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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

Brad Thayer
Author and commentator on American politics and communism
Author of America's Hundred Years War
Episode: How a Soviet Revolutionary Still Shapes American Politics | Bradley Thayer
Naomi Brockwell
Tech journalist, privacy advocate, president of the Ludlow Institute
Ludlow Institute
Episode: The War on Privacy—And How to Fight Back | Naomi Brockwell
Michael Behe
Professor of biochemistry, Lehigh University; author of Darwin's Black Box, The Edge of Evolution, and Darwin Devolves
Lehigh University
Episode: Here’s What Darwin’s Theory Can’t Explain | Michael Behe
Matt Taylor
Sculptor and artist behind The Spirit of 76 installation
freelance artist / Freedom Plaza project
Episode: How a Neglected Plaza Now Immortalizes Forgotten American Heroes | Matthew Taylor
Ian Rowe
Charter school founder and educator advocating virtue-based, classical education with aviation focus
Vertex Partnership Academies; Westchester Aerospace and Virtues Academy (WAVA)
Episode: The New School Where Teens Will Learn Classics—and Build Airplanes | Ian Rowe
Ralph Norman
U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 5th Congressional District
Republican Party
Episode: Ralph Norman Outlines Plan for Social Security Reform and Fiscal Overhaul
Brian Christine
U.S. Admiral; Assistant Secretary for Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Episode: HHS Uncovers Millions in Potentially Fraudulent Billing for Pediatric Gender Care | Asst. Sec. Brian Christine
John Solomon
Award-winning investigative journalist and founder of Just the News
Just the News
Episode: How Spy Agencies ‘Massaged’ Trump’s Briefings to Bury Election Warnings | John Solomon
Luke de Pulford
Founder and president of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China
Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC)
Episode: Is China’s Mega Embassy in London Actually a Spying Compound? | Luke de Pulford

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
  • 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 States2 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 States5 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
  • 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 States7 months ago

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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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#70
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Talking Points

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Here’s What Darwin’s Theory Can’t Explain | Michael Behe
Q: What do Lenski's E. coli experiments actually show about evolution?
They reveal many degradative mutations, often not creating new genes or machines, and in some cases enabling new capabilities only after multiple prior degradative steps, which Behe argues supports his view that random mutation and selection are not building blocks for complex novelty.
Here’s What Darwin’s Theory Can’t Explain | Michael Behe
Q: What is the most shocking insight you've had about evolution after studying biology at a molecular level?
That the cell is an enormous, highly integrated, nanoscale factory, and that the number of coordinated components makes gradual Darwinian construction seem implausible without invoking design or alternative mechanisms.
How a Soviet Revolutionary Still Shapes American Politics | Bradley Thayer
Q: Justify that Lenin might have a greater influence on contemporary American politics than the founding fathers.
The guest argues that Lenin's ideas and organizational strategies have deeply permeated Western political culture through movements, education, media, and civil-society structures, creating a long-term influence that rivals classical liberal foundations in shaping institutions and political discourse.
HHS Uncovers Millions in Potentially Fraudulent Billing for Pediatric Gender Care | Asst. Sec. Brian Christine
Q: Can you expand a little bit about what exactly that is? Where is this potential criminality?
The guest explains that the report notes a lack of proper medical coding, which can misrepresent procedures and enable fraudulent billing, and that there have been criminal referrals to the Department of Justice and the Inspector General to hold individuals and clinics accountable.
Top 10 Biggest Revelations From the Fauci Diaries | Jeffrey Tucker
Q: What is the significance of the Fauci Diaries according to Jeffrey Tucker?
Tucker argues the diaries provide a day-by-day, first-hand look at private thoughts and decisions that challenge the established pandemic narrative, including vaccine timelines, WHO delegation trips, and media coordination, thereby reshaping the official history of the crisis.

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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 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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4. Matt Taylor
5. Ian Rowe
6. Ralph Norman
7. Brian Christine
8. John Solomon

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