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Philosophy for Better Humans.
What Would Thomas Sowell Say About AI? His Answer Should Terrify Every Tech Optimist
Since 1964, America has handed more and more decision-making power to experts, institutions, and centralized systems — and Thomas Sowell spent 60 years documenting exactly how that goes wrong. Now, artificial intelligence is the most powerful centralized decision-making system ever built. And almost nobody is asking the questions Sowell would demand we ask.In this episode of Philosophy for Better Humans, we apply the complete intellectual framework of Thomas Sowell — one of the greatest economists and social thinkers of the 20th century — to the AI revolution reshaping every corner of your life right now.This is not a politi...
2026-02-24
44 min
Philosophy for Better Humans.
"There Are No Solutions, Only Trade-Offs": Thomas Sowell’s Most Uncomfortable Truth
Here is a high-converting, SEO-optimized description for this episode, tailored for platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.Episode Title"There Are No Solutions, Only Trade-Offs": Thomas Sowell’s Most Uncomfortable TruthEpisode SummaryWhat if the "solutions" you are chasing—in politics, in your career, and in your love life—are actually making things worse? In this cinematic deep-dive, narrator Joey Caster walks you through the mind of legendary economist Thomas Sowell to reveal the one concept that explains why good intentions so often lead to disastrous results. From the rubble...
2026-02-06
1h 11
Sandra Day O'Connor Institute
Maverick: A Biography of Thomas Sowell | Jason Riley
This special episode from our original Constitution Series returns in honor of Black History Month, spotlighting the life and ideas of Thomas Sowell, one of America’s most influential and thought-provoking thinkers. Drawing from Jason L. Riley’s landmark biography Maverick, the program traces Sowell’s journey from a Black orphan growing up in the Jim Crow South to a leading voice in economics, race, and political thought. Featuring insights from Sowell himself, along with interviews from colleagues and those he inspired, this episode explores why he is so often called “the smartest person in the room.”Listen to...
2026-02-04
1h 00
Uncommon Knowledge
Thomas Sowell on School Choice and the Price Our Children Pay for Bad Ideas | Peter Robinson | Thomas Sowell | Hoover Institution
Thomas Sowell delivers a sweeping critique of American education, affirmative action, and modern universities, drawing on his own life story—from Harlem classrooms to Ivy League institutions—decades of research, and hard data. Sowell argues that ideology has replaced knowledge and that well-intentioned policies often harm the very people they are meant to help. He explores intersecting issues of race, charter schools, universities, AI, and the future of American institutions—with his usual clarity, candor, and unmistakable intellectual force. Recorded on September 30, 2025. Subscribe to Uncommon Knowledge at hoover.org/uk
2026-01-27
1h 11
Philosophy for Better Humans.
Zohran Mamdani vs Thomas Sowell - Conflicting Visions for a better America
What happens when democratic socialism meets free-market realism?In this long-form episode of Philosophy for Better Humans, we explore one of the most important ideological clashes of our time: Zohran Mamdani vs Thomas Sowell.Two thinkers. Two worldviews. One fundamental question:How should a society balance justice, freedom, and responsibility?🎙️ In This Episode, We Explore:Zohran Mamdani’s democratic socialist vision for housing, wages, public services, and economic justiceThomas Sowell’s critiques of government intervention, redistribution, and centralized powerRent control vs market housingMinimum wage laws vs job creationGovernment-run services vs free mark...
2026-01-20
43 min
Philosophy for Better Humans.
Thomas Sowell and the Conflict of Visions: Why You Can't Argue Anymore
Episode Title: Thomas Sowell and the Conflict of Visions: Why We See the World So Different. Description:Why do intelligent, well-meaning people disagree so deeply about justice, equality, and progress? In this cinematic episode of Philosophy for Better Humans, narrator Charles Sebastian Whitby explores the groundbreaking ideas of economist and philosopher Thomas Sowell. Drawing from A Conflict of Visions, The Vision of the Anointed, and Intellectuals and Society, this episode unpacks the two worldviews—constrained and unconstrained—that shape our politics, culture wars, identity debates, and personal lives.Whether you lean left or righ...
2026-01-14
42 min
American Conservative University
Part 1 of 2. Audiobook. THOMAS SOWELL - THE REAL HISTORY OF SLAVERY
Part 1 of 2. THOMAS SOWELL - THE REAL HISTORY OF SLAVERY https://youtu.be/VWrfjUzYvPo ARTNETWORKTV Excerpt from Thomas Sowell's "Black Rednecks & White Liberals". Dr. Thomas Sowell is probably one of the most brilliant minds alive in America. In a series of long essays, It presents eye-opening insights into the historical development of the ghetto culture that is today wrongly seen as a unique black identity--a culture cheered on toward self-destruction by white liberals who consider themselves "friends" of blacks. This essay titled "The Real History of Slavery" presents a jolting re-examination of that...
2025-12-23
1h 07
American Conservative University
Part 2 of 2. THOMAS SOWELL - THE REAL HISTORY OF SLAVERY
Part 2 of 2. THOMAS SOWELL - THE REAL HISTORY OF SLAVERY https://youtu.be/VWrfjUzYvPo ARTNETWORKTV Excerpt from Thomas Sowell's "Black Rednecks & White Liberals". Dr. Thomas Sowell is probably one of the most brilliant minds alive in America. In a series of long essays, It presents eye-opening insights into the historical development of the ghetto culture that is today wrongly seen as a unique black identity--a culture cheered on toward self-destruction by white liberals who consider themselves "friends" of blacks. This essay titled "The Real History of Slavery" presents a jolting re-examination of that...
2025-12-23
1h 12
DepDiv Podcast
DepDiv Podcast - 🧠 Thomas Sowell: A Free Man's Odyssey
We deep dive into "Thomas Sowell: A Free Man | Uncommon Knowledge," featuring an interview between host Peter Robinson and the renowned economist Thomas Sowell. The discussion focuses on Sowell’s early life and personal odyssey, chronicling his upbringing in the Jim Crow South and Harlem, his challenging time in the military, and his path through prestigious universities like Harvard and the University of Chicago, which ultimately led him to a distinguished career at the Hoover Institution. Host by Yadada and Maple; powered by NotebookLM; produced by FireflyHaku.
2025-11-21
10 min
Theory 2 Action Podcast
MM#446--From Harlem To Hoover: Thomas Sowell’s Ideas That Cut Through Noise
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text MessageHeadlines can heat the blood; evidence steadies the mind. We step back from election drama to explore Thomas Sowell’s lifetime of clear thinking on prices, incentives, culture, and the hard truth that there are no solutions—only trade-offs. From a hardscrabble childhood and a GED to Harvard, Chicago, and the Hoover Institution, Sowell’s journey shapes a method: test claims against outcomes, not intentions. That approach leads us into the politics of “affordable” promises, why price signals matter, and how well-meaning policies can shrink the very prosperity...
2025-11-13
19 min
The Glenn Show
TGS Live: Seeing the Future in Thomas Sowell's Legacy
Support The Glenn Show at https://glennloury.substack.comLast week’s conference in honor of Thomas Sowell was the culmination of a long year of anticipation, planning, reading, and thinking. In this long excerpt from my most recent livestream, I talk with my editor Mark Sussman about the conference events and my own contributions. I explain the importance of Friedrich Von Hayek to Sowell’s thought and work, and how Sowell extended Hayek’s work. The actor-writer Clifton Duncan drops in to talk about his experiences at the conference. And I recount a conversation that I sat in...
