Carey hosts videos examining issues
like traffic congestion, immigration
and eminent domain
Los Angeles (October 15, 2007) –
Hosting multiple game shows (The
Price Is Right and Power of 10),
making stand-up comedy appearances,
and being Cleveland’s biggest sports
fan isn’t all Drew Carey is up to
these days. The popular comedian is
now entering the world of
journalism, hosting short
documentaries that examine
hot-button issues like immigration,
eminent domain, drug laws and
traffic congestion.
“We need Reason to help fight the
stupid drug laws, the stupid
immigration laws, and stupid big
government in general,” says Carey.
“Drew’s unique perspective and
creativity are going to change and
enliven the country’s policy
debates,” declares David Nott,
president of Reason Foundation.
“Anyone who believes in choice,
individual liberty and economic
freedom is going to feel right at
home at Reason.tv.”
Reason.tv is a new online community
that will showcase the best free
market ideas and videos on the
Internet. Reason.tv gives you the
opportunity to create videos, share
videos and suggest topics for Drew
Carey’s upcoming documentaries.
In the first Reason.tv video,
Gridlock, released today, Carey
delves into a problem aggravating
nearly everyone: traffic congestion.
Carey meets Josh Lipking, whose
16-mile commute should take 25
minutes. On Los Angeles’
slow-moving, jam-packed roads it
takes Josh 90 minutes – each way.
That’s three hours a day, lost.
Carey, who makes a living giving
away great prizes, hires a
helicopter to chauffeur Josh to
work, showing him how easy his
commute could be without that
nightmarish traffic.
Since helicopters aren’t the answer
for everyone, Carey details how
cities around the world are using
high-tech solutions to build
tunnels, elevated highways, and
innovative bridges that reduce
bottlenecks and make it easier to
get around. But Carey doesn’t want
taxpayers stuck paying for these
much-needed projects, so he explores
how the government can get the
private sector to foot the bill.
“I’d love to own a freeway in Los
Angeles,” Carey says.
In upcoming documentaries, Carey and
Reason.tv will examine the
government’s abuse of eminent
domain, the immigration debate and
medical marijuana laws.
Reason.tv is an online community
showcasing the best free market
ideas and videos on the Internet.
Reason.tv gives you the opportunity
to create videos, share videos and
suggest topics for Drew Carey’s
upcoming documentaries. For more
information, please visit
www.reason.tv.
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think tank dedicated to advancing
free minds and free markets. Reason
Foundation produces respected public
policy research on a variety of
issues and publishes the critically
acclaimed monthly magazine, Reason,
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www.reason.org.
