In today’s episode we explore the theme of “Honesty.” Sowell wrote about honesty in his latest book “Social Justice Fallacies,” and also in his 2000 classic “Basic Economics.” In addition, his 1993 collection of essays called “Is Reality Optional?” contains an essay about honesty which has a very unexpected spin to it.We learn that honesty is not just a moral virtue, it’s also a form of human capital that varies greatly from culture to culture and from group to group within a particular culture.I explore themes from those 3 Sowell books and I interview Dan Ariely, author of "The Honest Truth about Dishonesty: How we lie to everyone, especially ourselves," published in 2012.  Notes to help you get the most out of this episode:• My three favorite Dan Ariely books;1. "Predictably Irrational" (2008)2. "The Upside of Irrationality" (2010)3. "The Honest Truth about Dishonesty" (2012)• This episodes' song list:1. "Honesty" by Billy Joel2. PS22 Children's Choir rendition of "Honesty" 3. "A Matter of Trust" by Billy Joel4. "Honesty" Saxaphone Cover by  Max Sax5. "Honor Pledge Song" by Princeton Triangle Club 6.  "Honesty" orchestral version by the Japanese Army Band 7. "One Piece at a Time" by Johnny Cash 8. "And So it Goes" by Billy Joel 9. "Piano Man" by Billy Joel 10. "She's Always a Woman" by Billy Joel 11.  "Lullabye" by Billy Joel12. "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant" by Billy Joel 13. "Two Thousand Years" by Billy Joel 14.  "An Innocent Man" by Billy Joel15.  "Honesty" Violin cover by ShikiTHERE ARE 3 WAYS TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST:1) Support the show financially by subscribing with a monthly contribution on Patreon:   www.Patreon.com/SowellGeniusThe money raised through Patreon supports our efforts to popularize the books and ideas of Thomas Sowell.----------------------------------------------2) Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. This helps a lot by nudging the show to the top of Google searches. I really appreciate the many positive reviews, especially this one by Jonsby: "This is one of the few podcasts that I actually slow down so I can savor it!"----------------------------------------------3) Purchase our Thomas Sowell Post It Note pads:  You can find all 300+ digital images of the post it notes HERE, feel free to download them and use them however you like.To purchase pads of printed post it noteSupport the show• Text the show: ‪(646) 780-9104‬• Tweet me at @alanwolan• Email me at WolanAlan@gmail.com• Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/SowellGenius• Purchase podcast merch at https://www.etsy.com/shop/GeniusSowell• See all my links at www.alanwolan.com

This episode features a deep dive into Theodore Dalrymple's 2001 masterpiece "Life at the Bottom," one of Thomas Sowell's favorite books, and one of my all time favorites as well. I strongly suggest you read or listen to this book as soon as possible, You can thank me later. I prefer the audiobook to the written book, just because the audiobook narrator does such a fantastic job.I interview Dalrymple about his book and about his thoughts on Sowell's body of work.Notes to help you get the most out of this episode:• My four favorite Theodore Dalrymple books:1.  "Life at the Bottom" (2001)2. "Our Culture, What's Left of It" (2007)3. "Admirable Evastions"  (2020)4. "Spoilt Rotton"  (2011)Theodore Dalrymple has published over 30 books and has a new book coming out soon.• This episodes' song list; all songs by Eminem.-Lose Yourself instrumental-Lose Yourself original version-Without Me-The Kiss (skit)-Sing for the Moment (with Aerosmith)-Love the Way you Lie (with Rihanna)-Superman-Guilty Conscience-River (with Ed Sheeran)-Lose Yourself orchestralTHERE ARE 4 WAYS TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST:1) Support the show financially by subscribing with a monthly contribution on Patreon:   www.Patreon.com/SowellGeniusThe money raised through Patreon supports our efforts to popularize the books and ideas of Thomas Sowell.----------------------------------------------2) Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. This helps a lot by nudging the show to the top of Google searches. I really appreciate the many positive reviews, especially this one by Jonsby: "This is one of the few podcasts that I actually slow down so I can savor it!"----------------------------------------------3) Purchase our Thomas Sowell Post It Note pads:  You can find all 250+ digital images of the post it notes HERE, feel free to download them and use them however you like.To purchase pads of printed post it notes, please visit our shop at: GeniusSowell.etsy.com ----------------------------------------------4) NEW! Purchase our Thomas Sowell faux postage stamps, you can see them here: https://x.com/alanwolan/status/1750903763978911931?s=46.To purchase, PayPal $4/sheet of 30 stamps to: WolanAlan@gmail.com.Don't forget to put your mailing address in the PayPal notes section so I know where to send them.I know you have thousands of other podcasts you could be listening to, and I truly appreciate the time and interest you show in mine.Alan WolanSupport the show• Text the show: ‪(646) 780-9104‬• Tweet me at @alanwolan• Email me at WolanAlan@gmail.com• Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/SowellGenius• Purchase podcast merch at https://www.etsy.com/shop/GeniusSowell• See all my links at www.alanwolan.com

