Blog: John Stossel's Take
John Stossel's Take | June 18, 2009 | 3:26 PM EDT
This past Sunday on NBC’s Meet the Press, host David Gregory questioned Vice President Joe Biden on why the stimulus has not resulted in lower unemployment levels, as promised. Biden responded that... [continue]
John Stossel's Take | June 17, 2009 | 3:53 PM EDT
Jacob Sullum has a nice column in this month’s Reason magazine debunking the idea that guns purchased in the US fuel the drug violence in Mexico. “Making it harder for Americans to buy guns is not... [continue]
John Stossel's Take | June 17, 2009 | 2:07 PM EDT
"Are we so childish that our dietary choices are directed by political celebrities? If we Americans are indeed such mindless lemmings as Ms. Dowd assumes, I'd prefer that Pres. Obama spend lots of... [continue]
Myths: Challenging Common Assumptions
'Myths, Lies and Downright Stupidity'
Read an excerpt from the book you built.Stossel: Let Them Use Performance-Enhancers
Manny Ramirez denies taking steroids, but should athletes be able to take them?
Is Ethanol Better For the Environment?
Some tout ethanol as miracle fuel, but is it the answer?Is Venting Your Anger Healthy?
Plus, who's angrier, men or women? Old or young? Getting answers about anger.
Does Gun Control Cut Crime?
Would stricter gun laws have prevented Va. Tech tragedy?
Will More Foreign Aid End Global Poverty?
Food and Financial Aid Often Reaches Only Corrupt Officials, Not the Poor
WATCH: Is Outsourcing a Good Thing?
Despite activists' complaints, outsourcing jobs may help American workers.
Are Elephants Afraid of Mice?
I've always heard that elephants are afraid of mice. But why would a big animal fear such a small one?
Sick In America: Examining Health Care
John Stossel: Whose Body Is It, Anyway? Sick in America
Can individual control cure what ails health care in the U.S.?
Michael Moore to John Stossel: 'Little Debate' About Health Care in Cuba
Moore defends his film "Sicko" and the virtues of socialized medicine.
Healthy Competition in Health Care
When doctors compete for your business, consumers win.Whole Foods: A Whole New Approach to Employees' Health Coverage
How could having a high deductible on your health coverage be good for you?
Worried in America: Don't Let Anxiety Take Over
WATCH: Worried in America: The Worriers
Worry Can Take Over Your LifeWATCH: Worried in America: Facing Fear
Confronting Your Fears
WATCH: Worried in America: Vaccine Fears
Parents' Fears that Vaccines Cause Autism Create Unintended Consequences
WATCH: Worried in America: Terrorism Fears
Could Terrorism Fears be Overblown?
Cheap In America: Who Gives?
Who Gives More -- The Rich or The Poor?
When it comes to charity, who gives, and who doesn't?
WATCH: Cheap in America: Stingy Americans?
Are Americans cheap or charitable?
WATCH: Cheap in America : Who Gives More?
Who gives more to charity, liberals or conservatives? Rich or poor?
Cheap in America?
Where does America rank when it comes to giving back?
Not Banking Their Billions
Are the richest Americans obligated to give to charity?
The 'Helpers' High'
Philanthropy isn't just rewarding, it's also good for your health.
Age of Consent: How Young Is Too Young?
Politicians Not Practicing What They Preach
Many political figures have broken the same sex laws they've advocated for.
WATCH: Age of Consent: Practice What You Preach
Some politicians who promote tough sex laws don't abide by them.
WATCH: Age of Consent: Double Standard?
If a woman has sex with a teenage boy, is that less of a crime? Should it be?
Underage Sex: 'A Double Standard'
Popular culture often glorifies sex between an older woman and a teenage boy.
Underage Sex: 'You Could Go to Jail'
Parents wield legal power when underage girls have sex with older boys.
WATCH: 20/20: Young Lovers or Lawbreakers?
Teen registers as a sex offender after consensual sex with his girlfriend.