John Stossel

John Stossel is an Emmy-winning journalist, having earned 19 Emmy Awards and five awards from the National Press Club for his contributions to journalism. He began his career at KGW-TV in Portland, Oregon in 1969, before joining WCBS-TV in New York City, where he developed a distinctive reporting style focused on challenging conventional thinking. His career significantly advanced when he joined ABC News in 1981 as a correspondent for ’20/20′ and a consumer reporter for ‘Good Morning America.’ Stossel quickly became recognized for his impactful ‘Give Me a Break’ segments, which critically examined topics from government regulations to pop culture, leading to a series of prime-time specials that debuted in 1994. He was named co-anchor of ’20/20′ in May 2003, solidifying his role as a prominent voice in American journalism.

Following the conclusion of his show on Fox Business Network in 2016, Stossel launched StosselTV in 2017. This online channel distributes weekly videos across various social media platforms, enabling him to extend his reach and continue educating a younger generation on his principles of free-market capitalism and individual liberty. In 2016, he also moderated the first-ever nationally televised Libertarian presidential debate, further demonstrating his commitment to fostering political discourse and advocating for smaller government. Stossel’s enduring career reflects a steadfast dedication to investigative journalism, informed by his evolving philosophical leanings, and his influential role in public discourse continues through his online platform and extensive body of work, advocating for individual freedom and free-market principles across multiple media landscapes.