John Stossel

Some people say, either you’re a maker … or a taker. And today makers and takers are battling for America’s soul. In an earlier video I explain who the "Takers” are: https://rumble.com/v25coxv-classic-stossel-makers-vs-takers.html Here I talk about the "Makers." A Classic Stossel from 2010.

Donald Trump or Kamala Harris? Well, what about Chase Oliver? He’s the Libertarian presidential candidate with some pretty interesting ideas. Thoughts you won’t hear from either major-party candidate. Oliver believes in “the most local governance, which is self-governance.” He wants government to stay out of our lives. He plans to privatize welfare, end social security, cut federal spending, and much more! In our full interview, he tells me his vision for America.

Donald Trump is once again the Republican presidential Nominee. Many HATE him. Others say he's the best president ever. What's the truth? I say: he's both good and bad:

This week Donald Trump officially becomes the Republican nominee. If elected, this time will President Trump cut red tape? Last time, the “de-regulator” ADDED regulations when in office. But he also reduced the EPA's control of people's lands, stopped dumb "Net Neutrality” rules, and much more, says Grover Norquist:

Hollywood wants more minorities…but not libertarians. Definitely not male conservatives. “It's like being a double leper,” says Kevin Sorbo:

Trump and Biden attack each other constantly. But on one important issue they agree: Tariffs. Here’s why tariffs are a BAD idea:

Happy #July4th, when we celebrate our independence and the Constitution. Could we make the Constitution better? I like any idea that limits government power. I also fear meddling might make things worse, like prohibition did. Some smart people gave me their answers.

It's no longer good enough to be "not racist", we're told. You must be "anti-racist"! Kmele Foster points out that same activists demanding "anti-racism" have re-defined racism. Now it even means things like supporting a tax cut.

A good or bad debate can make or break a campaign. We take a look at current and historical Presidential debates and then ask the question, how would STOSSEL do in a Presidential debate? A Classic Stossel from 2012.

Everyone’s talking about Trump or Biden in the 2024 presidential race. But did you know there’s another candidate—one who doesn’t want war, tariffs, or welfare? Chase Oliver is the new presidential candidate of the Libertarian Party. I’ve discovered, to my sadness, most people don’t even know what a libertarian is. So I ask Oliver, “What’s a libertarian?” “Someone that allows you to live your life in peace, free from government intrusion. If you're not harming anyone, your life is your life, your body's your body, and your business is your business!" I like the sound of that. But what exactly would a libertarian president do? Watch the above video to find out.

"We haven't had ENOUGH fires," Michael Shellenberger tells me, talking about wildfires in the west. That seems odd, but it turns out that years of gov’t STOPPING fires is the main cause of today's huge, deadly blazes:

Our government is now so deep in debt, that taxpayers must spend a trillion dollars a year... Just on the interest! To get our new weekly video from Stossel TV, sign up here: Our politicians won’t address our ever-growing national debt. Instead, they brag about how much they spend.

More than 60 years after Ayn Rand published “Atlas Shrugged" Charlie Kirk tells me "it's surprising how much appetite there is” on college campuses for Rand's ideas. I hope so:

Low-income minority students from one chain of NYC charter schools rank #1 in my state in math. Why do they do so well? Because school leaders have high expectations. And unlike government run schools, Success Academy innovates! School days are longer and all students take advanced tests. 100% of their graduates get accepted into college. “That is redefining American public education,” says Chief Schooling Officer LaMae de Jongh. Success Academy wants to offer its magic to more kids, but they’re blocked by progressive politicians and the Teachers Union. Neither want competition. That means most kids are stuck with lousy government schools.

Open speech is under attack around the world. Canada’s Rebel News founder Ezra Levant warns what might happen if we lose free speech in America. ———— To get our new weekly video from Stossel TV, sign up here: https://www.johnstossel.com/#subscribe ———— Politicians in Canada plan to punish "hate speech" with life in prison. In England and Scotland, you already can get arrested for “hateful” posts. J.K. Rowling fights back – breaking Scotland’s law on purpose, daring police to arrest her. In Australia and Brazil, politicians tried to censor Twitter accounts. But Elon Musk refused. It’s good that both defend free speech. Here’s our FULL interview with Ezra Levant on censorship vs. free speech.

35 years ago, China brutally cracked down on protestors at #Tiananmen Square. Let the anniversary remind us of the horrors of communism and the value of freedom.

Congratulations to the new college grads…. But Economist Bryan Caplan says FEWER people should go to college. Here’s why:

Fast food workers in California fought hard for a $20 minimum wage. Now they have it. But they also have FEWER jobs and HIGHER prices. If only someone could have predicted that:

Here's my full interview with NSA Whistleblower Edward Snowden — it’s the longest interview I've ever posted. I once was unsure if Edward Snowden -- who leaked documents showing that the NSA spied on Americans -- was a hero, or a traitor who made us all less safe. Now I've done my research, and I think he's a hero. What do you think? Our full interview, above, will help you decide.

About 20 years ago, some honeybees died from “colony collapse disorder.” The media went into a buzz. But beekeepers rebuilt lost colonies and the disorder soon diminished. Now, there are 31% MORE bees in America. Since the media won’t report on that, I will:

Are we in “1984?" In that dystopia, government manipulated language so much that critical thinking became nearly impossible. Timothy Sandefur says "social justice" activists are now doing exactly that:

We Americans take free speech for granted. But if you look around the world, you see why we shouldn't. 
 In Britain, you can get arrested for saying things online that police find “offensive." In Scotland, misgendering someone can land you in jail for seven years. Canada may soon pass a law that would punish “advocating genocide” with life in prison. Now in the U.S., the House of Representatives voted for a bill that would make chants like “from the river to the sea” illegal at universities. These are bad ideas. Free speech is valuable.

Many in the media say there’s a conservative war on science. Is this true? No, says John Tierney, Contributing Editor at the Manhattan Institute’s City Journal. Tierney says “the real war on science is the one from the left.”

Presidential candidate Donald Trump promised to “drain the swamp.” He did make cuts to some departments. But mostly he spent more and made government even bigger. So when he left office, the swamp was bigger! Here’s where Trump went wrong:

A silver lining to the Covid pandemic: more families tried HOMESCHOOLING to get away from mask mandates and indoctrination. Today, millions homeschool. It's 50% more common than before the pandemic. I covered the trend when it started: