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Minimum Wage

California's $20 Fast Food Minimum Wage Law Is Already Having Disastrous Unintended Consequences

Many have seen their hours reduced—or have lost their jobs entirely.

John Stossel | 5.29.2024 12:30 AM

Energy & Environment

How the Media Manufactured Panic Over Bees

About 20 years ago, many American bees did die. Then that steadily diminished—but hysteria in the press continued.

John Stossel | 5.22.2024 10:30 AM

Big Government

Trump Promised To 'Drain the Swamp.' He Did the Opposite.

Total spending under Trump nearly doubled. New programs filled Washington with more bureaucrats.

John Stossel | 5.8.2024 1:20 AM

Government

No One Can Make Government Work

If businesses don't serve customers well, they go out of business. Government, on the other hand, is a monopoly.

John Stossel | 5.1.2024 12:30 AM

Capitalism

Capitalism Makes Society Less Racist

In the Jim Crow South, businesses fought racism—because the rules denied them customers.

John Stossel | 4.24.2024 12:30 AM

Regulation

New Federal Rules for Independent Contractors Will Destroy Freelancers' Livelihoods

A similar law in California had disastrous consequences.

John Stossel | 4.10.2024 12:30 AM

Free Trade

Trump and Biden Both Get Globalization Wrong

Free trade brings us more stuff at lower prices.

John Stossel | 4.3.2024 12:30 AM

Squatters

Squatters Invaded His Mom's House—so He Fought Back

Thanks to "squatters' rights" laws, evicting a squatter can be so expensive and cumbersome that some people simply walk away from their homes.

John Stossel | 3.27.2024 11:55 AM

Coronavirus

'15 Days To Slow the Spread': On the Fourth Anniversary, a Reminder to Never Give Politicians That Power Again

In the name of safety, politicians did many things that diminished our lives—without making us safer.

John Stossel | 3.20.2024 9:45 AM

Government Spending

Here's Why Government Should Stop Throwing Money at Green Energy

In California, which has a slew of renewable energy regulations, the cost of electricity increased three times faster than in the rest of the U.S.—and the state still doesn't even get reliable energy.

John Stossel | 3.6.2024 8:15 AM

Taxes

Congress Continues To Make the Tax Code Ridiculously Hard To Understand

I shouldn't have to spend so much money on an accountant every year. But I don't really have a choice.

John Stossel | 2.28.2024 12:30 AM

Privacy

Government Is Snooping on Your Phone

Many apps collect data that is then accessed by outside entities. Should you care?

John Stossel | 2.21.2024 12:30 AM

Libertarianism

Argentina, Once One of the Richest Countries, Is Now One of the Poorest. Javier Milei Could Help Fix That.

The new libertarian president believes in free markets and the rule of law. When people have those things, prosperity happens.

John Stossel | 1.31.2024 12:30 AM

Cancel Culture

Don't Shun Controversial Ideas and People. Debate Them.

They should be heard, not shouted down.

John Stossel | 1.24.2024 12:30 AM

Hollywood

How Emily Blunt Copes With Her Stutter

John Stossel and the English actress discuss their shared problem—and why they'd like to destigmatize stuttering.

John Stossel | 1.17.2024 12:30 AM

Government Waste

The Feds Shouldn't Subsidize Fancy, Risky Beach Houses

Government is "promoting bad behavior," says Sen. Rand Paul. He's right.

John Stossel | 1.10.2024 12:30 AM

Charity/Philanthropy

Here's Why Charity Is Better at Solving Problems Than Government

Big government has been ruinous for millions of people. Charities aren't perfect, but they are much more efficient and effective.

John Stossel | 12.27.2023 3:59 AM

Self-driving vehicles

Self-Driving Cars Have Arrived. They Will Make Us Safer.

The good news: Regulators have exercised unusual restraint.

John Stossel | 12.20.2023 11:40 AM

Climate Change

The Media's Misleading Fearmongering Over Climate Change

"Over the last 20 years, because of temperature rises, we have seen about 116,000 more people die from heat. But 283,000 fewer people die from cold."

John Stossel | 12.13.2023 3:15 PM

Food

He Wants To Label Food 'Low FODMAP.' The Government Won't Let Him.

Lots of Americans have an intolerance to FODMAPs—the sugars prevalent in garlic, onion, and many other foods.

John Stossel | 11.22.2023 1:05 PM

Cancel Culture

'A Tyranny of the Minority': Why This College Dropout Wants To Cancel Cancel Culture

"Being a true free speech champion does require that you defend speech that even you disagree with," says libertarian Rikki Schlott.

John Stossel | 11.8.2023 2:25 PM

Coronavirus

'America Funded It': Rand Paul Blasts Fauci and the Media for Suppressing the Lab Leak Theory

The notion that COVID-19 came from a lab was once touted as misinformation. But now the FBI, the Energy Department, and others agree with Paul.

John Stossel | 10.25.2023 12:30 AM

Regulation

California Environmental Regulations Are Driving Truckers Out of Pennsylvania

The Golden State's new rules—which Pennsylvania's Environmental Quality Board opted to copy—will increase the cost of a new truck by about one-third.

John Stossel | 10.18.2023 12:30 AM

Federal government

This Law Will Kill Opportunities for Pregnant Workers

"These policies are motivated by good intentions. But that doesn't mean that the consequences of these policies will turn out well."

