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Both Sides: What Should We Do About Social Security?
EXPAND SOCIAL SECURITYFREE-MARKET SOCIAL SECURITYAVAILABLE RESOURCES
Free-Market Social Security
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONToday is the 83rd anniversary of Social Security, and this year it went into the red. In the long run, it has a $32 trillion-dollar shortfall.AVAILABLE RESOURCES Printable...
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONWhen you watch the fireworks on the 4th of July, do you think about the Declaration of Independence?AVAILABLE RESOURCES Printable PDF AVAILABLE RESOURCESClick to Login or...
Both Sides: Should We Tax the Rich More?
ECONOMISTS SAY WE SHOULD TAX THE RICH AT 90%WHY THE RICH LIKE HIGH TAXESAVAILABLE RESOURCES
Stossel Confronts Politicians
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONJohn Stossel confronts politicians about corruption allegations.AVAILABLE RESOURCES Printable PDFAVAILABLE RESOURCESClick to Login or Register to Access These Additional...
Both Sides: The Government’s Role in Protecting the Environment
WHY MOST AMERICANS SUPPORT THE EPACAN BIG BUSINESS SAVE THE TREES (AND THE BEES)?AVAILABLE RESOURCES
Both Sides: Unions and “Right to Work”
WHY “RIGHT TO WORK” IS WRONG FOR WORKERSSUPREME COURT RULING MAY CRUSH UNIONSAVAILABLE RESOURCES
Both Sides: A Deeper Look At Soda Taxes
THE SODA WARS OF BERKELEY, CATHE PHILLY SODA TAX SCAMAVAILABLE RESOURCES
Little Pink House
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONSusette Kelo bought a run-down home. She fixed it up and painted it pink. Then the government came and took it.AVAILABLE RESOURCES Printable PDF AVAILABLE RESOURCESClick to...
Both Sides: Are the Trump Tariffs Good for America?
BIG LABOR PRAISES PRESIDENT TRUMP FOR TARIFF DECISIONWILL TARIFFS HURT AMERICANS?AVAILABLE RESOURCES
Both Sides: Leaving the Paris Climate Agreement
THE PARIS ACCORD: WHAT IS IT? AND WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?THE PARIS CLIMATE FRAUDAVAILABLE RESOURCES
Will Tariffs Hurt Americans?
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONHow will the Trump administration’s steel tariffs impact America?AVAILABLE RESOURCESClick to Login or Register to Access These Additional Resources[RM_Form...
How Free Are You?
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONAre you living in the freest country in the world? Not if you live in the United States.AVAILABLE RESOURCES Printable PDF AVAILABLE RESOURCESClick to Login or Register to Access...
Both Sides: The Endangered Species Act
THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT: 40 YEARS AT THE FOREFRONT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATIONWAR ON THE LITTLE GUY: ENDANGERED SPECIESAVAILABLE RESOURCES
The Deadly-isms
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONSocialism, Nazism, progressivism…there are so many “isms” on the political spectrum. This video takes a closer look and suggests a different approach.AVAILABLE RESOURCES...
The Fight Against Food Trucks
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONProtectionism at play? Politicians say food trucks are “unfair competition” for restaurants.AVAILABLE RESOURCESClick to Login or Register to Access These Additional...
Both Sides: Digging Deeper on Income Inequality
WEALTH INEQUALITY IN AMERICAINCOME DISPARITY: SHOULD EQUALITY BE THE GOAL?AVAILABLE RESOURCES
Both Sides: Charter Schools – Good or Bad?
CORPORATIONS GET RICH OFF CHILDREN WITH CHARTER SCHOOLSCHARTER SCHOOLS IMPROVE EDUCATIONAVAILABLE RESOURCES
Both Sides: More on Income Inequality
INEQUALITY IS REAL, IT’S PERSONAL, IT’S EXPENSIVE AND IT WAS CREATEDTHE WORKING RICH IMPROVE OUR LIVESAVAILABLE RESOURCES
Let Them Leave
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONIn 2018, California may vote on leaving the US. Regions around the world want independence from countries that control them. Stossel says if people want to secede—let...
Hurricane Reconstruction
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONThe recent hurricanes took a heavy toll. The cost of rebuilding will be significant.AVAILABLE RESOURCES Printable PDFAVAILABLE RESOURCESClick to Login or Register to Access...
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...
Private Frontier: Space
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONSpace, the final frontier. Are voyages to explore strange new worlds—to seek new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no one has gone before—best left to government to...
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...
Why Politicians Don’t Cut Spending
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONProf. Ben Powell explains why politicians don't cut spending, as a general rule. Using public choice economics, or the economics of politics, he shows how the political system naturally leads to overspending.Download Teacher's GuideTo download this...
Death by Socialism
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONSocialism is often seen as just another economic system, perhaps a more fair system, where people are more equal. But is it really just another economic system? Is it really more fair? This segment looks at socialism and the consequences of socialism...
Venezuela vs. Chile
VIDEO DESCRIPTION Does capitalism "suck"? Does socialism work better? Why do so many people support socialism? This segment looks at the effects of socialism in Venezuela and contrasts it to Chile, considered one of South America’s most prosperous countries.Download...
$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...
Both Sides: What Should America do About the National Debt?
AUSTERITY 101$20,000,000,000,000 IN DEBT AND RISINGAVAILABLE RESOURCES
Are Mandatory Minimums Harmful?
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONJohn Stossel and his guests share their views on mandatory minimum sentencing.AVAILABLE RESOURCES Printable PDFAVAILABLE RESOURCESClick to Login or Register to Access These...
Both Sides: Should Everybody Vote?
YOU. MUST. VOTE.EVERYONE MUST VOTE?AVAILABLE RESOURCES
Socialism in Venezuela
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONSocialism is often seen as just another economic system, perhaps a more fair system, where people are more equal. But is it really just another economic system? Is it really...
Both Sides: The Pros and Cons of Foreign Aid
BILL GATES: FOREIGN AID WORKS #STOPTHEMYTHFOREIGN AID WORSE FOR GLOBAL ECONOMY?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...
A debate about Trump’s economic promises
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONDemocratic political strategist Jessica Tarlov, Turning Point USA Founder and Executive Director Charlie Kirk and CATO Institute Executive Vice President David Boaz discuss how...
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.
Responsibility of Wealthy to Pay More Taxes?
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONCenter for Responsible Wealth Director Mike Lapham argues the wealthy don’t mind paying extra taxes.
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?
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!
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...
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.
Why is America Rich?
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONCato Institute policy analyst Sallie James and Columbia University professor Marc Lamont Hill on why America is so prosperous.