Walter E. Williams, Economics Professor, George Mason University

Our guest is the John M. Olin Distinguished Professor of Economics at George Mason University, syndicated columnist and author Walter Williams. Williams discusses his libertarian views and tells the story of how he came to be a substitute host for the nationally syndicated Rush Limbaugh radio show.

[@joshuaadkinson9553]

Heard the news of Mr. William's passing and decided to come watch this interview. Such a wonderful man and intellectual giant. The world is a lesser place without him

[@stanwolenski9541]

Sadly I didn’t find out until today in an email from Hillsdale College. I read an obit from the Washington Post calling him anti-government, typical of the Post. Dr. Williams was a proponent of LIMITED government, a government that governs best by governing the least. A giant among men.

[@EBR1]

@@stanwolenski9541 Trust the media to misrepresent a person's views. Shame on them.

[@5burowz]

@@stanwolenski9541 Fuck the Post

[@stanwolenski9541]

@@5burowz ⁷

[@stanwolenski9541]

@@5burowz complain to the wapo not me, I was pointing out the post said he was anti-government where he's not anti-government he was actually for limited government complain to them not to me about it thank you

[@paradigmshift7]

RIP Walter Williams. What an asset to the great nation of the United States of America.

[@tomharrison6607]

yes also thomas sowell these two men are incredible even sowell said we will never see the likes of walter williams again rip

[@vigirlioblanco6217]

Great nation!!? There are differing takes on that parroted qualifier, it's healthier to see things as they are, not the way others claim it to be.

[@paradigmshift7]

@@vigirlioblanco6217 Oh enlighten us then? How are things, "as they are" as you put it?

[@vigirlioblanco6217]

@@paradigmshift7 Believe I try!! But the pushback is most foul, some look at the whole picture, most are satisfied with constant ego-strocks, most are "educated",yet, selectively ignorant,......by design!

[@kymberlynnethompson9306]

Awwww, dang-it! I only found this brilliant American on yt TODAY! I'll enjoy watching his story & interviews. He got me when he asked Phil Donahue, "Who owns you?" Whoooh!

[@russhartman4927]

I am 59 years old, fairly successful in life, every time I listen to this man or Dr. Sowell I learn new things. EVERY TIME!

[@JCSAXON]

45 years in and I as well. Folks think I’m listening to music with my headphones but they’re so wrong. My spacephone is a mobile educational device; an education I can afford. All I have to do is steer the wheel, pay attention, follow my interests and take some soundly squared advice from the masters of thought

[@sterlingferguson1704]

What these two men will not admit that they have benefitted from the social programs in the US and the civil right movement.

[@jamesjohnson-rr9gp]

@@sterlingferguson1704 lmao

[@davidgarner2493]

Funny I am 60 and think the same thing

[@praisebotha5123]

@@JCSAXON so true

[@TheMomjen]

I wish I had heard great minds like W Williams and T Sowell when I was younger. All youth should hear his teaching:) Wonderful man!!

[@cnwil4594]

What's so great about their views?

[@22424]

@@cnwil4594 you should read some of his books.

[@cnwil4594]

@@22424 Just views like completing a dissertation, which is only as interesting if one cares. Most of what they say has been said before. What is impressive is original and revolutionary views that impacts an entire society. As someone who has studied economics, etc.I would be impressed by redundancy.

[@reginaldwilliams8888]

Me too.

[@marypeterson1011]

Mrs. Williams, Walter's mother, was absolutely right about Bill Cosby. Walter Williams, Thomas Sowell and Milton Friedman are my new heroes.

[@EBR1]

I just found out he passed away. R.I.P, Dr. Williams. What a brilliant man.

[@BluesHarpJammin]

I couldn't agree more! Sowell and Williams are my intellectual idols! If they ran this country,....

[@mohammadkhan-ms9qd]

Things would be different.

[@immaculatesquid]

we'd be in the second gilded age.

[@Mercmad]

instead you have bidenharris.

[@chapter4travels]

@@Mercmad You mean harris/aoc

[@bellaperuana64]

😆 they won’t let them ran this country, do you know Why? Because they are HONEST.. and politics are HORRIBLE DISHONEST and will screw these two GREAT BLACK HONEST MEN ♥️💕♥️, God bless their souls ♥️💕♥️

[@osvaldodeleon256]

I remember I spoke with Dr. Williams via the phone. I called George Mason University and they answered my call, and then I told them I wanted to speak with professor Williams and they transferred me to his office. However, I was extremely nervous so I only told him I admired his works and the way he is with people. He only said, “Well, thank you.” I then asked him if he was still going to teach at GMU and he said yes. Two months later, I sent him an email asking him if I could sent him an article I was writing and that since I was going to mention him I asked him if he can give me his opinion, and he responded saying “Yes.” Two weeks later, he passed away. I did finish writing the article, but it brings me a lot of sadness the fact that he cannot read it anymore. I’m sure he is proud of me from him. I was never his student, but he has influenced me a lot. I hope one day we can see each other in heaven, Dr. Walter E. Williams. 🥺

[@11UncleBooker22]

Thank you sweet Lord for Prof. Williams

[@MrGator216]

Fantastic man. Positively a radical, fun loving Great American intellectual. This Patriot has influenced so many to achieve great things. He was so incredibly interesting to listen to. His wisdom, wit and humor will endure always.