2025-10-31
1h 04
The Glenn Show
TGS Live: Thomas Sowell, Clarence & Condi, and Black MAGA
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit glennloury.substack.comSupport The Glenn Show at https://glennloury.substack.comIn this edition of TGS Live, I talk about the events of the conference, my contribution, and one of the ideas informing my new book project. The conference honored the past accomplishments of Thomas Sowell, but it also pointed to the future. I heard the effects of Sowell’s writing and thinking coursing through vital new work, I met the two young winners of an essay contest about Sowell’s idea...
2025-10-27
05 min
After Skool
Equity: The Thief of Human Potential - Thomas Sowell | After Skool
Equity: The Thief of Human Potential - Thomas Sowell Thomas Sowell (born June 30, 1930) is an American author, economist, and political commentator who is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. Sowell is the author of more than 45 books (including revised and new editions) on a variety of subjects including politics, economics, education and race, and he has been a syndicated columnist in more than 150 newspapers.Sowell was born in segregated Gastonia, North Carolina, to a poor family, and grew up in Harlem, New York City. Due to poverty and difficulties at home, he dropped out of...
2025-10-27
20 min
Uncommon Knowledge
Thomas Sowell: A Free Man | Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution
This special episode of Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson features our most requested guest: Hoover senior fellow and acclaimed economist and author Dr. Thomas Sowell. But rather than discussing Sowell’s many books, this conversation explores the full arc of Sowell’s life — from his childhood, along a dirt road in North Carolina, through his years in Harlem, the Marine Corps, Harvard, and ultimately to his long tenure at the Hoover Institution. Through rich storytelling and candid reflection, Sowell recounts his early struggles and triumphs: growing up in poverty yet surrounded by love, discovering books and ideas in a H...
2025-10-21
1h 05
The Glenn Show
John McWhorter & Clifton Duncan – Becoming Thomas Sowell
The Glenn Show is almost entirely listener supported. We need your help in order to keep bringing you the conversations you can't hear anywhere else. To get early episodes and much, much more, become a full subscriber at my Substack.You can keep tabs on Clifton’s progress and support his work at his Substack, Becoming Thomas Sowell.Video Links0:00 A Hard Day’s McWhorter3:51 Jimmy Kimmel and the collapse of the“bluegeois” paradigm9:47 Ground News ad11:30 Ideological gatekeeping in the arts17:02 The Gamergate-ification of everythi...
2025-09-26
53 min
The Glenn Show
Jason Riley – Thomas Sowell's Path from Marx to Hayek
Support The Glenn Show at https://glennloury.substack.comVideo Links0:00 The upcoming Hoover Institution conference honoring Thomas Sowell 5:37 Sowell’s apprentice work at the University of Chicago 12:58 Ground News ad 14:45 Hayek’s influence on Sowell 19:55 Jason: No one is smarter than the market 24:58 The unconstrained vision vs. the constrained vision 33:04 Sowell’s contribution to economic literacy 37:44 Sowell’s tough early life and his path to Marx ]47:55 Jason: Sowell’s willingness to weigh in on race hurt his career 53:58...
2025-09-12
1h 03
The Glenn Show
Emily Skarbek – Thomas Sowell Today
Support The Glenn Show at https://glennloury.substack.comVideo Links0:00 What Thomas Sowell means to Emily 3:54 What’s the difference between a conservative and a classical liberal? 10:59 Ground News ad 12:45 Sowell’s interventions in price theory and microeconomics 19:31 The parallel careers of Thomas Sowell and Walter Williams 24:51 Emily: Trump is not fulfilling Sowell’s vision of liberty 33:37 A Sowellian critique of expert-driven COVID policies 45:08 The risks of uncertainty in Trump’s economic policies 53:46 The future of classical liberalism 58...
2025-09-05
1h 07
Filosofia Socran
Thomas Sowell - Conflito de Visões
Thomas Sowell - Conflito de Visões:Para ajudar o canal escolha uma forma:*Link do livro na Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PAFwwG*Pix: https://widget.livepix.gg/embed/e47d6...*Apoia-se: https://apoia.se/canaldosocran*Áudios Venda:-CONCEITO DE HISTÓRIA NA FILSOFIA EM ARENDT: https://go.hotmart.com/I73309280Y?dp=1-O QUE É FASCISMO: https://go.hotmart.com/Y72077629D?dp=1Tema: Descubra as raízes profundas das divergentes visões políticas e sociais na obra 'Conflito de Visões' de Thomas Sowell. Este livro explora como as ideologias de 'visão restrita' e 'visão irrestrita...
2025-07-01
39 min
American Conservative University
‘Godfather of AI’ Predicts it will Take Over the World, Thomas Sowell Warns About the Year 2030, Eric Metaxas Talks to John Zmirak.
‘Godfather of AI’ Predicts it will Take Over the World, Thomas Sowell Warns About the Year 2030, Eric Metaxas Talks to John Zmirak. ‘Godfather of AI’ predicts it will take over the world Sowell WARNS About the Year 2030 - America's TOTAL COLLAPSE. Thomas Sowell Today The Eric Metaxas Show- Eric talks to John Zmirak. ‘Godfather of AI’ predicts it will take over the world Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/vxkBE23zDmQ?si=ielwtz0KnJrDUH6q LBC 1.2M subscribers 1,492,202 views Jan 30, 2025 #geoffreyhinton #LBC #ai Nobel Prize...
2025-06-12
34 min
DepDiv Podcast
DepDiv Podcast - Thomas Sowell: A Conflict of Visions
We deep dive into a discussion between Peter Robinson and Thomas Sowell about Sowell's concept of the "conflict of visions." Sowell explains his framework of two fundamental and opposing worldviews: the constrained vision, emphasizing inherent human limitations and the need for established institutions, and the unconstrained vision, highlighting human potential and the possibility of societal improvement through reason and intervention.Host by Yadada and Maple; powered by NotebookLM; produced by FireflyHaku.
2025-04-22
18 min
Are You Smarter Than A Libertarian
Thomas Sowell: The Mind That Redefined Libertarian Economics
Dive into the remarkable journey of economist and social theorist Thomas Sowell—from his humble beginnings in Harlem to his profound impact on free-market thinking. Join host Jeff as he unpacks Sowell’s most influential works, challenges popular misconceptions, and shows you how Sowell’s data-driven approach reshaped modern libertarian thought. Ready for an intellectual thrill? Tune in now!Hashtags:#ThomasSowell #Economics #Libertarian #FreeMarkets #ThomasSowellFans #MinimalGovernment #Podcast #PoliticalTheory #IndividualLiberty #PersonalResponsibility
2025-04-17
08 min
Uncommon Knowledge
Thomas Sowell: Facts Against Rhetoric, Capitalism, Culture—and, Yes, the Tariffs | Uncommon Knowledge | Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution
Economist and author Thomas Sowell makes his long-awaited (and oft requested) return to Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson to unveil his newest project: a website titled Facts Against Rhetoric, a powerful resource dedicated to empirical thinking and intellectual clarity. In this interview, Sowell explores some of the most urgent issues in American life—from the collapse of educational standards to the unintended consequences of affirmative action, the impact of tariffs, and the erosion of family and cultural structures within Black communities. Drawing on a lifetime of scholarship and lived experience, Sowell revisits the remarkable but forgotten progress ma...
2025-04-15
1h 01
Bookcast
Knowledge and decisions | Thomas Sowell
With a new preface by the author, this reissue of Thomas Sowell's classic study of decision making updates his seminal work in the context of The Vision of the Annointed, Sowell, one of America's most celebrated public intellectuals, describes in concrete detail how knowledge is shared and disseminated throughout modern society. He warns that society suffers from an ever-widening gap between firsthand knowledge and decision making—a gap that threatens not only our economic and political efficiency, but our very freedom because actual knowledge gets replaced by assumptions based on an abstract and elitist social vision f what ought to be...