This episode features:1) The Causes of WW2:A presentation of Sowell's essay "Intellectuals and War," from Sowell 2010 classic "Intellectuals and Society." In particular, I discuss the 6 causes of WWII, from Sowell's perspective.2) My conversation with Victor Davis Hanson, (VDH):VDH is a Classicist and Military Historian at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University.You can find his books and columns at: VictorHanson.com and I highly recommend you subscribe for premium access to all his essays.Notes to help you get the most out of this episode:• My four favorite Victor Davis Hanson books: 1.  Mexifornia (2003)2. The Second World Wars (2017)3. The Case for Trump (2019)4. The Dying Citizen  (2021)Dr. Hanson's new book is called "The End of Everything: How wars descend into annihilation," which will be released May 2024.• This episodes' song list:- War Pigs: Black Sabbath-Give Peace a Chance: John Lennon-Let There Be Peace on Earth: Boys Choir or Harlem-Praise the Lord, Pass the Ammunition: Kay Kyser-The Flesh Failures: Galt McDermott-Heal the World: Michael Jackson-We Are the World: USA for Africa-Blowin' in the Wind: Bob Dylan-Where Have All the Flowers Gone-Where is the Love: Black Eyed Peas-Ride of the Valkyries: Richard Wagner-One Day: MatisyahuTHERE ARE 3 WAYS TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST:1) Support the show financially by subscribing with a monthly contribution on Patreon:   www.Patreon.com/SowellGeniusThe money raised through Patreon supports our efforts to popularize the books and ideas of Thomas Sowell.----------------------------------------------2) Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. This helps a lot by nudging the show to the top of Google searches. I really appreciate the many positive reviews, especially this one by Jonsby: "This is one of the few podcasts that I actually slow down so I can savor it!"----------------------------------------------3) Purchase our Thomas Sowell Post It Note pads:  You can find all 250+ digital images of the post it notes HERE, feel free to download them and use them however you like.To purchase pads of printed post it notes, please visit our shop at: GeniusSowell.etsy.com I know you have thousands of other podcasts you could be listening to, and I truly appreciate the time and interest you show in mine.Alan WolanSupport the show• Text the show: ‪(646) 780-9104‬• Tweet me at @alanwolan• Email me at WolanAlan@gmail.com• Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/SowellGenius• Purchase podcast merch at https://www.etsy.com/shop/GeniusSowell• See all my links at www.alanwolan.com

This episode was inspired by the outbreak of war between Israel and the Palestinians which started on October 7, 2023.I explore Sowell's views on the Israeli/Palestinian conflict through two columns written by Sowell, one in 2006 and the other in 2014:2006 Column:  “There is no Middle East Peace Process”2014 Column: "Cease the Cease Fires"Our special guest for this episode is Dennis Prager.Dennis Prager was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1948. He graduated from Brooklyn College with a major in Middle Eastern Studies.  In 1982, when he was 34 years old, Prager got his first big break as a radio talk show host at a local Los Angeles radio station and over the years his show was syndicated into other markets and he is now known nationally as one of America’s preeminent  conservative talk show hosts. In 2009, he founded perhaps his greatest achievement yet: Prager University, also known as Prager U, which you can find online at PragerU.com.I highly encourage you to explore the offerings at PragerU.com. There are hundreds upon hundreds of extremely well-produced, educational videos on a wide range of topics, oftentimes no longer than 5 minutes each. There’s a section for adults and a section for kids. The videos cover current events, American and world history from a wholesome, positive and uplifting perspective, and they are hosted by world class scholars such as Victor Davis Hanson, Alan Dershowitz, Gad Saad, Wilfred Reilly, Rafael Mangual, Jason Riley, and many, many more great thinkers, not to mention many videos by Dennis Prager himself.  And all these videos and programs are totally free. This is one of those rare cases where you get way more than you pay for.Here are some extra resources to enhance your enjoyment of the episode:• Dennis Prager mentions this DEBATE he had with Rabbi Jonathon Sacks.• My favorite version of Hatikvah HERE.• Sowell's History of the Jews from "Migrations & Cultures" HERE.THERE ARE 3 WAYS TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST:1) Support the show financially by subscribing with a monthly contribution on Patreon:   www.Patreon.com/SowellGeniusThe money raised through Patreon supports our efforts to popularize the books and ideas of Thomas Sowell.----------------------------------------------2) Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. This helps a lot by nudging the show to the top of Google searches. I really appreciate the many positive reviews, especially this one by Jonsby: "This is one of the few podcasts that I actually slow down so I can savor it!"----------------------------------------------3) Purchase our Thomas Sowell Post It Note pads:  You can find all 250+ digital images of the post it notes HERE, feel free to download them and use them however you like.To purchase pads of printed post it notes, please visit our shop at: GeniusSowSupport the show• Text the show: ‪(646) 780-9104‬• Tweet me at @alanwolan• Email me at WolanAlan@gmail.com• Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/SowellGenius• Purchase podcast merch at https://www.etsy.com/shop/GeniusSowell• See all my links at www.alanwolan.com

