On December 25, 2010, Michael Barnes appeared on Fox News to explain why TSA believed that insulated beverage containers may pose a risk of terrorism to travellers.

On December 23, 2010, Michael Barnes appeared on Showbiz Tonight to evaluate employee conduct at celebrity addiction treatment centers.

On December, 15, 2010, Michael Barnes appeared on Fox News to discuss legislation introduced by the United Nations to address climate change in the face of nuclear threats from North Korea.