March 25, 2026Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media, Steve Forbes, visited Hampden–Sydney College on Thursday, March 19, for a talk sponsored by the Young America's Foundation. Speaking to a packed audience of students, faculty, and guests, Forbes delivered a wide-ranging speech that touched on economic philosophy, public policy, and foreign affairs. He reiterated his support for a simplified “flat tax” system, arguing that the current U.S. tax code is overly complex and discourages investment and entrepreneurship. On foreign policy, Forbes discussed the ongoing war with Iran, describing the situation as both “unavoidable” and strategically significant. “Bringing leaders like Steve Forbes to the Hill does a lot for the vitality of academic discourse,” Wallis said.

Source: Forbes March 25, 2026 20:40 UTC