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High Speed Rails a Waste of Money
High Speed Rails a Waste of Money

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONAuthor Randal O’Toole and Seastanding Institute Founder Patri Friedman discuss why the president is wasting his time with high-speed rail and give their ideas to save the...

ADA Protecting the Disabled
ADA Protecting the Disabled

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONAuthor Greg Perry and Curt Decker of the National Disability Rights Network debate whether the ADA is a necessary organization.

Man Jailed for Paperwork
Man Jailed for Paperwork

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONFormer orchid importer George Norris on being sent to prison for missing paperwork for his business.

How to Become an Informed Voter
How to Become an Informed Voter

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONHeadcount Executive Director Andy Bernstein and Reason Magazine Senior Editor Michael Moynihan on the lack of political knowledge of voters.[rev_slider...

Government Drone Restrictions Too Strict?
Government Drone Restrictions Too Strict?

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONAuthor Adam Thierer on government’s restriction on drone use.Enjoy this video? You can access many more resources like quizzes, teacher's guides, and free DVDs when you register! It will take you less than two minutes, and best of all: it's FREE!

Why is America Rich?
Why is America Rich?

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONCato Institute policy analyst Sallie James and Columbia University professor Marc Lamont Hill on why America is so prosperous.

Rediscovering the Constitution
Rediscovering the Constitution

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONConstituting America’s Janine Turner and Let Freedom Ring’s Colin Hanna on the need for Americans to read and appreciate the Constitution.[rev_slider...

Does ADA Promote Discrimination?
Does ADA Promote Discrimination?

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONKatherine-Mangu Ward of Reason Magazine and Steve Lonegan, former mayor of Bogota, N.J., discuss the overextension of the ADA.

One Nation Under Arrest
One Nation Under Arrest

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONHeritage Foundation’s Brian Walsh argues vagueness in our laws makes people criminals without even knowing it.

Dollar Vans Hurt Mass Transit?
Dollar Vans Hurt Mass Transit?

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONJohn Samuelson and Hector Ricketts debate on whether mass transit would lose government funds due to competition by dollar van companies.[rev_slider...

Monks Can’t Sell Caskets
Monks Can’t Sell Caskets

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONLouisiana Funeral Directors Assn.’s David Tatman and economist Donald Boudreaux on laws restricting the Monks of St. Joseph Abbey’s business.[rev_slider...

Capitalism: Why So Unpopular?
Capitalism: Why So Unpopular?

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONNews reports, articles, and websites tell us of the waning belief in capitalism. What do you think about capitalism? Is capitalism evil? Or has it lifted billions of people out...

Essay Contest and Video Contest
Essay Contest and Video Contest

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miLfoXakFLA Video Description   Meet our 2016 Essay Contest winners, and learn more about our annual contests, including a new Video Contest for the 2016-2017 school year.

Threats to Free Speech: Islamic Extremism
Threats to Free Speech: Islamic Extremism

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONShould people be stopped from offending each other? From criticizing each other’s views, religion, even race? Should the government protect us from offensive speech, or protect...

Think Your Privacy Is Threatened?
Think Your Privacy Is Threatened?

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONChina is starting a “social credit system.” The state will monitor social media and web use to make it “hard for the discredited to take a single step.” Will it come to America?...

Economic lessons of 2015
Economic lessons of 2015

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONKatherine Mangu Ward of Reason Magazine, Dan Mitchell of the Cato Institute, and Fox contributor Deneen Borelli discuss the biggest economic lessons learned in 2015.[rev_slider...

Open Borders or Secure ‘Em?
Open Borders or Secure ‘Em?

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONManhattan Institute’s Heather MacDonald and Jason Riley, author of “Let Them In,” debate immigration policy.

Technological Innovation: Do Rules Stifle Growth?
Technological Innovation: Do Rules Stifle Growth?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLS5Yq_FQ3Q Video Description   What conditions encourage innovation? What discourages innovation? Do governments help, or do they increase the time and cost of developing new products? Should businesses really have to protect...

Delayed Gratification: Can It Lead to Future Success?
Delayed Gratification: Can It Lead to Future Success?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kITrloxy4qs Video Description   What does it mean to "delay gratification"? What does a child's ability or willingness to delay gratification indicate? Is this something that can be taught? Should it be? This segment looks at one...

Spontaneous Order: Do We Really Need a Plan?
Spontaneous Order: Do We Really Need a Plan?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJyH6jiUwt0 Video Description   What is spontaneous order? How is it that without government direction, food is available in stores, cars are manufactured, information is available on the Internet, and people can get medical care?...

Disaster Relief: Who Does it Better?
Disaster Relief: Who Does it Better?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93Vgo8gHwAI Video Description   Who should help victims of natural disasters? Should citizens voluntarily help? Should government? Who is better at it? This segment looks at the role government and charity-based organizations play...

The Fed: Can It Be Trusted to Manage Our Money?
The Fed: Can It Be Trusted to Manage Our Money?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITZ3BERq0L0 Video Description   What is the Fed? Okay, it's the Federal Reserve. But what is that? What does it do? What is its role? How does the Fed affect us and our money? This segment looks at the origins and impact of the...

Following Orders: Does That Remove Your Responsibility?
Following Orders: Does That Remove Your Responsibility?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIlYLLe95FA Video Description   Do you always do what you're told? Should you? Does doing what you're told absolve you of responsibility for the consequences of your actions? This segment looks at the Milgram experiment on...

Crowdfunding: Can Entrepreneurs Go Straight to Consumers?
Crowdfunding: Can Entrepreneurs Go Straight to Consumers?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iD08zXbzwg Video Description   What if you want to create a product or service but don't have the money? What can you do? You can borrow from a bank perhaps. Or you can crowdfund advies. What is crowdfunding? How does it work?...

Combating Bias: Do We Need Incentives to Overcome It?
Combating Bias: Do We Need Incentives to Overcome It?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05oFJihOFkg Video Description   Do you make rational decisions? Would you hire the best applicant for a job? Would you rate your teacher or professor fairly? This segment looks at recognizing bias in ourselves.