Stossel is a weekly American talk show, hosted by John Stossel

John Stossel

John F. Stossel is an American consumer reporter, investigative journalist, author and libertarian columnist. In October 2009 Stossel left his long time home on ABC News to join the Fox Business Channel and Fox News Channel, both owned and operated by News Corp...

, highlighting current consumer issues with a libertarian

Libertarianism

Libertarianism, in the strictest sense, is the political philosophy that holds individual liberty as the basic moral principle of society. In the broadest sense, it is any political philosophy which approximates this view...

 viewpoint. The television program debuted on December 10, 2009 on the Fox Business Network

Fox Business Network

Fox Business Network is an American cable news and satellite news television channel that began broadcasting on October 15, 2007. It is owned by the Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation...

 and airs every Thursday. It originally aired at 8:00 pm EST, but was moved to 9:00 pm EST and then again to 10:00 pm EST, the time slot at which it currently airs.

Format

Each show is filmed before a studio audience and edited to fit the hour long format. Experts are brought in from both sides to discuss the issues with John Stossel, who sometimes plays devil's advocate

Devil's advocate

In common parlance, a devil's advocate is someone who, given a certain argument, takes a position he or she does not necessarily agree with, just for the sake of argument. In taking such position, the individual taking on the devil's advocate role seeks to engage others in an argumentative...

 with the guests whose views mirror his own. Stossel often films small clips from outside the studio to supplement the show. At the end of the show, the studio audience is allowed to ask questions of some of the guests.

Beginning with the August 5, 2010 show, Fox Business renovated and expanded the Stossel studio in order to allow larger audiences to attend the show.

