Maverick: Jason Riley on the Life and Times of Thomas Sowell

[@jordanthomas4379]

Thomas Sowell’s books should be mandatory reading in every high school and college in America. All of them.

[@ssoldie5490]

I ditto that, a thousand times over.

[@LibertyGoblin]

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[@goldfishi5776]

surely After hearing some of his talks, anyone seeking education would be drawn to his books. He’s in his own league.

[@goldfishi5776]

surely After hearing some of his talks, anyone seeking education would be drawn to his books. He’s in his own league.

[@agmvcc]

Amen! After all, he's not a dead white European...

[@olybobby]

I don't really say this about people I don't know personally but I can truly and sincerely say that I love Thomas Sowell.

[@vplan]

the same here :) I owe all of his books in every format. I’ve bought all hard copies couple of month ago worrying about book burning and cancelling...

[@LuisGomez-rn6ok]

When I read "on the life and times of thomas Sowell" on my homepage I thought he had died, it was like a blow to my heart(hahaha it actually felt like a blow). I then checked wikipedia and was glad to see he is still with us.

[@solusgamer164]

He's one of many that I love even though we've never so much as been within shouting distance.

[@thanksfernuthin]

The way I express the same sentiment is, although I love my Dad and miss him, I would love for Thomas Sowell to adopt me. Imagine having a dad you could continue to learn from in your 50's and 60's?!! What a godsend that would be!

[@gladysrodriguez5498]

Bobby you are right. I love him.

[@synthesizerneil]

For a second the title made me think Tom had passed. Phew that was a close one I didn't want to cry today

[@ewangent]

Please don't cry know that Tom has lived an amazing life and had an amazing academic career, he has surely bettered the lifes of all peoples, and understanding of the Free-Market and the US.

[@juliekemp419]

I had the same initial 'take' when seeing the ad. What a relief and joy it is not the case.

[@artofthepossible7329]

I thought it was someone's reaction to a Sowell video, then I noticed the channel.

[@dohctorsmith1]

Same here, he’s the greatest American in over a century.

[@Technocrataphobe]

@@ewangent I iy want up to uyu

[@mookupeeman1452]

Thomas Sowell is a legend. I use His arguments against affirmative actions in particular to argue against its continued practice in India. Great Documentary too about Thomas Sowell, thanks to the makers and Jason. Fan From India.

[@ctrlaltdelmeir184]

Certainly in Britain! We have gotten so used to the two words EMPIRE BAD, in 5 minutes Friedman and Sowell dissuaded all of that through his work on empires, I highly recommend you google the lecture.

[@paulasnarr3421]

May God bless you as you try to uplift the good people of India. Your work is the best way to honor Mr. Sowell.

[@stevenhauer7542]

D

[@jackmehoff1840]

More then ever Thomas Sowell is a talisman for common sense which is so woefully in short supply

[@jamesmidday2167]

Dr. Thomas Sowell is the truth. I wish I had learned about him in high school; life today would have been more significant.

[@mjl.9-19]

Great point. When I look back as a boomer, I regret/resent being so manipulated towards chaos.

[@silentthunder8408]

It still is significant none the less.. You have your own brain to nurture and reprogram with the knowledge you seek. They seek to manipulate everyone in their perspective to accomplish their agenda. Play God with our minds... It's why power structures use psychologists to advise in everything from commercials to .sm propaganda.

[@abrahamcardenas13]

I’m 25, I would gladly give some of my years to prolong this incredible mans life for a longer time.

[@paulasnarr3421]

I feel the same way.

[@mjl.9-19]

Wow that’s saying something! Like how important truthtelling is.

[@dalef9441]

I’m old...and I’d give him a few months!

[@cecedubois5147]

Same. And I'm old.

[@mudhound0530]

We all would.

