Mike Williams interviews Dr. Steve Crews, the 2025 Defenders of Capitalism Award winner, about his journey from a small farming town to West Point, a PhD in robotics, and leadership in the Leadership Program of the Rockies. Cruz explains how a commitment to reason and individual rights forms the moral foundation for capitalism.

The conversation covers science vs. faith, education and accreditation, the promise and risks of AI, and the “free market of ideas.” Cruz shares practical advice for using AI responsibly and making principled, persuasive cases for freedom and opportunity.