Season 1: 2009–2010

Title		| Guest(s)		| Airdate		| Ep. #
"Global Climate Change"	Jerry Taylor Jerry Taylor Jerry Taylor is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute where he researches environmental policy. He attended the University of Iowa as a political science major.... , Stephen Dubner	December 10, 2009	1
The premiere episode deals with the Global warming controversy Global warming controversy Global warming controversy refers to a variety of disputes, significantly more pronounced in the popular media than in the scientific literature, regarding the nature, causes, and consequences of global warming... . Stossel talks with Jerry Taylor, an energy analyst at the Cato Institute, who explains the economic impact of global warming and expresses his belief the impact will be fairly minimal. He also interviews Stephen Dubner, author of SuperFreakonomics.
"Paying for Healthcare"	John Mackey John Mackey (businessman) John Mackey is an American businessman. He is the CEO of Whole Foods Market which he had co-founded in 1980. Named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2003, Mackey is a strong supporter of free market economics...	December 17, 2009	2
The discussion includes “reformers” who say they will improve American health care. The studio audience includes single-payer activists and members of the NYU Young Communist Club. Stossel interviews Whole Foods Whole foods Whole foods are foods that are unprocessed and unrefined, or processed and refined as little as possible, before being consumed. Whole foods typically do not contain added ingredients, such as salt, carbohydrates, or fat. Examples of whole foods include unpolished grains, beans, fruits, vegetables...  CEO John Mackey, who discusses the positive effects of a boycott by progressives after he wrote an Op Ed that was critical of Government-Care.
"Atlas Shrugged"	John Allison John A. Allison IV John Allison was born on August 14, 1948, in Charlotte, North Carolina. He began his career with BB&T in 1971 following his graduation from the University of North Carolina with a degree in business administration... , Yaron Brook Yaron Brook Yaron Brook is an intellectual and political activist, and is the current president and executive director of the Ayn Rand Institute, a non-profit organization in Irvine, California, whose mission is to promote the novels of Ayn Rand and her philosophy of Objectivism.-Early life in Israel:Brook... , Nick Gillespie Nick Gillespie Nick Gillespie is the editor of Reason.com and Reason.tv and was the editor in chief of Reason magazine from 2000 to 2008...	January 7, 2010	3
Stossel analyzes the impact of the book Atlas Shrugged Atlas Shrugged Atlas Shrugged is a novel by Ayn Rand, first published in 1957 in the United States. Rand's fourth and last novel, it was also her longest, and the one she considered to be her magnum opus in the realm of fiction writing... and why it is more popular today than when it was released. He also asks who is today's Wesley Mouch and the audience overwhelmingly chooses Barney Frank Barney Frank Barney Frank is the U.S. Representative for . A member of the Democratic Party, he is the former chairman of the House Financial Services Committee and is considered the most prominent gay politician in the United States.Born and raised in New Jersey, Frank graduated from Harvard College and... .
"Crony Capitalism"	Jonathan Blake and Annette Meeks of Freedom Foundation of Minnesota, Denis Calabrese (former Chief of Staff for Dick Armey Dick Armey Richard Keith "Dick" Armey is a former U.S. Representative from Texas's and House Majority Leader . He was one of the engineers of the "Republican Revolution" of the 1990s, in which Republicans were elected to majorities of both houses of Congress for the first time in four decades. Armey was... ), Tim Carney author of The Big Ripoff	January 14, 2010	4
Discusses examples where Big Business has used the clout of Big Government to get special privileges or protect themselves from competition, known as crony capitalism Crony capitalism Crony capitalism is a term describing a capitalist economy in which success in business depends on close relationships between business people and government officials... . The show examines government support of Serious Materials and using regulations to prevent new competition in the toy industry.
"Energy Independence"	T. Boone Pickens, Robert Bryce Robert Bryce (writer) Robert Bryce is an American author and journalist who lives in Austin, Texas. His articles on energy, politics, and other topics have appeared in numerous publications, including the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Counterpunch, and Atlantic Monthly.-Career:Bryce has been...	January 21, 2010	5
Stossel speaks with T. Boone Pickens, an oilman and advocate of becoming energy independent. Video is shown of Stossel challenging his guest T. Boone Pickens to a $10,000 bet about the price of oil that will end May 22, 2010. Author Robert Bryce debates Pickens on the merits of energy independence.
"Food Police"	Nick Gillespie Nick Gillespie Nick Gillespie is the editor of Reason.com and Reason.tv and was the editor in chief of Reason magazine from 2000 to 2008...	January 28, 2010	6
The panel discusses efforts to regulate food by taxing and banning salt, trans fat, and sugary drinks. The discussion turns heated as Nick Gillespie debates a trial lawyer who brings class-action lawsuits against makers of fast food.
"Things Are Getting Better"	Alan Tonelson Alan Tonelson Alan Tonelson is an American economist who is a Research Fellow at the U.S. Business and Industry Council Educational Foundation. He has written extensively on the trade deficit between the United States and other countries. He has also written on free trade, globalization and industrial... , Arthur C. Brooks Arthur C. Brooks Arthur C. Brooks is an American social scientist and musician. He is the president of the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank. Brooks is best known for his work on the junctions between culture, economics, and politics... , Christopher Flavin Christopher Flavin Christopher Flavin is the President of the Worldwatch Institute, an independent research organization focused on natural resource and environmental issues, based in Washington, DC... , Steven F. Hayward Steven F. Hayward Steven F. Hayward is an American author, political commentator, and policy scholar. He argues for libertarian and conservative viewpoints in his writings. He writes frequently on the topics of environmentalism, law, economics, and public policy.-Career:... , Clark Ervin Clark Ervin Clark Kent Ervin, currently the head of at the Aspen Institute, was the first Inspector General of the United States Department of Homeland Security . He was appointed on December 26, 2003, in a recess appointment by President George W. Bush. Prior to appointment, he had served as the acting... , John Mueller John Mueller John E. Mueller is a political scientist in the field of international relations as well as a scholar of the history of dance. He is recognized for his ideas concerning "the banality of ethnic war" and the theory that major world conflicts are quickly becoming obsolete.-Career:He received his A.B...	February 4, 2010	7