[@MrE-wr8ws]

Thomas Sowell is brilliant. He shattered the illusions that permeate society

[@clifffowler2581]

Tommy's life should NEVER be portrayed by Hollywood.... I will personally fund some part of an Independent filmography that tells the TRUTH of this Great Man... Thank you Jason for seeing the person that is Professor and Senior Fellow Dr Thomas Sowell. This man is legendary. 😊

[@oldwrench4213]

Thomas Sowell is a national treasure similar to that of Milton Friedman.

[@txdmsk]

International.

[@vcalv9354]

Well that is who he got his doctorate under.

[@ctrlaltdelmeir184]

Hearing Milton Friedman was an epiphany, he completely transformed my view of my country from the woke global marxists. In a few short sentences Friedman described how colonisation had brought Western Civillization to people who hadn't invented the wheel, how India and Africa under British rule had seen advances completely unseen since. Truly transformed my perspective.

[@bubbag8895]

No offense to Dr Sowell, but not quite yet.

[@LovingPrinceTamayuki]

I owe Milton Friedman a great deal, before I heard just a small piece of his Phil Donahue interview, I was a central planning Technocratic authoritarian, I believed all it took was just the right fine tuning of Government leadership and all the Federal bureaucracies could be set into perfect order. Now I'm more anti-Government than him. I tend to agree more with his Anarcho-Capitalist son David D. Friedman (brilliant man, I love his line from Free to Choose about the Post office and the School system.)

[@cvdevol]

Thomas Sowell has no self-pity. That is the attribute of his character that is so attractive.

[@holymolar2]

Where attention goes, energy flows.

[@skriabinfly]

Also his genius-level IQ

[@kham6006]

I agree w Jason, Peter is a great interviewer and sad to say that’s the first I had heard of Thomas , when covid hit, he opened my eyes , changed my thinking , and my choice in party ,, specially scared me when he said how bad we would be If Biden won,, once again he was correct

[@Min-xm8tp]

Thank you Peter and Jason for a great interview, and Thank you Mr Sowell for your Intelligence, Honesty, Whit and Humour over the years. All the best from the North of England.

[@cmichaelmellor7551]

Mike Mellor, Brooklyn, New York. I too was raised in the North of England, born in 1937 and was told about Sowell by a neighbour in New York, who was a black preacher--AME I think. At once I saw Sowell as a kindred spirit and have enthusiastically followed him for more than 40 years. He really enlightens us about the human race, I have (or had) blond hair and blue eyes but have no animosity to those who look different!!! That would be irrational. May I now briefly add a pedantic note--please: discrimination is not the same as prejudice or bigotry.

[@hymgg]

most important message at 2:02, "now in his 90s and still writing", that's a blessing

[@TheBigjon93]

Thomas Sowell has had a profound impact on my life as well. I have bought well over 10 books of his honestly.

[@vplan]

same here.... I have all of his books in every format. I’ve bought hard copies few month back worrying that they will cancel him...

[@stephenshortall5557]

Thank you Jason for writing this book, and thank you Peter for all you have done,...and thank you God for Thomas!!!!!!!!!.....@!!!!!!! ( & Walter Williams!!!!!!!!! )

[@bbbart77]

I still can't believe that I am only learning about this great man the last couple of years. I've learned more about the world listening to and reading his books than I can imagine. What the teaching of his books and thoughts could do for us all is beyond my imagination.

[@Mecharocca]

I think no matter when you learned of him, you felt like it wasn't soon enough. Was five years ago for me, changed my life.

[@b.alexanderjohnstone9774]

If the term was not so debased by fools, one could say Mr Sowell is a true social justice warrior.

[@anthonygemayel9429]

Your crusty crew is what "debased" social justice

[@vlastimiljanko8638]

Love UNCOMMON KNOWLEDGE and Thomas and I hope LOT more people like Jason will rise...!

[@natrent13]

Couldn’t be more excited for a book. Thank you for writing this Mr. Riley!

[@TheMap1997]

Great conversation. Always admired Thomas Sowell and James Riley.