[@deannaknight6640]

I've tried to turn people, especially younger ones, like grocery store clerks or bag boys, on to Thomas Sowell and Walter Williams. If we all do this, it could change our world for the better.

[@sandyshoals7565]

This man is someone ALL Americans NEED to listen to EXTENSIVELY. Perhaps then, we could save the country.

[@RubyTwilite]

RIP Prof. Williams. Thank you for teaching us all.

[@gregmulligan2878]

I never really understood what i thought i understood. Walter Williams is a man of extremely clear vision. He has enlightened me. May God bless him

[@sandyshoals7565]

I could listen to this gentleman for hours on end.

[@MystiqWisdom]

Great man who happens to be black and also shed so much light on black American life and the "right" way to live. So interesting to listen to him. We should treasure people like him and Sowell while they're still alive because the felt loss and regret are real.

[@jasonraider3737]

I generally like public radio, but the glaring problem is that they rarely interview brilliant thinkers like Walter Williams and Thomas Sowell who question the status quo.

[@handledeehandledum]

I finally gave up on public radio, as I have commercial radio that present their opinions as fact. I despise that tax dollars go to support biased presentations on news topics. Too snooty, IMO, on many subjects but interviews such as this are enlightening.

[@trock6921]

The problem is these people rarely do interviews. They don’t trust major media. They don’t find major media open minded enough.

[@TheRealBrook1968]

He was among a handful of men who gave me a new worldview about 10 years ago. He spoke as though he were content with his life and passing away now, will not have to witness what is to come in our beloved country. He is and will be missed.

[@robertvenegas7566]

I highly recommend Dr.Willams in any form of study. I learned so much from him when he use to substitute for Rush Limbaugh. Great Professor. RIP. ✝️❤

[@joeiiiful]

Wouldn't it be great if all hosts were as courteous and allow their guests to answer without interruptions. Walter Williams is a National treasure.

[@annbrucepineda8093]

I agree but really think the host knows the conversation is out of his league.

[@davealford6941]

Dr Williams is a national treasure!

[@LynnTharp1971]

Mr. Williams is so pleasant to listen to. I don't hear him on Limbaugh anymore, but I loved it when he sat in for Rush. He'd make me laugh when call his wife Mrs. Williams. But I never knew he was such a radical! Love him.

[@sterlingferguson1704]

Are you talking about the drug addict show?

[@MCR1565]

Candid! Just an amazing human! We need more honest intellectuals like you !🙏💖🙏

[@jaybird3112]

"Mother Nature is the crudest accountant." My favorite quote of Walter Williams.

[@pd9605]

In his death he elevates the public still by educating a whole new audience. Many people are hearing about this AMAZING professor for the first time due to the events of the last two months. "God works in ways we may not understand, but one day history itself will explain."P.

[@brianlieberth]

he is a national treasure

[@groneass2006]

56:15 Professor Williams was spot on. Rest in Power Sir.

[@rosebudadkins6803]

RIP Mr & Mrs Williams. The power of one life never underestimate it.

[@hclabaugh8859]

The great Walter Williams. Bold, brilliant, but also humble in his way and kind. I will miss him.

[@josiahhaas4067]

There are some people I really just wanna hug and he’s one of them

[@howardking3046]

I remember that show. I was on a tractor planting wheat (as Rush would say-‘raping the earth’). You didn’t know it but you and I spent many hours together via a local FM station. I loved the Spatula City and the ‘Frogman’. Lotta water under the bridge since. Good to see that you are keeping on keeping on!

[@brendajenkins9218]

I'm sure anyone who was blessed enough to have Walter Williams as their professor would say they learned so much from this man! What a treasure he is! I'm grateful for these videos of him.

[@gunfzx]

56:15 “The day I die I want to have taught that morning.”

[@CrispimSoares]

Yeah I noticed that one too. I understand that he taught until the day before....

[@andrewwashburn4055]

@@CrispimSoares he is still teaching

[@mustafadagreat1031]

Killer Mike introduce to this brother 👊

[@justinpettit3432]

Was gonna say the same thing

[@dloganthegr8]

Terrence Scott Same.

