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Let me explain... No, there is too much. Let me sum up.

From Stossel's latest book (Myths, Lies, etc):

MSM are not objective
Pesticides are not that harmful
Radiating food is good
There is no cancer epedemic
DDT saves lives
Schools are not as violent as people think
Road Rage is not epidemic
We are not running out of oil
Enviros who claim we are drowning in garbage are full of it
Women earn less because they want different things
Most businesses are honest
Price controls create shortages and hardships
Price gouging is good
Price controls hurt the poor
Minimum wage helps some workers but hurts more
Outsourcing creates American jobs
MSM does not understand economics
Sweatshops help people
Businesses don't necessarily believe in free markets
Republicans do not shrink government
Farm subsidies do not create plentiful food
We don't need government to fund PBS
Public officials are frequently hypocrites
Enviromental regulators are radical activists
Educating children is too important to be left to government monopolies.
Public schools have lots of money, but waste it
Mediocrity in public school teaching is rewarded
Homeschooling is a good option
Vouchers make all schools better
Buying on the internet is not that risky
Premium gas is a waste of money
Gas is Gas. Brand names don't matter
Product lawsuits deprive us of safer products
Malpractice lawsuits hurt many patients
Lawsuits take away our choices
Antidiscrimination lawsuits don't stop discrimination
Class action lawyers get rich at the expense of consumers
Expert stock pickers are usually not
You can marry a cousin
Mouthwash often makes your breath worse
Washing with antibacterial soap is unlikely to make a difference.
A dog's mouth is not clean
Sparing the rod is not that good of an idea
Boys and girls need different lessons
Religious people are happier
Global warming is ...you'll have to read the book

This is a great book with footnotes galore. There are many, many more subjects. I agreed with everything except one thing.

Great book!