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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...
Entrepreneur Saves Free College Courses
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONAn internet entrepreneur saved 20,000 free online college lectures (and more) after the government declared them illegal.AVAILABLE RESOURCES Printable PDFAVAILABLE...
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...
Everything
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONWhat would you do to save your child’s life? Where do you draw the line? Would you break the law? What if the law wasn’t protecting anyone? Everything is a thought-provoking film that shows the dilemma faced by a mother who comes up against federal...
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...
Robots & Driverless Cars
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONAre robots and self-driving cars the way of the future? Will robots take people's jobs? Will we really be able to relax as the car does the work? Is that safe? Will there be any jobs left to go to anyway? This segment looks at the development, use,...
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...
$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...
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...
One Thing We Should Copy From Canada
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONJohn Stossel and David Henderson discuss how Canada fixed its debt problem.AVAILABLE RESOURCESClick to Login or Register to Access These Additional Resources[RM_Form...
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
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...
High Speed Rails a Waste of Money
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONAuthor 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...
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...
The Boundaries of Free Speech
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONFBN's John Stossel defines his views on free speech in public and private sectors.
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!
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Government vs. Entrepreneurs
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONOyster Farmer Greg Garrett and Shelly Goodman on the government’s intrusion into their business ventures.
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...
America: Ruled by regulations?
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONFormer Bush Regulatory Affairs Director Susan Dudley discusses the growing number of government regulations in America.
Foreign aid worse for global poverty?
VIDEO DESCRIPTION‘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.[rev_slider...
Rep. Ryan takes on the concept of redistributing income to fix poverty
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONCongressman Paul Ryan says government can’t fix poverty by redistributing income.
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.