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Justice Clarence Thomas Discusses Thomas Sowell’s Legacy

8/12/2026

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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas joins Peter Robinson for a conversation about economist Thomas Sowell.
Thomas says he discovered Sowell’s work as a young lawyer and formed a friendship that taught honesty and intellectual independence.
The interview examines race, education, constitutionalism and courage while explaining why Sowell’s ideas appeal to younger generations.
The Sowell Legacy series by the Hoover Institution features scholars and officials discussing Sowell’s impact on economics.

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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas joins Peter Robinson for a conversation about economist Thomas Sowell.
Thomas says he discovered Sowell’s work as a young lawyer and formed a friendship that taught honesty and intellectual independence.
The interview examines race, education, constitutionalism and courage while explaining why Sowell’s ideas appeal to younger generations.
The Sowell Legacy series by the Hoover Institution features scholars and officials discussing Sowell’s impact on economics.