
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 409 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentPoliticsNews | |||

In this episode, I sit down with China analyst Gordon Chang to understand his view of the recent Trump–Xi talks in Beijing.
Who had the upper hand? Why did President Donald Trump take 17 CEOs of America’s largest corporations with him? And what was ... more
Rosi Orozco is one of the world’s leading voices against human trafficking. She has been working in human rights advocacy for over three decades, and as a member of the Chamber of Deputies of Mexico, she was the driving legislative force behind Mexic... more
“People have lost sight of what education is supposed to be,” said Caylan Ford. In 2022, she founded Canada’s first tuition-free classical charter school, the Calgary Classical Academy, with just a dozen faculty members.
Since then, it has grown to ... more
It’s time to fundamentally rethink America’s approach to the Chinese Communist Party, argues Sam Brownback, former U.S. senator, Kansas governor, U.S. ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom, and author of the new book “China’s War on... more
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Great in-depth interviews. The best. Always excellent topics on items both current and below the radar. Very pertinent. Thanks.
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!
Great interviews with easily digestible, though shocking at times, content. (Just wish I could pronounce the interviewers name.)🤷🏼♂️
I also want to report the missing Alzheimer’s research episode. The transgender medicine episode got substituted for this one by mistake.
The episode that is labeled to be an interview of Lou Reese about Alzheimer’s is a repeat of the episode on transgender medicine.
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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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