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American Thought Leaders

by The Epoch Times

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.

Latest episodes

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EXCLUSIVE: How a Tiny Nation Is Defying Beijing and Defending Its Sovereignty | President Surangel Whipps Jr.

During World War II, America learned a hard lesson about the strategic importance of the small island nations scattered across the Pacific. Among them is Palau, a nation

Sep 12
37 min

The Hidden Costs of a World Without Anything Worth Fighting For | Rusty Reno

Rusty Reno is the editor-in-chief of First Things Magazine and author of “Return of the Strong Gods: Nationalism, Populism, and the Future of the West.” In his book, Ren

Sep 11
1 h 11 min

How I Reversed My Near-Fatal Autoimmune Conditions | Sina McCullough

Modern medicine in the West often treats chronic and autoimmune conditions as lifelong diagnoses that must be managed rather than cured. Sina McCullough—who has a doctora

Sep 9
55 min

Here’s What People Get Wrong About Modern Warfare | John Spencer

Underground and urban warfare have become the decisive battlegrounds of modern warfare, yet for a long time, military doctrine has been built to avoid both, said John Spe

Sep 5
58 min

How a Soviet Revolutionary Still Shapes American Politics | Bradley Thayer

Modern American politics is commonly framed as a face-off between traditional conservative and contemporary progressive values. Bradley Thayer, author of “America’s 100

Sep 4
55 min

The War on Privacy—And How to Fight Back | Naomi Brockwell

Many people have come to accept pervasive surveillance as the price of modern life: that our phones, browsers, messages, purchases, and movements will inevitably be colle

Sep 2
41 min

Here’s What Darwin’s Theory Can’t Explain | Michael Behe

Modern biology often posits Darwinian evolution and natural selection as a settled explanation for the vast complexity of the natural world. Yet, looking closely at the n

Aug 30
1 h 12 min

How a Neglected Plaza Now Immortalizes Forgotten American Heroes | Matthew Taylor

It’s rare to see large-scale bronze installations built today. In Washington, D.C., as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebration, Matthew Taylor has transformed the

Aug 28
39 min

The New School Where Teens Will Learn Classics—and Build Airplanes | Ian Rowe

Ian Rowe is a charter school founder who believes hard work and accountability—and rejecting victimhood—are the secrets to a good education. His school Vertex Partnershi

Aug 26
29 min

Ralph Norman Outlines Plan for Social Security Reform and Fiscal Overhaul

Ahead of the Republican Senate primary runoff tomorrow in South Carolina, I’m sitting down with Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) as he and Sen. Darline Graham make their final

Aug 25
27 min

HHS Uncovers Millions in Potentially Fraudulent Billing for Pediatric Gender Care | Asst. Sec. Brian Christine

🔥Invest in Frontieras: Opportunity closes August 27. https://ept.ms/4ghvnCo In this episode, Adm. Brian Christine, assistant secretary for health at the U.S. Department

Aug 22
46 min

Top 10 Biggest Revelations From the Fauci Diaries | Jeffrey Tucker

A trove of newly released documents, colloquially known as the “Fauci Diaries,” offer an unusually revealing window into the decisions and dynamics that shaped the COVID-

Aug 21
1 h 12 min

How Spy Agencies ‘Massaged’ Trump’s Briefings to Bury Election Warnings | John Solomon

Newly released documents reveal how evidence of Chinese penetration of voter registration files and plots to interfere in the election were withheld or downplayed. The n

Aug 19
38 min

Is China’s Mega Embassy in London Actually a Spying Compound? | Luke de Pulford

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Aug 15
54 min

She Escaped North Korea 3 Times. Half of Her Family Didn’t Survive | Grace Jo

Grace Jo was born in North Korea and nearly starved to death as a child during the country’s devastating famine in the 1990s. Her father crossed into China in search of

Aug 14
38 min

How Tech Overlords Profit Off AI Predictions | Carissa Véliz

Is the end of privacy inevitable? Is programmable money inevitable? Is it inevitable that artificial intelligence will eliminate most of the world’s white-collar jobs? O

Aug 12
54 min

EXCLUSIVE: Kash Patel: The FBI’s War on Scam Centers Around the World

In this exclusive interview with FBI Director Kash Patel, we dive into the FBI’s campaign to take down scam centers around the world, from Burma to the United Arab Emirat

Aug 8
53 min

How One Peace Agreement Gave America a New Route Through Iran and Russia’s Backyard | Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan

Almost a year after the Washington Declaration, Armenia is trying to turn a hard-won peace with Azerbaijan into something lasting. In this conversation, Armenia’s ambassa

Aug 7
44 min

The Multi-Billion Dollar Industry Using Trafficked Slaves to Scam Americans | Timothy Blackwood

Americans are ripped off in the billions annually through romance “pig-butchering” scams—the most dominant type. But who’s really behind them? The shocking reality is th

Aug 5
39 min

The Hidden Realities of Buying Eggs, Sperm, or a Womb | Katy Faust

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Aug 1
1 h 16 min

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News the way it should be - well researched, thoughtful, and professionally delivered. No emotion, crying, or tantrums like you get from CNN and MSNBC. Jan Jekielek and his staff are old school pros.

GenoRingo · Mar 2025

I challenge you to find a more intelligent and informative hour in the category of news/ current events. If you watch an hour of cable news, network news, legacy print journalism, or radio you will get dumbed down propaganda. This podcast delivers for anyone seeking to expand their horizons and dive deep into a topic. The 9/25/24 episode on marks**ism was worthy of journalism award. Something you’ll never find on TV sandwiched between pharmaceutical advertisements! I applaud the host, the Epoch Times, and even Apple for bringing these gifts to the public.

MkeY234Z62 · Nov 2024

This podcast is always intriguing. Jan is an expert interviewer who is able to gently guide the conversation, offering the guest time and space to share their information

carol from PA · Jan 2024

Really worth your time. Jan Jekielek is undoubtedly the most beneficially influential interviewer these days and the lead of Epoch Times. He manages to snag highly relevant guests and Jan prepares well for the discussions. He also listens a lot more than he talks.

Elliot F. · Sep 2023

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