Stossel interviews people who think things are getting worse, and then looks at four areas of life that are arguably getting better for people due to free markets: the economy, pollution, terrorism, and culture. Each segment features a debate from both sides of the argument.
"The Road to Serfdom"	Dave Low Dave Low Dave Low was an Australian rules footballer who played with West Torrens in the SAFL.Originally from Broken Hill, Low was a defender and debuted for West Torrens in 1910. He finished second in the 1911 Magarey Medal count and won the Medal the following season, becoming the first specialist... , Paul Ryan Paul Ryan (politician) Paul Davis Ryan is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1999. He is a member of the Republican Party and has been ranked among the party's most influential voices on economic policy.... , Arthur C. Brooks Arthur C. Brooks Arthur C. Brooks is an American social scientist and musician. He is the president of the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank. Brooks is best known for his work on the junctions between culture, economics, and politics... , Matt Welch Matt Welch Matt Welch is an American blogger, journalist, andlibertarian political pundit. Since 2008, he has been the editor-in-chief at the monthly libertarian journal, Reason. From 2006 to 2007, he was an editorial page editor for the Los Angeles Times...	February 11, 2010	8
This show examines the welfare state, predicted in Hayek's The Road to Serfdom The Road to Serfdom The Road to Serfdom is a book written by the Austrian-born economist and philosopher Friedrich von Hayek between 1940–1943, in which he "warned of the danger of tyranny that inevitably results from government control of economic decision-making through central planning," and in which he argues... , in which serfs are allowed to work and keep some of their money, but must give the rest to their rulers to keep them safe. Stossel confronts Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin and asks him why, if he supports free markets, he voted for the Troubled Asset Relief Program and automaker bailouts. Stossel examines the Kurt Vonnegut Kurt Vonnegut Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. was a 20th century American writer. His works such as Cat's Cradle , Slaughterhouse-Five and Breakfast of Champions blend satire, gallows humor and science fiction. He was known for his humanist beliefs and was honorary president of the American Humanist Association.-Early...  short story Harrison Bergeron Harrison Bergeron "Harrison Bergeron" is a satirical, dystopian science fiction short story written by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. and first published in October 1961. Originally published in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, the story was re-published in the author's collection Welcome to the Monkey House in... and sees parallels today.
"Imprisoning Kids"	Kevin P. Chavous Kevin P. Chavous Kevin P. Chavous is an attorney,author, national education reform leader and former Democratic Party politician in Washington, DC. He was elected as Ward 7 member of the Council of the District of Columbia in 1992 and served three terms until his defeat in the September, 2004 primary... , Eva Moskowitz Eva Moskowitz Eva S. Moskowitz runs Harlem Success Academy and is a former City Councilmember in New York City.- Education, teaching, and family :... , Scott Stringer Scott Stringer Scott M. Stringer is a New York Democratic politician and currently the 26th Borough President of Manhattan.-Life and career:... , James Tooley James Tooley James Tooley is a professor of education policy at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, where he directs the E. G. West Centre...	February 18, 2010	9
Stossel discusses the failure of government run schools and ballooning costs, and explores ways to increase competition through private charter schools or school voucher programs. Harlem Success Academy Harlem Success Academy Harlem Success Academy Charter School is the foundation of Success Charter Network, Inc. Its students, most of them starting with disadvantages, have been consistently achieving some of the highest test scores in the state...  founder Eva Moskowitz debates Scott Stringer about charter schools versus government schools. The $166 billion cost of Head Start Program and failure to provide lasting results past Grade 1 is also discussed.
"Hands Off My Meds"	John Crowley John Crowley (biotech executive) John Francis Crowley is an American biotechnology executive and entrepreneur. He is best known as the founder of several biotech companies devoted to curing genetic diseases.-Life and career:... , Montel Williams Montel Williams Montel Brian Anthony Williams is an American television personality, radio talk show host and actor. He is best known as host of the long-running The Montel Williams Show, and more recently as a spokesperson for the Partnership for Prescription Assistance... , Dr. Arnold Relman Arnold S. Relman Arnold Seymour Relman M.D. is a professor of medicine, social medicine and emeritus at Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. He is a former editor of the New England Journal of Medicine and writes extensively on medical publishing and reform of the U.S... , Alan Chow	February 25, 2010	10
John Stossel asks the audience if they think the FDA keeps us safer. He interviews John Crowley, who is portrayed in the film Extraordinary Measures Extraordinary Measures Extraordinary Measures is a 2010 medical drama film starring Brendan Fraser, Harrison Ford, and Keri Russell. It is distributed by CBS Films and was released on January 22, 2010. It is about parents who form a biotechnology company to develop a drug to save the lives of their children, who have a... . Regulation supporter Dr. Arnold Relman debates Stossel's brother Dr. Thomas Stossel of Harvard Medical School Harvard Medical School Harvard Medical School is the graduate medical school of Harvard University. It is located in the Longwood Medical Area of the Mission Hill neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.... . Alan Chow, an eye surgeon who developed an implant to allow blind people to see, describes the FDA process which took seven years and $50 million before he ran out of funds. Montel Williams explains why he requires medical marijuana to manage pain caused by multiple sclerosis.
"Prohibition"	Jacob Sullum Jacob Sullum Jacob Z. Sullum is a syndicated newspaper columnist with Creators Syndicate and a Senior Editor at Reason magazine. In 2004, he received a Thomas S. Szasz Award... , Wendy Murphy	March 4, 2010	11
