The Genius of Thomas Sowell

"Affirmative Action Revisited" with Jason Riley

"Trump & Sowell" with James Fishback

"Race, IQ & Sowell" with Nathan Cofnas, Part 2

This podcast episode critically examines Thomas Sowell's perspectives on race and intelligence, challenging the validity of his cultural explanations for racial disparities by introducing hereditarianism as a key factor. Through a dynamic discussion featuring Nathan Cofnas and various participants, the episode undersco...

"Race, IQ & Sowell" with Nathan Cofnas

This podcast episode provides a deep dive into the multifaceted work of Thomas Sowell, examining his controversial views on race and intelligence while also highlighting his contributions as an intellectual historian. Through discussions on hereditarianism and the complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors,...

"Honesty & Sowell" with Dan Ariely

This podcast episode explores the theme of honesty from various perspectives, including those of Thomas Sowell, Billy Joel, and Dan Ariely. It delves into the significance of honesty in social justice, economics, and academic integrity. The episode also discusses the impact of trust within societies, self-monitoring, d...

"Social Pathologies & Sowell" with Theodore Dalrymple

Theodore Dalrymple, a psychiatrist and writer known for his insightful observations on society and the welfare state, discusses the social pathologies caused by a culture of dependency facilitated by the welfare state and argues for personal responsibility and a strong sense of community. He analyzes various aspects of...

"War and Sowell" with Victor Davis Hanson

This podcast episode delves into Thomas Sowell's insightful analysis of war, pacifism, and the transformative role of weaponry, while examining the complex relationship between intellectuals, pacifism, and the disastrous consequences of moral disarmament. Sowell emphasizes the significance of assimilation, patriotism, ...

Israel, The Jews & Sowell. With Dennis Prager.

"The Triple Package" and Sowell, with Amy Chua

This podcast episode combines Thomas Sowell's insights on "market-dominant minorities" and Amy Chua's research on the "triple package" of traits – a superiority complex, insecurity, and impulse control – to examine the rise of coastal elites as a market dominant minority in the United States. It explores the potential ...

"Maverick" A Biography of Thomas Sowell, with Jason Riley

Gad Saad: Courage, Authenticity & Sowell

This podcast episode delves into James Bond as a cultural icon and explores ideas related to taking action, primogeniture, emotional challenges, and the fight against detrimental ideas in society. Gad Saad, an evolutionary psychologist and author, discusses his battle against "parasitic" ideas in academia and emphasize...

Love & Marriage

This podcast delves into the nature and significance of marriage, exploring its economic, social, cultural, and spiritual aspects. It emphasizes the importance of mutual commitment, shared responsibilities, and nurturing love in successful marriages while addressing the challenges posed by societal changes, shifting va...

"Disparate Impact" with Heather Mac Donald

This podcast episode explores the controversial idea of disparate impact, which assumes that any employment requirement that one racial group meets far more often than another is evidence of racial discrimination. Despite a lack of evidence to support this assumption, the ideology of disparate impact has become a signi...

Lessons of the Cold War with Peter Robinson

This podcast episode explores the lessons learned from the Cold War, focusing on the significance of the Berlin Wall as a symbol of the ideological struggle between individualism and collectivism. It examines key events like the Cuban Missile Crisis and discusses the economic principles underlying the conflict between ...

Fight the Good Fight with Amy Wax

This podcast episode delves into the complex topics of wokeness, identity politics, and the challenges faced by conservative values in academia. It presents a critique of the "woke" ideology, highlighting its stifling effect on open discussion and its potential consequences for society. Through the perspectives of gues...

Episode 28: Changing Minds with Dr. Joel Brown

Freedom

Steven Pinker on Thomas Sowell

In this episode, Steven Pinker discusses his admiration for Thomas Sowell's intelligence and extensive knowledge, highlighting Sowell's fearlessness in addressing taboo subjects and his profound impact on the intellectual landscape. Pinker delves into Sowell's concept of trade-offs and the need to consider the broader ...

Katharine Birbalsingh on Thomas Sowell and Theodore Dalrymple

This episode explores the complex social pathologies affecting underclass communities in Britain and America, drawing insights from experts such as Theodore Dalrymple and Thomas Sowell. Delving into the lives of figures like Ice T, the discussion highlights the impact of welfare states, the breakdown of family structur...

Sowell, Dershowitz & Allen