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Thomas Sowell delivers a sweeping critique of American education, affirmative action, and modern universities, drawing on his own life story—from Harlem classrooms to Ivy League institutions—decades of research, and hard data. Sowell argues that ideology has replaced knowledge and that well-intentioned policies often harm the very people they are meant to help. He explores intersecting issues of race, charter schools, universities, AI, and the future of American institutions—with his usual clarity, candor, and unmistakable intellectual force.
Recorded on September 30, 2025.
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Sowell is a national treasure . . .
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Education is not an actual public good. Look up the definition of a public good. Government shouldn't be doing this, and it clearly shows. We effectively have private education anyway, because nobody can afford a home where the good schools are.
Collect the taxes the same way and give a check to the parents. 80% of the children will get better education instantly. The other 20% will get resolved within five years.
Teachers unions don't add any value. They commandeer the system to steal from it.
Government Is How We Steal From Each Other™