Stossel discusses American prohibitions and illegal acts that are actual voluntary and/or consensual. He discusses prohibitionists who claim their rules are necessary for the public or individuals' own good. He discusses unintended side effects of drug prohibition with Jacob Sullem. Former prosecutor Wendy Murphy debates a former sex-trade worker about whether or not prostitution is a form of slavery.
"Licensing Madness"	Chip Mellor Chip Mellor William H. "Chip" Mellor serves as President and General Counsel of the Institute for Justice, which he co-founded. Mellor pursues constitutional litigation in four areas: economic liberty, property rights, school choice, and free speech.- Prior to the Institute for Justice :Mellor received his... , Andrew Napolitano Andrew Napolitano Andrew Paolo Napolitano is a former New Jersey Superior Court Judge and now a political and legal analyst for Fox News Channel. Napolitano started on the channel in 1998, and currently serves as the network's senior judicial analyst, commenting on legal news and trials...	March 11, 2010	12
Stossel interviews two unlicensed florists who are breaking the law by selling flowers. They debate Mike Rome of the Louisiana State Florists Association. Chip Mellor of the Institute for Justice Institute for Justice The Institute for Justice is a 501 non-profit libertarian public interest law firm in the United States. Its mission is to provide pro bono legal advice and representation, litigating strategically to pursue its goal of a rule of law under which individuals can control their destinies as free and...  explains how his organization sues states with unconstitutional laws. David Price discusses how he was imprisoned for over a year for writing a legal letter on behalf of a volunteer. New Jersey State lawyer Albert Cohn argues for legal licensing against Judge Andrew Nepolitano.
"Saving Cleveland"	Drew Carey Drew Carey Drew Allison Carey is an American actor, singer, comedian, photographer, sports executive, and game show host. After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and making a name for himself in stand-up comedy, Carey eventually gained popularity starring on his own sitcom, The Drew Carey Show, and serving as... , Dennis Kucinich Dennis Kucinich Dennis John Kucinich is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1997. He was furthermore a candidate for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States in the 2004 and 2008 presidential elections.... , Nick Gillespie Nick Gillespie Nick Gillespie is the editor of Reason.com and Reason.tv and was the editor in chief of Reason magazine from 2000 to 2008... , Steven Malanga Steven Malanga Steven Malanga is a contributing editor to City Journal and a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, which publishes City Journal. His primary area of focus is economic development within dense urban centers, with a particular emphasis on those areas in and surrounding New York and the Tri-State... , Stephen Goldsmith Stephen Goldsmith Stephen "Steve" Goldsmith is the former mayor of Indianapolis and most recently served as the Deputy Mayor of New York City for Operations, stepping down effective August 4, 2011 after a domestic violence arrest. He is also the Daniel Paul Professor of Government at the John F... , Randal O'Toole Randal O'Toole Randal O'Toole is an American public policy analyst. Although O'Toole studied economics at the University of Oregon, he did not receive a degree in economics...	March 18, 2010	13
A supplement to the reason.tv online series Reason Saves Cleveland, hosted by Nick Gillespie and Drew Carey. The show deals with Cleveland, once America's 6th largest city, now reduced to less than half the previous population, which libertarians believe is due to overtaxation and central planning. Stossel interviews author J.C. Bradbury, who says there is no economic benefit to taxpayer subsidized sports stadiums. Drew Carey speaks with former Cleveland mayor Dennis Kucinich, who believes state owned institutions are better than private business.
"The Biggest Rip-Off"	Paul Ryan Paul Ryan (politician) Paul Davis Ryan is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1999. He is a member of the Republican Party and has been ranked among the party's most influential voices on economic policy.... , David Certner, Veronique de Rugy	March 25, 2010	14
Representative Paul Ryan Paul Ryan Paul Ryan may refer to:* Paul Ryan , member of the U.S. House of Representatives* Paul Ryan , music agent for The Agency, former Cradle of Filth guitarist* Paul Ryan , comics artist...  and Mercatus Center Mercatus Center The Mercatus Center at George Mason University in the United States is a non-profit market-oriented research, education, and outreach think tank affiliated with the Koch family. It works with policy experts, lobbyists, and government officials to connect academic learning and real-world practice...  economist Veronique de Rugy talk about the current financial outlook. David Certner of the AARP AARP AARP, formerly the American Association of Retired Persons, is the United States-based non-governmental organization and interest group, founded in 1958 by Ethel Percy Andrus, PhD, a retired educator from California, and based in Washington, D.C. According to its mission statement, it is "a...  believes entitlement programs must continue. Author Joel Kotkin explains how other countries have it worse. Stossell confronts a lawyer who helps people hide assets so that they can collect Medicaid Medicaid Medicaid is the United States health program for certain people and families with low incomes and resources. It is a means-tested program that is jointly funded by the state and federal governments, and is managed by the states. People served by Medicaid are U.S. citizens or legal permanent...  benefits meant to go to the poor.
"Junk Science"	Jerry Taylor Jerry Taylor Jerry Taylor is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute where he researches environmental policy. He attended the University of Iowa as a political science major.... , Christina Hoff Sommers Christina Hoff Sommers Christina Hoff Sommers is an American author and former philosophy professor who is known for her critique of late 20th century feminism, and her writings about feminism in contemporary American culture... , Roy Spencer	April 1, 2010	15
This episode discusses junk science. As an example, Stossel convinces New Yorkers to sign a ban on dihydrogen monoxide, better known as water Water Water is a chemical substance with the chemical formula H2O. A water molecule contains one oxygen and two hydrogen atoms connected by covalent bonds. Water is a liquid at ambient conditions, but it often co-exists on Earth with its solid state, ice, and gaseous state . Water also exists in a... . He examines global warming myths, alternate energy sources, nuclear energy, and the lack of women in engineering, physics and mathematics.
