In this wide-ranging interview marking the publication of his new book, The Thomas Sowell Reader, Thomas Sowell, the Rose and Milton Friedman Senior Fellow on Public Policy at the Hoover Institution, discusses, with Hoover research fellow Peter Robinson, his life, Barack Obama, class warfare, Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, and the influence of Milton Friedman.

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Gus Marvinson
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Mar '11
Gus Marvinson

Thomas Sowell is very cool.

Samwise Gamgee
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Jun '10
Samwise Gamgee

I've started every morning this week on NRO, listening to Dr. Sowell.  Now that the Yeti has spoiled the surprise and I've seen the whole interview, I have a reason to sleep in!

Awesome interview, yet again, Peter.  Thanks also to Dr. Sowell for sharing his thoughts with us.

Peter Gøthgen
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Feb '11
Peter Gøthgen

Last December 31st, when Walter Williams was filling in for Rush Limbaugh, he interviewed Dr. Sowell.  One could almost hear the universe threatening to break under the weight of sheer awesomeness.

Keith Preston
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May '10
Keith Preston

May this man live forever.

Mark Wilson
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May '10
Mark Wilson

Dr. Sowell's reaction of incredulity at 9:03 is absolutely priceless!

I propose a caption contest.

sowell_reaction2
Edited on Nov 3, 2011 at 1:14am
Keith Preston
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Keith Preston

Mark Wilson: Dr. Sowell's reaction of incredulity at 9:03 is absolutely priceless!

I propose a caption contest. · Nov 3 at 12:59am

Edited on Nov 03 at 01:14 am

"He mentioned the Constitution! If only he would follow it!"

CJRun
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Dec '10
CJRun

Speaking of sheer awesomeness, thank you Blue Yeti for posting this in a format that is friendly to slow connections!

CJRun
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CJRun

Caption:  "Stanford has a football program?"

CJRun
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Dec '10
CJRun

Fine interview, Mr. Robinson.  I will try, somehow, to get this book packed into the duffle of our almost 19 year old, when he heads off to Basic this month.

Stephen  Spicer
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Apr '11
sevenfold

I appreciate that Dr Sowell is convinced the average citizen, in regards to their future, is capable of making their own decisions, deal with the circumstances of said decisions and adjust accordingly better than the brightest bureaucrat who ever cashed a paycheck in government.

Booyah! Dr Sowell, may your tribe increase.


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