2025-03-01
31 min
Podcast Notes Playlist: Latest Episodes
PN Deep Dive: 📝Thomas Sowell, Mark Sisson on Longevity, $$$ Tips for Couples, Ibogaine, Alex Karp - Palantir, Huberlearning, Lex Snagged Zelenskyy, Crime and Punishment (Free)
Get more notes at https://podcastnotes.org Top Premium Takeaways Of The WeekThomas Sowell on the Myths of Economic Inequality | Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson (2018) Results, Not Intentions: Poor people, including African Americans in the United States, were living increasingly better lives throughout the 20th century until the government decided to help (through the welfare state)* “Despite the grand myth that black economic progress began or accelerated with the passage of the Civil Rights laws and the ‘War on Poverty’ programs of the 1960s, the fact is that the poverty rate among blacks fell from 87% in 19...
2025-01-13
31 min
Podcast Notes Playlist: Signal From The Noise: By Podcast Notes
PN Deep Dive: 📝Thomas Sowell, Mark Sisson on Longevity, $$$ Tips for Couples, Ibogaine, Alex Karp - Palantir, Huberlearning, Lex Snagged Zelenskyy, Crime and Punishment (Free)
Get more notes at https://podcastnotes.org Top Premium Takeaways Of The WeekThomas Sowell on the Myths of Economic Inequality | Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson (2018) Results, Not Intentions: Poor people, including African Americans in the United States, were living increasingly better lives throughout the 20th century until the government decided to help (through the welfare state)* “Despite the grand myth that black economic progress began or accelerated with the passage of the Civil Rights laws and the ‘War on Poverty’ programs of the 1960s, the fact is that the poverty rate among blacks fell from 87% in 19...
2025-01-13
31 min
Wisdom Talks
Thomas Sowell Edition
In this week’s episode, Rob and Rachael dive into the wisdom of renowned economist, author, and social philosopher Thomas Sowell. From his early Marxist views to his bold defense of free market economics, Sowell’s journey offers profound insights for business leaders navigating the complexities of culture, race, and economic systems. Tune in as they discuss: The difference between disparity and discrimination The fallacies of "social justice" and forced equity Why true compassion for issues like homelessness requires practical wisdom Leading with a proper view of diversity in today’s world If you'd like to rec...
2025-01-13
22 min
BigIdeas.FM: Audiobooks delivered as conversational podcasts!
Basic economics by Thomas Sowell: A common sense guide to the economy
Basic Economics is a citizen's guide to economics, written for those who want to understand how the economy works but have no interest in jargon or equations. Bestselling economist Thomas Sowell explains the general principles underlying different economic systems: capitalist, socialist, feudal, and so on. In readable language, he shows how to critique economic policies in terms of the incentives they create, rather than the goals they proclaim. With clear explanations of the entire field, from rent control and the rise and fall of businesses to the international balance of payments, this is the first book for anyone who...
2024-12-31
25 min
Sound The Cyrens
EP:119 | Featuring Chase Sowell's Father Ronnie Sowell: Why Chase Chose Iowa State"
Co-Host Craig Orness interviews Ronnie Sowell, father of Iowa State wide receiver Chase Sowell. Ronnie, a former Florida University baseball player, shares insights on why Chase chose Iowa State over Florida, navigating the transfer portal process, and much more! Get your Cyclone gear at soundthecyrens.com!
2024-12-30
40 min
BRM Podcasts
Episódio #153 - Lucas Correa - História e ideias de Thomas Sowell
Thomas Sowell é, sem dúvidas, um dos maiores intelectuais da história americana. Seu papel na difusão de ideias liberais é, até hoje, um dos mais relevantes. Com linguagem direta e sempre baseado em dados empíricos, Sowell analisa de forma analítica vários fatos e falácias da economia, do indivíduo e do papel do Estado ao longo de décadas de obras escritas. Convidamos então aquele que talvez seja o maior conhecedor das teorias de Sowell no Brasil, Lucas Correa, para nos contar a história e id...
2024-10-23
1h 08
Current Affairs
Why Thomas Sowell is a Terrible Economist (w/ Cahal Moran)
Get new episodes early at patreon.com/CurrentAffairs!Thomas Sowell may be the best-selling economics writer of our time. For decades, the Hoover Institution pundit has published books and columns introducing economic concepts to a popular audience. He has been acclaimed as a genius and maverick whose insights are ignored by the academy because they discomfort progressives.But Dr. Cahal Moran, who runs the YouTube channel Unlearning Economics, argues that Sowell's free market talking points are shallow and mistaken. Cahal recently published the first of a two-part video debunking Sowell and introducing alternative ways of...
2024-07-10
54 min
Le Trio Économique
133 | De marxiste à libertarien, l'histoire de Thomas Sowell !
Dans cet épisode 133 du Trio Économique, Vincent, Ian et Frank accueillent une de fois de plus Germinal G Van pour discuter de son nouveau livre sur Thomas Sowell. Ils commencent par présenter Sowell et expliquer pourquoi ses idées sont souvent mal comprises. La discussion aborde l'altruisme selon Sowell, son rôle dans la popularisation de Hayek, et les critiques qu'il reçoit de la gauche. Ils explorent aussi la position unique de Sowell en tant qu'intellectuel noir non aligné sur les idées de gauche et analysent son livre "Black Redneck and White Liberals" ainsi que la Grande M...
2024-06-21
1h 04
T&T Liberty Factory
Thomas Sowell, Food for the Soul of Liberty
Tracy and Tank discuss the life and works of economist Thomas Sowell. Hear how Thomas Sowell, a former marxist, became one of the most resounding voices for free markets and liberty. Consider this an audio love letter to an amazing man who never really got the full recognition he deserved. We hope that you enjoy this episode and are inspired to read fill your soul with Sowell. The best nation is a donation. Every little bit helps out a great deal. Thank you for your support! Patreon.com/tandtlibertyfactory Bitcoin (BTC) 3FNiu1...
2024-05-14
1h 32
Main American Bigfoot channel
Thomas Sowell Obamasta: Sowell: Mitä hän sanoo järkyttää sinua!!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvgjrcGm2mE 269 686 katselukertaa 13.3.2024 #thomassowell #barackobama #obama #obama Yhteiskuntafilosofi, kirjailija ja poliittinen kommentaattori Thomas Sowell kertoo ajatuksiaan Barack Obamasta ja siitä, mitä hän oikeasti tarkoittaa. #sowell #thomassowell #barackobama #obama #politiikka #political #politicalnews https://www.youtube.com/@ThomasSowellGems
2024-03-25
00 min
Kibbe on Liberty
Ep 270 | The Inspiring Legacy of Thomas Sowell | Guest: Clifton Duncan |
When actor Clifton Duncan dared to go against his industry’s orthodoxy on COVID-19, he found out the hard way that the expectations for conformity can be unforgiving. Hounded out of his profession, he took comfort in discovering the work of another celebrated nonconformist, economist Thomas Sowell. While Sowell’s peers were arguing for socialist economic policies to address the alleged injustice of institutional racism, Sowell boldly stood up for free markets and personal responsibility. Like Duncan, he refused to use his identity as a black man as a crutch or an excuse to act like a victim. Now expe...
