Thomas Sowell as Cultural Historian | Coleman Hughes, Victor Davis Hanson, and Niall Ferguson

What made Thomas Sowell one of the most influential—and controversial—public intellectuals of the last half century? Victor Davis Hanson, Niall Ferguson, and Coleman Hughes explore Sowell's sweeping historical vision, his clear and accessible wiringstyle, and why his ideas are reaching a new generation decades after they were first published. Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to Hoover's YouTube channel to get notified of the next episode: ‪@HooverInstitution‬ Recorded on October 20, 2025. __________ 👍 Like and share this video! 🌐 Follow us on social media: • Facebook:   / hooverinststanford   • LinkedIn:   / hoover-institution-at-stanford-university   • Instagram:   / hooverinstitution   • X:   / hooverinst   The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Hoover Institution or Stanford University. © 2026 by the Board of Trustees of Leland Stanford Junior University.