In an episode of The Sowell Legacy released on August 12, 2026, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas engaged in a wide-ranging discussion with Peter Robinson about the influential thinker Thomas Sowell. Justice Thomas shared how he discovered Sowell's work as a young lawyer and how their ensuing friendship imparted lessons in self-reliance, honesty, and intellectual independence.

The conversation traced Justice Thomas's journey from segregated Georgia to the Supreme Court, highlighting themes of race, education, constitutionalism, and courage in public life. They also discussed why Sowell's ideas continue to resonate with new generations.

This episode was featured on Reason.com, reflecting on the enduring legacy of Thomas Sowell through the perspectives of Justice Thomas and Peter Robinson.

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