Issues - A Production of WPBT2

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Here are the links to watch this week's program on uVu.

Friday, May 29th and Sunday, May 31st

ISSUE ONE: One-on-One with Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D)
ISSUE TWO: One-on-One with Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R)

This Week on ISSUES - 5/29 & 5/31

Friday, May 29 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, May 31 @ 12:30 PM

ISSUE ONE: One-on-One with U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, (D) District 20
ISSUE TWO: One-on-One with U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, (R) District 25

These South Florida lawmakers join host Helen Ferre to discuss such issues as Supreme Court nominee, Sonia Sotomayor, U.S. foreign policy, the state of the economy and the debate over a federal catastrophe fund.

Thursday Sneak Peek

 

Host Helen Ferre speaks one-on-one with U.S. Representatives Mario Diaz-Balart and Debbie Wasserman Schultz to discuss such issues as the recent Supreme Court nomination, catastrophic insurance, and the upcoming races for U.S. Senate and Governor.

 

Watch This Week's Issues

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Friday, May 22nd and Sunday, May 24th

ISSUE ONE: Is the Growth Bill good for Florida?
ISSUE TWO: The State of Higher Education
ISSUE THREE: Gas Prices

This Week on ISSUES - 5/22 & 5/24

Friday, May 22 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, May 24 @ 12:30 PM

ISSUE ONE: Is the Growth Bill good for Florida?
A controversial bill loosens state oversight and eliminates fees for developers.  Will it provide a needed economic boost, or will it prove disastrous for the state's ability to manage growth?

Guests: 
State Rep. David Rivera, (R) District 112
State Rep. Oscar Braynon, II, (D) District 103
Jim Murley, Florida Atlantic University

ISSUE TWO: The State of Higher Education
State universities explore avenues to ensure financial stability, including possible tuition hikes.  How will this affect the access and affordability of a university education in Florida?

Guest:
Mark Rosenberg, Florida International University

ISSUE THREE: Gas Prices
As the summer driving season approaches, gas prices start to spike.  What's behind the increase and when will the price of fuel reach its peak?

Guest:
Jorge Pinon, University of Miami

uVu Question of the Week: Forgetting the Meaning Behind Memorial Day?

State Representative David Rivera asks uVu's Question of the Week: Do you think Americans have forgotten the meaning of Memorial Day?

Thursday Sneak Peek

On this week's program we'll talk about the rising gas prices, the state of Florida's universities with new FIU President Mark Rosenberg and have a roundtable discussion on the highly contested Growth Management Bill.

Watch this Week's Issues

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Friday, May 15th and Sunday, May 17th

ISSUE ONE: Transportation Tax Troubles?

ISSUE TWO: Election Shuffle

This Week on Issues - 05/15 & 05/17

Friday, May 15 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, May 17 @ 12:30 PM

ISSUE ONE: Transportation Tax Troubles?
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Carlos Gimenez joins us to discuss the county's half-penny transportation tax debate and his plan to bring the issue to the voters.

Guest:
Carlos Gimenez, Miami-Dade County Commission, District 7

ISSUE TWO: Election Shuffle
On Tuesday, Florida Governor Charlie Crist confirmed long-held rumors that he would run for the U.S. Senate being vacated by Mel Martinez.  His announcement kickstarted a political shuffle with various candidates posturing themselves for their own 2010 race.  We gathered a panel to discuss how Crist’s move will influence state politics.

Guests:
Carlos Curbelo, Capitol Gains
Steven Geller, Esq., Greenspoon Marder
Richard Perez, Esq., Holland & Knight
Ray Ruga, CVOX Group

State Rep. Brise's Thoughts on Haitian Boat Capsizing

uVu producer Jessy Schuster asks Florida State Representative Ronald Brise about human smuggling and the May 13th capsizing of a Haitian vessel off Florida's east coast.