Economist David Henderson argues that we should buy the cheapest goods available to free up capital for further spending.
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Month: October 2011
Wall Street Protesters’ Economic Myths
Manhattan Institute economist Josh Barro debunks the cries of the Occupy Wall Street movement.
Internship Regulation: Are Unpaid Interns Exploited?
Should interns get paid? Should minimum wage laws apply? Shouldn’t the education and training an intern gets be considered? Are there any unintended consequences of mandating that interns be paid? This segment looks at internships in America.
Online Vet Silenced
Veterinarian Ron Hines discusses why he is no longer allowed to dispense medical advice over the internet.
Regulations Keeping the Latest Technology Out of U.S.
Gibbs Sports Amphibians’ Debbi Gibbs discusses why U.S. regulations are keeping her product off America’s roads.
Does America Need Energy Independence?
Center for Security Policy President Frank Gaffney and the Cato Institute’s Jerry Taylor on the link between oil prices, energy independence and national security.
Has America Lost its Grit?
Radio host Patrick Dorinson on the lack of self-reliance in today’s society.
A Green Car’s Dirty Secret?
Brian Wynne of the Electric Drive Transportation Association and ‘Skeptical Environmentalist’ author Bjorn Lomberg discuss subsidies for electric cars.
Today’s Kids Held Hostage
Free-Range Kids founder Lenore Skenazy on the lack of freedom given to today’s children.
Overregulation Nation Hampering Economy
Flow CEO Michael Strong and Tiossan CEO Maggate Wade on the impact government regulation has had on business growth.
Immigrants Twice as Likely to Start Business in U.S.
The Zen Marketing Group CEO Shama Kabani discusses how her family’s work ethic drove her to start a business.
Can Greed Work in a Free-Market Economy
Forbes Media Chairman Steve Forbes and AEI’s Arthur Brooks on the benefits of a free-market economy.
Should We Arm America’s Teachers?
California State Senator Leland Yee and author Suzanna Hupp debate the state’s gun laws.
Wikipedia Defies Need for Regulation
Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales on the success of the self-edited encyclopedia.
Should Government Tax Junk Food?
Author Joel Salatin and New York State Assemblyman Felix Ortiz on the battle for healthy eating in America.
Regulations, Regulations and More Regulations
FBN’s political experts on the new regulations we can expect during the second Obama term and how it will impact the economy.
Blogging Against the Law?
Nutrition blogger Steve Cooksey discusses how North Carolina has regulated his blog.
Government Programs: Help or Handouts
NYC Human Resources Administration Commissioner Robert Doar on the government’s efforts to help people find jobs.
Americans Look to Comedians for Serious News
FNC’s Greg Gutfeld on the blend of comedy and news in today’s media.
Energy Independence: Fact vs. Fiction
The Manhattan Institute’s Robert Bryce and the Cato Institute’s Jerry Taylor argue the energy independence isn’t necessary because of the global nature of the oil market.
The Science of Cheating
Author Dan Ariely discusses why people cheat and whether it’s contagious.
Unintended Consequences of the War On Drugs
Author Radley Balko on the dangers of America’s war on drugs.
Are You a Biased TV Viewer?
FOX News Contributor Bernie Goldberg on the bias among viewers and why they are looking for validation.
Bringing Government Secrets to Light
Author Chris Horner on the secrets being kept in the White House.
Should Employers Have Same Rights as Unions?
Stossel correspondent Kennedy and John Tillman of the Illinois Policy Institute discuss recent union actions and whether they have too much power.
College Campuses Limiting Free Speech
FIRE’s Greg Lukianoff discusses how universities around the country inhibit the First Amendment.
Protest Signs Not Allowed
Institute for Justice Senior Attorney Steve Simpson on his efforts to help save a business from eminent domain.
Gov. Fortuno on Revamping Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuno discusses how the territory revived its economy.
Vocational Schools vs. Higher Education
FBN’s Sandra Smith breaks down the pros and cons of vocations school and whether more kids should avoid college.
Why Individuality Matters
Cato Institute VP David Boaz at the 2012 International Students for Liberty Conference on big government and the importance of individual liberty.
Does Capitalism Have Morals?
Economist Russell Roberts and author Benjamin Barber debate whether capitalism is an ethical economic system.
Moore: Government Hasn’t Made Things Fair
The Wall Street Journal’s Stephen Moore on the administration’s push for a fair economy.
Do Hunters Make the Best Environmentalists?
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Brian Yablonski on how individual hunters can often do a better job at protecting the environment than the government.
Fired for an Opinion
Author Naomi Schaefer Riley on her criticism of Black Studies programs and how it got her fired.
What Does Poverty Mean in America Today?
‘A Nation of Moochers’ author Charles J. Sykes weighs in on America’s welfare state.
Should We Privatize the Post Office?
Postal Service board of governors member Mickey Barnett explains why the Post Office is losing billions of dollars.
Can Government Make People Happy?
Economist Chris Coyne and Philip Booth of the Institute of Economic Affairs discuss recent studies showing increased government spending decreases the happiness of its people.
A Relative Theory of Happiness
Author Dan Ariely discusses his book, “Rationally Irrational”, a study of happiness.
The Business of Depression
Author Gary Greenberg on the $11 billion made by pharmaceuticals from antidepressants every year.
Dealing With Media Bias
FOX News Contributor Bernie Goldberg on the liberal bias in mainstream media.
Barrasso: Repeal Obamacare
Sen. John Barrasso, (R-Wyo.), sounds off on the president’s health-care law and how to fix the current insurance problems in the U.S.
Government Health Care Gone Wrong
FBN’s market experts discuss the state of health care in America and how new regulations are impacting the economy
Are Millionaires Champions of Freedom?
Forbes Media Chairman Steve Forbes and BB&T Bank Chairman John Allison explain how rich people can be champions of freedom.
BB&T Chairman on Opposing TARP
BB&T Bank Chairman John Allison explains why he was opposed to receiving a government bailout.
True Job Creators
Members of the “Job Creators Alliance” discuss how their companies have created jobs and helped boost small businesses in the U.S.
The Power of Debate
FBN’s John Stossel on the need for debate and the power of free speech.
Limiting Political Speech
University of Missouri Economics Professor Jeff Milyo on the rights of foreign companies to advertise before elections.
Daniels: Government Never Creates Jobs
Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels discusses why we need to allow Americans, not government to revive America.