In this episode, I explore the work and ideas of Amy Chua.Amy is not only a tenured Professor of Law at Yale University, she is also a bestselling author of several books. Her most famous books was published in 2011 and is called "The Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother."Amy told me that she was a huge fan of Thomas Sowell but what I didn’t know at the time is that Thomas Sowell is also a huge fan of Amy Chua. Find out why in this episode, as I explore Amy's ideas about political tribalism and why some groups succeed more than others, a theme which is right up Sowell Alley.Amy just wrote her first novel called "The Golden Gate," which I highly recommend you read. Here are her other, non-fiction books:2002: World On Fire: How Exporting Free Market Democracy Breeds Ethnic Hatred and Global Instability.2007: Day of Empire: How Hyperpowers Rise to Global Dominance – and Why They Fall.2011: Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother.2014: The Triple Package: How Three Unlikely Traits Explain the Rise and Fall of Cultural Groups in America.2018: Political Tribes: Group Instinct and the Fate of Nations.THERE ARE 3 WAYS TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST:1) Support the show financially by subscribing with a monthly contribution on Patreon:   www.Patreon.com/SowellGeniusThe money raised through Patreon supports our efforts to popularize the books and ideas of Thomas Sowell.----------------------------------------------2) Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. This helps a lot by nudging the show to the top of Google searches. I really appreciate the many positive reviews, especially this one by Jonsby: "This is one of the few podcasts that I actually slow down so I can savor it!"----------------------------------------------3) Purchase our Thomas Sowell Post It Note pads:  You can find all 250+ digital images of the post it notes HERE, feel free to download them and use them however you like.To purchase pads of printed post it notes, please visit our shop at: GeniusSowell.etsy.com I know you have thousands of other podcasts you could be listening to, and I truly appreciate the time and interest you show in mine.Alan WolanSupport the show• Text the show: ‪(646) 780-9104‬• Tweet me at @alanwolan• Email me at WolanAlan@gmail.com• Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/SowellGenius• Purchase podcast merch at https://www.etsy.com/shop/GeniusSowell• See all my links at www.alanwolan.com

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.He has published 4 other books besides Maverick:• Let Them In: The Case for Open Borders (2008)• Please Stop Helping Us: How Liberals Make It Harder for Blacks to Succeed (2014)• False Black Power? (2017)• The Black Boom (2022)THERE ARE 3 WAYS TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST:1) Support the show financially by subscribing with a monthly contribution on Patreon:   www.Patreon.com/SowellGeniusThe money raised through Patreon supports our efforts to popularize the books and ideas of Thomas Sowell.----------------------------------------------2) Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. This helps a lot by nudging the show to the top of Google searches. I really appreciate the many positive reviews, especially this one by Jonsby: "This is one of the few podcasts that I actually slow down so I can savor it!"----------------------------------------------3) Purchase our Thomas Sowell Post It Note pads:  You can find all 250+ digital images of the post it notes HERE, feel free to download them and use them however you like.To purchase pads of printed post it notes, please visit our shop at: GeniusSowell.etsy.com I know you have thousands of other podcasts you could be listening to, and I truly appreciate the time and interest you show in mine.Alan WolanSupport the show• Text the show: ‪(646) 780-9104‬• Tweet me at @alanwolan• Email me at WolanAlan@gmail.com• Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/SowellGenius• Purchase podcast merch at https://www.etsy.com/shop/GeniusSowell• See all my links at www.alanwolan.com

I met Dr. Gad Saad at the Stanford Academic Freedom conference last November.See Episode #27.Lo and behold, Gad Saad is a big fan of you-know-who!Plus he has a lot in common with Sowell, as you will learn by listening to my interview with him today. We talk about two of Gad Saad's books:1) The Parasitic Mind (2020)2) The Saad Truth about Happiness (new)I discuss 4 themes of the James Bond character which I connect with both Sowell and Saad:1) Saving the world2) Love of country3) Intense masculinity 4) Tragic heroWe talk about Courage and Authenticity, two vital ingredients for happiness.Here are some useful links to enhance your enjoyment of the episode:• The Danish National Symphony performs Dr. No.• The Palm Springs Air Museum• "No Time to Die" by Epic OrchestraI hope you will be both shaken and stirred by this discussion!THERE ARE 3 WAYS TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST:1) Support the show financially by subscribing with a monthly contribution on Patreon:   www.Patreon.com/SowellGeniusThe money raised through Patreon supports our efforts to popularize the books and ideas of Thomas Sowell.----------------------------------------------2) Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. This helps a lot by nudging the show to the top of Google searches. I really appreciate the many positive reviews, especially this one by Jonsby: "This is one of the few podcasts that I actually slow down so I can savor it!"----------------------------------------------3) Purchase our Thomas Sowell Post It Note pads:  You can find all 250+ digital images of the post it notes HERE, feel free to download them and use them however you like.To purchase pads of printed post it notes, please visit our shop at: GeniusSowell.etsy.com I know you have thousands of other podcasts you could be listening to, and I truly appreciate the time and interest you show in mine.Alan WolanSupport the show• Text the show: ‪(646) 780-9104‬• Tweet me at @alanwolan• Email me at WolanAlan@gmail.com• Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/SowellGenius• Purchase podcast merch at https://www.etsy.com/shop/GeniusSowell• See all my links at www.alanwolan.com

