What a year it's been! 2023 did not disappoint and neither did Aldo Buttazzoni during his first full year hosting Man on the Street. Enjoy the top 5 moments with Aldo in 2023 and have a Happy New Year!

Is AI a remarkable technological breakthrough or is it causing society to breakdown? Will Witt hits the campus of Cal State Northridge to ask students how they’re really using AI tools. From cheating on homework to AI girlfriends, he asks whether this technology is making them smarter—or just more lazy and disconnected.

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Is AI Taking Over the World?

Across California, parents say the government is stripping away their rights and leaving children vulnerable. PragerU personality Franklin Camargo heads to Sacramento to hear from families protesting at the state capitol and to ask: is government overreach putting kids in danger?

Is California Stripping Parents of Their Rights?

Will Witt is back for a brand new Man on the Street! This time he is hitting the streets of Santa Monica to find out if a man can become a woman just by declaring it. What do you say?


Can a Man Become a Woman?

When the CEO of UnitedHealthcare was murdered, some celebrated—dancing in clubs, raising money for the alleged shooter, and calling it “justice.” But a school shooting weeks later? That was pure evil. So, why the double standard? Aldo hits the streets to ask: Is this selective outrage? What does it say about our culture when some who want to ban guns also celebrate murder? Where do you stand?

Why Is the Left Celebrating the Murder of a CEO?

Is assisted suicide a compassionate choice or a troubling sign of societal decline? Aldo heads to Hollywood to ask people why this controversial practice is becoming normalized and whether they think someone has the right to end his or her own life.

Why Is Assisted Suicide on the Rise?

Aldo and Julie Hartman visit Cal State Northridge to see how students are coping with the 2024 presidential results. Many are convinced women’s rights are under attack, fearing abortion bans and other restrictions. But are these fears based on reality? Watch as students struggle to come up with specific examples of how rights will be taken away—how many do you think they were able to name?

What Rights Will Women Lose after the Election?

Thanksgiving has been an American tradition for generations. However, some young people now claim the holiday represents oppression and racism. Aldo heads to UCLA to hear what students think about Thanksgiving and asks a provocative question: would they give up their spot at college as reparations for historical injustices? You don’t want to miss their surprising—and revealing—answers.

Is Thanksgiving Racist?

Aldo visits UCLA and West Hollywood with Chris Elston—aka “Billboard Chris”—to ask if minors with “gender dysphoria” have the maturity or judgment to make informed decisions about puberty blockers. These answers may shock you.

Can Children Consent to Puberty Blockers?

Since our country's founding, the U.S. flag has been a symbol of patriotism and national pride. Aldo travels to Cal State Los Angeles to offer free American flags to college students so they can show their patriotism. You may be surprised at their response.

Will University Students Proudly Take a U.S. Flag?

Is the gender-neutral term “Latinx” more inclusive than the masculine “Latino” and feminine “Latina”? Aldo Buttazzoni asks students at UCLA what they think, while Franklin Camargo visits Olvera Street in Los Angeles to ask Spanish speakers how they feel about the term “Latinx.”

Should We Use the Term “Latinx”?: UCLA Students vs. Latinos

What makes someone a “real” man or woman? Aldo visits the Venice Beach Boardwalk to ask questions that make people visibly squirm—if trans women are women, why not date one? Does refusing to date a trans man make you transphobic? Watch as people struggle to answer, and decide for yourself: is it just personal preference, or is there a more fundamental reason why a trans person might not be your “cup of tea”?

Would You Date a Trans Person?

Schools, universities, and sports associations allow biological males who identify as women to compete against female athletes, despite their natural physical advantages in strength and speed. Aldo hits the streets of Hollywood to ask people to sign a petition to save women’s sports from the trans agenda.

Should Men Be Allowed in Women’s Sports?

In a recent decision, the Supreme Court ruled in Murthy v. Missouri that social media companies censoring speech on their platforms does not violate First Amendment rights. Aldo hits the streets of Washington, D.C., to find out what people think about this case and whether Big Tech should have the power to censor speech online.

Should Big Tech Censor Speech?

With U.S. federal spending ballooning out of control, do you know where your tax dollars are going? Aldo travels to Washington, D.C., to find out what people think about the wasteful programs their hard-earned money is funding and whether politicians are out of touch with the voters they serve.


Is the Government Wasting Your Tax Dollars?

During a recent anti-Israel, pro-Palestinian demonstration in Washington D.C., protestors burned American and Israeli flags and defaced monuments with graffiti. Aldo traveled to the nation’s capital to engage with both pro-Palestinian demonstrators and pro-Israel counter-protestors and find out what motivates these two opposing sides.

Can You Spot the Difference between Pro-Palestinian and Pro-Israel Protestors?

Despite California spending $24 billion over the past five years, homelessness has increased by 40%. Aldo visits Santa Monica to ask residents and homeless people whether high housing costs or a lack of resources are to blame, and what they think needs to be done to fix the homeless crisis.

Would Million-Dollar Apartments Fix Homelessness?

There has been ongoing debate in the U.S. about vaccine mandates and the media's role in conveying information. Aldo asks people in Compton, California if they regret getting—or not getting—the COVID vaccine, how media narratives influenced their decision, and whether they consider the media a trustworthy source of reliable information.

Do You Regret Getting the Jab?

School shootings have sparked heated debates over gun control and whether properly vetted and trained teachers should be allowed to carry firearms on campus. Aldo visits UCLA to ask people why most mass shootings occur in gun-free zones and whether teachers should be armed to protect the children they teach.

Should Teachers Carry Guns in Schools?

With over 19 million illegal aliens in the U.S. and millions potentially registered to vote illegally, should ID be required at the polls? Aldo visits Santa Monica to ask people what they think about voter ID laws and whether illegal immigrants should be allowed to vote.

Should Illegal Immigrants Be Allowed to Vote?

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in America over 150 years ago. With all the progress made in the United States to end racism and advance civil rights, why are some people advocating for resegregation, including black-only dormitories, classrooms, and graduation ceremonies? Aldo asks students at California State University, Northridge if they support segregating universities, starting with housing.

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