Known for taking a skeptical look at a wide variety of issues, John Stossel’s ABC News reports often evoke strong reactions from empathizers and critics alike. In a recent 20/20 Special Report “ Stupid in America,” Stossel asks: Is the government monopoly over public education in America cheating children out of a quality education? [See his Reason magazine article on same issue.]

Please join us as media maverick and award-winning ABC News correspondent and anchor, John Stossel, discusses findings from his new book Myths, Lies, and Downright Stupidity: Get out the Shovel-Why Everything You Know is Wrong. In his luncheon address, Stossel will focus on common misperceptions of American public education, while using an investigative “shovel” to reveal truth behind the myths.

Called “one of the most tenacious, insightful reporters of all time,” John Stossel has received 19 Emmy Awards and has been recognized for excellence in consumer reporting five times by the National Press Club. Previously a consumer editor at Good Morning America, Stossel is a graduate of Princeton University.

June 2, 2006, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Ritz-Carlton – Phoenix
2401 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, Arizona 85016

Registration

General: $35
Student: $25
Table of 10: $325
Premiere table of 10: $1,000

Register online here.

Or call (602) 712-1144 or email kdorn@goldwaterinstitute.org to reserve your seat.

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