[@nicksmith128]

I earned my MPA and realized that government was indubitably flawed; I read Thomas Sowell and realized I wasn’t the only one who carried that belief.

[@pleroma49]

Oh my...you have no idea just how flawed our government is. Truth...? History is written by the victors. We are herded like sheep by propaganda that profits a select few.

[@jungledog4868]

Thomas Sowell is awesome! Peter Robinson is also awesome. Great interviewer. Would love him to interview everyone.

[@jrodriguez8216]

Thomas Sowell, I am very mad that I did not know about the remarkable individual early in my education. I have been enriched by knowing his work. I look forward in reading this biography!

[@ronlemmons7217]

The key to Dr. Sowell's genius is his ability to look past the appearance of things, and into the essence of things! The hallmark of brilliance is INTELLECTUAL HONESTY, WHICH HE MASTERED.

[@dalef9441]

His mantra is “I am wholly convinced of my ignorance”. If you try to approach a “new” argument in an area where you have superior knowledge, you might miss big blind spots. I believe making indigenous “reservations” completely free of ALL government regulations would reshape the country. Splitting the USA into 50+ separate nations would make our country more influential, and powerful, than the decaying empire we are pumping trillions of life support into each month. When inflation consumes most of the cost of food, gas, and housing- Venezuela isn’t far behind!

[@cradthecrad7171]

Oh jeez I saw Thomas Sowell and life in the same sentence and I feared the worst.

[@hodgeknobbler9848]

Same

[@lenorechurchman-davies4969]

And I.

[@CoranceLChandler]

as had I

[@cherrieri]

me too.. my heart skipped a beat

[@NaughtyBitts]

Ditto! Please no never

[@9realitycheck9]

Thomas Sowell is one of the G.O.A.T.s Thank you Jason Riley for utilizing your precious time and effort to introduce & educate more people about him.

[@pleroma49]

I love the mind of Thomas Sowell. Facts Matter!

[@dalef9441]

Culture Matters is one of his famous quips.

[@evelyncarrasquillo2282]

Peter interviews him brilliantly in all the videos I have seen.

[@Prof.Maxwell]

Thank you for another video on Thomas Sowell, it means a lot than you can ever imagine.

[@billallen3696]

I miss Walter Williams and dread feeling that way about Thomas Sowell some sad day ahead. Two giants synonymous with sanity in an insane world.

[@rocco1267]

Keep the this truth going in your life and pass the wisdom of these men you have acquired to others.

[@mjl.9-19]

Yep these guys are proof that our current era really is an “inversion” of truth (whether that is inclusive to all eras or not).

[@jesusmysavior2424]

🥺🥺🥺

[@vplan]

me too... two giants...

[@dalef9441]

I was crushed by WW. Jeff Deist and DR SOUL gave eulogies that made me PULL OVER MY CAR because I was overcome with emotion. I’m a a very bad advocate for white supremacy.

[@dragonslayer69420]

What an absolute treat.

[@kham6006]

Ordered this book as soon as I heard it was written,read Riley’s please stop helping us as well , eye opening

[@toniwardell1933]

Thomas sowell is a great inspiration and I hold him in the highest esteem. So glad a biography is out on him. I’ve read all of sowells books. Looking forward to reading Jason Riley’s books

[@elbapilrose7983]

I love everything about this gentleman. He is a national treasure and exceptional role model. Plus, he’s a fellow Marine.

[@floraoddchild3185]

I know this episode is about Thomas Sowell, whom I've learned so much from and have an immeasurable amount of respect for, I'd like to say Jason Riley is a unique and wonderful individual himself. I'm very grateful for his voice as well. Thank you Peter for another wonderful episode.

[@zg-it]

I was just telling the clerk at a dispensary in Detroit about the great Thomas Sowell.

[@luisaguilar4286]

I would like to bring him up more in conversations but I don't know how to transition to that.

[@mjl.9-19]

Uncommon common sense.

[@lanceyatooma2331]

Lol was it at Cookies on 8 Mile?

