Stossel (TV series)

Stossel is a weekly American talk show, hosted by John Stossel, highlighting current consumer issues with a libertarian viewpoint. The television program debuted on December 10, 2009, on the Fox Business Network and airs Fridays. It originally aired at 8:00 pm EST, but was moved to 9:00 pm EST, the time slot during which it currently airs. In 2013, Fox News Channel began to replay the show which currently airs occasionally on the weekends.

Format

Each show is filmed before a studio audience and edited to fit the hour-long format. Experts are brought in from both sides to discuss the issues with Stossel, who sometimes plays devil's advocate with the guests whose views mirror his own. Stossel often films small clips from outside the studio to supplement the show. At the end of each show, the studio audience is allowed to ask questions of some of the guests.

Beginning with the August 5, 2010, show, Fox Business renovated and expanded the Stossel studio.

Episode list

Season 1: 2009–2010

John Stossel

John Frank Stossel (born March 6, 1947) is an American consumer television personality, author, and libertarian pundit. In October 2009, Stossel left his long-time employment at ABC News to join the Fox Business Channel and Fox News Channel. He is the host of a weekly news show on Fox Business, Stossel, which was first broadcast on December 10, 2009. Stossel also regularly provides analysis, appearing on various Fox News programs, which include weekly appearances on The O'Reilly Factor. He also writes a Fox News Blog, "John Stossel's Take". Stossel has also been a nationally syndicated newspaper columnist since February 2011.

Stossel's style combines reporting and commentary. It reflects a libertarian political philosophy and views on economics which are largely supportive of the free market. He began his journalism career as a researcher for KGW-TV, was a consumer reporter at WCBS-TV in New York City, and then joined ABC News as a consumer editor and reporter on Good Morning America. Stossel went on to be an ABC News correspondent, joining the weekly news magazine program 20/20, going on to become co-anchor.