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American Thought Leaders

The Epoch Times
China
Chinese Communist Party
United States
Mental Health
Covid-19
Taiwan
Education
Donald Trump
Regenerative Agriculture
Artificial Intelligence
Iran
2020 Election
Addiction
Pharmaceutical Industry
Human Trafficking
Ultra-Processed Foods
Trump Administration
California
Manufacturing
Falun Gong

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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Modern culture often treats popular consensus and media narratives as settled truth. Warren Smith, author of the new book “A Mind of Your Own: Independent Thinking in the Age of Misinformation,” argues that our society is increasingly convinced by mi... more

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Tom Homan. A career law enforcement officer, he’s served as a cop, border patrol agent, federal investigator, and acting ICE chief, and worked under six presidents from both sides of the aisle.

Now as the White... more

What happens when AI agents stop acting like isolated tools and begin collaborating to trick the very systems that evaluate them?

Daniel Kokotajlo, executive director of the AI Futures Project and a former OpenAI researcher, describes a recent incid... more

Ahead of the Trump–Xi summit in Washington this week, I’m sitting down with retired U.S. Marine Colonel Grant Newsham to understand what’s really at stake here, and what each side stands to win—or lose.

“When the Chinese come here, they are very muc... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Homan
Former ICE Director, immigration enforcer
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Episode: EXCLUSIVE: Tom Homan Reveals Next Targets and How Many Missing Immigrant Children Have Been Found
Daniel Kokotajlo
Executive Director of the AI Futures Project
AI Futures Project
Episode: How Over 700 OpenAI Agents Went Rogue and Hacked Another Company | Daniel Kokotajlo
Grant Newsham
Retired US Marine Colonel; author of When China Attacks
Former Marine Forces Pacific; Author
Episode: Here’s What to Know Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit | Grant Newsham
Kambes Kesolei
Founder and President of the Compass Point Institute
Compass Point Institute
Episode: How Palau Resists Beijing’s Pressure Campaign in the Pacific | Kambes Kesolei
Joel Salatin
Co-owner of Polyface Farms, regenerative farmer and author
Polyface Farms
Episode: America’s Beef Shortage Explained | Joel Salatin
Mark Abbott
Pilot with extensive military and humanitarian flying background, PMA operator
Pacific Mission Aviation
Episode: How These Pilots Became a Lifeline for Remote Pacific Islands | Mark Abbott and Brock Welge
Brock Welge
Pilot and co-founder of Pacific Mission Aviation (PMA)
Pacific Mission Aviation
Episode: How These Pilots Became a Lifeline for Remote Pacific Islands | Mark Abbott and Brock Welge
Surangel Whipps Jr.
President of Palau
Episode: EXCLUSIVE: How a Tiny Nation Is Defying Beijing and Defending Its Sovereignty | President Surangel Whipps Jr.
Rusty Reno
editor-in-chief of First Things Magazine
First Things Magazine
Episode: The Hidden Costs of a World Without Anything Worth Fighting For | Rusty Reno

Host

Jan Jekielek
Host focused on in-depth interviews with influential thought leaders on timely policy, technology, and global affairs.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Fantastic

    Wonderfully informative and often eye-opening. The host is unusually good as well, asking pertinent, open-ended (not leading!) questions and offering his own insights at opportune times. He lets his guests do most of the talking. This seems like it should be standard practice in the media but, alas, it’s an exceedingly rare skill.

    Please don’t fall prey to the doomerist propaganda about AI coming from the CCP. It is concerning to see some of these people platformed despite questionable backgrou... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bibliophenia
    United Kingdom7 days ago
  • Matt Ridley, Not New

    THE REAL ANTHONY FAUCI by RFK Jr had the truth about the lab, virus, vaccine, etc etc very early (2021) and much more information. I recommend it to those with any doubts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pistachiokarma
    United States3 months ago
  • 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 States5 months 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 States6 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 States7 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise deep, thoughtful interviews and thorough preparation.
Audience notes high-quality conversations that cover timely, under-the-radar topics.
Many listeners appreciate long-form format and avoid cutting guests off.
Some detractors feel coverage leans toward a particular ideology or perspective.

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#149
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#206
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#250
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#52
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#90
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#126
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How Palau Resists Beijing’s Pressure Campaign in the Pacific | Kambes Kesolei
Q: Why is Palau's legal framework around nuclear policy so significant?
Palau's constitution prohibits nuclear powers in its territory unless a supermajority approves, reflecting a strong desire to maintain sovereignty and avoid nuclear-related entanglements.
How Palau Resists Beijing’s Pressure Campaign in the Pacific | Kambes Kesolei
Q: What is the purpose of the Compass Point Institute?
To provide neutral, fact-based analysis on Palau's history and politics, with the goal of rebuilding trust and offering information for informed public decision-making.
How Palau Resists Beijing’s Pressure Campaign in the Pacific | Kambes Kesolei
Q: What role does the United States play in Palau's economy and security?
The US provides substantial aid under the Compact of Free Association and defends Palau's strategic interests, while Palau seeks economic independence beyond reliance on foreign assistance.
How Palau Resists Beijing’s Pressure Campaign in the Pacific | Kambes Kesolei
Q: How has tourism factored into China's leverage over Palau?
China used tourism as a tool to pressure Palau, initially spiking visitors and then threatening to cut off tourism packages when Palau did not align with Beijing on diplomatic ties.
How Palau Resists Beijing’s Pressure Campaign in the Pacific | Kambes Kesolei
Q: What is the core reason Palau sits at the center of this geopolitical contest?
Palau's diplomatic recognition of Taiwan coupled with its strategic location makes it a linchpin in the US–China competition, influencing security arrangements and economic interests for both powers.

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

The show features in-depth conversations with influential thinkers spanning geopolitics, technology, economics, education, and national security. Conversations often center on power dynamics, policy implications, and societal trends, with a notable emphasis on how institutions shape democracy, individual rights, and global affairs. Guests tend to be policymakers, academics, and industry leaders who offer critical perspectives on current events, often challenging mainstream narratives. The format is long-form, enabling thorough exploration of complex topics, and occasional sponsor messages provide practical context for listeners. This mix of rigorous analysis and provocative viewpoints is likely to appeal to listeners who seek deep-dive, ide... more

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2. Daniel Kokotajlo
3. Grant Newsham
4. Kambes Kesolei
5. Joel Salatin
6. Mark Abbott
7. Brock Welge
8. Surangel Whipps Jr.

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