[@gioplater6994]

We should create a small group and share ideas so all of us can learn.

[@franklotion7716]

Me too

[@Deetruckin]

Same here

[@sethgaskins6197]

My man, your momma was right about Bill Cosby. Haha, that being said, this man is a national treasure.

[@drwasikeokile7299]

MOTHER IS ALWAYS RIGHT

[@dwightcoleerook6660]

So many were not caught, pardoned and even overlooked.

[@boxcarent.3147]

RIP one of the greats, a legend.

[@hamzagayurzoda6344]

At 56:10 - Dr. Walter E. Williams says he wants to die right after his morning class, and he left this world exactly like that.

[@Tonetruk]

I found a new favorite, Walter is a great listen.

[@valmid5069]

*Rest in Peace Walter E. Williams*

[@raymondsmith9063]

His mother, apparently, was right about everything, not just most things.

[@773creyes]

I say these concepts to myself. I know I'm a deep thinker iv always thought outside the box. Hearing Walter Williams Thomas sowell and Milton Friedman I swear it's like they re assure me I'm thinking wisley

[@elvispresley718]

+773creyes so intelligent without any pretense

[@FrankC656]

elvis presley I know this is a year 3 old comment but that’s exactly what I thought.

[@sterlingferguson1704]

The two were no John L Lewis that help America place today.

[@michaellovetere8033]

Teaching and encouraging critical thinking...What a useful concept..

[@darylfitzgerald1327]

What a Fine Fellow , he and his work were a wonderful asset to the American people. May he rest in peace

[@franklogrande9126]

RIP Sir

[@sleedolfine15]

I love this guy.

[@JCMasterCraftsman]

We will miss you Walter Williams (rip December 2, 2020). When I hosted the showing of his documentary “State Against Blacks” at Kenyon college in 1985, most of the otherwise highly educated liberal arts majors had never even heard these basic libertarian economic arguments. In fact most of the attendees believed that the documentary was the usual fare of grievances. His very different perspective was refreshing in the intellectual debate.

[@lankness1]

Walter Williams is so friggen cool. The definition of cool.

[@michaellovetere8033]

Good interviewer...good interview.........

[@sunshineyears]

She was right about Bill Cosby after all

[@SueBoo2]

33:00 Mr. Williams’ timeless wisdom!

[@davekinghorn9567]

Bind Dr. Williams's lectures and put them on the shelf right next to our Federalist Papers.

[@stevethemechanic7967]

I love listening to, and learning from, this Great American

[@joeiiiful]

The latest numbers about Rush's show is 50 million.

[@timbermaniac5756]

My grandma would always save and bring me the Sunday forum section from our paper here in Cincinnati because I loved reading Williams' column. These days, that thin forum section is essentially the entire Sunday paper wrapped in a pound of ads. She's not as active or driving so much lately either, so I hadn't read his column in over a year.

[@tonyhelton2788]

These are some of the very important philosophies that I have tried very, very hard to abide by since the 6th grade. They are: 1. Treat other people the same way you would like to be treated, 2. Think carefully before you talk, 3. My rights and your rights end where another person's rights begin, 4. Don't mess with the Bad, because the Bad don't mess or in other words, "Don't purposefully insult or provoke other people and try to avoid a physical confrontation at all cost because it does not prove anything. At the same time, if someone is truly a Badass they are usually not a bully because they have nothing to prove and beating up a little guy like myself would only prove that they are nothing but a bully. So when someone posing as a Badass started a fight with me I would immediately, without warning punch them in the mouth. 99% of the time that was enough scare the poser back into reality and they would leave me the hell alone. Bullys don't like being hit back and they only pick on those who they believe will not fight back. Of course, my older brothers taught me this. They said, "If a bully even looks like he will hit you, just blast him in the mouth as hard as you can with a with a powerful right hook (bind you knees and get low to the ground, tilt your upper body to the right and drop your right fist back behind your right knee and then move your upper body quickly to the left while bringing your right fist into the left side of the bully's head and don't miss!) Just the shock value alone should be enough to stop the bully in his tracks.

[@bobbaker5611]

Wow this guy is what more people,need to be like

[@eb1684]

What a wonderful man!!

[@maryanna71701]

Walter Williams & Thomas Sowell~ Two intellectual giants and National Treasures... RIP to Walter Williams ... I pray for the health of Thomas Sowell ♥️

[@menoyuno8430]

We need more people on this earth like Walter Williams he reminds me of Thomas Sowell who is still alive.

[@christophernstjohn20]

He is. I'm reading his biography as we speak. Thus far, it's a good read!

