of America’s Children | Kristen Jenson
Ethan Gutmann
Investigative journalist and author focused on forced organ harvesting in China
Author, The Slaughter; The Xinjiang Procedure
Episode: Why 28- and 29-Year-Olds Are Disappearing From China’s Uyghur Concentration Camps | Ethan Gutmann

Host

Jan Jekielek
Host of American Thought Leaders

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • American Thought Leaders

    Great in-depth interviews. The best. Always excellent topics on items both current and below the radar. Very pertinent. Thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    makesmymusic
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thanks, Jan!

    Always interesting interviews! Thanks, Jan, for doing such a great job asking good questions and letting your guests give their answers without cutting them off!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gramaree
    United States2 months ago
  • Riveting!

    Great interviews with easily digestible, though shocking at times, content. (Just wish I could pronounce the interviewers name.)🤷🏼‍♂️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    robione_1
    United States3 months ago
  • Missing episode

    I also want to report the missing Alzheimer’s research episode. The transgender medicine episode got substituted for this one by mistake.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    875HanMarJack
    United States3 months ago
  • Missing Episode

    The episode that is labeled to be an interview of Lou Reese about Alzheimer’s is a repeat of the episode on transgender medicine.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cathark
    United States4 months ago

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Guest lineup is strong and varied, with a clear focus on governance, policy, and national security.
Some listeners perceive a strong editorial stance and want a broader range of perspectives.
High-quality, long-form interviews that educate beyond surface-level coverage.
Consistent, well-produced content that avoids sensationalism, with substantial context for complex topics.
Thoughtful, in-depth conversations with highly prepared guests.
Listeners appreciate the rigorous questioning and the host's preparedness.

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#120
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#206
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#250
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#86
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#94
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#117
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Talking Points

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The Charter School Founder Turning Children Toward Plato, Virtue, and the Eternal | Caylan Ford
Q: How does your school approach curriculum differently?
We teach a classical liberal arts curriculum with Latin, great books, and a sequence of world history, emphasizing virtue, discernment, and the cultivation of the soul, while being non-sectarian and tuition-free.
The Charter School Founder Turning Children Toward Plato, Virtue, and the Eternal | Caylan Ford
Q: What do you see as the core problem with modern education?
The core problem is a loss of sight of what education is for, failing to address the soul and the transcendent purposes of learning, and treating education as primarily workforce preparation or as a vehicle for social change.
Homeopathy Cured Her Disease, Now She’s Fighting for More Access | Paola Brown
Q: How did you decide to pursue homeopathy?
After trying conventional treatments and various natural therapies without lasting success, Brown found that a homeopathic approach, carefully selected by a practitioner, led to meaningful symptom relief and a reduction in reliance on conventional drugs, with ongoing management through remedies.
Homeopathy Cured Her Disease, Now She’s Fighting for More Access | Paola Brown
Q: So what exactly is homeopathy?
Brown explains that homeopathy uses highly diluted substances chosen to mirror the patient's symptoms, aiming to stimulate the body's own healing response; remedies are selected based on a detailed symptom picture, and many see it as a holistic approach that can complement conventional care.
Sen. Ron Johnson: Here’s What We Found in 11 Million Pages of COVID Records
Q: Do you believe the CDC or other agencies deliberately downplayed safety signals?
Yes, the guest argues there was intentional downplaying and obfuscation of critical safety signals, and that internal communications showed awareness of inadequacies in safety surveillance systems.

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Frequently Asked Questions About American Thought Leaders

What is American Thought Leaders about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on in-depth conversations with influential thought leaders on U.S. politics, policy, and global affairs, often through a conservative-leaning lens. Episodes frequently tackle China's rise, national security, governance, public health policy, and cultural debates, with a strong emphasis on critical analysis of mainstream narratives and policy decisions. The format tends to feature thorough guest preparation, challenging questions, and a focus on implications for citizens, governance, and freedom. A standout aspect is the seamless mix of geopolitics, domestic policy, and human-rights-focused storytelling, making it a resource for listeners who want deeper context and a perspective that prioritizes individual rights and nation... more

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7. Stephen Meyer
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