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I'm Moving to FOX
09/10/2009 2:26 PM
It's time for a change.
In one month, I leave ABC News.
In October, I will join the folks at Fox.
I plan to do a one hour prime time show every week on FBN, the Fox Business Channel, and contribute to various existing programs on Fox News Channel.
I’m grateful to ABC News for allowing me to do stories that challenged conventional wisdom, and occasionally enraged many of its viewers. But it’s said that everyone should change jobs every 7 years. I’ve been at ABC for 28 years ...
In my new job, I want to dig into the meaning of the words “liberty” and “limited government”. ABC enabled me to do some of that, but Fox offers me more airtime and a new challenge.
I’m still considering what I will do with my own show, one hour each week. Economics certainly. Exercises in understanding libertarianism. My “take” on the issues of the day. Kind of like this blog. In fact, maybe we’ll call it, Stossel’s Take?
I ask you for your ideas. A studio audience? Should I wander around Congress?
To be continued...
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I'll be watching John, good luck!
Posted by: Vance | Sep 10, 2009 2:31:12 PM
Whatever it is, I look forward to it! Good Luck!
Posted by: Jason | Sep 10, 2009 2:32:49 PM
Great. I only use two channels in my house FOX and FOX Business (oh, and old movies in the middle of the night). I'm so glad that you are coming over to the right side.
Posted by: MotherRedDog | Sep 10, 2009 2:34:23 PM
Congratulations, John. Your recent appearances on Fox made me wonder why they hadn't snatched you up yet. This is just great!! I'm so looking forward to seeing you with a show ALL YOUR VERY OWN!!
Maggie from Ohio
Posted by: Maggie Mae | Sep 10, 2009 2:35:08 PM
John, it makes me so happy for you to be at FOX. You're one of the very few in the MSM who has stuck to his own values. I value your views and opinions so much. Best of luck and I will be watching you!
Posted by: Mary | Sep 10, 2009 2:35:47 PM
John,
You're a national treasure, truly -- even if most of the nation is unaware of this reality.
Great good luck to you at Fox!
Don Boudreaux
Posted by: Don Boudreaux | Sep 10, 2009 2:35:58 PM
Fantastic... Can't wait to see what you'll be putting out at FNC...
Posted by: ManBearPig | Sep 10, 2009 2:36:27 PM
I couldn't be more thrilled!!!
Posted by: Todd | Sep 10, 2009 2:37:48 PM
Can you imagine the level of a mind that watches Fox News?
Jesus wept.
Posted by: Wake_Up | Sep 10, 2009 2:38:12 PM
Good luck John and I'm looking forward to watching your show and all your contributions over on Fox.
Congrats!
Posted by: John P. | Sep 10, 2009 2:38:41 PM
Fantastic! Love your common sense approach to issues....increadibly refreshing for so many years!
Posted by: PaulS | Sep 10, 2009 2:40:03 PM
Good. This reduces the chance that I will stumble upon one of your silly broadcasts.
Posted by: bdbd | Sep 10, 2009 2:41:11 PM
Goodbye. You suck. You have found a much better home for your garbage reporting and backwards politics.
Posted by: pablito | Sep 10, 2009 2:42:04 PM
I am so happy you are moving John. I think everyone sees you as someone of integrity and trust.
Suggestions? My personal opinion is that there is sooo much corruption in Washington and that would probably provide and endless supply of material.
Posted by: therightscoop | Sep 10, 2009 2:42:36 PM
Finally, ABC is doing something to improve its quality.
Posted by: MB | Sep 10, 2009 2:42:55 PM
You were the only reason I watched abc. Will be watching you on Fox - good luck.
Posted by: dayHiker | Sep 10, 2009 2:44:07 PM
Keep up the good work John. You are one of the only true libertarian voices in the mainstream media. I love what you're doing and I hope you excel at Fox and your new adventure!
Posted by: matthiasj | Sep 10, 2009 2:44:12 PM
Lol. Your a shill anyways John. dont let the door hit you in the you know what.
Posted by: BlueJersey | Sep 10, 2009 2:45:18 PM
Congrats John! I suspect you'll have far less to fight in the editing of your views over at FOX. Just finished reading "Give Me a Break." Thanks for writing that book, John.
Posted by: Justin Ketterer | Sep 10, 2009 2:45:23 PM
Good riddance...keep preaching to the choir!
Posted by: Geedubz | Sep 10, 2009 2:45:25 PM
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