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Both Sides: Robots & Jobs – Should We Be Worried?
WILL A ROBOT TAKE YOUR JOB?ROBOTS & DRIVERLESS CARSAVAILABLE RESOURCES
Private Parks
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONWhen we think of parks, we probably think of public parks, government owned, managed, and maintained. But are all public parks managed and maintained by the government? It seems...
Permissionless Society
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONWhat would life be like for us today if people didn’t innovate? How different would life be if innovators needed government’s permission to innovate? Would that permission be based on politics? Would it be based on what politicians think is best for...
Eye Test Innovators
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONJohn Stossel got an eyeglass prescription over the internet. Should that be illegal?AVAILABLE RESOURCES Printable PDF AVAILABLE RESOURCESClick to Login or Register to Access...
Both Sides: Is Price Gouging Immoral?
ECONOMINUTE: PRICE GOUGINGIS PRICE GOUGING BAD?AVAILABLE RESOURCES
$2 Million Bathroom
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONJohn Stossel investigates a New York City park bathroom that cost $2 million to build.AVAILABLE RESOURCES Printable PDFAVAILABLE RESOURCESClick to Login or Register to Access...
Stop! You Need a License To Do that Job!
VIDEO DESCRIPTION“Bottleneckers” use occupational licensing to screw competitors and innovation in the name of keeping us safe.AVAILABLE RESOURCES Printable PDF AVAILABLE RESOURCESClick to Login...
Departments Grow and Cherries Rot
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONEven when President Trump tries to cut government, it grows!AVAILABLE RESOURCES Printable PDFAVAILABLE RESOURCESClick to Login or Register to Access These Additional...
Save the Rhinos!
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONAn entrepreneur has a plan to save the rhinos from poachers, but environmental groups hate his idea.AVAILABLE RESOURCES Printable PDF AVAILABLE RESOURCESClick to Login or...
Does Free Trade Create Prosperity?
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONTrump plans to impose 20% tariff on soft lumber from Canada. Bad idea! Here's why.AVAILABLE RESOURCESClick to Login or Register to Access These Additional...
Both Sides: AirBNB – Good or Bad?
ADAM RUINS EVERYTHING – WHY YOUR AIRBNB MAY BE ILLEGALAIRBNB RENTAL BREAKING CITY RULES?AVAILABLE RESOURCES
Why pharmaceutical companies can charge more for medication
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONJohn talks to Jeff Deist, former Chief of Staff for Rep. Ron Paul, about how the price of EpiPens has increased.AVAILABLE RESOURCES Printable PDFAVAILABLE RESOURCESClick to...
Both Sides: Should We “Buy American”?
TOP 5 REASONS YOU SHOULD BUY AMERICAN“BUY AMERICAN” IS NONSENSEAVAILABLE RESOURCES
How Clinton and Trump’s economic plans impact U.S. debt
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONFormer Lt. Gov. Betsy McCaughey, (R-NY), Reason Magazine Editor-at-Large Matt Welch and Democratic strategist Jessica Tarlov on the economic plans of the presidential...
Man Jailed for Paperwork
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONFormer orchid importer George Norris on being sent to prison for missing paperwork for his business.
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.
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...
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...
Transit Union Tries to Block Entrepreneur
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONJohn Samuelson of the Transit Workers Union argues dollar van companies such as Hector Ricketts’ undermine mass transit services.
One Nation Under Arrest
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONHeritage Foundation’s Brian Walsh argues vagueness in our laws makes people criminals without even knowing it.
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.
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.
Both Sides: Examining the Gender Pay Gap
IS THE GENDER PAY GAP REAL?BUSTING THE GENDER PAY GAP MYTHSAVAILABLE RESOURCES
Both Sides: Raising the Minimum Wage
SHOULD WE RAISE THE MINIMUM WAGE?IS RAISING MINIMUM WAGE A BAD IDEA?AVAILABLE RESOURCES
Airbnb rental breaking city rules?
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONStossel Producer Rikki Ratliff goes to Utah to try out an Airbnb rental that is breaking the rules.
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...
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...
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?...
Government assaulting the raisin industry?
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONCato Institute Research Fellow Trevor Burrus on the Raisin Administrative Committee and the government’s control of the raisin industry.[rev_slider...
Government barking loudly about dog treat business
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONStossel in the Classroom essay contest winner Raelynn Rhodes on how government regulations impact her dog treat business.
Should we have bailed out the banks for making risky loans?
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONEuro Pacific Capital CEO Peter Schiff on the government’s financial bailout of the big banks, ‘the parasite economy’ and the housing bubble.[rev_slider...
Government vs. Entrepreneurs
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONOyster Farmer Greg Garrett and Shelly Goodman on the government’s intrusion into their business ventures.
California farm runs on the honor system?
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONOwner of Swanton Berry Farm Jim Cochran on honesty and running a roadside stand that is based on an honor system with no cashiers involved.[rev_slider...
The relationship between regulations and ride-sharing services
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONMercatus Center Senior Research Fellow Adam Thierer on Uber, Lyft and the ride-sharing industry.
Tough To Get a Lyft: Regulating Your Ride?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYOGxK5yYGg Video Description Should people be allowed to compete against existing cab companies? Should passengers get to choose who drives them? What about the safety of passengers? Should the government protect people by...
Wyoming farmer fights back against EPA
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONWyoming farm owner Andrew Johnson on fighting the EPA over a pond he built on his property.
Moving Companies: Who Chooses Who Moves Our Stuff?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGH29Wb1F0M Video Description Should businesses need permission from other businesses to compete? Should the government help established businesses keep out competition? Is uncontrolled competition too chaotic and disruptive? Do...
Overregulation: When Are There Enough Rules?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRgkOTOaYUE Video Description Why are there so many rules for us to follow? Why do governments seem to churn out more rules every day? When are there enough rules? Do more laws mean less freedom? This segment looks at some...
Reputation or Regulation: Which Provides Better Consumer Protection?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOVvOd_hFAw Video Description What's the best way to choose a product or service? Has the availability of feedback on the Internet diminished or eliminated government's role in regulating business? Do markets regulate businesses...
Government officials shut down 11-year-old’s cupcake business
VIDEO DESCRIPTION11-year-old Chloe Stirling and her mother Heather Stirling on why the government shut down the young entrepreneur’s cupcake business.
Government regulations on small businesses out of control?
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONInstitute for Justice senior attorney Jeff Rowes argues the U.S. government is imposing too many unnecessary regulations.
Does reputation trump regulation?
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONJohn Stossel debates Alan Colmes on the FDA’s ban of DNA testing kits. More on how reputation is better than regulation this Thursday at 9pm ET on Fox Business.[rev_slider...
Kronies: They’re Konnected
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDXuPQ9ML9E Video Description The Kronies are in action... Mandating, Tarrify-ing, Inflating, and Boondoggling their way to profits powered by their special konnection to the G-Force. Watch Big-G and his team stomp out...
Football player turned restaurant owner: How did he do it?
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONFormer NFL player turned IHOP owner Tyoka Jackson on government versus private sector jobs.
Taxi Licensing: Are We Being Taken for a Ride?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbEXsl-tVgw Video Description Should people need government permission to work? Do unregulated businesses cause chaos? Should taxicabs be approved by government and their owners required to purchase medallions? This segment looks...
Entrepreneurs: Doing Good by Doing Well
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pBMIRAN0r0 Video Description What good do entrepreneurs do? Is it creating jobs? Is it the charity they do with the money they've made? Do successful entrepreneurs have an obligation to give back? This segment attempts to answer...