John Stossel Archive

Myths, Lies, and Complete Stupidity (Airs Sunday at 5PM ET on FNC)

Published May 24, 2013

What you think you know... is often wrong. Sunday I look at seven MYTHS... LIES... AND COMPLETE STUPIDITIES:

• FOOD... MYTH: Government should help people make healthy choices for themselves. TRUTH: The nanny state reduces your freedom while accomplishing little.

• MAIL... MYTH: The post office should deliver the mail. TRUTH: The private sector does it better.

Gas Myths (Tonight at 9PM/12 midnight ET on FBN)

Published May 23, 2013

Much of what we think we know... is not so.

Sublet My People Go

Published May 22, 2013

Government regulations are supposed to protect the "little guy". But often regulations protect established interests, and hurt little guys. New York recently made it illegal for most people to offer short-term rentals via popular websites like Airbnb and Roomorama. In this week's syndicated column, I look at how the government stifles innovation and hurts the little guy.

War Against the Little Guy (Sunday at 10PM ET on FNC)

Published May 15, 2013

Government is at war against the little guy. Bureaucrats pass thousands of pages of regulations every year to "keep people safer" and "make the marketplace more fair." Today there are 170,000 pages of federal regulations on the books. Break just one rule, and government may wreck your life.

True Grit

Published May 15, 2013

Whatever happened to grit? My dictionary defines it as, "firmness of character"... "pluck"... "indomitable spirit". In this week's syndicated column, I look at how America's welfare state robs us of grit.

Whatever happened to GRIT? (9PM ET on FBN)

Published May 09, 2013

Grit is the stuff of life. Greatness is often achieved by overcoming obstacles.

Patrick Dorinson, a radio host who calls himself the cowboy libertarian, says the nanny state robs us of our grit.

Deneen Borelli , author of "Blacklash", says the left is driving Americans to a "government plantation."

Government's Bogus Study on Chinatown Busses

Published May 08, 2013

The nation's fastest growing mass transit - intercity busses - was pioneered by Chinese immigrant entrepreneurs, who figured out that by doing without a station and picking people up from the street, they could save money and offer cheap fares. Their services became known as "Chinatown busses."

Then the government cracked down on those entrepreneurs. Regulators forced 27 bus companies based in Chinatown to close, according to Jim Epstein of Reason.

Live Free or Move

Published May 08, 2013

People vote with their feet. When one state does something stupid... people can leave that state and take their talent and money with them. In this week's syndicated column, I take a look at which states do it right (and gain people) and which ones strangle freedom.

This competition between states makes it possible for states to learn from each other's successes.

Rumble in the States (Airs Sunday 10PM ET on FNC)

Published May 02, 2013

Each state has different rules, regulations and taxes. It's confusing... but it's also a good thing. It creates competition. When one state does something stupid... people can leave that state and take their talent and money with them.

ObamaCare vs. neglect --what's better for your health?

Published May 01, 2013

Many people lazily assume that ObamaCare will do roughly what it promises: give insurance to the uninsured and lower the cost of health care. Don’t count on it.