This episode explores Thomas Sowell's views on love and marriage.In his 1980 book "Knowledge and Decisions," Sowell tells the story of two farmers working one plot of land, and we use that story as a metaphor for the foundations of marriage. I interview Dovid Feldman, who I view as a true expert on the subject of marriage.Dovid is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. His specialty is the institution of marriage and what couples can do to strengthen their marriages. He recently published a book called 52 Tweets to a Great Marriage; you're going to want to read this book and you can find it HERE.You can find Dovid on Twitter here: @dovidfeldman, his tweets always inspire me.His website is: dovidfeldman.comIf you're looking for a great couple's therapist, your search is over...contact him.Dovid and I discuss many related subjects:• Family and children• Sowell's views on gay marriage• Intermarriage• The differences between men and womenThe podcast takes an unexpected twist when our wives join us toward the end of the episode:Dovid's wife is Miriam Feldman and you can find her book "God Said What?" HERE. Alan's wife is Priyanka Wolan and you can find her Substack "Strap on a Pear"  HERE.THERE ARE 3 WAYS TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST:1) Support the show financially by subscribing with a monthly contribution on Patreon:   www.Patreon.com/SowellGeniusThe money raised through Patreon supports our efforts to popularize the books and ideas of Thomas Sowell.----------------------------------------------2) Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. This helps a lot by nudging the show to the top of Google searches. I really appreciate the many positive reviews, especially this one by Jonsby: "This is one of the few podcasts that I actually slow down so I can savor it!"----------------------------------------------3) Purchase our Thomas Sowell Post It Note pads:  You can find all 100 digital images of the post it notes HERE, feel free to download them and use them however you like.To purchase pads of printed post it notes, please visit our shop at: GeniusSowell.etsy.com We have two editions of the quotes available:Edition #2: Quotes 1 - 50.Edition #3: Quotes 51 - 100I know you have thousands of other podcasts you could be listening to, and I truly appreciate the time and interest you show in mine.Alan WolanSupport the show• Text the show: ‪(646) 780-9104‬• Tweet me at @alanwolan• Email me at WolanAlan@gmail.com• Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/SowellGenius• Purchase podcast merch at https://www.etsy.com/shop/GeniusSowell• See all my links at www.alanwolan.com

Thomas Sowell calls "Disparate Impact" ideology the "grand dogma" of our time.But what is disparate impact and why is it so important?On this episode we take a deep dive into disparate impact ideology and how it has changed America.Joining me to discuss this important subject is Heather Mac Donald.Heather is a fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research based in New York City. Much like  Sowell , Heather does research into domestic policy and urban affairs and tries to figure out what’s working and what’s not working. She then writes articles and books sharing what she has learned.Her first book was published in 2000 and was called “The burden of bad ideas : how modern intellectuals misshape our society”Three years later she wrote a book called “Are Cops Racist?”This was followed with another book about policing in 2016 called “The War on Cops: How the New Attack on Law and Order Makes Everyone Less Safe.”I first discovered Heather Mac Donald in 2018 with the publication of her book “The Diversity Delusion: How Race and Gender Pandering Corrupt the University and Undermine Our Culture.” I loved that book and I remember finishing it then immediately starting it over and reading it a second time. Her latest book which just came out this month is called “When Race Trumps Merit, How the Pursuit of Equity Sacrifices Excellence, Destroys Beauty, and Threatens Lives.”USEFUL LINKS:• More podcast-related links here: AlanWolan.com• How to calculate the "Birthday Problem": Ted-Ed Video HERE• "Birthday Problem Khan Academy explanation HERE• You can purchase Heather Mac Donald's new book HERE• Photos of the CalTech Turtle Pond HERE• Jerry MacGuire "Show Me the Money" scene HERE• Heather Mac Donald Wikipedia page HERE• Classical Music featured in this episode:"Cello Suite No 1" by Bach, "Für Elise" by Beethoven,  "Canon in D" by Pachelbel, "Humoresque" by Dvorak,  "Caprice No. 24" by Paganini, "Symphony No. 5" by Beethoven,  "Die Zauberflöte" by Mozart, "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik" by Mozart, "Theme from Schindler's List" by John Williams, "Hungarian Dance No. 5" by Brahms, "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Satie, and "Ode to Joy" by Beethoven. THERE ARE 3 WAYS TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST:1) Support the show financially by subscribing with a monthly contribution on Patreon:   www.Patreon.com/SowellGeniusThe money raised through Patreon supports our efforts to popularize the books and ideas of Thomas Sowell.----------------------------------------------2) Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. This helps a lot by nudging the show to the top of Google searches. I really appreciate the many positive reviews, especially this one by Jonsby: "This is one of the few podcasts thatSupport the show• Text the show: ‪(646) 780-9104‬• Tweet me at @alanwolan• Email me at WolanAlan@gmail.com• Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/SowellGenius• Purchase podcast merch at https://www.etsy.com/shop/GeniusSowell• See all my links at www.alanwolan.com