"What Am I?"	P. J. O'Rourke P. J. O'Rourke Patrick Jake "P. J." O'Rourke is an American political satirist, journalist, writer, and author. O'Rourke is the H. L. Mencken Research Fellow at the Cato Institute and is a regular correspondent for The Atlantic Monthly, The American Spectator, and The Weekly Standard, and frequent panelist on... , Andrew Napolitano Andrew Napolitano Andrew Paolo Napolitano is a former New Jersey Superior Court Judge and now a political and legal analyst for Fox News Channel. Napolitano started on the channel in 1998, and currently serves as the network's senior judicial analyst, commenting on legal news and trials... , Jeffrey Miron Jeffrey Miron Jeffrey Alan Miron is an American economist. He served as the chairman of the Department of Economics at Boston University from 1992 to 1998, and currently teaches at Harvard University, serving as a Senior Lecturer and Director of Undergraduate Studies in Harvard's Economics Department.Miron is an... , Deroy Murdock Deroy Murdock Deroy Murdock is an American syndicated columnist for the Scripps Howard News Service and a contributing editor with National Review Online.... , Wendy McElroy Wendy McElroy Wendy McElroy is a Canadian individualist anarchist and individualist feminist. She was a co-founder along with Carl Watner and George H. Smith of The Voluntaryist in 1982.-Sex-positive:... , David Boaz David Boaz David Boaz is the executive vice president of the Cato Institute, an American libertarian think tank. He played a key role in the Institute's development and the American libertarian movement....	April 8, 2010	16
Stossel examines what it is to be a libertarian Libertarianism Libertarianism, in the strictest sense, is the political philosophy that holds individual liberty as the basic moral principle of society. In the broadest sense, it is any political philosophy which approximates this view... .
"Tax Insanity"	Neal Boortz Neal Boortz Neal A. Boortz, Jr. is an American Libertarian radio host, author, and political commentator. His nationally syndicated talk show, The Neal Boortz Show, airs throughout the United States on Dial Global . It is ranked seventh in overall listeners, with 4.25+ million per week...	April 15, 2010	17
Stossel examines the current American income tax code and the proposed FairTax FairTax The FairTax is a tax reform proposal for the federal government of the United States that would replace all federal taxes on personal and corporate income with a single broad national consumption tax on retail sales. The Fair Tax Act would apply a tax once at the point of purchase on all new goods... .
"Lies, Myths and Stupidity"	Michael Medved Michael Medved Michael Medved is an American radio host, author, political commentator and film critic. His Seattle, Washington-based nationally syndicated talk show, The Michael Medved Show, airs throughout the U.S... , Stephanie Soechtig, Scott Bullock Scott Bullock Scott G. Bullock is a senior attorney at the Institute for Justice a public interest law firm in Arlington, Virginia founded in 1991 by Chip Mellor and Clint Bolick. He was lead counsel for Susette Kelo in the landmark case, Kelo v... , and Richard Tren Richard Tren Richard Tren is Director of Africa Fighting Malaria, an analyst for the Free Market Foundation, and a Research Fellow of the Environment Unit at the Institute of Economic Affairs.He writes frequently for Tech Central Station.-Books:...	April 22, 2010	18
Stossel examines lies, myths and stupidity about capitalism, bottled water, property seizure and DDT DDT DDT is one of the most well-known synthetic insecticides. It is a chemical with a long, unique, and controversial history.... .
"Free Trade"	Lou Dobbs Lou Dobbs Louis Carl "Lou" Dobbs is an American journalist, radio host, television host on the Fox Business Network, and author. He anchored CNN's Lou Dobbs Tonight until November 2009 when he announced on the air that he would leave the 24-hour cable news television network.He was born in Texas and lived... , Tom G. Palmer Tom G. Palmer Tom Gordon Palmer is a Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute, director of the Institute's educational division, , Vice President for International Programs at the Atlas Economic Research Foundation, and General Director of the -Professional life:Palmer earned his B.A. in liberal arts from St. John's... , June Arunga June Arunga June Akinyi Arunga is the founder and CEO of Open Quest Media LLC. In 2010, she was named in the 100 Most Creative People in Business by Fast Company. She is a founding partner, and for a period was Director of Corporate Affairs, of Black Star Line SA: a technology solution provider in the fields... , Johan Norberg Johan Norberg Johan Norberg is a Swedish author and historian, devoted to promoting economic globalization and liberal positions. He is arguably most known as the author of In Defense of Global Capitalism... , Donald J. Boudreaux Donald J. Boudreaux Donald J. Boudreaux is professor of economics at George Mason University. He served as chairman from August 2001 and stepped down in August 2009. He previously served as president of the libertarian think tank Foundation for Economic Education, a post he accepted in May 1997...	April 29, 2010	19
Stossel debates Lou Dobbs Lou Dobbs Louis Carl "Lou" Dobbs is an American journalist, radio host, television host on the Fox Business Network, and author. He anchored CNN's Lou Dobbs Tonight until November 2009 when he announced on the air that he would leave the 24-hour cable news television network.He was born in Texas and lived... , who believes in balanced trade Balanced trade Balanced trade is an alternative economic model to free trade. Under balanced trade nations are required to provide a fairly even reciprocal trade pattern; they cannot run large trade deficits....  as opposed to free trade Free trade Under a free trade policy, prices emerge from supply and demand, and are the sole determinant of resource allocation. 'Free' trade differs from other forms of trade policy where the allocation of goods and services among trading countries are determined by price strategies that may differ from... .
"Government Bullies"	Anya Kamenetz Anya Kamenetz Anya Kamenetz is an American writer living in Brooklyn, New York City. She is a staff writer for Fast Company magazine and a columnist for Tribune Media . During 2005 she wrote a column for The Village Voice called "Generation Debt: The New Economics of Being Young"...	May 6, 2010	20