2024-03-13
1h 02
ArtiFact: Books, Art, Culture
Why White People LOVE Thomas Sowell | ArtiFact 59: Alex Sheremet, Dan Schneider
Thomas Sowell has a reputation for unorthodox positions and intellectual chops, but does he deserve it? His comments on slavery, equality, freedom, and philosophical concepts are rather thin, while his claims about the public commons are hypocritical. In this video, authors and cultural critics Alex Sheremet and Dan Schneider go through some of Thomas Sowell's core beliefs, breaking down his logical fallacies, double standards, inconsistencies, and more. You can also watch this conversation on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/d3LUO8mXbcg To get the B Side to this conversation, support us on Patreon...
2024-02-21
56 min
Access Best-Selling Digital Audiobooks for Your Library
Basic Economics, Fifth Edition: A Common Sense Guide to the Economy (Written by Thomas Sowell)
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/730810 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Basic Economics, Fifth Edition: A Common Sense Guide to the Economy Author: Thomas Sowell Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 28 hours 6 minutes Release date: February 20, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: World Publisher's Summary: In this fifth edition of Basic Economics, Thomas Sowell revises and updates his popular book on commonsense economics, bringing the world into clearer focus through a basic understanding of the fundamental economic principles and how they explain our lives. D...
2024-02-20
4h 06
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Basic Economics, Fifth Edition by Thomas Sowell
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/41130to listen full audiobooks. Title: Basic Economics, Fifth Edition Author: Thomas Sowell Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki Format: mp3 Length: 28 hrs and 6 mins Release date: 02-20-24 Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 134 ratings Genres: Economics Publisher's Summary: In this fifth edition of Basic Economics, Thomas Sowell revises and updates his popular book on commonsense economics, bringing the world into clearer focus through a basic understanding of the fundamental economic principles and how they explain our lives. Drawing on lively examples from around the world and from centuries of history, Sowell explains basic economic principles for the general...
2024-02-20
4h 06
Bookey Summary
The Roadmap to Understanding Basic Economics: Insights from Thomas Sowell
Chapter 1:what is Basic Economics book about"Basic Economics" by Thomas Sowell is a comprehensive introduction to the principles and concepts of economics. The book explores various economic topics, including supply and demand, prices, market competition, labor markets, money and banking, international trade, government intervention, and the role of incentives. Sowell simplifies complex economic ideas and presents them in a clear and accessible manner, making it suitable for both students and general readers who want to understand the fundamental principles that underlie economic behavior and decision-making. The book also highlights the importance...
2023-12-04
14 min
Uncommon Knowledge
More “Social Justice Fallacies,” With Thomas Sowell | Uncommon Knowledge | Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution
Thomas Sowell, age 93, is the Rose and Milton Friedman Senior Fellow on Public Policy at the Hoover Institution. With his usual fierceness and feistiness intact, Dr. Sowell returns to Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson for a second round of discussion on his latest book (he’s published over 40 titles over his career), Social Justice Fallacies. In this installment, Dr. Sowell discusses in great detail the recent Supreme Court decision on affirmative action, Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, and his decades-long friendship with Justice Clarence Thomas. Dr. Sowell also reacts to some YouTube videos of young people reacting to hi...
2023-09-30
37 min
Uncommon Knowledge
Consequences Matter: Thomas Sowell on “Social Justice Fallacies” | Uncommon Knowledge | Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution
Thomas Sowell, age 93, is the Rose and Milton Friedman Senior Fellow on Public Policy at the Hoover Institution. With his usual fierceness and feistiness intact, Dr. Sowell returns to Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson to discuss his latest book (he’s published over 40 titles over his career), Social Justice Fallacies. In this wide-ranging interview, Dr. Sowell discusses the consequences of our society’s embarking on a quest for equality at the expense of merit. Even if every group in society is given an equal chance, he explains, these groups will end up with disparate levels of income or education. Dr...
2023-09-15
42 min
The Genius of Thomas Sowell
"Maverick" A Biography of Thomas Sowell, with Jason Riley
This episode features my conversation with Jason Riley, author of THE definitive Thomas Sowell biography published in 2021: "Maverick: A Biography of Thomas Sowell"I give a broadstroke overview of the 9 chapters of Maverick, then talk about the book - and Thomas Sowell in general - with Jason Riley himself.He and I also talk about Sowell's new book "Social Justice Fallacies" which is coming out on September 19, 2023.Jason Riley is a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing OpEd columnist at the Wall Street Journal.
2023-09-10
1h 28
Get Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & Politics
Ever Wonder Why?: And Other Controversial Essays by Thomas Sowell
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/626684 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Ever Wonder Why?: And Other Controversial Essays Author: Thomas Sowell Narrator: Leon Nixon Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 24 minutes Release date: August 8, 2023 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: Thomas Sowell takes aim at a range of legal, social, racial, educational, and economic issues in this latest collection of his controversial, never boring, always thought-provoking essays. From 'gun control myths' to 'mealy mouth media' to 'free lunch medicine,' Sowell gets to the heart of the matters we all care about with his characteristically unsparing candor.
2023-08-08
30 min
Money is Not Evil Podcast
Thomas Sowell on the Myths of Economic Inequality
Thomas Sowell discusses economic inequality, racial inequality, and the myths that have continued to falsely describe the system of poverty among different racial and economic classes. He explains the economic theories behind these pervasive myths and proposes fact-based solutions for seemingly intractable situations. Sowell discusses his early life as a high school dropout and his first full-time job as a Western Union messenger delivering telegrams. He admits to flirting with Marxism in his early twenties as he first tried to grapple with the housing inequality he saw across the neighborhoods of New York City. Marxism, he says, was the o...
2023-01-03
53 min
The Genius of Thomas Sowell
Steven Pinker on Thomas Sowell
In this episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Steven Pinker, Professor of Cognitive Science at Harvard University. We talk about what Sowell gets right and what he gets wrong. We talk about why Sowell is not better known in academia and what this tells us about Sowell, and also about academia.Here are some useful links to things mentioned in the episode:• Here's a LINK to the theme music played in this episode. I highly recommend the Danish National Symphony orchestra, they have loads of fantastic music on Youtube.• Steven Pink...
2022-10-31
55 min
The Genius of Thomas Sowell
Katharine Birbalsingh on Thomas Sowell and Theodore Dalrymple
When you study Thomas Sowell, you are inevitably introduced to other intellectuals Sowell cites in his books. These are the thinkers Sowell looks up to and draws inspiration from. One such thinker is the British Psychiatrist Theodore Dalrymple.In this episode we explore Dalrymple's book "Life At The Bottom" and what it has to teach us about the ideas which perpetuate poverty and other social pathologies in the British underclass and what lessons we can draw for a deeper understanding of the American underclasses. We interview "Britain's Strictest Headmistress" Katharine Birbalsingh a...
2022-10-16
1h 40
The Living Philosophy
A Conflict of Visions: Thomas Sowell's Constrained vs Unconstrained Vision
In A Conflict of Visions Sowell distinguishes between the two visions that have shaped the landscape of the modern era (and beyond): the Constrained Vision and the Unconstrained vision. From Hobbes's "bloody war of each against all" to Rousseau's "man is born free but is everywhere in chains" we see these visions develop and grow in the modern era, shaping the world we find ourselves in. A Conflict of Visions which Thomas Sowell published in 1987 and has always spoken of as his favourite book is a fantastic exploration of the exact type of historical trend exploration that I...
2022-08-23
21 min
Socially Sensitive
72: Joe Rogan - Thomas Sowell / Make the Boat go Faster
Today on the Show - We discuss when Joe Rogan was introduced to the Wisdom of Dr. Thomas Sowell. Thomas Sowell is an American economist and political commentator. He taught economics at Cornell University, the University of California, Los Angeles, and since 1980 at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, where he is currently a Senior Fellow. David and Wolfie also share some Words of Wisdom about life. Now let's hear David and Wolfie talk about it. Check us out at sociallysensitive.com Follow us...
