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Free to Choose

Season 1 Episode 6: What's Wrong with our Schools

The United States has a legacy of trusting parents to guide their children's education, reflecting the principles of a free society. However, government overreach has compromised this freedom, resulting in a decline in educational standards, particularly for underprivileged students.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Power of the Market

1. The Power of the Market

Aired: Mar 3, 1980

The next episode explores how Adam Smith's groundbreaking work, "Wealth of Na...

Episode 2 The Tyranny of Control

2. The Tyranny of Control

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The upcoming episode delves into the consequences of government dominance in ...

Episode 3 Anatomy of a Crisis

3. Anatomy of a Crisis

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The next episode examines the widespread misconception that the Great Depress...

Episode 4 From Cradle to Grave

4. From Cradle to Grave

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The notion of a welfare state is rooted in the flawed idea that utilizing oth...

Episode 5 Created Equal

5. Created Equal

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The concept of "all men are created equal" in the Declaration of Independence...

Episode 6 What's Wrong with our Schools

6. What's Wrong with our Schools

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The United States has a legacy of trusting parents to guide their children's ...

Episode 7 Who Protects the Consumer?

7. Who Protects the Consumer?

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Next episode, a scathing critique of regulatory bodies is revealed, exposing ...

Episode 8 Who Protects the Worker?

8. Who Protects the Worker?

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The next episode explores the potential consequences of unions and government...

Episode 9 How to Cure Inflation

9. How to Cure Inflation

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The next episode delves into the devastating effects of unbridled monetary ex...

Episode 10 How to Stay Free

10. How to Stay Free

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The United States has defied expectations by maintaining democratic stability...

Info about Free to Choose

Seasons: 2

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary