Thomas Sowell Destroys Press Panel in 1981!

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[@sherrijones9777]

Best quote ever: “Repetition is not a substitution for facts.”

[@OGP4321]

I can see why his television presence only declined over the years, he buzz-sawed through the nonsense platitudes that remain in vogue today.

[@bettersteps]

I admire few people. Thomas sowell is one of these few. I love this guy.

[@DjWellDressedMan]

Nathan J. Robinson stated that Sowell "is not given much attention by mainstream scholars in the academy, and few of his books are reviewed by major liberal-leaning publications."[107] He suggested this may be because "[h]is books rarely engage with the major academic literature on the subject he's writing about" and he often "leaves out crucial pieces of data that would make his position look weaker", citing his writing on minimum wage policy and unemployment as an example.[107] Economist James B. Stewart wrote a critical review of Black Rednecks and White Liberals, calling it "the latest salvo in Thomas Sowell's continuing crusade to represent allegedly dysfunctional value orientations and behavioral characteristics of African Americans as the principal reasons for persistent economic and social disparities." He also criticized it for downplaying the impact of slavery.[108] Particularly in black communities in the 1980s Sowell became, in historian Michael Ondaatje's words, "persona non grata, someone known to talk about, rather than with, African Americans".[109] Economist Bernadette Chachere,[110] law professor Richard Thompson Ford,[111] and sociologists William Julius Wilson[112] and Richard Coughlin[113] have criticized some of his work.

[@Mark-sx3rf]

I hope your love extends to the great Milton Friedman too ❤❤

[@r2xgaming773]

These people are unbelievable. This is 40 years ago and it’s like they’re not even hearing him. I know exactly exactly what he’s driving at.

[@joeblow1688]

The role of the "Press" is to put words into your mouth, that you did not say. Sowell was obviously wise to this.

[@UriahVoltaire]

Someone who is part of the machine can't comprehend someone who is not of the machine.

[@jymmydkid5633]

We're living all he predicted today in 25

[@Mike-ks6qu]

This goes against their vision. He wrote an entire book on this called "The Vision of the Anointed." They refuse to see anything that goes against their presumed enlightened view on the world.

[@HankBukowski]

​@@Mike-ks6qu quiet down. They know what's best for you. 😡

[@Star-hg1kt]

Bravo 👏 I intend to watch every Thomas Sowell interview

[@GTRalso]

Always the smartest guy in the room

[@jamesrfb]

It wasn’t too hard with these jokers as panelists.

[@renacesar060575]

One of the most brilliant minds of modern era

[@glennnielsen8054]

What I especially appreciate about Thomas Sowell is that he doesn't speak from mathematical formulas. He speaks from analysis of history and from common sense.

[@billycunningham4076]

He doesn't talk a lot of mathematics, but he's got the mathematical mind

[@glennnielsen8054]

@@billycunningham4076 It definitely sounds plausible, given that he was part of the University of Chicago, but I've never heard mathematics as an explicit part of his argument.

[@bobbyandrews763]

One of the smartest humans of our era. There should be a Thomas Sowell College, where people study his theories and work.

[@RogerOnTheRight]

Relentlessly brilliant. Unafraid to speak the truth.

[@nigelransley5050]

Absolutely everything Dr Sowell emphasised in this interview applies today. It’s amazing and maddening that people are arguing about the same concepts 44 years later.

[@DrProgNerd]

How do you *not* love and respect this man. I think that his book 'Basic Economics' should be required reading for every graduating high school senior. One of the best books I've ever read.

[@kdub3892]

Love him wish he could be with us forever

[@jparker785]

Thomas Sowell has changed my mind in so many ways. 💜

[@WastelandFirebird]

I knew this existed and I've gone looking for it in the past, to no avail. I'm glad someone finally found it and uploaded it. Thank you!

[@BasicEconomics]

You are welcome, hope you come back, more to come!

[@CraigerAce]

Listening to Mr. Sowell speak during this program is like watching a heavyweight boxing champion systematically defeat his opponent. Simply masterful.

[@ericwillison4011]

A masterful presentation of clarity and succinctness put on by this treasure of a man.

[@amb-yz9ee]

I’ve always wanted to see this, ever since I read about it in his book. It’s been years. What a find.

[@BasicEconomics]

I have been digging for this for 10 years, so glad you got to enjoy it!!!

[@cultureofmen]

In which book did he mention this specific interview and what was the reason for its reference?

[@BasicEconomics]

@@cultureofmen In "A Conflict of Visions," Thomas Sowell mentions his appearance on "Meet the Press" to illustrate the broader point about how ideas and intellectual debates are often portrayed or misrepresented in public discourse, particularly in media settings.

[@cultureofmen]

@@BasicEconomics thank you. I know remember this reference.

[@riverroadracing]

Everyone should have a copy of Basic Economics in their home.

[@louieharper9494]

WOW! Truly a gem of footage. Thanks.

[@bobpeterson7182]

Hadn't seen this one, Nice find and nice to see you back

[@BasicEconomics]

More to come! Thanks for stopping by :)

[@davidanderson6055]

Older Sowell seems to have a kind of "over it" sense to him. I can see why. They kept asking the same questions and could not anticipate his simple answer.

[@Bucky07]

I had said for years that Thomas Sowell for probably most of his post college life, has carried the burden of being the smartest man in any room in the world. How he kept his cool then and how he ended as cheerful of an old man as he has is a complete mystery to me. Love and respect Dr. Sowell.

[@danielpye7738]

He looked bored and was clearly thinking WTF in the final 5 minutes.

[@kevinosullivan3882]

4 v. 1. It’s simply not fair…to the press.

[@DeeZire]

"But you're very busy in public policy." - "That's very different from saying I'm busy in politics." What a masterful answer to an obvious gotcha question.

[@alsoknownas875]

For those who don't know, Sowell is 51 YEARS OLD here.

[@murraymcgregor7829]

whaaat! Thanks for letting me know. Truely in his prime! I have hope at the age of 31

[@kevinmadden1645]

S​@@murraymcgregor7829Sowell has been in his prime since he emerged from the womb .

[@sgtcrtrdnl]

He's so old now. it's such a shame that we didnt heed his wisdom throughout his life. Hopefully America will start to listen when he inevitably passes.

[@majozishow]

I thoroughly enjoyed this. Great to see Sowell defending his economic and political views. Big fan from South Africa!

[@murraymcgregor7829]

Big fan from South Africa too!

[@BasicEconomics]

Thanks for visiting!

[@mohawkin]

Wow! The calm and clarity of Dr. Sowell is amazing! It’s sad to say one has to watch a question and answer show over 40 years old to see sane people soberly engage in societal discourse 🤔🤔🤔

[@SaverGC3]

This takes me back to my childhood. I recall all those reporters. I was so refreshed when I read an article of his in the Chicago newspaper, as a teenager in the 80s. I thought, "Someone who thinks differently than other Brown-American men around me.” I was encouraged to continue my personal effort to see and think differently than the crowd.

[@BasicEconomics]

Awesome, thanks for sharing!

[@timoshala8928]

Not just supreme intelligence but also a very courageous individual, standing up to the "common knowledge", which is a manipulation of public opinion.

[@maambomumba6123]

Thank you! This is precious.

[@BasicEconomics]

You are so welcome! and THANK YOU for being a subscriber, more to come...

[@djblock215]

America's greatest living philosopher

[@tylermarshall5350]

I didn't know he was a philosopher

[@hggryrdchgc]

​@tylermarshall5350 he says that he's "been called worse"

[@vikashkhanna4053]

I could listen to Thomas Sowell for hours. (Same with Milton Friedman)

[@BasicEconomics]

Thank you for being a subscriber, more to come!

[@GideonMacD]

I have read several of Mr Sowells books and he never ceases to provoke thought and provide solid facts and insights . Its a damn shame he isnt recognized and celebrated much more than he is . Thank you for all the work you do to bring us this content . Be blessed

[@markkelly9063]

I started reading Thomas Sowell in 1974 when I had a paper route (and for some reason liked to read the op-eds after the sports page and comics, lol) . He was a big influence on my 14 year old mind and 50 years later nothing has changed.

[@brianjohnson9473]

He is the, greatest educater I have ever had to this day. He has made me,very successful today thanks Dr. Sowell

[@BrianCarroll-l7y]

Always impressed with Dr. Sowell’s insights. He suggests what later became Charter Schools, which in one of his most current books, provides the evidence of their success. Brilliant man, thoroughly enjoy his work.

[@DelwynCampbell]

Unfortunately, the success of charter schools varies greatly. In largely African American communities like Gary IN, charter schools have not met the targeted goals that public schools must meet. They are built in areas that public schools would not be permitted, or the buildings have been below the standards that are required of public schools. The primary beneficiaries of the charter school programs in these communities has tended to be the owners of the charter schools.

[@nomdeguerre7265]

The commentator's characterization of Sowell as "intellectual leader of conservatism among American Blacks" was telling of the attitude of the Democrat mainstream narrative, even at that time. Sowell wasn't an "intellectual leader" for "American Blacks". He was, and is, an intellectual leader for human beings.

[@trimansells]

Love Thomas Sowell. He’s the smartest man in the room and appreciate his intellectual honesty.

[@BasicEconomics]

Thank you!!!

[@BibW-t5g]

4 against 1 genius 🧠

[@Knuck_Knucks]

Thomas Sowell? Oh no. I'm not interviewing him all by myself. I'll need "at least" there other interviewers for back up! 🐿

[@Nova2Yung]

LMFAOOOOOOO 🤣

[@samuelmatz]

Four against one. Thomas Sowell came out on top !

[@Michael-v4p2o]

three

[@jeffreylocke8808]

Thomas Sowell wrote Applied Economics and it is the BEST argument for the Fairtax Act!!! Get the government out of granting tax breaks once and for all!!!

[@BasicEconomics]

agreed!

[@chacharealps91]

I loved all of this. Everything he said (social security, black organizations not helping actual black ppl, terrible government schools, minimum wage) is still true and even more pressing. If only this could break out past KZbin. MSM is insistent on repeating comfortable lies. It's no longer just oversight; it's willful ignorance and malice.

[@blueeyegi]

Dr. Sowell is a national treasure. Actually, human treasure!

[@gregbenefield7658]

Thomas Sowell is the voice of reason and accountability. Thank you Sir.

[@patricksullivan4329]

I remember watching this program back in 1981 and laughing my rear-end off at the cluelessness of the questioners. It was like they weren't listening to his answers, or thought he was speaking a language other than English. Most of Sowell's writings have been vindicated lately by events. Especially right now in Los Angeles, where the political authorities are coming face to face with the consequences of their policies. I wonder if the voters will realize that their homes have been lost because of the actions of the people like the Mayor of Los Angeles and the Governor of California. That California doesn't have enough water to put out fires is the opportunity cost of decisions to allocate scarce resources to other, less crucial, uses. Sowell, the economist, has been warning about that for half a century.

[@djblock215]

Their policies goal is destruction so in actuality they're tremendous politicians as destruction is exactly happening. Gomorrah is burning.

[@EternallyRound]

Just truth destroys ignorance

[@warrynfayard4604]

Thomas Sowell is the GOAT - we are lucky to have him in our times!

[@ConnieKeen-zp5fk]

Thomas Sowell is now as he was then, brilliant, full of common sense, and does not make decisions based on race but on facts. Always facts, not propaganda. The Civil Rights leaders had/have benefited themselves. Thomas Sowell was clear that government support has suppressed black populations. One of, if not the best economist ever in this country and the world. Dr. Sowell is spot on about the school systems. Education is the key.

[@marbleswashere31]

It's amazing that even a few years before I was born, these same talking points keep getting brought up by the same group of talking heads.

[@FredrickGee-e4k]

They could bring a new batch of intellectuals in the room ever hr on the hr and throw every question under the sun at Thomas Sowell and he would still mesmerize them all at his knowledge.

[@rocketscientisttoo]

Taking heads with prewritten notes vs Thomas Sowell. I wonder who will win?

[@jerrybrickley2115]

Everything he said on this tv show in 1981 has been shown to be true. Government Programs and printing money along with Affirmative Action (DEI) have brought us disasters. Sadly, there has been no new Dr. Thomas Sowell.

[@DealerD8vE]

Apart from blacks in South Africa seizing their economic opportunities

[@bkfabs]

Thomas Sowell was on a higher intelligence level than the four guys from the Press. Extremely impressive performance by a brilliant man.

