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
Occupational Licensing Hurts the Little Guy
People who want to work should be allowed to work.
Can We Stop With All the Congressional Grandstanding?
Hearings aren’t about educating lawmakers or getting answers. They're all about getting good soundbites.
Stossel: Hot Air on the Hill
Politicians use congressional hearings to score cheap points and bully productive people.
Give, Don't Govern
Philanthropy helps others. Government controls them instead.
The Case Against Socialism
Sen. Rand Paul's new book discusses the horrible things that befall countries that tried it.
Stossel: The Case Against Socialism
Rand Paul takes on socialist arguments about Venezuela, Scandinavia, and fairness.
Tulsi Gabbard: The Anti-War Candidate
She's not a libertarian, but Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is shaking up the race for the Democratic nomination.
America's Forgotten Debt
Neither party is serious about reining in spending. This is unsustainable.
On Thanksgiving, Be Grateful for Property Rights
When people respect private property, they interact more peacefully.
When the Government Creates Mandatory Shortages
Don’t let regulators and their cronies suppress competition.
Stossel: Government Bans Ambulance Competition
35 states have laws that let established businesses block new businesses. This hurts consumers.
Stossel: Is Bitcoin Better Money?
Regulators hate Facebook's proposed "Libra” currency. They may kill it. But they can't kill Bitcoin so easily.
Rand Paul's Case for Ending America's Wars
"Intervention after intervention hasn't had the intended consequence. We've got more chaos."
Stossel: Rand Paul Wants to End America's Wars
The Kentucky senator makes the case for less American military involvement abroad.
How to Fix the Student Loan Mess
There is a better solution than the ones politicians offer.
Stossel: The Science Around Male Brains vs. Female Brains
It's politically correct to say men and women are mentally the same, but Stossel lays out science that says otherwise.
Stossel: Tulsi Gabbard Full Interview
Stossel's full interview with Tulsi Gabbard covering war, drugs, free healthcare, free college, the minimum wage, and more.
Tulsi Gabbard Blames Both Sides for Waging 'These Wasteful Wars'
“As though the only way that we can relate with other countries in the world is by bombing them.”
John Stossel Interviews Tulsi Gabbard
Tulsi Gabbard and Stossel discuss war, drug legalization, and government spending.
Stossel: Glenn Beck vs. Big Tech
Glenn Beck says social media outlets are biased against conservatives.
Stossel: Live Free at Sea
Maybe the ocean is a place where we can experiment with new ways of living.
Why Is the Media So Negative?
"Everything that's bad is politics; everything that's good is the market."
Stossel: Life Is Better Than Ever
Don't believe news reports—we're healthier, richer, and safer than ever before.
Charter Schools vs. the Education Monopoly
“If I choose for my child to go to a charter school, then that's where my taxes should go!"
Stossel: Let Charter Schools Teach
Governments limit charter schools, even though charters often do better than government-run schools.
Stossel: Lessons From Africa
Entrepreneur Magatte Wade explains how regulations are keeping Africa poor.
Stossel: Trump's Deregulation
President Trump has cut a lot of regulations—but increased some others.
The Case for Legalizing Organ Sales
People already legally sell blood, plasma, and bone marrow. Why not a kidney?
Stossel: Save Lives, Sell Organs
Critics say organ sales would hurt the poor. In fact, it would save lives.
Forget Fake News, the Real Problem Is Stupid News
Most "news" is just press releases and breathless exaggerations of isolated problems.
Taxpayers Lose When the Government Gives Out 'Free' Stuff
Never before have presidential candidates offered so many giveaways.
Stossel: Free Stuff 2020
Presidential candidates promise expensive new programs. We added up the cost.
What Bernie Sanders Gets Wrong About the Minimum Wage
Politicians can’t repeal the laws of supply and demand.
Stossel: Minimum Wage Hurts Beginners
How Seattle’s $15 minimum wage killed entry-level jobs.
How 'Ag-Gag' Laws Stifle Free Speech
The government shouldn't pass special laws that prevent people from revealing what's true.
Stossel: No Filming on Farms
Farm groups get politicians to pass laws against secret filming on farms.
Government Bullies Want to Seize This Man's Home Because of Overgrown Grass
If governments can oppress, they usually will.
Stossel: Mow Your Lawn or Lose Your House!
Florida man may lose home because he didn’t cut his grass.
Celebrate Limited Government on the Fourth of July
Remember that the Declaration of Independence stands for inalienable rights.
The Depressing State of the 2020 Presidential Race
Lots of bad ideas from both sides of the political aisle.
Stossel: 2020 Candidates' Worst and Best Ideas
Stossel reveals the good, the bad, and the ugly of the 2020 campaigns.
Stossel: In Defense of Capitalism
People acting in their own self-interest created modern prosperity, says Ayn Rand Institute's Yaron Brook.