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the Cold War and what lessons can be learned from it. In particular, we reflect upon some key teachings of Thomas Sowell with regard to how price-coordinated, Capitalist societies perform in comparison with command-style, communist and socialist economies.Peter Robinson joins me in the second half of the show to talk about his views about Sowell and the Cold War.Here are some links which will enhance your appreciation of the episode:• More info about Peter Robinson HERE.• "Wind of Change" by the German rock band Scorpions HERE (1 billion views).• Full Kennedy speech about the Cuban Missile crisis HERE.• 99 Luftballons video (German version) HERE• 99 Red Balloons video (English version) HERE(both the "99" music videos are so bad, you have to wonder if they made them that bad on purpose. They're so bad, they're good! But who cares, such a great song!)• Ronald Reagan Berlin Wall speech HERE• "Berlin City of Night" by Peter Schilling HERE.• Kennedy's "Ich bin ein Berliner" speech HERE• "Freiheit" by Marius Mueller Westernhagen HERE• My essay on how I acquired the Checkpoint Charlie sign HERE.• More useful links here: linktr.ee/alanwolanTHERE ARE 3 WAYS TO SUPPORT THE SHOW:1) Support the show financially by subscribing with a monthly contribution on Patreon:   www.Patreon.com/SowellGeniusThe money raised through Patreon supports our efforts to popularize the books and ideas of Thomas Sowell. ----------------------------------------------2) Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. This helps a lot by nudging the show to the top of Google searches. I really appreciate the many positive reviews, especially this one by Jonsby: "This is one of the few podcasts that I actually slow down so I can savor it!"----------------------------------------------3) Purchase our Thomas Sowell Post It Note pads:  You can find all 100 digital images of the post it notes HERE, feel free to download them and use them however you like.To purchase pads of printed post it notes, please visit our shop at: GeniusSowell.etsy.com We have two editions of the quotes available:Edition #2: Quotes 1 - 50.Edition #3: Quotes 51 - 100Support the show• Text the show: ‪(646) 780-9104‬• Tweet me at @alanwolan• Email me at WolanAlan@gmail.com• Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/SowellGenius• Purchase podcast merch at https://www.etsy.com/shop/GeniusSowell• See all my links at www.alanwolan.com

In today's episode I interview Professor Amy Wax from Penn Law School. If you don't know Amy Wax, buckle up, you're in for a real treat.Amy is truly one of a kind and you'll know what I mean after you listen to the episode.I named this episode “Fight the Good Fight” because Amy Wax reminds me of the crucial importance of fighting for what you believe in. And not just fighting against what you don’t.Here are some links to help you get more out of this episode:• Here's a LINK to Amy's 2009 book "Race, Wrongs and Remedies"• Macarthur Park Restaurant in Palo Alto• Amy's  Philadelphia Inquirer Op Ed which caused so much controversy: LINK• Amy Wax's syllabus for her course on "Conservative Political Thought": LINK• The Thomas Sowell Reader mentioned in the episode: LINK• Podcast statistics HERETHERE ARE 3 WAYS TO SUPPORT THE SHOW:1) Support the show financially by subscribing with a monthly contribution on Patreon:   www.Patreon.com/SowellGeniusThe money raised through Patreon supports our efforts to popularize the books and ideas of Thomas Sowell. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2) Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. This helps a lot by nudging the show to the top of Google searches. I really appreciate the many positive reviews, especially this one by Jonsby: "This is one of the few podcasts that I actually slow down so I can savor it!"--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3) Purchase our Thomas Sowell Post It Note pads:  You can find all 100 digital images of the post it notes HERE, feel free to download them and use them however you like.To purchase pads of printed post it notes, please visit our shop at: GeniusSowell.etsy.com We have two editions of the quotes available:Edition #2: Quotes 1 - 50.Edition #3: Quotes 51 - 100--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------You can  email Alan at: WolanAlan@gmail.comThere are only so many hours in the day and that fact that you spend some of your precious time listening to my podcast is something I will never take for granted and will always appreciate.THANK YOU!Support the show• Text the show: ‪(646) 780-9104‬• Tweet me at @alanwolan• Email me at WolanAlan@gmail.com• Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/SowellGenius• Purchase podcast merch at https://www.etsy.com/shop/GeniusSowell• See all my links at www.alanwolan.com

In today's episode I explore the dynamics of radically changing your mind on  important subjects. Thomas Sowell himself experienced just such a shift in his thinking and so did our guest today, Dr. Joel Brown.You can find Dr. Brown on Twitter under the handle @JoelBrownMDWe have a surprise guest on this episode as well: her name is Priyanka Wolan.• Priyanka is an accomplished attorney.• She is a Homeschooling Mom of 4 girls.• She is also a writer and you can find her Substack HERE:PriyankaWolan.substack.comTHERE ARE 3 WAYS TO SUPPORT THE SHOW:1) Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. This helps a lot by nudging the show to the top of Google searches. I really appreciate the many positive reviews, especially this one by Jonsby: "This is one of the few podcasts that I actually slow down so I can savor it!"--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2) Purchase our Thomas Sowell Post It Note pads:  You can find all 100 digital images of the post it notes HERE, feel free to download them and use them however you like.To purchase pads of printed post it notes, please visit our shop at: GeniusSowell.etsy.com We have two editions of the quotes available:Edition #2: Quotes 1 - 50.Edition #3: Quotes 51 - 100--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3) Support the show financially by subscribing with a monthly contribution on Patreon, link HERE.  The money raised through Patreon supports our efforts to popularize the books and ideas of Thomas Sowell.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------You can  email Alan at: WolanAlan@gmail.comThere are only so many hours in the day and that fact that you spend some of your precious time listening to my podcast is something I will never take for granted and will always appreciate.THANK YOU!Support the show• Text the show: ‪(646) 780-9104‬• Tweet me at @alanwolan• Email me at WolanAlan@gmail.com• Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/SowellGenius• Purchase podcast merch at https://www.etsy.com/shop/GeniusSowell• See all my links at www.alanwolan.com