[@harstoft]

Don’t think the question about Bill Cosby would be asked today lol.

[@bromine35]

Mama was right about Bill Cosby after all.

[@averynguyen8576]

@@bromine35 this

[@davidwestendorf7935]

So many great black conservatives that challenge the thinking of the younger generation. Sowell, Steele, Riley, Terrell, and many others. Listen people!

[@mantis3dfx]

What an amazing man.

[@lgmnowkondo938]

one of the greats, no doubt about it.

[@tomaszwrona5237]

Any day over Obama :P

[@marykornegayjohnson8818]

YES!!!!

[@Manlyman120]

Never thought of social security like that

[@gigiontube]

I wish all these videos would include the date in which were created as part of the title or in the description part. Please consider including the date !!!!

[@riley528i6]

Gigi M March 2012

[@clintonhayes676]

Good interview

[@MAGMADIVER1]

Thomas Sowell and Walter E Williams for President and VP, either one for either office, take your pick.

[@JS-pk2wh]

Great man.

[@jumo004]

America is poorer because we lost this great man. RIP Dr. Walter Williams.

[@piltdownmanp.d.m1684]

I've never heard anybody actually say that I've always felt that way myself

[@dragonone8778]

Dr. WILLIAMS was a fascinating Gentleman.

[@scotterskine1970]

Wow he said the day I die I want to have taught that morning. Just like he did

[@fbeve10040]

Indeed, I had avoided this video for sometime as I have heard some of these limiter of Government intervention elsewhere. I am still not convinced by this talk. What would it take... a straight up one on one with an equally noteworthy opponent. These, the Thomas Sowell's and Glenn Loury's seem to be open to a challenge; I just wonder where their detractors are. The defenders of the more prevailant opinions need to step forward. Especially now.

[@robertwiley3171]

Is this an interview or an investigation?

[@ram0666]

The pride of the Richard Allen projects in North Philadelphia. I doubt that anybody else from Richard Allen has been as much a credit to the USA.

[@robvegart]

A Pillar amongst us gone from amongst us(The real We The People)

[@suziet123]

Please run for President!!!

[@annbrucepineda8093]

I wish he had run for President.

[@mohammadkhan-ms9qd]

God bless his soul.

[@Civille7]

The interviewer seems so serious

[@stanwolenski9541]

Civille7 The interviewer is great, rarely interrupts except to clarify, one of the best interviewers around.

[@clpnetwork522]

Lol!! He does. Very Adamant questioning!

[@ohfingers5194]

Thank you Mrs. Williams for marrying Walter and taming him. It worked!

[@ThundermanSze]

Rest In Peace. We will advance into the future.

[@wwslttry]

GREAT AMERICAN PATRIOT

[@josephshields939]

A truly great American.

[@mikeorclem]

the best.

[@davidhanna9003]

2:30 his mom was right about Bill Cosby.

[@ERICGRIMEY1]

very cool dude

[@mississippichris]

"...they end up holding the brown end of the stick, one might say." 🤣🤣🤣 A great American thinker. I mourn his passing. The world is a lesser place without Walter Williams in it.

[@GPS509]

We have a beer pocket Champagne taste

[@Car1Sagan]

A brilliant man. Rest In Peace Walter E. Williams.

[@Oldag75]

A truly great American, he.

[@aws21st]

Great interview Great person Dr. Williams R I P #FREEBILLCOSBY from unconstitutional white supremacy charges

[@cirentXD]

He died exactly how he wanted to. He said around 56:15 he wanted to die and have taught that very morning and that is what happened. RIP, we'll keep your mission going

[@JS-pk2wh]

Great American

[@asdf85581]

He got his wish. He passed away in his car, after teaching a class at George Mason. RIP Walter E. Williams.

[@bellaperuana64]

How? A heart ♥️ attack?

[@asdf85581]

@@bellaperuana64 I don't know. All I read was that he passed away in his car, and had just finished teaching a class.

[@bellaperuana64]

@@asdf85581 thank you.. I checked and her daughter said that he had lungs problems.. I remember he was a heavy smoker, thank you for your reply. A great human being has gone R.I.P ♥️

[@1232bluejays]

This guy is so cool

[@krissykriss328]

This man is my HERO 💖👑

[@philschwartz6874]

Mr. Williams is incorrect about the per capita debt in the US (42:42), Its not around $44-45 million per person, it's closer to $50,000 per capita....in 2020

[@maryanna71701]

Walter Williams died on a Wednesday morning after teaching his final class at George Mason University on Tuesday. - Just the way he said he wanted to die. His daughter is so lovely... one could only hope she eventually chooses to become part of public discourse.