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Venezuela IS Socialism
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONIn Florida, reporter Gloria Alverez talked to Venezuelan immigrants, and most of them told her socialism doesn’t work. Stossel warns that if we don’t realize that socialism is...
How Big is the U.S. Debt?
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How Free Are You?
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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...
A debate about Trump’s economic promises
Democratic political strategist Jessica Tarlov, Turning Point USA Founder and Executive Director Charlie Kirk and CATO Institute Executive Vice President David Boaz discuss how Donald Trump plans to help the economy and build a wall.
How Clinton and Trump’s economic plans impact U.S. debt
Former 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 candidates.
High Speed Rails a Waste of Money
Author 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 economy.
ADA Protecting the Disabled
Author 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?
Center for Responsible Wealth Director Mike Lapham argues the wealthy don’t mind paying extra taxes.
Why is America Rich?
Cato Institute policy analyst Sallie James and Columbia University professor Marc Lamont Hill on why America is so prosperous.
Would a Clinton presidency drive the U.S. into bankruptcy?
‘The Five’ Co-Host Juan Williams and Cato Institute Senior Fellow Dan Mitchell discuss how much money Hillary Clinton might spend if elected president.
Foreign aid worse for global poverty?
‘Poverty, Inc.’ Director Michael Matheson Miller on his documentary film, poverty in Haiti and how foreign aid can do more harm than good in certain situations.
Rep. Ryan takes on the concept of redistributing income to fix poverty
Web Exclusive: Congressman Paul Ryan says government can’t fix poverty by redistributing income. More from “Spread the Wealth” Thursday at 9pm ET on FOX Business.
Immigrants helping or hurting the U.S. economy?
Center for Immigration Studies’ Steve Camarota and Cato immigration policy analyst Alex Nowrashteh debate whether immigrants are helping or hurting America’s economy.
Ex-Im Bank a taxpayer subsidy for crony capitalism?
George Mason University economist Don Boudreaux weighs in on the U.S. Export-Import Bank and the U.S. economy.
Senate candidate wants to move the U.S. Capitol to Nebraska
Senatorial candidate Ben Sasse argues the U.S. Capitol building should be moved from Washington, D.C. to Nebraska.
Is capitalism under attack in America?
Representative Charles Rangel (D-NY) on the free market, capitalism and the U.S. government.
Should the U.S. continue to aid foreign countries?
Oxfam’s Gregory Adams and African entrepreneur Magatte Wade debate the foreign aid issue.
Are people taking advantage of welfare?
CURE president and founder Star Parker breaks down welfare in America.
Football player turned restaurant owner: How did he do it?
Former NFL player turned IHOP owner Tyoka Jackson on government versus private sector jobs.
The origins of the Fed
Author Brad Thor on his book ‘Hidden Order’ about the Federal Reserve.
Should America Look Overseas for Skilled Workers?
Consumer Electronics Association CEO Gary Shapiro on the benefits of skilled immigrants on the U.S. economy.
Free Market Medicine
Stossel special correspondent Kennedy on the benefits of medicine without the insurance companies.
Americans Taxed from Dusk Till Dawn
Tax Foundation President Scott Hodge on the need to simplify the tax code.
IRS Spends $60,000 on Star Trek Tax Spoof
FBN’s tax experts discuss the government’s efforts to enforce tax policy.
Whole Foods CEO on Morality of Capitalism
Whole Foods CEO John Mackey argues that business has lifted billions out of poverty.
The Myth of a College Education
FBN’s John Stossel discusses why everyone doesn’t need to go to college.
State of the Union Address an Assault on Liberty?
FBN’s government experts debate whether the State of the Union address will impact personal liberties.
Debunking Food Myths
Author Gary Taubes and Nutrition Science Initiative Co-Founder Peter Attia on the science behind today’s mainstream diet and whether it’s correct.
Is Price Gouging Bad?
Independent Institute Research Fellow Art Carden on the economics behind price gouging.
Campaign Propaganda: Good, Bad and Ugly
FBN’s John Stossel breaks down the power of propaganda.
Government Stealing Future from Today’s Youth?
Author Tom Palmer discusses the impact of government welfare and retirement programs on younger generations of Americans.
The War on Interns
Author Steven Greenhouse and Hannah Jackman of the National Journalism Center debate the use of interns.
Dealing With America’s Confusing Gun Laws
Tea Party Patriots Co-Founder Mark Meckler on the confusing gun laws across America.
Government Real Estate Wasting Taxpayer Cash
Rep. John Mica, (R-Fla.), breaks down the millions being spent on empty building by the government.
If You Want America to Fail, Change Nothing?
Free Market America’s Ryan Houck discusses the impact of overregulation.
Stossel’s Currency Conundrum
Former Federal Reserve Economist David Barker discusses whether Americans should be able to print their own currency.
America: the Land of the Economically Free?
Ambassador Terry Miller of the Heritage Foundation discusses recent data on the state of economic freedom in the U.S.
Artists Against Capitalism
Radio host Lisa Kennedy and TV critic Glenn Garvin break down why musicians enjoy bashing the free market.
Henderson: ‘Buy American’ is Nonsense
Economist David Henderson argues that we should buy the cheapest goods available to free up capital for further spending.
Wall Street Protesters’ Economic Myths
Manhattan Institute economist Josh Barro debunks the cries of the Occupy Wall Street movement.
Overregulation Nation Hampering Economy
Flow CEO Michael Strong and Tiossan CEO Maggate Wade on the impact government regulation has had on business growth.
Has America Lost its Grit?
Radio host Patrick Dorinson on the lack of self-reliance in today’s society.
Unintended Consequences of the War On Drugs
Author Radley Balko on the dangers of America’s war on drugs.
Americans Look to Comedians for Serious News
FNC’s Greg Gutfeld on the blend of comedy and news in today’s media.
Energy Independence: Fact vs. Fiction
The Manhattan Institute’s Robert Bryce and the Cato Institute’s Jerry Taylor argue the energy independence isn’t necessary because of the global nature of the oil market.
The Science of Cheating
Author Dan Ariely discusses why people cheat and whether it’s contagious.