In today’s episode, I share with you my experience of the Academic Freedom Conference which took place at Stanford University on November 4th and 5th. Here are some resources which will enhance your enjoyment of the episode:1) Here's a LINK to the Academic Freedom Conference website. 2) Here's a LINK to the Youtube channel for the conference.3) Here's a LINK to the book "Positioning: the Battle for your mind."4) You can find Greg Lukianoff and FIRE HERE.5) You can find the University of Austin HERE.6) Frederic Bastiat's essay the Parable of the Broken Window can be found HERE.7) Link to Sowell's Fourth of July essay HERE.8) The opening song was arranged and performed by the rock band Boston and you can watch them perform it live HERE.9) The closing song was arranged and performed by Lada Gaga at the 2016 Super Bowl and you can watch it HERE.10) $8/month refers to the cost of a Twitter bluecheck.THERE ARE 3 WAYS TO SUPPORT THE SHOW:1) Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. This helps a lot by nudging the show to the top of Google searches. I really appreciate the many positive reviews, especially this one by Jonsby: "This is one of the few podcasts that I actually slow down so I can savor it!"--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2) Purchase our Thomas Sowell Post It Note pads:  You can find all 100 digital images of the post it notes HERE, feel free to download them and use them however you like.To purchase pads of printed post it notes, please visit our shop at: GeniusSowell.etsy.com We have two editions of the quotes available:Edition #2: Quotes 1 - 50.Edition #3: Quotes 51 - 100--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3) Support the show financially by subscribing with a monthly contribution on Patreon, link HERE.  The money raised through Patreon supports our efforts to popularize the books and ideas of Thomas Sowell.----------------------------------------------You can  email Alan at: WolanAlan@gmail.comThere are only so many hours in the day and that fact that you spend some of your precious time listening to my podcast is something I will never take for granted and will always appreciate.THANK YOU!Support the show• Text the show: ‪(646) 780-9104‬• Tweet me at @alanwolan• Email me at WolanAlan@gmail.com• Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/SowellGenius• Purchase podcast merch at https://www.etsy.com/shop/GeniusSowell• See all my links at www.alanwolan.com

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 Pinker's Wikipedia page is HERE.• Atlantic magazine article about how they tried to cancel Steven Pinker HERE.• Steven Pinker's Twitter handle is @sapinker.• HERE is a funny Steven Pinker interview about taboo language (explicit!)• HERE is a good interview with Steven Pinker about his latest book "Rationality.".• HERE is a link to Steven Pinker's podcast "The Life of the Mind"• You can find Steven Pinker's personal website at StevenPinker.com• You can find Steven Pinker's photo albums HERE.• You can find Thomas Sowell's photo album HERE.THERE ARE 3 WAYS TO SUPPORT THE SHOW:1) Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. This helps a lot by nudging the show to the top of Google searches.2) Purchase our Thomas Sowell Post It Note pads:  You can find all 100 digital images of the post it notes HERE, feel free to download them and use them however you like.To purchase pads of printed post it notes, please  Paypal $4/pad to wolanalan@gmail.com or Venmo to @Alan-Wolan.  Please put your mailing address as well as your email address in the notes of the payment. International orders will cost more, please ask.NEW:  We have two editions of the quotes available:Edition #2: Quotes 1 - 50.Edition #3: Quotes 51 - 100When you order, if you don't specify, we will send you half your order Edition #2 and the other half Edition #3.3) Support the show financially by subscribing with a monthly contribution on Patreon, link HERE.You can  email Alan at: WolanAlan@gmail.comThere are only so many hours in the day and that fact that you spend some of your precious time listening to my podcast is something I will never take for granted and will always appreciate.THANK YOU!Support the show• Text the show: ‪(646) 780-9104‬• Tweet me at @alanwolan• Email me at WolanAlan@gmail.com• Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/SowellGenius• Purchase podcast merch at https://www.etsy.com/shop/GeniusSowell• See all my links at www.alanwolan.com

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 about Sowell and Dalrymple and how these two thinkers have influenced her educational philosophy. Here are some useful links to deepen your appreciation of the episode:• Here's a LINK to Ice T's "That's How I'm Livin'"• Here's a LINK to Theodore Dalrymple's book "Life At The Bottom"• Link to "We Don't Want No Education" chapter of Dalrymple's book HERE.• Here's a LINK to the film documentary "Britain's Strictest Headmistress". This is a MUST watch!THERE ARE 3 WAYS TO SUPPORT THE SHOW:1) Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. This helps a lot by nudging the show to the top of Google searches.2) Purchase our Thomas Sowell Post It Note pads:  You can find all 100 digital images of the post it notes HERE, feel free to download them and use them however you like.To purchase pads of printed post it notes, please  Paypal $4/pad to wolanalan@gmail.com or Venmo to @Alan-Wolan.  Please put your mailing address as well as your email address in the notes of the payment. International orders will cost more, please ask.NEW:  We have two editions of the quotes available:Edition #2: Quotes 1 - 50.Edition #3: Quotes 51 - 100When you order, if you don't specify, we will send you half your order Edition #2 and the other half Edition #3.3) Support the show financially by subscribing with a monthly contribution on Patreon, link HERE.You can  email Alan at: WolanAlan@gmail.comThere are only so many hours in the day and that fact that you spend some of your precious time listening to my podcast is something I will never take for granted and will always appreciate.THANK YOU!Support the show• Text the show: ‪(646) 780-9104‬• Tweet me at @alanwolan• Email me at WolanAlan@gmail.com• Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/SowellGenius• Purchase podcast merch at https://www.etsy.com/shop/GeniusSowell• See all my links at www.alanwolan.com

