There is no precise equivalent.
Like Reagan, Friedman had that cheerful optimism, that faith in the Free Markets and the American people that hasn’t been duplicated since.
I had the good fortune to meet him once, in 1981 at a reception during the week of Reagan’s inaugural. Got my picture taken with him, and he autographed “Free to Choose” for me.
Quite an honor...Congrats!
He was awesome.
I'd say Dr. Thomas Sowell is the nearest equivalent we have today.