[@emanuelrushing7845]

Damn, where do you find these videos!😭 GREAT JOB

[@BasicEconomics]

Believe it or not I have been looking for this one for over 10 years... I dug deep into musty boxes and old archives.

[@When_Disaster_Strikes]

@@BasicEconomicsThank you for your hard and dedicated work! Mad respect! 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[@dave131]

Had never seen this one. Theman is an artist in communicating truth. Such a joy to watch him dominate. Today is his 94th birthday and I saw a push on X for Trump to award him the Medal of Freedom. Should have been done 30 years ago, but I hope it is done soon.

[@ElainesDomain]

There are two ways to look at this. The first is from the point of view of those that are very familiar with Sowell's works. The second is listening to NBC's to the questions. It didn't matter what Sowell's answer was the questions remained the same. While this is a civil conversion, the bias is humorous.

[@georgecorrea8530]

TS is brilliant.

[@blueeyegi]

When I was young, I asked someone, I can’t remember who, “How do you know if you’re a Democrat or a Republican”? They said, “Do you believe the government is the answer to problems or you”? I said, “me”. I guess I’m a Republican.

[@elsenored562]

Liberals today are making the same arguments as these NBC panelists 40 users ago.

[@markparris3890]

Liberals are persistent, I’ll give them that

[@wsaj41221]

what a giant. and from the reporters attitudes, I can see why Dr Sowell hasn't been given his fair share of the media spotlight. his arguments went against the agenda, and it still does to this day.

[@nonyabisness-cg7mf]

Sowell couldn’t be more clear. Brilliant as always. He ran circles around every so called journalist in the room.

[@ordesolomons9545]

That man is so impressive, he more than held his own against the whole panel.

[@leelemon3373]

Thomas Sowell is a National Treasure. 😎

[@bbbart77]

So sad he wasn't listened to,so long ago. There's still time!!

[@urex1717]

Talk about smarter than the room. I am such a huge fan of his intelligence and courage. Unlike so many brilliant academicians, he has simply never cared about the narrative and going against the grain. He cares about facts and has put in the time to understand the data which is completely available to journalist. Sadly, journalist lack the intelligence and desire necessary to understand the data and countless educators lack the courage necessary to speak their own minds.

[@samknox1]

“It’s amazing how much panic one honest man can spread among a multitude of hypocrites.” - Thomas Sowell

[@akbarshoed]

This show is and has always been, a colossal water of time and resources.

[@beng3345]

The government spending argument was made 44 years ago in this and he was proven right. Amazing. They will never change.

[@brandonkaholokula2278]

Sowell should have been our first black president, but he has a conscience so instead he served rather than look to enrich himself off the US Government. A great American 🫡

[@salvadorealiberto]

Amazing piece. Would that we have such substantive discourse and debate today.

[@stevenhaun9837]

Truth in the land of let's pretend . Mr. Sowell 💪🏽❣️

[@ktism]

If this was 2025, they’d all be arguing and talking over each other. At least these disgusting press hacks were polite back in 1981.

[@mistermusturd6402]

I’m a Sowell man!

[@Sedan-xb8ix]

Its crazy how relevant every talking from over 40 years ago is today.

[@DukeofHexx]

Dr. Sowell is a national treasure. It is too bad that this notion is shared by so few.

[@jonathandantonio649]

A world treasure!

[@NullParadigm]

A black friend of mine just saw that other black people called him a "Uncle tom" and thus has dismissed him and hasn't talked to me since about sowell.

[@BasicEconomics]

@@NullParadigm awful, so sad that people prefer to remain in ignorance, please subscribe and share these videos widely

[@danielsullivan679]

This man should should receive the presidential medal of freedom.

[@rayl3329]

A real discussion with differing opinions without demonizing each other and without personal attacks. Ohhh, the old days.

[@jsnody]

I almost pity these fools. Mr Sowell wiped the floor with them.

[@hanh3000]

NBC: you’re very busy in public policy Sowell: that’s true. That’s very different from saying I’m very busy in politics Sowell cracks me up with his witty comments. Man, imagine a 40 year younger Sowell with similar knowledge participating in the public discourse today. Absolute killer.

