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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

Eric Metaxas
Prominent commentator, host, and author
Author of Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World
Episode: One Key Fact About America’s Founding That Isn’t Taught Anymore | Eric Metaxas
Scott McGregor
Former Canadian Armed Forces intelligence operator and co-author of The Mosaic Effect
Private consultancy in intelligence; author
Episode: Is Canada Becoming the CCP’s Backdoor into America? | Former Canadian Intel Analyst Scott McGregor
Rosi Orozco
Activist, founder of Kaleido, anti-trafficking advocate
Kaleido/NGO
Episode: How Cartels Force Children Into Prostitution, Drug Dealing and Even Killing | Rosi Orozco
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
Americans for Homeopathy Choice
Episode: Homeopathy Cured Her Disease, Now She’s Fighting for More Access | Paola Brown
Alexander Yi
Taiwan's representative to the United States
Taiwan Office in the United States
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

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 States2 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 States3 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 States4 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 States4 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 States5 months ago

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Some listeners criticize perceived biases or controversial stances on certain topics, reflecting a highly engaged, opinionated audience.
Listeners praise in-depth, thoughtful interviews with top guests and broad coverage of timely issues.
The host asks strong questions and lets guests answer without being rushed, which many reviewers appreciate.
Several reviews mention missing episodes or labeling issues, but overall feedback highlights high-quality discussions and excellent guests.
Episodes are noted for being long-form and very educational, though some comments suggest occasional polarization on controversial topics.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#131
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Apple Podcasts
#225
Canada/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#16
Taiwan/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#37
New Zealand/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#110
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#128
New Zealand/News

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Gordon Chang Breaks Down Trump-Xi Summit and What’s Next
Q: What do you think really happened at the Trump-Xi talks?
Gordon Chang suggests the meeting was not scripted and that Trump negotiated important matters on hostile territory, with both sides showing different readouts and a historic, though not fully understood, outcome that will become clearer weeks or months later.
One Key Fact About America’s Founding That Isn’t Taught Anymore | Eric Metaxas
Q: How does religious liberty fit into the founding ideals?
Religious liberty is portrayed as essential and paradoxical: faith is funded by belief in God, yet individuals may dissent and still be full participants in civic life; coercion of belief is rejected.
One Key Fact About America’s Founding That Isn’t Taught Anymore | Eric Metaxas
Q: What do you see as the core reason the American Revolution succeeded where others failed?
The guest argues that success came from a shared conviction that liberty rests on a God-given moral order, the willingness of virtuous citizens to govern themselves, and a framework that limits government power to protect inalienable rights.
How Cartels Force Children Into Prostitution, Drug Dealing and Even Killing | Rosi Orozco
Q: What makes the Mexican anti-trafficking law of 2012 different and potent?
It centers on survivor protection, makes it harder for traffickers to evade jail by exploiting loopholes, and elevates penalties when violence and coercion are involved, supporting longer, more effective prosecutions.
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.

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

This show features long-form conversations with prominent thought leaders spanning politics, policy, technology, and culture, often exploring national issues through a defender-of-truth lens. Episodes tend to foreground rigorous interviews on geopolitical risk, civil liberties, education, and public policy, with a willingness to challenge mainstream narratives and spotlight underreported angles. A notable strength is deep-dive dialogue with high-profile guests and a consistent emphasis on governance, accountability, and strategic thinking for leaders and professionals. Listeners looking for substantive, idea-forward discussions on current events, policy, and global affairs will likely find this program compelling, though some episodes can b... more

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4. Caylan Ford
5. Paola Brown
6. Alexander Yi
7. Sean Spicer
8. Peter Mattis

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