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This episode features a live interview with Jason Riley (author of the classic Sowell biography "Maverick") about his new book:
"The Affirmative Action Myth: Why Blacks Don’t Need Racial Preferences to Succeed (2025).
This interview was conducted before a studio audience live on X and audience members had the opportunity to ask Jason questions in real time.
My exploration of Jason's new book took me on a fascinating detour into the TV shows of Norman Lear from the 1970's featuring 5 shows from that period, all of which had strong themes regarding the way blacks were perceived by the larger society at the time.
Fascinating stuff, not to mention some great music as well.
I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed making it!
Alan Wolan
Support the show
• Find me on X (Twitter) at @alanwolan
• Email me at [email protected]
• Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/SowellGenius
• Purchase podcast merch at https://www.etsy.com/shop/GeniusSowell
• See all my links at www.alanwolan.com
By Alan Wolan4.9
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This episode features a live interview with Jason Riley (author of the classic Sowell biography "Maverick") about his new book:
"The Affirmative Action Myth: Why Blacks Don’t Need Racial Preferences to Succeed (2025).
This interview was conducted before a studio audience live on X and audience members had the opportunity to ask Jason questions in real time.
My exploration of Jason's new book took me on a fascinating detour into the TV shows of Norman Lear from the 1970's featuring 5 shows from that period, all of which had strong themes regarding the way blacks were perceived by the larger society at the time.
Fascinating stuff, not to mention some great music as well.
I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed making it!
Alan Wolan
Support the show
• Find me on X (Twitter) at @alanwolan
• Email me at [email protected]
• Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/SowellGenius
• Purchase podcast merch at https://www.etsy.com/shop/GeniusSowell
• See all my links at www.alanwolan.com

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