[@danielpye7738]

He tells it like it is. Like Trump funnily enough and Americans actually loved being told the truth about politics. Especially in his 2016 run when he exposed them all as hypocrites.

[@TK0_23_]

3 journalists and a guy who actually studies stuff.

[@2goper]

I don't always agree with Thomas Sowell but there's no question that had his voice been more prominent through the years the quality of thinking, particularly among Black progressives, would have been much better. He makes you a better thinker. I would add that his books are especially impressive. I love his writing style, no fat, just substance.

[@bassmechanic237]

Thomas Sowell, greatest man alive today!

[@cameltanker1286]

Rush Limbaugh coin it when he called this show "Meet the Depressed."

[@BasicEconomics]

Ha, love that!

[@jonathanfeldheim6554]

I would never think of him as "conservative" if nobody ever called him that; it's almost used as a naughty word to discount how correct he is about everything

[@zx9mel]

"Most predictions by economists are such that I don't want to give any prediction." Ouch ! Zing !

[@BasicEconomics]

gotta love it!

[@ask.repeat]

It’s amazing how confusing the idea of freedom is to some people.

[@david5128]

I can tell after 3 minutes of watching this that those reporters are already frustrated because Thomas sowell is not saying what they want him to say he is just simply a lot smarter very much smarter than these reporters are...

[@brianjohnson9473]

He tried to tell,them back then they just did not,understand. 2025 now,look,at,us what a mess!

[@thomasshoff6512]

THOMAS SOWELL IS THE BRIGHTEST PERSON IN THE ROOM. HE TELLS THE TRUTH! The government is the problem! Always has been the problem and will always be! We need government to protect citizens, promote private enterprises, to secure a positive society.

[@robertmckeown3014]

He has to be one of my intellectual heroes. I've read numerous of his books. A legend.

[@jaewok5G]

that's it? no dramatic music? no exploding graphics? just questions and answers and conversation without endless equivocating? … is this candid camera?

[@brucekellett440]

It bugs me that Sowel is not more popular. They just refuse to listen to him. It's like he's speaking in a foreign language.

[@Cheka__]

Dr. Sowell is great.

[@ΑΝΝΑΤΖΙΜΙΤΣΗ]

The great Thomas Sowell!!!! Love him!

[@stumac869]

When governmemt gets involved in anything it'll be twice the cost to produce half as much. More government makes the majority poorer especially those it's designed to help.

[@santisven]

Thomas Sowell: giving the cultural battle long before it was cool.

[@SamuelNewby-x9y]

Awesome ❤

[@r2xgaming773]

Programs??????????? Programs are what got us into this mess!!!!!!!

[@BasicEconomics]

exactly! thanks for being a subscriber!

[@imnotanalien7839]

Great questions… great answer’s! I think the best way to help teenagers of ALL colors is to drop the minimum wage laws. Teenagers benefit greatly, from working in high school.

[@ColinWilsonOnline]

Stunning intellect on social policy intervention critiques. Perhaps the best ever. Please...in the interests of free expression and demkcracy, if you can rebut this, let's hear it.

[@superganjahleaf619]

Seldom do I regard an individual alive today as intelligent as Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, with all due respect, he doesn't come close to Dr. Thomas Sowell... a true Gem of a society.

[@jonathandantonio649]

Absolutely 2 of the most gifted intellects of the modern era.

[@thedantetaviantz]

Even with Jordan Peterson, though, he sometimes lacks the ability to speak on complex topics in a simplified explanation for the norm to grasp. He can even sometimes come off as trying too hard to sound highly intelligent. Where as Thomas Sowell he speaks so simple but extremely deep and profound. JP can be boring sometimes as well, while I can listen to Thomas Sowell all day talking about a boring topic.

[@ilyagulag]

The both are brilliant, but Thomas Sowell simply from a different universe of unparalleled intelligence.

[@superganjahleaf619]

eeeeyyy!

[@matthewhewitt5613]

Victor Davis Hanson is the new sowell

[@peterlewellyn2389]

I wonder what these newsmen said to their wives at dinner about interviewing Thomas Sowell. Do you think they were honest enough to say “He kicked our asses”?