In today’s episode, I take a look at Thomas Sowell’s intellectual career from a slightly unusual perspective and I do that by comparing Sowell with two other public intellectuals of his generation: Alan Dershowitz and Woody Allen.In my view, Sowell, Dershowitz and Allen have 10 major things in common, and you'll just have to listen to the podcast to find out what they are.Here's a LINK to the spreadsheet I mention in the episode which compares all the published works of Sowell, Dershowitz and Allen.Here's a LINK to the chapter of "Intellectuals and Society" called "Youth and Age." Here are some useful links to deepen your appreciation of the episode:• You can find the digital designs of the official Thomas Sowell Post It Note quotes HERE.• Podcast Patreon HERE. Your financial support is greatly appreciated!• Podcast statistics HERE.• Thomas Sowell video truck ad campaign video HERE.• Thomas Sowell sidewalk decal ad campaign HERE.THERE ARE 3 WAYS TO SUPPORT THE SHOW:1) Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. This helps a lot by nudging the show to the top of Google searches.2) Purchase our Thomas Sowell Post It Note pads:  You can find all 100 digital images of the post it notes HERE, feel free to download them and use them however you like. To purchase pads of printed post it notes, please  Paypal $4/pad to wolanalan@gmail.com or Venmo to @Alan-Wolan.  Please put your mailing address as well as your email address in the notes of the payment. International orders will cost more, please ask.NEW:  We have two editions of the quotes available:Edition #2: Quotes 1 - 50.Edition #3: Quotes 51 - 100When you order, if you don't specify, we will send you half your order Edition #2 and the other half Edition #3.3) Support the show financially by subscribing with a monthly contribution on Patreon, link HERE.You can  email Alan at: WolanAlan@gmail.comThere are only so many hours in the day and that fact that you spend some of your precious time listening to my podcast is something I will never take for granted and will always appreciate.THANK YOU!Support the show• Text the show: ‪(646) 780-9104‬• Tweet me at @alanwolan• Email me at WolanAlan@gmail.com• Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/SowellGenius• Purchase podcast merch at https://www.etsy.com/shop/GeniusSowell• See all my links at www.alanwolan.com

In this episode we  discuss Sowell's 1997 book "The Quest for Cosmic Justice."In particular, we discuss how pursuing a vision of universal equality leads paradoxically to an increase in inequality and to the fostering of envy and resentment in society. Here are some useful links to deepen your appreciation of the episode:• "The Quest for Cosmic Justice" by Thomas Sowell HERE.• Post It Note quotes HERE.• Podcast Patreon HERE.• Podcast statistics HERE.• Thomas Sowell video truck ad campaign video HERE.• Thomas Sowell sidewalk decal ad campaign HERE.• Selected excerpts from "The Quest for Cosmic Justice" HERE.THERE ARE 3 WAYS TO SUPPORT THE SHOW:1) Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. This helps a lot by nudging the show to the top of Google searches.2) Purchase our Thomas Sowell Post It Note pads:  You can find all 100 digital images of the post it notes HERE, feel free to download them and use them however you like.  To purchase pads of printed post it notes, please  Paypal $4/pad to wolanalan@gmail.com or Venmo to @Alan-Wolan.  Please put your mailing address as well as your email address in the notes of the payment. International orders will cost more, please ask.NEW:  We have two editions of the quotes available:Edition #2: Quotes 1 - 50.Edition #3: Quotes 51 - 100When you order, if you don't specify, we will send you half your order Edition #2 and the other half Edition #3.3) Support the show financially by subscribing with a monthly contribution on Patreon, link HERE.You can  email Alan at: WolanAlan@gmail.comThere are only so many hours in the day and that fact that you spend some of your precious time listening to my podcast is something I will never take for granted and will always appreciate.THANK YOU!Support the show• Text the show: ‪(646) 780-9104‬• Tweet me at @alanwolan• Email me at WolanAlan@gmail.com• Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/SowellGenius• Purchase podcast merch at https://www.etsy.com/shop/GeniusSowell• See all my links at www.alanwolan.com