This episode looks at bans for charging carry-on baggage fees, bans on chewing tobacco, union attempts to force kids into attending only government-run schools, and unpaid internships. Stossel debates Village Voice writer Anya Kamenetz Anya Kamenetz Anya Kamenetz is an American writer living in Brooklyn, New York City. She is a staff writer for Fast Company magazine and a columnist for Tribune Media . During 2005 she wrote a column for The Village Voice called "Generation Debt: The New Economics of Being Young"...  and author of "DIY U" about unpaid internships. He also talks to some of his former interns to describe their experiences.
"Bans on Betting"	Chad Hills	May 13, 2010	21
Stossel looks at government bans on gambling.
"Free Speech"	Ayaan Hirsi Ali Ayaan Hirsi Ali Ayaan Hirsi Magan Ali is a Somali-Dutch feminist and atheist activist, writer, politician who strongly opposes circumcision and female genital cutting. She is the daughter of the Somali politician and opposition leader Hirsi Magan Isse and is a founder of the women's rights organisation the AHA...	May 20, 2010	22
Stossel interviews two people who speak their mind about Islam Islam Islam . The most common are and .   : Arabic pronunciation varies regionally. The first vowel ranges from ~~. The second vowel ranges from ~~~...  despite death threats and prosecution, including Ayaan Hirsi Ali Ayaan Hirsi Ali Ayaan Hirsi Magan Ali is a Somali-Dutch feminist and atheist activist, writer, politician who strongly opposes circumcision and female genital cutting. She is the daughter of the Somali politician and opposition leader Hirsi Magan Isse and is a founder of the women's rights organisation the AHA... , who produced a film about Islam's subjugation of women with Dutch moviemaker Theo Van Gogh Theo van Gogh Theo van Gogh is the name of:*Theo van Gogh , brother of the painter Vincent van Gogh*Theo van Gogh , great-grandson of the above... .
"Going Green"	Robert Bryce Robert Bryce (writer) Robert Bryce is an American author and journalist who lives in Austin, Texas. His articles on energy, politics, and other topics have appeared in numerous publications, including the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Counterpunch, and Atlantic Monthly.-Career:Bryce has been... , Heather Rogers, Bjorn Lomborg, Greg Kutz	May 27, 2010	23
Stossel examines the green movement, including claims that wind power, solar power, and electric cars will make a significant impact on energy use. He discusses these issues with Robert Bryce Robert Bryce (writer) Robert Bryce is an American author and journalist who lives in Austin, Texas. His articles on energy, politics, and other topics have appeared in numerous publications, including the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Counterpunch, and Atlantic Monthly.-Career:Bryce has been... , the author of "Power Hungry," and Heather Rogers, a progressive environmentalist and author of "Green Gone Wrong." Bjørn Lomborg Bjørn Lomborg Bjørn Lomborg is a Danish author, academic, and environmental writer. He is an adjunct professor at the Copenhagen Business School, director of the Copenhagen Consensus Centre and a former director of the Environmental Assessment Institute in Copenhagen... , a self-professed leftist and environmentalist, talks about the top 30 problems facing the world, and claims that global warming is 14th, 29th, and 30th on the list. The Energy Star Energy Star Energy Star is an international standard for energy efficient consumer products originated in the United States of America. It was first created as a United States government program during the early 1990s, but Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Taiwan and the European Union have also adopted...  program is also dissected.
"Free to Choose"	Benjamin Barber Benjamin Barber Benjamin R. Barber is an American political theorist and author perhaps best known for his 1996 bestseller, Jihad vs. McWorld.-Career:... , David Boaz David Boaz David Boaz is the executive vice president of the Cato Institute, an American libertarian think tank. He played a key role in the Institute's development and the American libertarian movement.... , Johan Norberg Johan Norberg Johan Norberg is a Swedish author and historian, devoted to promoting economic globalization and liberal positions. He is arguably most known as the author of In Defense of Global Capitalism...	June 10, 2010	24
A look back at Milton Friedman Milton Friedman Milton Friedman was an American economist, statistician, academic, and author who taught at the University of Chicago for more than three decades... 's Free to Choose Free to Choose Free to Choose is a book and a ten-part television series broadcast on public television by economists Milton and Rose D...  and the impact it has had on other countries. Includes an interview with Benjamin Barber, a critic of Friedman.
"Drug War Disaster"	Sean Hannity Sean Hannity Sean Hannity is an American radio and television host, author, and conservative political commentator. He is the host of The Sean Hannity Show, a nationally syndicated talk radio show that airs throughout the United States on Premiere Radio Networks. Hannity also hosts a cable news show, Hannity,...	June 17, 2010	25
Stossel examines the War on Drugs War on Drugs The War on Drugs is a campaign of prohibition and foreign military aid and military intervention being undertaken by the United States government, with the assistance of participating countries, intended to both define and reduce the illegal drug trade...  and its critics. He debates Sean Hannity Sean Hannity Sean Hannity is an American radio and television host, author, and conservative political commentator. He is the host of The Sean Hannity Show, a nationally syndicated talk radio show that airs throughout the United States on Premiere Radio Networks. Hannity also hosts a cable news show, Hannity,... , who argues that legalizing drugs would result in more problems for America.
"More Guns Less Crime"	Denis Hannigan	June 24, 2010	26
Stossel debates gun control Gun control Gun control is any law, policy, practice, or proposal designed to restrict or limit the possession, production, importation, shipment, sale, and/or use of guns or other firearms by private citizens...  with Brady Campaign Brady Campaign The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence and the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence are affiliated non-profit organizations in the United States. They are named after James Brady who was permanently disabled as a result of an assassination attempt on U.S. President Ronald Reagan in 1981...  vice president Dennis Hannigan. They look at statistics which show that crime actually decreases when conceal and carry laws are abandoned.
"The Trouble with Lawyers"	Geoffrey Fieger Geoffrey Fieger Geoffrey Fieger is an American attorney based in Southfield, Michigan. Fieger is the senior partner at the law firm of Fieger, Fieger, Kenney, Johnson & Giroux and is an occasional legal commentator for NBC and MSNBC...	July 8, 2010	27