2022-05-01
25 min
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Thomas Sowell - The Vision of the Anointed: Self-congratulation as a Basis for Social Policy
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/568784 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Vision of the Anointed: Self-congratulation as a Basis for Social Policy Author: Thomas Sowell Narrator: Jim Seybert Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 26 minutes Release date: March 22, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 6 Ratings of Narrator: 4.25 of Total 4 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: Thomas Sowell's provocative critique of liberalism's failures The Vision of the Anointed is a devastating critique of the mindset behind the failed social policies of the past thirty years. Thomas Sowell sees what has happened...
2022-03-22
11h 26
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The Vision of the Anointed: Self-congratulation as a Basis for Social Policy by Thomas Sowell
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/568784 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Vision of the Anointed: Self-congratulation as a Basis for Social Policy Author: Thomas Sowell Narrator: Jim Seybert Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 26 minutes Release date: March 22, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 6 Ratings of Narrator: 4.25 of Total 4 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: Thomas Sowell's provocative critique of liberalism's failures The Vision of the Anointed is a devastating critique of the mindset behind the failed social policies of the past thirty years. Thomas Sowell sees what has happened not as a series of isolated mistakes but...
2022-03-22
30 min
The Michael Shermer Show
235. Thomas Sowell: The Life and Work of the Legendary Social Theorist (Jason Riley)
Shermer speaks with Jason Riley about Maverick — the first-ever biography of Thomas Sowell, one of the great social theorists of our age. In a career spanning more than a half century, Sowell has written over thirty books, covering topics from economic history and social inequality to political theory, race, and culture. His bold and unsentimental assaults on liberal orthodoxy have endeared him to many readers but have also enraged fellow intellectuals, the civil-rights establishment, and much of the mainstream media. The result has been a lack of acknowledgment of his scholarship among critics who prioritize political correctness. Sh...
2021-12-14
1h 36
Audio Atlas
Helden der Freiheit - Thomas Sowell
Thomas Sowell Text: Christian Hüning In der heutigen Episode von Helden der Freiheit stellen wir Leben und Werk von Thomas Sowell, US-amerikanischer Ökonom und Fellow der Hoover Institution, vor. Besonders bekannt geworden ist Sowell mit seiner Kritik an der sog. "Affirmative Action" aus Sicht eines Schwarzen. Zeitlebens kritisierte er überbordende staatliche Eingriffe und sprach sich für Freiheitlichkeit aus. Senden Sie uns eine Sprachnachricht! Unter: https://anchor.fm/atlas-initiative/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/atlas-initiative/message
2021-12-12
07 min
UnWired
UnWired Episode 32: The Greatest Mind You Never Heard of - Thomas Sowell
Today's Episode 32 is an introduction to one of great influencers and minds of our time, Thomas Sowell. The legendary economist has been around for over 9 decades and shares his wisdom on wide ranging topics. For links to Thomas Sowell's works and recordings visit UnWired Episode 32: The Greatest Mind You Never Heard of: Thomas Sowell — WiresWorld Hello and Welcome to “UnWired”, a regular anti-narrative deconstruction - featuring Jim Pyers, the "narrative slayer" and lowly citizen journalist podcaster; Visit the show at wiresworld.net or support the show at wiresworld.net/donate. This program is casual and non-rehearsed and may feat...
2021-11-17
41 min
The Genius of Thomas Sowell
Michael Shermer on Thomas Sowell
NEW NEWS THAT'S NEWSWORTHY:Basic Books (Sowell's publisher) is teaming up with The Genius of Thomas Sowell Podcast to offer listeners a chance to win 4 Sowell books. Enter at SowellBooks.com for a chance to win!Today I sat down for a chat with Michael Shermer to discuss how Thomas Sowell’s ideas have impacted his thinking and his work. We met in person at Michael’s office in the foothills of the San Gabriel mountains, on the outskirts of Los Angeles. Michael is the Founder and Publisher of Skeptic Maga...
2021-11-15
1h 12
The Genius of Thomas Sowell
Robert Chatfield, Producer of the Thomas Sowell Documentary
NEW NEWS THAT'S NEWSWORTHY:Basic Books (Sowell's publisher) is teaming up with The Genius of Thomas Sowell Podcast to offer listeners a chance to win 4 Sowell books. Enter at SowellBooks.com for a chance to win!On today's episode, Alan interviews Robert Chatfield, the CEO of the Free to Choose Network and Executive Producer of the documentary:"Thomas Sowell: Common Sense in a Senseless World"Joining Alan to interview Rob is Paul Rossi, a return guest on the show (see Episode 3).You...
2021-10-27
44 min
The Genius of Thomas Sowell
Should Thomas Sowell win a Nobel Prize?
NEW NEWS THAT'S NEWSWORTHY:Basic Books (Sowell's publisher) is teaming up with The Genius of Thomas Sowell Podcast to offer listeners a chance to win 4 Sowell books. Enter at SowellBooks.com for a chance to win!In this episode we speculate on whether or not Thomas Sowell will be awarded a Nobel Prize in Economics for 2021, which will be announced in 3 days.To discuss this subject, we invited John Cochrane on to the show. John used to teach Finance and Economics at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business...
2021-10-09
24 min
Prose Before Bros
Range - David Epstein and Economic Facts and Fallacies - Thomas Sowell
James is talking Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein. Kenny is promoting Thomas Sowell's Economic Facts and Fallacies. Links from the show:Range - David EpsteinTiger MomOutliers - Malcom GladwellSunk Cost FallacyEconomic Facts and Fallacies - Thomas SowellThomas Sowell Essays Milton Friedman on Donahue--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kenny-james65/message
2021-10-06
31 min
Minority of One
What Thomas Sowell Got Wrong About Slavery and History: A Debate With Dr. Wilfred Reilly
The following is an uncut version of a debate I had on the newest episode of The Genius of Thomas Sowell podcast, which can be found here: https://www.audible.com/pd/Podcast/B08K54LQTL I also include some special bonus content, including an introduction before the debate and final thoughts at the end. I want to thank Alan Wolan for hosting me and Dr. Wilfred Reilly for agreeing to this debate. Our debate focuses on an essay written by Dr. Thomas Sowell, a right-wing economist, on what Sowell sees as left-wing myths about the history of slavery. I...
2021-10-03
54 min
The Genius of Thomas Sowell
Wilfred Reilly on Thomas Sowell
NEW NEWS THAT'S NEWSWORTHY:Basic Books (Sowell's publisher) is teaming up with The Genius of Thomas Sowell Podcast to offer listeners a chance to win 4 Sowell books. Enter at SowellBooks.com for a chance to win!This episode features a conversation with Wilfred Reilly, Associate Professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University. He holds a PhD in Political Science from Southern Illinois University and a law degree from the University of Illinois. Dr. Reilly has so far published two books:Taboo: 10 Facts you can’t talk ab...
2021-08-24
1h 08
The Glenn Show
Jason Riley and John McWhorter — The Life and Work of Thomas Sowell
This week John and I have something a little different for you: An interview with Wall Street Journal columnist and Manhattan Institute Senior Fellow Jason Riley about his recent book, Maverick: A Biography of Thomas Sowell. We discuss Sowell's ideas, their influence, and his place within the pantheon of American (and black America), intellectuals. Among his innumerable contributions, Sowell's books—especially A Conflict of Visions, Knowledge and Decisions, and Basic Economics—are a particular focus of this wide-ranging conversation. We also get into a broader discussion about black intellectuals, conservatism, and the academy. And don’t worry, Substa...
