American Thought Leaders

Sally Fallon Morell, President of the Weston A. Price Foundation and author, passionately advocates for traditional, nutrient-dense foods. She critiques the health impacts of seed oils, emphasizing that animal fats support heart health. Morell discusses the benefits of raw milk and why it holds a misunderstood status. She highlights the detrimental effects of Western diets on traditional peoples and calls for a renewed focus on wholesome cooking. Finally, she highlights the need for grassroots efforts to shift the food system back to health-centered practices.

Mollie Engelhart, a former vegan chef turned regenerative farmer, shares her transformative journey after facing backlash for reintroducing meat into her menu. She delves into how observing nature reshaped her views on health and agriculture, emphasizing the soil-gut connection and the importance of regenerative practices. Mollie discusses consumer power in promoting sustainable farming and highlights the societal issues tied to declining birth rates and cultural shifts around motherhood. Her insights on connecting with nature and community provide a refreshing perspective on modern food systems.

Doug Burgum, U.S. Secretary of the Interior, sheds light on America's struggle against China’s dominance in critical minerals. He emphasizes the urgent need to revive U.S. mining and outlines the strategic risks of relying on China for rare earths. Burgum discusses the Trump administration's initiatives to enhance energy production and secure supply chains, while also addressing the impact of the government shutdown on his department. He connects energy expansion to national security, including its role in winning the AI arms race.

Dr. Joseph Ladapo, Florida's Surgeon General, discusses the state’s groundbreaking decision to eliminate all vaccine mandates. He argues for bodily autonomy, emphasizing that individuals should have the right to make their own health choices. Ladapo addresses concerns about infectious disease outbreaks and criticizes the refusal of pediatricians to treat unvaccinated children. He also outlines plans for a patient's bill of rights and expresses confidence in legislative support for these changes, aiming to reshape public health policy in Florida.

The Chinese communist regime has “created a market in the organs of their political enemies,” says Matthew Robertson, a researcher who has been investigating China’s organ transplant system for more than a decade.Fluent in Mandarin, Robertson is a China studies research fellow at the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation and co-author of a number of research papers on China’s organ transplant system including, “Execution by organ procurement: Breaching the dead donor rule in China.”After conducting a forensic review of thousands of Chinese research papers, they found 71 cases where violations of the dead donor rule were essentially written into the paper itself.In a moment that stunned the world, Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin were recently caught on a hot mic with their translators talking about increasing longevity through repeated organ transplants.What is the true extent of China’s forced organ harvesting industry? How are physicians in China complicit? It’s been known for many years that practitioners of the Falun Gong spiritual practice have been a prime target—but are they the only ones?Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.Editor’s Note: Matthew Robertson previously worked as a journalist for The Epoch Times. 

Family farms in America are slowly disappearing, with a 2022 USDA census reporting that America lost 142,000 farms over just five years. The average farmer in America is now nearly 60 years old.But it’s not government subsidies that farmers need to stay afloat, says Joel Salatin. What small farmers really need is the freedom to innovate and sell directly to local consumers—without facing a morass of red tape, regulations, and mandates.Salatin, co-owner of Polyface Farms in Virginia, is widely recognized as a leading pioneer of sustainable or regenerative farming practices that enrich the land, rather than depleting it.Over the last half century, Salatin has seen his fair share of what he calls the “food police.” He discovered it was illegal to sell a couple dozen homemade pot pies at the farmers’ market without proving he had a certified $50,000 septic system; illegal to process his own meat without sending it to a licensed butcher; illegal for his 17-year-old apprentices to operate a cordless drill—even though they were legally allowed to drive a car; and illegal to build housing without a permit on his farm—an agricultural zone—for his highly popular farmer apprenticeship program.The result? Small farmers have to fight for survival, factory farming wins, and America is less healthy, he says.“In my lifetime I have watched this erosion of farmer access to retail dollars. Meanwhile, we’re seeing farmers go out of business hand over fist,” Salatin says.What America really needs is a “Food Emancipation Proclamation,” he says.Salatin is the author of 17 books, including “Everything I Want to Do Is Illegal: War Stories from the Local Food Front.”Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Spencer Klavan, associate editor at The Claremont Review of Books and author, dives into the revival of Western classical traditions. He discusses the past cultural revolutions and the current trend toward rebuilding these foundational values. Klavan explores the significance of beauty in art, contrasts iconoclasm with the chaos of discarding tradition, and highlights the potential of younger generations returning to spirituality. He also critiques modern utilitarian ethics and examines the role of architecture in cultural identity.

Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization and author, opens up about the relentless attacks faced by his family. He shares insights from his memoir 'Under Siege' and discusses how the legal pressures and public scrutiny have shaped their resilience. Eric recounts the chilling assassination attempt on his father, arguing it galvanized support for the 2024 election. He reflects on his reluctance to enter politics while remaining open to it, and highlights the importance of supporting conservative voices through his book donations.

Dr. Ryan Cole, a board-certified pathologist and lab director, discusses alarming trends in cancer diagnoses linked to COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. He advocates for transparency in health agencies and reveals concerns about contaminants in vaccine manufacturing. Cole argues for limiting mRNA usage outside research, citing potential risks of self-amplifying technologies. He emphasizes informed consent for experimental therapies and highlights the importance of rigorous regulatory review for future vaccines. Personal anecdotes illustrate the consequences of challenging established narratives.

In a thought-provoking discussion, Ernst Roets, Founder and Executive Director of Lex Libertas, addresses the consequences of race-based policies in South Africa. He argues these policies perpetuate a cycle of violence and crime, particularly the alarming murder rate among farmers. Roets critiques the oversimplification of cultural diversity and highlights the pernicious influence of foreign powers like China. He advocates for constitutional reforms and decentralization as solutions to the nation’s governance crises.