The show covers personal injury lawyer Personal injury lawyer A personal injury lawyer is a lawyer who provides legal representation to those who claim to have been injured, physically or psychologically, as a result of the negligence or wrongdoing of another person, company, government agency, or other entity.... s who claim to be protecting the little guy but keep up to 40% of what they win. Stossel examines what these lawsuits do to the cost of products, which has a built in cost to cover what lawyers take. He interviews Geoffrey Fieger Geoffrey Fieger Geoffrey Fieger is an American attorney based in Southfield, Michigan. Fieger is the senior partner at the law firm of Fieger, Fieger, Kenney, Johnson & Giroux and is an occasional legal commentator for NBC and MSNBC... , a trial lawyer, and people from the US Chamber Institute for Legal Reform Institute for Legal Reform The US Chamber Institute for Legal Reform is an advocacy group founded in 1998 by the United States Chamber of Commerce, with a focus on what it calls "tort reform."- Stances on Issues :...  tell stories of small businesses that are harassed and sometimes even forcced out of business by dubious lawsuits.
"Freedom Under Siege"		July 15, 2010	28
"The Immigration Debate"		July 22, 2010	29
"Sex & The Law"		July 29, 2010	30
"Planes, Trains & Automobiles"		August 5, 2010	31
When a private company operates a public facility under contract to government, it must perform. Otherwise, it will be fired as its contract will not be renewed. Government is never fired. Contracting out to private enterprise is not the same thing as letting fully competitive free markets operate but still works better than government.
"The Americans with Disabilities Act"		September 2, 2010	32
When President George H. W. Bush George H. W. Bush George Herbert Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 41st President of the United States . He had previously served as the 43rd Vice President of the United States , a congressman, an ambassador, and Director of Central Intelligence.Bush was born in Milton, Massachusetts, to...  signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law 20 years ago, he had good intentions. Everyone wants to protect the disabled, but those good intentions had nasty, unintended consequences.
"Entrepreneurs Under Attack"		September 9, 2010	33
Everyone says he likes small business. Even big-government types. Then, they find all kinds of reasons to make business owners jump through hoops for the right to operate.
"Government Schools 2"		September 16, 2010	34
"The Trouble with Lawyers 2"		September 23, 2010	35
"Should Everyone Vote"		September 30, 2010	36
"Bankrupting America"		October 7, 2010	37
"The Power to Prosper"		October 14, 2010	38
"Election Myths"	Matt Welch Matt Welch Matt Welch is an American blogger, journalist, andlibertarian political pundit. Since 2008, he has been the editor-in-chief at the monthly libertarian journal, Reason. From 2006 to 2007, he was an editorial page editor for the Los Angeles Times... , Karl Rove Karl Rove Karl Christian Rove was Senior Advisor and Deputy Chief of Staff to former President George W. Bush until Rove's resignation on August 31, 2007. He has headed the Office of Political Affairs, the Office of Public Liaison, and the White House Office of Strategic Initiatives... , Joe Trippi Joe Trippi Joe Trippi is a long-time American Democratic campaign worker and consultant. A mainstay in presidential politics, Trippi has worked on the presidential campaigns of Edward Kennedy, Walter Mondale, Gary Hart, Dick Gephardt, Jerry Brown and most recently John Edwards... , Angelo Codevilla	October 21, 2010	39
On the show, Stossel examines whether it matters if Republicans or Democrats are elected. Republicans claim to shrink government and Democrats vclaim to be "pro-choice," but Stossel believes those are myths. Karl Rove Karl Rove Karl Christian Rove was Senior Advisor and Deputy Chief of Staff to former President George W. Bush until Rove's resignation on August 31, 2007. He has headed the Office of Political Affairs, the Office of Public Liaison, and the White House Office of Strategic Initiatives...  defends Republicans while Joe Trippi Joe Trippi Joe Trippi is a long-time American Democratic campaign worker and consultant. A mainstay in presidential politics, Trippi has worked on the presidential campaigns of Edward Kennedy, Walter Mondale, Gary Hart, Dick Gephardt, Jerry Brown and most recently John Edwards...  defends Democrats.
"Scare Stories"		October 28, 2010	40
To commemorate Halloween, Stossel examines scare stories by the media. He examines an actual death list with probabilities assigned to each type of death and finds that the media overreporting of certain causes of death and underreporting of others.
"Libertarians and the Election"	Ron Paul Ron Paul Ronald Ernest "Ron" Paul is an American physician, author and United States Congressman who is seeking to be the Republican Party candidate in the 2012 presidential election. Paul represents Texas's 14th congressional district, which covers an area south and southwest of Houston that includes... , Matt Welch Matt Welch Matt Welch is an American blogger, journalist, andlibertarian political pundit. Since 2008, he has been the editor-in-chief at the monthly libertarian journal, Reason. From 2006 to 2007, he was an editorial page editor for the Los Angeles Times... , Bill O'Reilly Bill O'Reilly (political commentator) William James "Bill" O'Reilly, Jr. is an American television host, author, syndicated columnist and political commentator. He is the host of the political commentary program The O'Reilly Factor on the Fox News Channel, which is the most watched cable news television program on American television... , Ellis Henican Ellis Henican Ellis Henican is a columnist at Newsday and AM New York as well as a political analyst on the Fox News Channel. He hosts a nationally syndicated weekend show on Talk Radio Network, is author of a New York Times Bestseller, and is the voice of "Stormy" on the hit Cartoon Network series Sealab...	November 4, 2010	41
Stossel analyzes the results of the November 2010 mid-term elections United States elections, 2010 The 2010 United States elections were held on Tuesday, November 2, 2010. During this midterm election year, all 435 seats in the United States House of Representatives and 37 of the 100 seats in the United States Senate were contested in this election along with 38 state and territorial... with the help of his guests. He attempts to find out if some voters shied away from certain candidates out of ignorance and a misconception of what libertarians are really about.
"Politically Incorrect"		November 11, 2010	42
"Food Fight"		November 18, 2010	43
"Public or Private Ownership"		November 25, 2010	44
"You Owe $200,000 To The Fed"		December 2, 2010	45
"Liberty 2010"		December 09, 2010	46
"Skepticism & Religion"		December 16, 2010	47
"Who is more charitable: Democrats or Republicans"		December 30, 2010	48