[@jerrypolson5281]

The 1960's ,the time of Propaganda and the lies, Mr Thomas Sowell is a HERO of mine, God Bless.

[@Professor-c7i]

The media not providing more coverage of Thomas Sowell and his message to the public is almost criminal. A brave and knowledgeable man speaking the truth based on facts.

[@lewamalfitano5498]

Thomas Sowell is an American national treasure. His ability to communicate common sense so eloquently is unmatched. I'm an Aussie and a fan.

[@davidlittle6621]

Thomas Sowell is a real hero. A man who stands on principal, I think that's what so strongly draws people to him! It's certainly is one of the things that drew me to him.

[@JeanSweeny]

I always wonder his children's experience with such a dad. It would be so hard, yet so valuable to observe closely.

[@KonaGal]

Thomas Sowell is an honest intellectual, that makes him a priceless unicorn to me

[@anthonymoreno4391]

I have been following Mr Sowell since the early eighties and taught my children and grandchildren from his teaching. Brilliant men such as Prof Williams, Friedman, Hyack.

[@CoranceLChandler]

Myself being a conservative blaxican here in the states, caught in this maelstrom of unmitigated racial Insanity, I have found Thomas Sowell to be an indispensable source of information and encouragement. An ever stalwart lighthouse undaunted by the raging storms of political madness.

[@evillink1]

Besides his contributions to politics, economics and culture, Sowell is an ex Marine and Korean War veteran. The man is a national treasure.

[@omarpancoast2266]

Thomas Sowell has not given up teaching... he has moved to teaching a vastly wider audience. He is the epitome of Alfred Korzybski's 'Time-Binder,' a teacher for the ages. With the break down and corruption of traditional education, Sowell is one of the new breed of teachers who may help us overcome the indoctrination and propaganda which is corrupting K-12, as it has much of 'higher' education.

[@JaviEngineer]

The man is a legend

[@michaelb3522]

A true national treasure!

[@olgakoutsokostas8767]

Probably the best person to write biography for this brilliant man! Great interview!

[@ctrlaltdelmeir184]

Hearing Milton Friedman speak on European history and colonisation was an epiphany, especially in relation to India, big fan from Britain.

[@bkashfi2]

I rarely comment on social media but felt compelled to say something about this interview. It's particularly impressive that Sowell didn't want a biographer. It's sad, as Riley said, Sowell has become iconic because he's an intellectually honest scholar, irrespective of where the facts lead, especially during a time when it's academically perilous to be so regarding the topic of race in the US. It's also sad that today, irrespective of the facts, Sowell's views encounter pushback from whites and blacks because they are perceived as insensitive. Riley put it well that Sowell was "cancelled" decades ago because his scholarship didn't support the prevailing and well-intentioned views on race and racial policies in the US. I hope in the coming years fewer people refer to Sowell as a "black" intellectual. He is an influential scholar that has written on a range of topics, internationally and domestically, including race.

[@benforshizzle]

It's unfortunate that his race often comes up when speaking about him. It is convenient however. If you reiterate his ideas to other people they might say these are racist ideas. So naturally the best counter is to point out they come from a "black" economist/intellectual.

[@bkashfi2]

That's a good point.

[@shotskieskie]

Thomas Sowell changed my life, no other way about it. He is an inspiration and I am lucky for discovering him a not one day later than I did, just four years ago now.

[@visiontransformation]

Thomas Sowell has become via his books the best teacher you can get!

[@jugg3647]

Shame the teachers' union works actively against the interests of the kids and their communities at large.

[@karenfornwalt9929]

I look forward to reading this, and to reading the future writings of Jason Riley. Great interview.

[@ChrisP872]

You made me worry that he was dead. He's still alive (and hopefully well) at 90 right?

[@elaussies]

The most brilliant and compassionate man of this century!

[@martalefave1610]

Jason Riley, what a brilliant and wonderful human being. We should all follow his wisdom, and also aspire to be like him. Thank you, God for these wonderful human beings!

