The John Stossel Interviews
Stossel TV
After 40+ years of reporting, I now understand the importance of limited government and personal freedom.
Subscribe to this show, and you’ll get extended interviews with newsmakers and people who I think are interesting or have something important to say.
You can watch my video reports on JohnStossel.com
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John Stossel is a libertarian journalist who hosted a show on Fox Business and co-anchored ABC’s primetime newsmagazine show, 20/20.
He has received 19 Emmy Awards and has been honored five times for excellence in consumer reporting by the National Press Club.
Subscribe to this show, and you’ll get extended interviews with newsmakers and people who I think are interesting or have something important to say.
You can watch my video reports on JohnStossel.com
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John Stossel is a libertarian journalist who hosted a show on Fox Business and co-anchored ABC’s primetime newsmagazine show, 20/20.
He has received 19 Emmy Awards and has been honored five times for excellence in consumer reporting by the National Press Club.
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Jun 3, 2024 • 34min
Ep. 14 Mike Rowe on Lockdowns, Safety Third, Dignity of Work and College Loans
Former host of 'Dirty Jobs', Mike Rowe, discusses 'safety third' mantra over lockdowns, value of skilled trades, unfairness in college debt forgiveness debate, and dignity of work amidst pandemic. Exploring societal priorities and mindset shifts towards fulfilling life.
May 20, 2024 • 39min
Ep. 13 Jared Polis: On Legal Discrimination, Colorado Crime, Equity & School Choice
Colorado Governor Jared Polis, known for his pro-freedom stance, discusses economic freedom, individual liberty, challenges in charter schools, debates on taxation, pandemic response, and social media censorship. He addresses legal discrimination in creative businesses and emphasizes equity and inclusivity in the state workforce.
May 6, 2024 • 1h 1min
Ep. 12 Charles Murray: On Race and IQ, Government Welfare, and Crimes
Charles Murray, a controversial researcher, discusses racial IQ differences, government welfare failures, and crime rates in America. He challenges societal perceptions and critiques government interventions. The conversation explores the impact of single-parent households on crime rates and reflects on the decline of traditional conservative values.
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Apr 15, 2024 • 37min
Ep. 11 Alex Epstein: On the Moral Case for Fossil Fuels, Renewable Energy, and Green Deceptions
Energy author Alex Epstein discusses the moral case for fossil fuels, explaining their pivotal role in providing energy to billions in need. He challenges the flawed arguments of green activists and emphasizes the essentiality of fossil fuels for a modern life. The podcast delves into the limitations of renewable energy sources, financial imbalances in climate activism, and corporate deceptions in claiming to be 'green'. Epstein also highlights the importance of energy reliability and resilience during extreme weather conditions.
Apr 1, 2024 • 26min
Ep. 10 The Babylon Bee Interview: On Censorship, Cancel Culture & Anti-Woke Comedy
The conservative Christian satire group, the Babylon Bee, is part of a growing movement of new, anti-establishment comedy and anti-woke comedy.
“Leftists have become so…religiously zealous about their beliefs,” says Editor-in-chief Kyle Mann.
That preachy establishment comedy created a market for something new.
“We have to create our own platform,” says Bee actor Chandler Juliet.
It’s good that comedy like this exists.
Mar 18, 2024 • 43min
Ep. 9 Ron Paul: On Ukraine, Runaway Inflation, Running for President, and End the Fed
Ron Paul discusses topics such as free markets, limited government, monetary policy, US foreign wars, military industrial complex, fear-mongering in government narratives, economic crisis, freedom of choice in government interventions, private sector innovations, and exercise habits.
Mar 4, 2024 • 31min
Ep. 8 Erec Smith: A Diversity Trainer Speaks Out Against DEI
You’ve been hearing about DEI training.
It’s supposed to make us aware of our unconscious prejudice.
But Rhetoric Professor and former diversity trainer Erec Smith tells me today's DEI training does more harm than good.
"If you can keep this race thing going," he explains, "then you will always have a business in getting rid of racism.”
Feb 19, 2024 • 44min
Ep. 7 Enes Kanter Freedom: On China, NBA Hypocrisy, LeBron & Cena
Enes Kanter Freedom, a former NBA player and human rights advocate, shares his courageous journey of speaking out against oppression in Turkey and China. He discusses the stark contrast between the NBA's support for domestic activism and its silence on international human rights abuses, costing him his career. Freedom expresses disillusionment with celebrity hypocrisy, highlighting the corporate complicity in human rights violations. He emphasizes the urgent need for consistent advocacy and reflects on the personal consequences of standing against injustice.
Feb 5, 2024 • 44min
Ep. 6 Climate Scientist Judith Curry Says World Won't End
Climate scientist Judith Curry challenges the crisis narrative of global warming, stating it's manageable. Discusses how extreme models won't become reality and climate-related deaths are falling. Talks about corruption in the scientific community driven by 'fame and fortune.'
Jan 17, 2024 • 51min
Ep. 5 Megyn Kelly: On NBC, Fox, Trump and Her Life in Media
If you follow the news, you know Megyn Kelly. But how much do you know about her?
I got to know Megyn Kelly when we worked together at Fox.
We, and our families, became friends.
Then I watched, sometimes in shock, as strange and nasty things happened to her.
We finally sat down to talk about that.
It’s easier to speak freely now that we’re both our own bosses.