2021-07-26
1h 05
Sound Engagement
PCA General Assembly, Thomas Sowell, and Cultural Intelligence with SooSang Park
In this episode of Sound Engagement, Peter and Brad are joined by SooSang Park to discuss Christianity and culture. We will spend some time following up on issues related to the PCA General Assembly that took place last week. Then we will transition to consider Thomas Sowell's critique of our nation's current approach to cultural issues. Finally, we will conclude with some recommendations for a better approach to cultural issues.Recommended Resources:https://www.google.com/search?q=thomas+sowell+books&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS894US894&oq=thomas+&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j69i57j35i39j46i433j69...
2021-07-09
1h 44
Spiritual Realism Podcast with Jacqueline Claire
Thomas Sowell: American Treasure; His Life & Work
Let's have a spiritual conversation about our living American Treasure, Thomas Sowell. If you know who he is, you know why he deserves this honorary episode, and if you don't know who he is, you really need to! Listen, and teach your children about this great American. This episode is a reading of Thomas Sowell: Tragic Optimist in the Quillete by Samuel Kronen. Happy Birthday Thomas Sowell! Become a sponsor of this podcast & patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jacquelineclaireart Join my free Art + Inspiration bimonthly newsletter: eepurl.com/driTHr
2021-06-15
1h 00
Cato Event Podcast
Maverick: A Biography of Thomas Sowell
Thomas Sowell is one of the great social theorists of our age. In a career spanning more than half a century, few scholars have matched his combination of range, rigor, and accessibility. He has written more than 30 books covering topics including economic history, social inequality, political philosophy, race, migration, and culture. His bold and unsentimental assaults on liberal orthodoxy have endeared him to many but enraged most of his fellow intellectuals, the civil rights establishment, and much of the mainstream media. As a result, critics preoccupied with political correctness have demeaned, downplayed, or ignored his important...
2021-06-10
1h 00
The Invisible Men
Jason Riley on the legacy of Thomas Sowell and its importance to our future
In this episode, Ian and Nique are joined by Jason Riley — a prolific columnist at the Wall Street Journal, Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, and author of the forthcoming book “Maverick: A Biography of Thomas Sowell,” which is now available on Amazon. Jason discusses the work and legacy of Thomas Sowell, an economist and public intellectual whose research has unearthed the cultural and behavioral characteristics that can engender the uplift of a new generation of vulnerable Americans. It was encountering Sowell’s work in college that launched Jason on the path toward developing his current framework for understanding issues of...
2021-06-03
37 min
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Maverick: A Biography of Thomas Sowell (Authored by Jason L. Riley)
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/456845 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Maverick: A Biography of Thomas Sowell Author: Jason L. Riley Narrator: Brad Sanders Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 33 minutes Release date: May 25, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.79 of Total 14 Ratings of Narrator: 4.6 of Total 5 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: A biography of Thomas Sowell, one of America's most influential conservative thinkers. Thomas Sowell is one of the great social theorists of our age. In a career spanning more than a half century, he has written over thirty books, covering t...
2021-05-25
7h 33
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Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/456845 to listen full audiobooks. Publisher's Summary: A biography of Thomas Sowell, one of America's most influential conservative thinkers. Thomas Sowell is one of the great social theorists of our age. In a career spanning more than a half century, he has written over thirty books, covering topics from economic history and social inequality to political theory, race, and culture. His bold and unsentimental assaults on liberal orthodoxy have endeared him to many readers but have also enraged fellow intellectuals, the civil-rights establishment, and much of the mainstream media. The result has been a l...
2021-05-25
7h 33
Lower Coast Times
THOMAS SOWELL - THE REAL HISTORY OF SLAVERY
Excerpt from Thomas Sowell's "Black Rednecks & White Liberals". Dr. Thomas Sowell is probably one of the most brilliant minds alive in America. In a series of long essays, It presents eye-opening insights into the historical development of the ghetto culture that is today wrongly seen as a unique black identity--a culture cheered on toward self-destruction by white liberals who consider themselves "friends" of blacks. This essay titled "The Real History of Slavery" presents a jolting re-examination of that tragic institution and the narrow and distorted way it is too often seen today. The reasons for the venomous hatred...
2021-03-16
00 min
Raider Cop Podcast
Thomas Sowell, Why We Should Listen #197
Episode: 197 Host: Alpha Mike Intro: Alpha welcomes the Nation to episode #197. How to contact us RaiderCop.Com and RaiderCopNation.com. Parler is back so join us on, Parler @RaiderCop and our other social media outlets attached below MEWE, Winkin, Clouthub, Gab, Parler, Facebook, Instagram, and Rumble. Alpha talks about the death of his Grandmother which was just short of 103. Alpha gives us an Intro on Mr. Thomas Sowell. Word of the Week: But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word...
2021-03-01
43 min
Raider Cop Podcast
Thomas Sowell, Why We Should Listen #197
Episode: 197 Host: Alpha Mike Intro: Alpha welcomes the Nation to episode #197. How to contact us RaiderCop.Com and RaiderCopNation.com. Parler is back so join us on, Parler @RaiderCop and our other social media outlets attached below MEWE, Winkin, Clouthub, Gab, Parler, Facebook, Instagram, and Rumble. Alpha talks about the death of his Grandmother which was just short of 103. Alpha gives us an Intro on Mr. Thomas Sowell. Word of the Week: But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word...
2021-03-01
43 min
We Are Libertarians
Robert Chatfield of the Free To Choose Network On Their Thomas Sowell Documentary
Robert Chatfield of the Free To Choose Network joins us to share info on their new documentary "Thomas Sowell: Common Sense in a Senseless World." Learn more at https://www.freetochoosenetwork.org/ and www.sowellfilm.com . It explores the life and work of one of our era’s greatest authors on race, history and economics. The one-hour documentary, hosted by The Wall Street Journal’s Jason Riley, will be streaming on Amazon Prime, Vimeo and YouTube on January 25 and airs on most public television stations nationwide in February 2021. Riley’s new biography on Sowell, Maverick: A Biography of Thomas Sowell, will b...
2021-02-06
26 min
The Chris Spangle Show
Robert Chatfield of the Free To Choose Network On Their Thomas Sowell Documentary
Robert Chatfield of the Free To Choose Network joins us to share info on their new documentary "Thomas Sowell: Common Sense in a Senseless World." Learn more at https://www.freetochoosenetwork.org/ and www.sowellfilm.com.It explores the life and work of one of our era’s greatest authors on race, history and economics. The one-hour documentary, hosted by The Wall Street Journal’s Jason Riley, will be streaming on Amazon Prime, Vimeo and YouTube on January 25 and airs on most public television stations nationwide in February 2021. Riley’s new biography on Sowell, Maverick: A Biography of Tho...
2021-02-04
27 min
Knowledge = Power
Thomas Sowell
Basic Economics_A Citizen's Guide to the Economy - Thomas Sowell Black Rednecks and White Liberals - Thomas Sowell The Housing Boom and Bust
2020-11-03
3h 39
Colin Flaherty Podcast
The Greatest of them all: Dr. Thomas Sowell. A new podcast from Colin Flaherty.
We don’t talk enough about the Great Thomas Sowell. And we should — because no one has been exposing the greatest lie of our generation longer and to greater effect than Dr. Sowell. So let’s fix that. And remind ourselves of the consequences of ignoring him. The post The Greatest of them all: Dr. Thomas Sowell. A new podcast from Colin Flaherty. appeared first on White Girl Bleed a Lot, Knockout Game, black on white crime..
