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Both Sides: Raising the Minimum Wage
SHOULD WE RAISE THE MINIMUM WAGE?IS RAISING MINIMUM WAGE A BAD IDEA?AVAILABLE RESOURCES
Che Guevara: Why So Popular?
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...
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: 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?
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...
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.
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...
Is the American Dream alive for minorities?
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONCenter for Urban Renewal and Education’s Star Parker analyzes whether minorities have equal access to the American Dream.
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.
Why is wearing communist-infused clothing trending in the U.S.?
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONThe Daily Beast contributor Michael Moynihan on communism in fashion and why wearing communist heroes on clothing is trending among Americans.[rev_slider...
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.
Do people blindly trust government, authority?
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONBaylor College of Medicine Neuroscientist David Eagleman discusses the Milgram experiment and the willingness of people to blindly trust authority.[rev_slider...
A win for people vs. the prairie dog
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONPacific Legal Foundation Attorney Jonathan Wood and his client, Bruce Hughes, on their victory in the Utah prairie dog case against the federal government.[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.
America: Ruled by regulations?
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONFormer Bush Regulatory Affairs Director Susan Dudley discusses the growing number of government regulations in America.
‘Founder’ John Stossel’s take on the Constitution
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONJohn Stossel’s take on the Constitution and today’s government.
Electronic Surveillance: What’s Happening To Our Privacy?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2ygSf2ApWs Video Description Are there any limits on the government's ability to protect its citizens? Should there be? What is the proper balance between our country's security and our own privacy? This segment looks at the...
Immigrants helping or hurting the U.S. economy?
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONCenter for Immigration Studies’ Steve Camarota and Cato immigration policy analyst Alex Nowrashteh debate whether immigrants are helping or hurting America’s economy.[rev_slider...
The history of U.S. wars since 9/11
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONJohn Stossel lays out the history of U.S. wars since the 9/11 attacks.
Wyoming farmer fights back against EPA
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONWyoming farm owner Andrew Johnson on fighting the EPA over a pond he built on his property.
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...
Have SWAT teams become too overused?
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONRadley Balko, “Rise of the Warrior Cop” author, explains how SWAT teams are greatly overused.
Rapping about government spending
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONReasonTV Contributor Remy Munasifi on using music and humor to cover politics.
Ex-Im Bank a taxpayer subsidy for crony capitalism?
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONGeorge Mason University economist Don Boudreaux weighs in on the U.S. Export-Import Bank and the U.S. economy.
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.
Busting the gender pay gap myths
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONFormer IWF Economic Project Director Amy Holmes separates the facts from the fiction on the gender wage gap.
Government drone restrictions too strict?
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONAuthor Adam Thierer on government’s restriction on drone use.
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.
Senate candidate wants to move the U.S. Capitol to Nebraska
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONSenatorial candidate Ben Sasse argues the U.S. Capitol building should be moved from Washington, D.C. to Nebraska.
How did the media impact the political scandals of 2013?
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONJohn Stossel asks his all-star panel about the media’s role in the political scandals of 2013.
Should the U.S. continue to aid foreign countries?
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONOxfam’s Gregory Adams and African entrepreneur Magatte Wade debate the foreign aid issue.
Are people taking advantage of welfare?
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONCURE president and founder Star Parker breaks down welfare in America.
Should We Strike Syria?
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONZuhdi Jasser and military analyst Col. David Hunt weigh in on whether the U.S. should strike Syria.
The Politics of War
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONWith more Democrats supporting war, is this ‘hawk hypocrisy’?
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...