
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 | PoliticsNewsGovernment | |||

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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.
Excellent, sober look at Covid, viruses, politics and medicine. My only reservation is where the guest said that Fauci didn't lie to Congress. He misled them. (Really?!)
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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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