2020-10-07
1h 34
Anti-Visions
Fact or Fiction 1: "The Real History of Slavery" by Thomas Sowell
Black Rednecks and White Liberals by Thomas Sowell (Encounter Books)https://www.encounterbooks.com/books/black-rednecks-white-liberals-paperback/With permission from Encounter books I read through Thomas Sowell's essay, "The Real History of Slavery" as printed in Black Rednecks and White Liberals. Each "Fact or Fiction" podcast segment is approximately 10 minutes.Thomas Sowell bio:Thomas Sowell is the Rose and Milton Friedman Senior Fellow on Public Policy at the Hoover Institution.He writes on economics, history, social policy, ethnicity, and the history of ideas. His book, Discrimination and D...
2020-08-24
11 min
The Education Exchange
Ep. 152 - July 27, 2020 - Thomas Sowell's "Charter Schools and Their Enemies"
A senior fellow and vice president for external affairs at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, Robert Pondiscio, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Thomas Sowell's new book, Charter Schools and Their Enemies, and the heavy criticism that charters currently face. Pondiscio's review, "Charter Schools and Their Enemies: At 90, Thomas Sowell reminds charter schools how to fight. And why," is available now. https://www.educationnext.org/charter-schools-and-their-enemies-thomas-sowell-book-review/
2020-07-27
21 min
The Bill Bennett Show
"Charter Schools and Their Enemies" Thomas Sowell
Bill spoke with Thomas Sowell about his new book "Charter Schools and Their Enemies".Thomas Sowell is the Rose and Milton Friedman Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. He's taught economics at Cornell, UCLA and Amherst College. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-07-01
46 min
Conversation of Our Generation
127. Book Review | Controversial Essays by Thomas Sowell
Thomas Sowell is one of the clearest thinkers and communicators, and has a deep knowledge on a range of topics. Controversial Essays is perfect proof of this as Sowell offers practical thoughts and solutions to a range of political, sociological, economic, and personal problems. -Thomas Sowell"It takes considerable knowledge just to realize the extent of your own ignorance." This book is an easy read. Each of the essays is only a couple pages, so you can do it in bursts. It's a great book to have on the table to pick up here and there...
2020-06-19
14 min
Heroic Investing Show
HI 151 - The Housing Boom and Bust in America with The Hoover Institute's Thomas Sowell
"For far too long, too many people have regarded home ownership as 'a good thing.' It is certainly true that home ownership has its benefits. But, like everything else, it also has its costs and its risks." This statement by Heroic Investing guest, American economist Thomas Sowell, has been regretfully muttered by many homeowners in various forms over the past two years. Sowell is currently a senior fellow with The Hoover Institution at Stanford University. In 1990, he won the Francis Boyer Award, presented by the American Enterprise Institute. In 2002 he was awarded the National Humanities Medal fo...
2018-10-03
42 min
The Jamie Weinstein Show
Episode 61: Thomas Sowell
Few conservatives are more revered than Thomas Sowell. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the famed economist and iconoclast opens up about his new book, 'Discrimination and Disparities,' outlines his pessimism about America's future, names his influences, and much more. Show Roadmap– On his new book, "Discrimination and Disparities" – What Sowell makes of Trump administration one year in – Who is more responsible for the low unemployment rate: Obama or Trump? – Why Sowell is pessimistic about America's future – Could Sowell fix America if he were dictator for a day? – How Sowell almo...
2018-05-30
26 min
Q & A, Hosted by Jay Nordlinger
E165. Thomas Sowell, Master Teacher
Free of columny, as William Safire called it, Thomas Sowell is writing books — as he always has, to be sure. His latest is “Discrimination and Disparities.” It does what Sowell books, and columns, always do. It teaches you important things. With Jay, Sowell talks about human diversity. He talks about equality of opportunity and equality of results. (Two very different things.) He talks about the... Source Get full access to Onward and Upward at www.jaynordlinger.com/subscribe
2018-04-03
35 min
Q & A, Hosted by Jay Nordlinger
E165. Thomas Sowell, Master Teacher
Free of columny, as William Safire called it, Thomas Sowell is writing books — as he always has, to be sure. His latest is “Discrimination and Disparities.” It does what Sowell books, and columns, always do. It teaches you important things. With Jay, Sowell talks about human diversity. He talks about equality of opportunity and equality of results. (Two very different things.) He talks about the... Source Get full access to Onward and Upward at www.jaynordlinger.com/subscribe
2018-04-03
35 min
American Conservative University Podcast
Show 1807 Thomas Sowell and Ann Coulter on Slavery, Black Thug Culture, White Liberals, The Democratic Party Exploits...
Show 1807 Thomas Sowell and Ann Coulter on Slavery, Black Thug Culture, White Liberals, The Democratic Party Exploits Black People etc… Thomas Sowell - Misconceptions About Slavery Excerpt from Thomas Sowell's "Intellectuals and Race": http://amzn.to/2fPO8xH Source- https://youtu.be/V7gN2EYbtgM Thomas Sowell Black Thug Culture Why Do Blk People Celebrate Thug Culture? Thomas Sowell Returns Excerpt from Thomas Sowell's "Intellectuals and Race": http://amzn.to/2fPO8xH Source- https://youtu.be/2R1PJAgcA1k Thomas Sowell - White Liberals Excerpt from the book "Black Rednecks and White Liberals" by Thomas Sowell: http://amzn.to/2bZAVRu Source...
2017-05-16
59 min
Hoover Institution
Political Culture with Thomas Sowell
Recorded on October 31, 2011 Thomas Sowell has studied and taught economics, intellectual history, and social policy at institutions that include Cornell, UCLA, and Amherst. Now a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, Sowell has published more than a dozen books. His most recent book is The Thomas Sowell Reader.
2017-04-12
27 min
Hoover Institution
Thomas Sowell Brings the World into Focus through an Economics Lens
Recorded on December 19, 2014 In this episode of Uncommon Knowledge, Peter Robinson interviews Hoover fellow and author Thomas Sowell, on his 5th edition of Basic Economics: A Common Sense Guide to the Economy. In this interview, Sowell brings the world into clearer focus through a basic understanding of the fundamental economic principles and how they explain our lives. Sowell draws on lively examples from around the world and from centuries of history.
2017-04-12
49 min
American Conservative University Podcast
Show 1715 Audiobook- The Vision of the Anointed: Self-Congratulation as a Basis for Social Policy by Thomas Sowell
Show 1715 Audiobook- The Vision of the Anointed: Self-Congratulation as a Basis for Social Policy by Thomas Sowell This audiobook excerpt serves as an introduction to this fine book. Purchase this book on Amazon or Audible. This book and all of Thomas Sowell’s books are highly recommended by ACU and deserve a place in your Conservative library. Sowell presents a devastating critique of the mind-set behind the failed social policies of the past thirty years. Sowell sees what has happened during that time not as a series of isolated mistakes but as a logical consequence of a tainted vision whose def...
2017-02-01
1h 05
Mark Geise Show – Mark Geise
Episode 32 – Thomas Sowell Retires, Universal Basic Income Comes to Finland, and MTV Blasts White Guys
In this episode, I discuss Thomas Sowell’s retirement and my three favorite books written by him: “Basic Economics: A Common Sense Guide to the Economy,” “The Vision of the Anointed: Self-Congratulation as a Basis for Social Policy,”and “Ethnic America: A History.” He will certainly be missed as a sober voice fighting against the progressive agenda. I also discuss universal basic income (UBI) coming to Finland. A random sample of 2,000 Finnish citizens will receive 560 euros a month regardless of income, need, or any other factors. UBI has been touted for decades as an alternative to the bureaucratic welfare state, so it w...