John Stossel | 9.27.2023 10:20 AM

Government Spending

Congress Is Still Using 'Emergency Spending' on Non-Emergencies

Since Congress won't cut spending, an independent commission may be the only way to rein in the debt.

John Stossel | 9.20.2023 9:45 AM

Nanny State

Five Years Later, Philadelphia's Soda Tax Is Falling Flat

The city wanted to bring in more money, in part for early childhood education. But such taxes are disproportionately paid by the poor.

John Stossel | 9.13.2023 12:30 AM

Politics

Jared Polis: Democrats Are 'More Pro-Freedom Than Republicans'

The Colorado governor finds common ground with many libertarians. But does he really stand for more freedom?

John Stossel | 9.6.2023 11:55 AM

Pandemic

Don't Bring Back COVID Authoritarianism

People should be free to choose how cautious to be. Mask mandates, lockdowns, and closing schools won't stop the virus.

John Stossel | 8.30.2023 12:30 AM

Election 2024

Both Biden and Trump Are Bad Candidates

The next presidential election may be between the two men. Can't we do better?

John Stossel | 8.23.2023 12:30 AM

College

The Government Has Made College an Overpriced Scam

Thankfully, you don't need fancy dining halls or a college degree to have a good life or get a good job.

John Stossel | 8.16.2023 12:30 AM

Climate Change

This Scientist Used To Spread Climate Change Alarmism. Now She's Trying To Debunk It.

The doomsday consensus around climate change is "manufactured," says scientist Judith Curry.

John Stossel | 8.9.2023 12:30 AM

Freedom

The Democratic Governor Who Wants Drug Legalization and Free Markets

"Government in general does a lot of things that aren't necessary," says Jared Polis.

John Stossel | 8.2.2023 12:30 AM

Central planning

Anarchy in Central Park

New York politicians got out of the way for once, and something beautiful happened.

John Stossel | 7.26.2023 12:30 AM

Southern Poverty Law Center

The Southern Poverty Law Center Makes Millions Trafficking Hate

The Center has gotten rich in part thanks to its "hate map," which smears many good people.

John Stossel | 7.19.2023 3:45 PM

Affirmative Action

Affirmative Action Is Racist and Therefore Wrong

If activists want to help young people, they should start before college.

John Stossel | 7.12.2023 12:30 AM

China

'I Owe Freedom My Life': Jimmy Lai Is Imprisoned for Criticizing the Chinese Government

Lai's media company covered the Communist government's abuses when other Hong Kong media wouldn't.

John Stossel | 7.5.2023 5:10 PM

Climate Change

Fearmongering Won't Solve Climate Change

Global warming is an issue. But there are other pressing problems that deserve the world's attention.

John Stossel | 6.28.2023 2:30 PM

Economy

Economic Freedom Is Declining in the U.S.

We once ranked No. 4 in the world, according to the Heritage Foundation. Now we're 25th.

John Stossel | 6.21.2023 2:40 PM

Energy & Environment

Socialism Is Bad for the Environment

"All the time we hear socialists say, 'Next time, we'll get it right.' How many next times do you get?"

John Stossel | 6.7.2023 12:30 AM

Entitlements

Social Security and Medicare Are Ticking Time Bombs

Even taking all the money from every billionaire wouldn't cover our coming bankruptcy.

John Stossel | 5.31.2023 12:30 PM

Ron DeSantis

The Two Faces of Ron DeSantis

Sometimes he calls for freedom, and sometimes he preaches something darker.

John Stossel | 5.24.2023 12:30 AM

Election 2024

Vivek Ramaswamy Thinks 'Wokeness Is a Cultural Cancer'

Why the businessman launched a long shot campaign for the presidency.

John Stossel | 5.17.2023 12:30 AM

Currency

'Cash Is Independence': Ron DeSantis Slams the Government's Plan for Centrally-Controlled Digital Money

"If you don't trust central authority, then you should see this immediately as something that is very problematic," says the Florida governor.

John Stossel | 5.10.2023 4:00 PM

Socialism

'It's Like Stockholm Syndrome': Gloria Álvarez Is Trying To Save Latin America From Socialism

"If there is freedom, private property, rule of law, then Latin Americans thrive," says the social media star.

John Stossel | 5.3.2023 1:20 PM

Fossil Fuels

The Push To Eliminate Fossil Fuels Is Hurting Poor People

"When we look at solar and wind around the world, it always correlates to rising prices and declining reliability."

John Stossel | 4.19.2023 3:40 PM

Censorship

The Media and Politicians Keep Trying To Censor Things That Turn Out To Be True

The COVID-19 lab leak theory was labeled "misinformation." Now it's the most plausible explanation.

John Stossel | 4.12.2023 12:30 AM

Coronavirus

I Finally Caught COVID. The Government Made the Experience Even Worse.

Thanks to onerous regulations, life-saving drugs are more expensive and harder to get.

John Stossel | 3.29.2023 12:30 AM

Air Traffic Control

Blame America's Air Traffic Control System for Your Flight Delay

In countries that privatized, there are fewer delays and costs are lower. But labor unions and the private plane lobby stand in the way.

John Stossel | 3.15.2023 3:05 PM

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