[@petermathieson5692]

Excellent interview. What a giant, Dr. Thomas Sowell. He has contributed in so many ways. Kendi's works will be soon forgotten. Sowell's will be long remembered.

[@divergentsenior]

Such a winderful interview. I am a 73 yo white woman who saw Tom sowell on firing Line in to ‘79a and have voraciously read every book since. He is the most outstanding black intellectual of my life. I want to see he and Jordan Peterson have a conversation. THAT would be one for the ages.

[@rahmanamuhammad7569]

Brother Thomas is one of my greatest historian heroes he's a great man and The Honorable man I love this brother

[@RickyJr46]

Dr. Sowell's an inspiration, so thank you Mr. Riley for this book!

[@leealtman]

Thomas Sowell is still a glowing beacon of intellectual free thinking, and still so so under-appreciated by the masses - they just dont know what they are missing. May God bless him with many more healthy years among us.

[@comesahorseman]

Just got my copy, looking forward to it!

[@mchoe5890]

Thomas Sowell and Jason Riley are premier intellectuals of our time. However; they are not well known in the prominent black community because they are denounced. Many of my black friends with whom I work do not know them.😞

[@gladysrodriguez5498]

Do not worry. He is important for all races. I love him.

[@deschloro]

Ooohhh it’s just a biography coming out! Thank goodness. I thought he’d passed!

[@patriciacooley158]

I love Thomas Sowell...

[@TheDrFMG]

It warms my heart that Thomas Sowell is appreciated during his lifetime. Thank you Peter, for your humility & class in allowing so many people to have the pleasure of getting to know the man. 🙏🏼

[@jinleeusa17]

thank you Peter Robinson for all the work you've done with Thomas Sowell throughout the years, you deserve some credit to my man. 👍

[@divergentsenior]

Peter, can you facilitate a convo between Jordan Peterson and Thomas Sowell? That would be a convo for the ages! Please help gift that to our progeny.

[@nathanngumi8467]

A great review, can't wait to get the book!

[@mjohndenver]

Thomas Sowell has been a huge influence and inspiration to me. The Conflict of Visions is a master work. God bless him.

[@rhrful]

Jason Riley appears to possess the eloquence, skills and quest for knowledge to inherit the torch, when appropriate, from the great Thomas Sowell. As he says himself, there is a dearth of such intellectuals on the conservative side, so he is sorely needed. Let's keep him in the forefront.

[@SalivationNation]

I hope you’re very proud of your life achievements, Mr.Sowell!😊

[@hclpelican]

Sir, I have been following your interviews with Thomas Sowell for last few years and thank you so much for widening my knowledge abt various things and understanding the importance of critical thinking and evidence based arguments and analysis for understanding various issues. In India we have a program similar to Affirmative action (based on forward or backward castes one is born against race as the criterion in USA) and results are bad but no politician wants to discuss it and now more and more groups are now demanding reservations in jobs and educational institutions. Wants to share more thought but could not muster all of them at present.

[@Phasesafrica]

Binge watching this interview. Thank you.

[@Sellasie_High]

It saddens me that I would never get to meet Mr. Sowell. He changed my mind. Wish I could hug him, the way a son would hug his father

[@gregoryeastwood9068]

Tom is awesome. I’m 71 and I am in awe of no one. At least I declare that. But this guy, Thomas Sowell, leaves me in awe nevertheless.

[@redsix5165]

Peter, if you read this- I have the utmost respect for interviews. They help the listener really understand your interviewee. My feedback for you on this one- I needed to know early on what this book was going to present to me that I hadnt already heard you and Tom discuss on UK.

[@nicolesmith2709]

I wish I could meet him because I would love for him to know how much I LOVE HIM!! Please tell him he is loved so much and I want to meet him in heaven. God loves you Mr. Thomas, give God your heart because you r beloved by your Heavenly Father.❤️🙏🏽

[@davidyetter5409]

I'll go out on a limb here and say that in my opinion Thomas Sowell is the greatest philosopher in this millennium. Maybe in all written history.

