John Stossel
American reporter, investigative journalist, author, and libertarian columnist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Frank Stossel (born March 6, 1947) is an American libertarian television presenter, author, consumer journalist, political activist, and pundit. He is known for his career as a host on ABC News, Fox Business Network, and Reason TV.[2]
John Stossel | |
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Born | John Frank Stossel (1947-03-06) March 6, 1947 (age 77) |
Education | Princeton University (BA) |
Occupation(s) | Libertarian pundit, author, columnist, reporter, TV presenter |
Years active | 1969–present[1] |
Notable credits | |
Political party | Libertarian |
Spouse | Ellen Abrams |
Children | 2 |
Relatives |
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Website | www |
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.[3] 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 became an ABC News correspondent, joining the weekly news magazine program 20/20, and later became a co-anchor.[4] In October 2009, Stossel left ABC News to join the Fox Business Network. He hosted a weekly news show on Fox Business, Stossel, from December 2009 to December 2016. In 2019, Stossel launched StosselTV, an online channel distributed on social media.
Stossel has received 19 Emmy Awards[5] and five awards from the National Press Club.[6][7] He has written three books: Give Me a Break (2004), Myths, Lies, and Downright Stupidity (2007), and No, They Can't: Why Government Fails – But Individuals Succeed (2012).