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Friday, April 27 @ 7:30 pm and Sunday, April 29 @ 12:30 pm


ISSUE ONE: Analyzing Pending Bills
ISSUE TWO: Decriminalization of Drugs in Latin America?

This Week on Issues - 4/27 & 4/29

Friday, April 27 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 29 @ 12:30 PM



Analyzing Pending Bills
State Senators Anitere Flores and Eleanor Sobel join us on the program to discuss some of the bills proposed by the Legislature that Governor Rick Scott has yet to sign.

Guests:
State Senator Anitere Flores, (R) District 38
State Senator Eleanor Sobel, (D) District 31


 
Decriminalization of Drugs in Latin America?
The war on drugs was one of the topics raised last week during the sixth Summit of the Americas held in Cartagena, Colombia.  Several leaders proposed the idea to decriminalize drugs to stem trafficking and related violence.  Our panelists explain.

Guests:
Leah Blumenfeld, Ph.D., Barry University
Jose Miguel Cruz, Ph.D., Florida International University

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Friday, April 20 @ 7:30 pm and Sunday, April 22 @ 12:30 pm
 

ISSUE ONE: 1 of 2 Women’s Vote 2012
                    2 of 2 Women's Vote 2012
ISSUE TWO: Scott Signs Budget

This Week on Issues - 4/20 & 4/22

Friday, April 20 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 22 @ 12:30 PM

 

Women’s Vote 2012
Women’s issues have risen in the national conversation this election year.  Is there really a political “war on women” and how important will this vote be in 2012?

Guests:
Marili Cancio, Esq., Cancio Johnson & Echarte, P.L.
Jose Mallea, JM Global Consulting
Brian May, Floridian Partners
Evelyn Greer, Esq., Law Office of Evelyn Greer, P.A.


Scott Signs Budget
Florida Governor Rick Scott signed the state budget this week.  How did South Florida fare this year?

Guest:
Sean Foreman, Ph.D., Barry University

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Friday, April 13 @ 7:30 pm and Sunday, April 15 @ 12:30 pm


ISSUE ONE: Trayvon Martin Saga: Zimmerman Charged
ISSUE TWO: Autism Awareness Month

This Week on Issues - 4/13 & 4/15

Friday, April 13 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 15 @ 12:30 PM



Trayvon Martin Saga: Zimmerman Charged
Special prosecutor Angela Corey filed second-degree murder charges against George Zimmerman this week in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.  Can he get a fair trial in Sanford, Florida?

Guests:
Kendall Coffey, Esq., Coffey Burlington, P.L.
Tamara Lawson, J.D., LL.M., St. Thomas University


Autism Awareness Month
A recent report by the Centers for Disease Control estimates that 1 in 88 children in the United States has an autism spectrum disorder.  We discuss this and the factors that could be contributing to the higher numbers.

Guests:
Jimmy Morales, Esq., Autism Speaks
Marlene Sotelo, Ed.D., BCBA, UM-NSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
Marie-Ilene Whitehurst, Autism Advocate

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Friday, April 6 @ 7:30 pm and Sunday, April 8 @ 12:30 pm

Guest Host: Sean Foreman, Ph.D.

ISSUE ONE: Stand Your Ground Law
ISSUE TWO: Florida’s Improving Economy
ISSUE THREE: Education Funding

This Week on Issues - 4/06 & 4/08

Friday, April 6 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 8 @ 12:30 PM

 
Guest Host: Sean Foreman, Ph.D.


Stand Your Ground Law
Former State Senator Steven Geller joins us on the program to discuss his 2005 vote on the “Stand Your Ground” legislation and why, despite his thoughts on it being a “horrible bill,” he doesn’t believe it will be repealed.

Guest:
Steven Geller, Esq., Greenspoon Marder, P.A.

Florida’s Improving Economy
According to Florida Trend magazine, our state’s economy is "bouncing back" in all sectors.  We discuss this through the lens of tourism, Florida’s biggest industry. 

Guest:
William Talbert III, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau 

Education Funding
Education always seems to face an uphill struggle for funding.  What are some of the challenges facing the funding of higher education?

Guest:
Deo Nellis, Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University

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Friday, March 30 @ 7:30 pm and Sunday, April 1 @ 12:30 pm


ISSUE ONE: Mayoral Recall: One Year Later
ISSUE TWO: Week-in-Review: Pope visits Cuba, Trayvon Martin Saga

This Week on Issues - 3/30 & 4/01

Friday, March 30 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 1 @ 12:30 PM



Mayoral Recall: One Year Later
This March marked the one year anniversary of the recall of Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez and Commissioner Natacha Seijas.  Philanthropist and activist Norman Braman joins us on the program to discuss this and his ongoing fight to reform the County charter.

Guest:
Norman Braman, Braman Management Association

 

Week-in-Review: Pope visits Cuba, Trayvon Martin Saga
We gathered a panel of journalists to discuss some of the week's top stories, such as Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to Cuba and new developments from the Trayvon Martin saga.

Guests:
Patricia Mazzei, The Miami Herald
Tim Padgett, TIME Magazine
Daniel Ricker, Watchdog Report