Season 2: 2011

Title		| Guest(s)		| Airdate		| Ep. #
"Uncle Sam Shouldn't be Making Your Resolutions"		January 5, 2011	1
"Meet the New Boss"		January 13, 2011	2
"The Curse of Good Intentions"		January 20, 2011	3
"Balancing the Budget"		January 27, 2011	4
"Sports"		February 3, 2011	5
"Spontaneous Order"		February 10, 2011	6
"The Future"		February 17, 2011	7
"Hollywood"		February 24, 2011	8
"Battles at Home and Abroad"		March 3, 2011	9
"Americas Heroes...not"		March 10, 2011	10
"Stop the Spending"		March 17, 2011	11
"Leave me Alone"		March 24, 2011	12
"Freeloaders (special)"		March 25, 2011	13
"Students for Liberty"		March 31, 2011	14
"Budget Wars"		April 7, 2011	15
"Makers vs. Takers"		April 14, 2011	16
"Privacy vs. Security"		April 21, 2011	17
"Ron Paul 2012"		April 28, 2011	18
"Freeloaders Talk Back"		May 5, 2011	19
"Good Energy/Bad Energy"		May 12, 2011	20
"Politically Incorrect (rerun of Nov 11, 2010)"		May 19, 2011	X
"American (Budget) Idol"		May 26, 2011	21
"Government Help Hurts"		June 2, 2011	22
"Gary Johnson 2012"		June 9, 2011	23
"The Money Hole (special)"		June 12, 2011	24
"The Trouble with Lawyers 3"		June 16, 2011	25
"Declaration of Independents"		June 23, 2011	26
"The College Scam"		June 30, 2011	27
"On the Road to Serfdom"		July 7, 2011	28
"Herman Cain 2012"		July 14, 2011	29
"Politically Incorrect History"		July 21, 2011	30
"Debt Solution"		July 28, 2011	31
"Government in My Car"		August 4, 2011	32
"Defending the Indefensible"		August 11, 2011	33
"GOP debates"		August 18, 2011	X
"Politically Incorrect (rerun of Nov 11, 2010)"		August 25, 2011	X
"Government Help Hurts (rerun of June 2)"		September 1, 2011	X
"10 Years After 9-11"		September 8, 2011	34
"Question Authority"		September 15, 2011	35
"Stupid in America (special)"		September 17, 2011	36
"Creating Jobs"		September 22, 2011	37
"Libertarians in Charge"		September 30, 2011	38
"Job Killers"		October 6, 2011	39
"Liberate Wall Street"		October 13, 2011	40
"Reaction to Stupid in America"		October 20, 2011	41
"Stupid Consumers"		October 27, 2011	42
"Big Govt-Rejected"		November 3, 2011	43
"The Money Hole (rerun of June 12)"		November 10, 2011	X
"Enemies of Free Speech"		November 17, 2011	44