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.

  1. John Rich Explains Story Behind ‘The Devil and the TVA’

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    John Rich Explains Story Behind ‘The Devil and the TVA’

    When an 88‑year‑old Tennessee woman confronted representatives of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) when they came to survey her land for a methane gas plant project, her words—“you think you own something, you don’t own nothing”—left a lasting impression on country artist John Rich. That moment became the spark for his new song “The Devil and the TVA” and the starting point for this conversation on “American Thought Leaders.” In this episode, Rich reflects on his journey from Texas family sing‑alongs to writing No. 1 hits with bands Lonestar and Big & Rich. He explains why he walked away from major record labels to protect his creative freedom, and he shares how songs like “Revelation” and “Earth to God” to connect present‑day turmoil with enduring spiritual truths. Along the way, he opens up about the lessons he has learned about faith, fame, and standing firm in what matters most. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

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  2. Why Isolationists and Interventionists Are Both Wrong | Yoram Hazony

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    Why Isolationists and Interventionists Are Both Wrong | Yoram Hazony

    For years, U.S. strategic missteps have empowered Tehran and Beijing, according to political theorist Yoram Hazony. Now, as a new strain of isolationism grows in America, Hazony says, both isolationism and hyper-interventionism have key flaws. In this episode, we dive into President Donald Trump’s distinct foreign policy approach as well as what Hazony sees as an assault on nation-states and their right to independent decision-making. Nationalism has been falsely vilified, and global governance has become the new mantra, he says. Hazony recently released a revised edition of his 2018 seminal work, “The Virtue of Nationalism,” which played a key role in bolstering the global national conservatism movement. Hazony is also Chairman of the Edmund Burke Foundation, which hosts the National Conservatism Conference in the United States, Britain, and Europe. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

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  3. How the CCP Dupes the West—and We Keep Falling for It | Chenggang Xu

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    How the CCP Dupes the West—and We Keep Falling for It | Chenggang Xu

    Political economist Chenggang Xu grew up amid the upheaval of China’s Cultural Revolution and in the 1970s was beaten, imprisoned, and subjected to years of forced labor by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Today, he is a senior research scholar at the Stanford Center on China’s Economy and Institutions, a visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, and author of the new book, “Institutional Genes: Origins of China’s Institutions and Totalitarianism.” For decades, Beijing has repeatedly deceived the world about its true intentions, Xu says. So why do we keep falling for it? In this episode, we dive into the origins of the Chinese Communist Party and why Xu believes its model of totalitarianism is distinct from any other regime today. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

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  4. 9 Years Later, Here’s What We Know About the Origins of the Russia Probe | John Solomon

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    9 Years Later, Here’s What We Know About the Origins of the Russia Probe | John Solomon

    In this episode, I’m sitting down with award-winning investigative journalist John Solomon, founder and editor-in-chief of Just the News, for a deep dive into what we now know—nine years later—about the origins of the Russia collusion probe. How did these events change America? “We'll never know what history was stolen from us, what opportunities diplomatically were stolen from us, what security opportunities were thwarted because this dirty trick was allowed to extend so far,” Solomon says. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

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  5. How Hollywood Alienated Middle America—And What’s Next | Nick Searcy

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    How Hollywood Alienated Middle America—And What’s Next | Nick Searcy

    How has Hollywood changed in the last several decades, and why are film productions leaving Los Angeles and increasingly going abroad? Where is the industry headed, and what role should Trump’s “special ambassadors” to Hollywood play? “Hollywood spent probably the last 15 or 20 years basically telling half of its audience that they don’t want them to watch, that they hate them, that they’re deplorables,” says actor and filmmaker Nick Searcy. “They’ve driven half the audience away.” Searcy played James Baker in the Reagan biopic last year and is perhaps best known for his role as Art Mullen in the crime drama “Justified.” He’s also the director of “Gosnell: The Trial of America’s Biggest Serial Killer,” a film about an abortion doctor who was convicted for the murder of three babies. A few months ago, Searcy released his memoir, “Justify This: A Career Without Compromise.” Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

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  6. I Met the Syrian President, and Here’s What I Learned | Rabbi Abraham Cooper

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    I Met the Syrian President, and Here’s What I Learned | Rabbi Abraham Cooper

    A few weeks ago, Rabbi Abraham Cooper, a prominent advocate for religious freedom and human rights, was invited to the Presidential Palace in Damascus, Syria, alongside fellow religious freedom advocate Johnnie Moore. They had an intimate meeting with the new president of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa. In this episode, the rabbi shares what he learned about al-Sharaa and whether he believes a peace between Syria and Israel is possible in the near future. “There’s a term in Hebrew: It’s called Kabdehu ve Hashdehu, [which] means show respect and verify,“ he says. ”So, this is not a ‘kumbaya’ moment. This is a moment where there’s great leverage.” Cooper previously chaired the U.S. Commission for International Religious Freedom and also serves as associate dean and director of global social action for the Simon Wiesenthal Center. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

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  7. These Are the Signs Xi Is Losing Power in China | Gordon Chang

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    These Are the Signs Xi Is Losing Power in China | Gordon Chang

    As the Trump administration gives China another 90-day extension on elevated tariffs, I’m sitting down with China analyst Gordon Chang to get his read on U.S.–China trade talks, signs of infighting in Beijing and trouble for Xi Jinping, and the recent destruction of a Chinese coast guard vessel by a Chinese navy warship. Chang is the author of “Plan Red: China’s Project to Destroy America.” Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

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  8. The Movie Beijing Doesn’t Want You to See | Yan Ma

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    The Movie Beijing Doesn’t Want You to See | Yan Ma

    Canadian-Chinese filmmaker Yan Ma knew from the outset that he was putting himself at risk for making a political thriller about a lab leak in China. “The Unrestricted War” is a movie that was inspired by the cover-up and outbreak of COVID-19 and spotlights how the Chinese Communist Party coerces its citizens, and even foreigners living within China, to achieve its ends. Officials pressured Ma’s family members back in China in attempts to coerce him to stop the project. His Chinese team members faced similar pressure. Ethnically Chinese actors refused to participate in the film for fear of the Chinese regime targeting them, ruining their careers, or threatening their families. The actor cast as the lead of the project abruptly backed out just three days before filming, leaving Yan and his casting director scrambling to audition a new lead. In this episode, we dive into some of the extraordinary challenges Yan and his team faced to make this movie a reality, and why he feels it was all worth it. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

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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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