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American Thought Leaders

The Epoch Times
China
Chinese Communist Party
United States
Covid-19
Mental Health
Taiwan
Artificial Intelligence
Education
Donald Trump
Regenerative Agriculture
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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Recent Guests

Nate Soares
President of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute, author of If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies
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Episode: Here’s How Superintelligent AI Could Escape Human Control | Nate Soares
Peter Navarro
Senior White House adviser, author
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Episode: Peter Navarro: ‘The Biggest Coverup in Medical History’
Todd Blanche
Attorney General of the United States (guest) and former Trump ally, discussing DOJ strategy
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Episode: EXCLUSIVE: AG Blanche on DOJ Strategy to Combat Voter Fraud, Birth Tourism, and Chinese Espionage
Amie Ichikawa
Founder and executive director of Woman II Woman
Woman II Woman
Episode: How a California Bill Lets Sex Offenders Into Women’s Prisons | Amie Ichikawa
Douglas Axe
Endowed chair of molecular biology at Biola University; author of Undeniable
Biola University
Episode: A Mathematical Challenge to Darwinian Evolution | Douglas Axe
Warren Smith
Author of A Mind of Your Own
Author, Speaker
Episode: How to Identify a Bad Argument | Warren Smith
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
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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

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 Kingdoma month 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 States4 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 States6 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 States7 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 States8 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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#201
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#206
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#115
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#168
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#183
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#189
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How a California Bill Lets Sex Offenders Into Women’s Prisons | Amie Ichikawa
Q: What changes did the guest advocate for in SB 132?
SB 132 would have prohibited sex offenders from transferring into women's facilities and would have mandated a separate housing unit to prevent cohabitation, aiming to protect incarcerated women while allowing continued programming; the bill did not pass.
How a California Bill Lets Sex Offenders Into Women’s Prisons | Amie Ichikawa
Q: What is the guest's stance on punishment and safety within prisons?
She supports punishment as a necessity but argues against cruel and unusual punishment, emphasizing safety and the protection of incarcerated women from violence and coercive conditions.
How a California Bill Lets Sex Offenders Into Women’s Prisons | Amie Ichikawa
Q: What happened last week regarding an incident in the women's prison?
A female inmate was stabbed by a male inmate after transfers began, which the guest attributes to the policy of housing based on self-identification and the presence of men in the women's facility, leading to heightened fear and safety concerns.
EXCLUSIVE: AG Blanche on DOJ Strategy to Combat Voter Fraud, Birth Tourism, and Chinese Espionage
Q: With ongoing investigations into mail-in ballots, what is the DOJ's plan for future cases and potential appeals?
We will continue to pursue investigations where safeguards are lacking, monitor elections, and use both criminal prosecutions and civil actions as appropriate, while not tying our enforcement to politics and remaining focused on protecting the integrity of the vote.
EXCLUSIVE: AG Blanche on DOJ Strategy to Combat Voter Fraud, Birth Tourism, and Chinese Espionage
Q: What is your stance on birth tourism and birthright policies given the Supreme Court ruling and current statutes?
The Court struck down the broad executive order but left room for safeguards; we are using existing authorities and working with the Court to ensure that people do not come solely to obtain citizenship via birth, while pursuing concrete enforcement against travel agencies that facilitate this.

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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. Peter Navarro
3. Todd Blanche
4. Amie Ichikawa
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6. Warren Smith
7. Tom Homan
8. Daniel Kokotajlo

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