John Stossel is the host and creator of Stossel TV. The former host of Stossel on Reason, Fox Business' Stossel, and ABC's 20/20, he has won 19 Emmys and authored several best-sellers, most recently No, They Can't: Why Government Fails—But Individuals Succeed. He is also the author of a popular weekly column that is syndicated via Creators.
Latest from John Stossel
The Cult of Victims
Attaching attention and moral status to "victimhood" is changing the character of the nation.
The Drug War Makes Border Enforcement More Difficult
Presidential candidates demand more action on illegal immigrants and illegal drugs, but the two goals conflict.
It's Time to Cut the Red Tape!
Rolling back the bureaucracy and regulations should be a signature campaign issue, but it's not.
There's Nothing Mysterious About the Market
The mystery is why we keep letting government get in the way.
When Rules Multiply, the World Needs Rule Breakers
Breaking the rules can lead to innovations.
Gun Control Lies
In New York City, you can't even wield a fake gun on TV... unless you're making anti-gun propaganda.
Environmental Protection Agency
Zealots at the EPA
Creating environmental rules that defeat even environmentalists
The Politicians' War on Uber
When politicians threaten to destroy innovative companies, they're threatening us all.
Progress Through State Violence or Smaller Government?
Progressives can't imagine progress without government force
Instead of Replacing Alexander Hamilton, Replace Federal Reserve Notes With Private Currency
The central bank folly.
The Left's Bad Ideas About Science Are More Harmful Than the Right's
The contemporary anti-science left
Calls for 'Social Justice' Won't Work Without Free Markets
Capitalism helps reduce racism and sexism.
Capitalism Spurs Medical Innovation
Efforts to remove the 'profit motive' from medicine is a self-interested move by professional meddlers.
Let's All Disobey Stupid Laws
Many freedoms we take for granted exist because of lawbreakers.
The Clintons Are Immune to Scandal
Through Whitewater, Travelgate, Fostergate, Monica Lewinsky, Benghazi and more, Bill and Hillary have been Teflon.
Government Doesn't Create Jobs
The real key to job creation is leaving people free to explore, innovate and profit.
Rand Paul Isn't Perfectly Libertarian, But He's the Best Presidential Contender We've Got
Yes, he avoids alienating conservatives. But has he violated his principles?
Businesses Shouldn't Be Forced to Pay for Employees' Birth Control
Leftists apparently think government not funding something is akin to banning it.
The Chicago Fray
Rahm Emanuel's been in crisis mode for the last 4 years, and it's led to a few right decisions.
Raping Culture
The oft-repeated claim that rape is so common that there is a "rape culture" in the U.S. is utter exaggeration.
How Central Planners Kill Innovation
It's no coincidence that most innovation happens in cities far from Washington, D.C.
Owning Ideas—An Outdated Idea?
Maybe intellectual property in its current form has outlived its expiration date.
Nevada Can't Stop Cabs From Ripping Off Riders, Bans Uber Anyway
Simple. Better. That's the free market. But government is force, and force can win even when it's wrong.
The Internet Makes Trusting Total Strangers Possible, and That's Good for Business
Internet ratings give us more reason than ever before to interact with new people.
Capitalism Does Much More for Poor People Than Government Playing Santa Claus
Government creates loyalty in the minds of citizens by pretending to be Santa Claus.
Climate Change Versus Climate Catastrophe
Instead of talking about "climate change"-which will happen with or without human influence-we should focus on "climate catastrophe," weather that actually kills people.
Stop Thinking of Betting as a Vice
Bans on betting create crime and deprive Americans of useful information.
This Thanksgiving, Be Grateful for Property Rights. The Pilgrims Nearly Starved Without Them.
Things go wrong when resources are held in common.