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.