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NEW NEWS THAT'S NEWSWORTHY:
Basic Books (Sowell's publisher) is teaming up with The Genius of Thomas Sowell Podcast to offer listeners a chance to win 4 Sowell books. Enter at SowellBooks.com for a chance to win!
In this episode we explore the music from Steven Spielberg's new film "West Side Story" and how the themes playing out in the film are explained by Thomas Sowell's classic book "A Conflict of Visions."
In particular, we analyze the lyrics to two songs:
• "America," and
• "Gee, Officer Krupke"
This episode can best be appreciated by listening to the full songs and reading along with the full lyrics, links to both are provided here:
America audio on youtube HERE
America lyrics HERE
Gee, Officer Krupke on Youtube HERE
Gee, Officer Krupke lyrics HERE.
Trailer to the new Spielberg film HERE (highly recommended you see it in the theaters on the big screen with booming sound).
POST IT NOTES STILL AVAILABLE
Alan reminds listeners that he is offering a limited edition Post It Note pad with 50 different Sowell quotes free of charge to anyone who emails their name and mailing address to [email protected]. You can view the quotes HERE and feel free to print out and use these designs as you wish.
LIVE BOOK CLUB
Alan is hosting a live Zoom "bookclub" on January 5, 2022 at 7:30PM PST to discuss Sowell's "A Conflict of Visions." If you would like to participate in this free event, email us at [email protected] and we'll try to find a spot for you in the meeting.
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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NEW NEWS THAT'S NEWSWORTHY:
Basic Books (Sowell's publisher) is teaming up with The Genius of Thomas Sowell Podcast to offer listeners a chance to win 4 Sowell books. Enter at SowellBooks.com for a chance to win!
In this episode we explore the music from Steven Spielberg's new film "West Side Story" and how the themes playing out in the film are explained by Thomas Sowell's classic book "A Conflict of Visions."
In particular, we analyze the lyrics to two songs:
• "America," and
• "Gee, Officer Krupke"
This episode can best be appreciated by listening to the full songs and reading along with the full lyrics, links to both are provided here:
America audio on youtube HERE
America lyrics HERE
Gee, Officer Krupke on Youtube HERE
Gee, Officer Krupke lyrics HERE.
Trailer to the new Spielberg film HERE (highly recommended you see it in the theaters on the big screen with booming sound).
POST IT NOTES STILL AVAILABLE
Alan reminds listeners that he is offering a limited edition Post It Note pad with 50 different Sowell quotes free of charge to anyone who emails their name and mailing address to [email protected]. You can view the quotes HERE and feel free to print out and use these designs as you wish.
LIVE BOOK CLUB
Alan is hosting a live Zoom "bookclub" on January 5, 2022 at 7:30PM PST to discuss Sowell's "A Conflict of Visions." If you would like to participate in this free event, email us at [email protected] and we'll try to find a spot for you in the meeting.
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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