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
Hypocritical Politicians Violate Their Own Coronavirus Restrictions
The rules should not just apply to the little people.
Ignore the Teachers Unions and Open the Schools
“Keep the schools open,” said Anthony Fauci.
Don't Believe the Hype About 'Socially Responsible' Investing
Want to make money and help the world, too? Wall Street says you can!
Private Charity Beats One-Size-Fits-All Government
Charities are free to help people who truly need help.
Be Grateful for Capitalism This Thanksgiving
If government controlled the production of turkeys and toilet paper, this would be a very unhappy holiday.
How Elite Colleges Rip Off Taxpayers
Yale University gets government handouts while paying little in property taxes.
Don't Freak Out About the Election
The most important parts of life happen outside of politics.
Will Trump Beat the Odds? Are You Willing to Bet on It?
Betting sites have a better record of predicting election outcomes than most polls and pundits.
Massachusetts Spent Millions on a Campground It Can't Seem To Keep Open
Meanwhile a privately owned campground nearby works to bring in business
Phony Fact-Checking on Forest Fires
Climate activists call a video "misleading" not because it's factually inaccurate, but because it doesn't say what they want it to.
Politicians Vs. Small Businesses
How local governments bully your favorite local shops and services.
China's Dark Turn
A country that was once making strides toward freedom slides further into oppression and authoritarianism.
You Have Libertarian Alternatives to Biden and Trump This November
Libertarian Party candidate Jo Jorgensen will be on every state’s ballot.
The Private Space Race
Competition is cutting the cost of space travel to a fraction of what it was.
Don't Put Too Much Faith in the Experts
“There is no such thing as expertise on the future.”
Want to Reform the Criminal Justice System? End the Drug War.
Drug prohibition increases conflict between citizens and the police.
Human Challenge Trials and COVID-19
Should we intentionally expose willing participants to the coronavirus?
What the George Floyd Protests Say About America
There is still injustice. But there is also progress.
A Libertarian Candidate Enters the Presidential Race
Jo Jorgensen is running for the White House.
Homeschooling Thrives in the Face of Coronavirus
If the pandemic steers more parents away from state schools, that's probably a good thing.
When Government Programs Do More Harm Than Good
Shame on the U.S. government for making unemployment pay better than work.
Plastic Bag Bans Do More Harm Than Good
Why are politicians suddenly cancelling their plastic bag bans? Because of COVID-19, of course.
Coronavirus Restrictions That Go Too Far
Politicians rush to limit our choices in the name of "keeping us safe."
Don't Follow China's Example on COVID-19
China's dictators are quick to take extreme measures against whatever they see as a problem.
The Private Sector Heroes Leading the Fight Against COVID-19
The free market adjusts. We don't need "production acts" to tell us what to do.
Government Red Tape Delays the COVID-19 Response
At least some unnecessary regulations are finally being waived.
Why Price Gouging Laws Are a Bad Idea
What politicians call "gouging" is just supply and demand. Prices rise and fall all the time.
The Moral Panic Over 'Stranger Danger'
Why are we freaking out about the safety of our kids?
Government Should Repeal Out of Date Laws
"People commit crimes all the time without knowing it. It's impossible to know what sort of behavior is criminal."
Presidential Candidates Promise Freebies for Everyone
Politicians win, taxpayers lose.