2017-01-03
00 min
Creating Wealth Show Archives 301-600
CW 552 FBF – THE HOUSING BOOM AND BUST IN AMERICA WITH ECONOMIST THOMAS SOWELL OF THE HOOVER INSTITUTION AT STANFORD UNIVERSITY
Originally aired as CW 117 “For far too long, too many people have regarded home ownership as ‘a good thing.’ It is certainly true that home ownership has its benefits. But, like everything else, it also has its costs and its risks.” This statement byCreating Wealth Show guest, American economist Thomas Sowell has been regretfully muttered by many homeowners in various forms over the past two years. Sowell is currently a senior fellow with The Hoover Institution at Stanford University. In 1990, he won the Francis Boyer Award, presented by the American Enterprise Institute. In 2002 he was awarded...
2016-10-29
47 min
Freedomain with Stefan Molyneux | Podcasts 3000-3499
3186 Donald Trump is Adolf Hitler! | Thomas Sowell - Rebutted Again!
National Review contributors recently joined together in criticizing Donald Trump and his candidacy for President of the United States. Stefan Molyneux responds to Thomas Sowell's contribution to the National Review's "Conservatives Against Trump."Conservatives against Trumphttp://www.nationalreview.com/article/430126/donald-trump-conservatives-oppose-nominationThomas Sowell is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University.Freedomain Radio is 100% funded by viewers like you. Please support the show by signing up for a monthly subscription or making a one time donation at: http://www.freedomainradio.com/donate
2016-01-27
18 min
Freedomain with Stefan Molyneux | Podcasts 3000-3499
3185 Do Emotions Trump Facts? Thomas Sowell on Donald Trump - Rebutted!
"Socrates, my master, is my friend but a greater friend is truth." - PlatoFree Market Economist Thomas Sowell recently joined other National Review contributors in criticizing Donald Trump and his candidacy for President of the United States. Stefan Molyneux responds to the writing of one of his intellectual heroes - and illustrates the flawed reasoning contained within Dr. Sowell's "Do Emotions Trump Facts?" article. Do Emotions Trump Facts? by Thomas Sowellhttp://townhall.com/columnists/thomassowell/2016/01/22/do-emotions-trump-facts-n2108178/page/fullFreedomain Radio is 100% funded by viewers like you. Please support the show by...
2016-01-24
34 min
The Soul of Enterprise: Business in the Transformation Economy by THRESHOLD
Episode 25 - Interview with Dr. Thomas Sowell
Ron and Ed will interview Dr. Thomas Sowell, world renowned economist, social theorist, political philosopher, and author. His appearance on TSOE coincides with the release of a new edition of his international best seller on economics, Basic Economics – 5th Edition (Basic Books, December 2014). In this soon-to-be released volume, Sowell revises and updates his popular book on common sense economics, bringing the world into clearer focus through an understanding of the fundamental economic principles that influence our lives. Dr. Sowell is currently Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. Sowell was born in North Carolina, but grew up in Harlem, Ne...
2014-12-19
56 min
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Audiobook: Knowledge and Decisions by Thomas Sowell
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/628698 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Knowledge and Decisions Author: Thomas Sowell Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 20 hours 53 minutes Release date: September 20, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Economics Publisher's Summary: This reissue of Thomas Sowell’s classic study of decision making, which includes a preface by the author, updates his seminal work in the context of The Vision of the Anointed. Sowell, one of America’s most celebrated public intellectuals, describes in concrete detail how knowledge is shar...
2012-09-20
8h 53
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The Thomas Sowell Reader - Thomas Sowell
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/628639 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Thomas Sowell Reader Author: Thomas Sowell Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 14 hours 50 minutes Release date: October 4, 2011 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: These selections from the many writings of Thomas Sowell over a period of half a century cover social, economic, cultural, legal, educational, and political issues. The sources range from Dr. Sowell’s letters, books, newspaper columns, and articles in both scholarly journals and popular magazines. The topics range fr...
2011-10-04
2h 50
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The Thomas Sowell Reader by Thomas Sowell
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/628639 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Thomas Sowell Reader Author: Thomas Sowell Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 14 hours 50 minutes Release date: October 4, 2011 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: These selections from the many writings of Thomas Sowell over a period of half a century cover social, economic, cultural, legal, educational, and political issues. The sources range from Dr. Sowell’s letters, books, newspaper columns, and articles in both scholarly journals and popular magazines. The topics range from late-talking children to tax cuts for the ri...
2011-10-04
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Basic Economics: A Citizen’s Guide to the Economy: Revised and Expanded Edition (Written by Thomas Sowell)
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/59815 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Basic Economics: A Citizen’s Guide to the Economy: Revised and Expanded Edition Author: Thomas Sowell Narrator: Brian Emerson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 18 hours 32 minutes Release date: October 13, 2009 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.11 of Total 9 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 4 Genres: Economics Publisher's Summary: Thomas Sowell has a different idea about how economics should be taught. With this groundbreaking introduction to economics, Sowell has thrown out the graphs, statistics, and jargon. Learning economics, he believes, should be relaxing—and even enjoyable. Sowe...
2009-10-13
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Black Rednecks and White Liberals (Authored by Thomas Sowell)
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/252352 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Black Rednecks and White Liberals Author: Thomas Sowell Narrator: Hugh Mann Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 12 minutes Release date: June 27, 2005 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.75 of Total 65 Ratings of Narrator: 4.89 of Total 18 Genres: Social Science Publisher's Summary: Black Rednecks and White Liberals is the capstone of decades of outstanding research and writing on racial and cultural issues by Thomas Sowell. This explosive new book challenges many of the long-held assumptions about blacks, Jews, Germans and Nazis, slavery, and education. Through a...
2005-06-27
11h 12
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Black Rednecks and White Liberals (Authored by Thomas Sowell)
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/252352 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Black Rednecks and White Liberals Author: Thomas Sowell Narrator: Hugh Mann Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 12 minutes Release date: June 27, 2005 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.75 of Total 65 Ratings of Narrator: 4.89 of Total 18 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: Black Rednecks and White Liberals is the capstone of decades of outstanding research and writing on racial and cultural issues by Thomas Sowell. This explosive new book challenges many of the long-held assumptions about blacks, Jews, Germans and Nazis, slavery, and education...
2005-06-27
11h 12
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Black Rednecks and White Liberals by Thomas Sowell
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/252352 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Black Rednecks and White Liberals Author: Thomas Sowell Narrator: Hugh Mann Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 12 minutes Release date: June 27, 2005 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.75 of Total 65 Ratings of Narrator: 4.89 of Total 18 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: Black Rednecks and White Liberals is the capstone of decades of outstanding research and writing on racial and cultural issues by Thomas Sowell. This explosive new book challenges many of the long-held assumptions about blacks, Jews, Germans and Nazis, slavery, and education. Through a series of essays, Sowell presents an...
2005-06-27
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A Personal Odyssey by Thomas Sowell
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/628244 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Personal Odyssey Author: Thomas Sowell Narrator: Jeff Riggenbach Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 55 minutes Release date: June 22, 2005 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 1 of Total 1 Genres: History & Culture Publisher's Summary: Here is the gritty, powerful story of Thomas Sowell’s life-long education in the school of hard knocks, as the journey took him from Harlem to the Marines, the Ivy League, and a career as a controversial writer, teacher, and economist in government and private industry. It is also the story of the dramatically changing times in which this pe...
2005-06-22
03 min