John Stossel and Ron Paul give a small demonstration on how to interest high school students in politics.

A friend of mine recently traveled to a Fox News Studio to watch a live taping of "Stossel," the politically themed show hosted by libertarian John Stossel. My friend asked a question and therefore was on television, and I, being a good friend, recorded the show and just recently watched it. I noticed two interesting things:

1)The show, although taped at the studio, had a special audience comprised of high school students. Clearly a purposeful move, although I'm not sure aimed at what. Perhaps at trying to engage the youth who will soon be voting in the presidential election? Perhaps just trying to show that they care about the youth, even if they go to a public school in Queens? Either way, it is interesting that the media uses not only the actual content of its shows to make political statements, but also the setting and the audience. Additionally, I was told that before the taping of the show, Mr. Stossel told all the high schoolers in the front row that they had to ask a question, because otherwise it would look like they weren't interested. Let's be honest, they probably weren't.

2) Stossel's guest was Ron Paul, who spoke about his idea for a plan in which citizens would be able to opt out of certain taxes. One high schooler asked how this would plan would effect scholarships for lower income children who wish to go to college. Ron Paul replied by saying that these children need to get jobs and the fact they rely on the government to help them is "just sad." Way to reach out Ron Paul, way to reach out.