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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...

Why is America Rich?

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

Ease of Business Creation Key to Economic Success

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONHeritage Foundation’s Bill Beach on what some countries are doing to create more economic opportunities and spur innovation.

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONWhat do you know about Che Guevara? Do you own a Che t-shirt? Do you cringe when you see someone wearing one? This segment looks at Che, his deeds, and his reputation.Download Teacher's GuideDownload Video (.mp4 FILE)To download this video or the...

Pseudo-Consensus: Squashing the Global Warming Debate

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONHas the earth warmed? Have we caused it? Does it matter? Is there really a looming crisis or is this much ado about nothing? And what happens to people who disagree? This segment looks at the way the global warming debate is playing out.Download...

The Energy Debate: A Case for Fossil Fuels

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONWhat are fossil fuels? Why do so many people dislike them? Are they bad for us? Are they bad for the environment? What are the alternatives? This segment looks at the debate over fossil fuels.Download Teacher's GuideTo download this video or the...

Propaganda: Environmental Fear Mongering

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONWhy do some movies seem to go beyond entertainment and include scary messages for children? Can there be a rational environmental debate or does it need to be filled with propaganda and hype? This segment looks at the tactics some use to convince...

Finding Freedom: Escape from North Korea

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONWhat is freedom? How important is freedom to you? People use the word freedom differently, but when we look at North Korea, there is little disagreement that the citizens are...

Threats to Free Speech: Silencing Political Opponents

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONWhat happens when government officials use their power to try to silence their enemies? Where does campaign finance reform begin and our free speech end? This segment looks at...

Threats to Free Speech: Censorship on Campus

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONWhat is going on at colleges across America? These institutions of higher education were once bastions of free speech, where different views and ideas could be discussed openly....

Privacy: Who Needs It?

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONEdward Snowden tries to convince me to worry more about privacy. “They’re trying to shape your behavior!” he warns. I rudely say: “Americans by and large don’t care, and I...

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...

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...

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.

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?...

Would a Clinton presidency drive the U.S. into bankruptcy?

VIDEO DESCRIPTION‘The Five’ Co-Host Juan Williams and Cato Institute Senior Fellow Dan Mitchell discuss how much money Hillary Clinton might spend if elected president.[rev_slider...

Would Donald Trump make a strong president?

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONFox News Contributor Monica Crowley argues Donald Trump will stand up for American interests if elected president.

Are college students still ‘feeling the Bern?’

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONCATO Institute’s Director of Polling Emily Ekins discusses why socialism wouldn’t work in the United States and why a majority of college students support Bernie...

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...

Political bias in the ivory tower of academia?

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONThe King’s College Politics Professor David Corbin on political bias on college campuses.

Open Borders or Secure ‘Em?

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

Government deceiving people about the American Dream?

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONReason Foundation’s Economic Research Director Anthony Randazzo argues the U.S. government is deceiving people about the American Dream.[rev_slider...

Airbnb rental breaking city rules?

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONStossel Producer Rikki Ratliff goes to Utah to try out an Airbnb rental that is breaking the rules.

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...

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...

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?

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...

Doctor offers flat-fee medical care for patients

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONFreedom Orthopedic & Rehab owner Dr. Tom Joseph on his flat-fee health care practice and the ways health clinics are lowering medical costs by not taking insurance.[rev_slider...

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?

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...

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.

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?...

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