In this episode we  discuss Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. We talk about what Clarence Thomas has to say about Sowell and also about what Sowell has to say about Clarence Thomas.Here are some useful links to deepen your appreciation of the episode:• Billy Joel SINGS "Angry Young Man" live at Shea Stadium. Lyrics HERE.• Full VIDEO of Clarence Thomas at the Old Parkland Conference May 2022.• "Intellectuals and Society" by Thomas Sowell HERE.• Post It Note quotes HERE.• Podcast Patreon HERE.• Podcast statistics HERE.• Letter from Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito to Alan HERE.• "Live Not By Lies" by Alexander Solzhenitsyn HERE.• Thomas Sowell video truck ad campaign video HERE. THERE ARE 3 WAYS TO SUPPORT THE SHOW:1) Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. This helps a lot.2) Purchase our Thomas Sowell Post It Note pads:  You can find all 50 digital images of the post it notes HERE, feel free to download them and use them however you like. To purchase pads of printed post it notes, please  Paypal $3/pad to wolanalan@gmail.com or Venmo to @Alan-Wolan.  Please put your mailing address as well as your email address in the notes of the payment. International orders will cost more, please ask.Notice: Starting September 1, 2022, the price will go up to $4/pad, including postage and handling, Sorry but  you can thank Putin for the price hike.New: we are currently in the process of designing 50 additional quotes and will be printing them in post it note pads as well. Stay tuned to see those new quotes, they're fantastic!3) Support the show financially by subscribing with a monthly contribution on Patreon, link HERE.You can  email Alan at: WolanAlan@gmail.comThere are only so many hours in the day and that fact that you spend some of your precious time listening to my podcast is something I will never take for granted and will always appreciate.THANK YOU!Support the show• Text the show: ‪(646) 780-9104‬• Tweet me at @alanwolan• Email me at WolanAlan@gmail.com• Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/SowellGenius• Purchase podcast merch at https://www.etsy.com/shop/GeniusSowell• See all my links at www.alanwolan.com

In this episode, we discuss Sowell's views on the subject of Abortion.I open the episode with a discussion of Madonna's 1986 music video "Papa Don't Preach" and what the story of that song has to teach us about Abortion.You will appreciate this episode much more if you watch the video before listening, you can find it HERE on Youtube.Sowell tells us about a documentary film about the abortion procedure called "The Silent Scream" which you can watch HERE in full on Youtube. You can find Justice Samuel Alito's letter to me HERE.NEW NEWS THAT'S NEWSWORTHY:1) 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!2) We are having our first, live, in person Book Club meeting on Saturday, July 9, 2022 in Los Angeles. This is a free event.  We will be discussing Sowell's 2020 book "Charter Schools and Their Enemies." If you'd like to attend, please email me at WolanAlan@gmail.com and I'll give you the details.3) During the month of June we are running a truck advertising campaign in Los Angeles to promote the pod. Here's the VIDEO from the first day.THERE ARE 3 WAYS TO SUPPORT THE SHOW:1) Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts2) Purchase our Thomas Sowell Post It Note pads:  You can find all 50 digital images of the post it notes HERE, feel free to download them and use them however you like. To purchase pads of printed post it notes, please  Paypal $3/pad to wolanalan@gmail.com or Venmo to @Alan-Wolan.  Please put your mailing address as well as your email address in the notes of the payment. International orders will cost more, please ask.3) Support the show financially by subscribing with a monthly contribution on Patreon, link HERE.You  email Alan at: WolanAlan@gmail.comThere are only so many hours in the day and that fact that you spend some of your precious time listening to my podcast is something I will never take for granted and will always appreciate.Thank you!AlanSupport the show• Text the show: ‪(646) 780-9104‬• Tweet me at @alanwolan• Email me at WolanAlan@gmail.com• Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/SowellGenius• Purchase podcast merch at https://www.etsy.com/shop/GeniusSowell• See all my links at www.alanwolan.com

NEW NEWS THAT'S NEWSWORTHY:1) 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!2) We are having our first, live, in person Book Club meeting on Saturday, July 9, 2022 in Los Angeles. This is a free event.  We will be discussing Sowell's 2020 book "Charter Schools and Their Enemies." If you'd like to attend, please email me at WolanAlan@gmail.com and I'll give you the details.3) During the month of June we are running a truck advertising campaign in Los Angeles to promote the pod. Here's the VIDEO from the first day. You can find Alan's video interview on the "Cut The Bull" Podcast HERE.You can find Alan's appearance on the "Calmversations" Podcast with Benjamin Boyce HERE.-----In this episode, we continue to explore the subject of Affirmative Action which was inspired by reading Chapter 6 of Thomas Sowell's 1993 classic "Inside American Education."You can read Chapter 6 HERE.Today's episode features a long form interview with Richard Sander, law professor at UCLA Law School.You can find more information about Richard Sander HERE.I also interviewed Gustav Kuhn, Professor of Psychology at Goldsmith's University in London and Founder of The Magic Lab, about two ways politicians use the techniques of magicians to manipulate the public.    His website is HERE.If you would like to see the magic trick which baffled Professor Kuhn, you can watch it HERE.Notes:• Our updated listener statistics to the podcast can be found HERE.There are 3 ways to support the show:1) Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts2) Purchase our Thomas Sowell Post It Note pads:  You can find all 50 digital images of the post it notes HERE, feel free to download them and use them however you like. To purchase pads of printed post it notes, please  Paypal $3/pad to wolanalan@gmail.com or Venmo to @Alan-Wolan.  Please put your mailing address as well as your email address in the notes of the payment. International orders will cost more, please ask.3) Support the show financially by subscribing with a monthly contribution on Patreon, link HERE.You  email Alan at: WolanAlan@gmail.comSupport the show• Text the show: ‪(646) 780-9104‬• Tweet me at @alanwolan• Email me at WolanAlan@gmail.com• Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/SowellGenius• Purchase podcast merch at https://www.etsy.com/shop/GeniusSowell• See all my links at www.alanwolan.com