[@garynelson2409]

👍👍👏👏🇺🇸❤ one of my favorite authors of all time.

[@benchavis1624]

Jason Riley thanks for your great work on Thomas Sowell.

[@lindaghirardi838]

Thomas Sowell is brilliant and I have listened to him for years!

[@the_taco_king1253]

I'm 19, I found Sowell at 18, my biggest regret was not finding him sooner.

[@Johlibaptist]

Thomas Sowell is a national treasure. He has made a difference and the world is a better place as a result of his works.

[@beatrix2803]

Yes so true. Mr Riley is so right... Uncommon Knowledge with Thomas Sowell was saving my life especially this last year. Where I had almost given up hope.

[@bwithab2073]

I wish more people knew all the incredible smart smart people who investigate and see with their eyes, ears and intellect. I just admire Thomas Sowell’s intellect and his amazing ability to relay so much in anything he discusses ❤️

[@albatross8361]

An excellent interview, informative and enlightening.

[@Legend0222]

Listened to this as the podcast but wonderful work, I'm going to order Maverick today I can't to read about Mr Sowell's life he is truly a inspiration and should be a role model to our youth! 😊💚

[@jackmagdiel1750]

Great interview. I discovered Thomas Sowell in the mid 70's through his Fortune magazine column. I would race home to get my copy and would immediately turn to it and devour it. I can't begin to express my respect adequately. Thank you Jason for your work. 👍🙂

[@BigFrakkinOgre]

Thanks

[@S.J.L]

P.R., your conversations with Mr. Sowell, changed my life. Thanks to you both. Mr. Riley's "Please Stop Helping Us" speech was also impactful. God bless you all.

[@Writerdust]

Thomas Sowell is a National treasure! I hope he lives to well over 110+ years old. I will buy that Maverick book!

[@potstrond]

Looking forward to reading the book.

[@martalefave1610]

I adore and respect Thomas Sowell. He is indeed a person everyone should aspire to be, no matter what age. His wisdom, intellect and brilliance belong to only a few. God bless him always. May the young and not-so-young carry on his legacy.

[@metamorphicme9378]

Really enjoyed this interview. Love Thomas Sowell so anything with his name on it, I click or buy. Definitely getting Maverick, thanks Jason. I think I've watched all of Peter's interview with Mr Sowell. Love from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@jenniferdreaper1123]

Despite the fact that Thomas Sowell experienced a good deal of frustration when teaching, he has and continues to educate those with the good fortune to discover his work, and learn from him. I am among those individuals that is truly grateful for this opportunity, to increase my personal knowledge and appreciation of the facts. I hope he continues to write and be heard. Thank you both as well Peter Robinson and JasonRiley!

[@ruthpurkey5682]

Jason Riley mentioned that Dr. Sowell is funny. That was something that jumped out at me immediately when I first saw him being interviewed. Peter Robinson constructed this long, carefully detailed, elaborate question covering some muti-faceted, complex issue and without missing a beat Dr Sowell answered, "No!" Not just "no", but no to all fifteen nuances in the question. Not just no, but aw, come on, it's obvious, of course not-- all expressed in that one, perfectly inflected syllable, and it was very funny.

[@lorellgingrich1334]

I remember that too. It was hilarious. The other succinct response is, "Facts."

[@adamburke1088]

Thomas Sowell has become a personal hero of mine. I've read more of his books than any other single contemporary author. Thank you Dr. Sowell for everything you've done and continue to do.

[@odiesback]

Can’t stop looking at the book shelves merging into one from both screens! - Peter Robinson and Jason Riley discussing the life and work of Thomas Sowell... can only be beaten by listening to Thomas Sowell himself.

[@emills291]

Every single video hosted by the Hoover Institute on or with Dr. Sowell is pure sociopolitical and socioeconomic gold which needs to be preserved, protected and shared with the world.