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Friday, January 29 @ 7:30 PM and Sunday, January 31 @ 12:30 PM
 
ISSUE ONE: Obama’s Tampa Town Hall and State of Union
ISSUE TWO: Paying for Stadium Renovations?

This Week on Issues - 1/29 & 1/31

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

 
ISSUE ONE: Obama’s Tampa Town Hall and State of Union
U.S. President Barack Obama gave his first State of the Union speech on Wednesday and held a town hall promoting transportation stimulus dollars and his agenda in Tampa on Thursday.  We discuss these two events and how Obama’s visit to Florida courted independent voters and highlights our critical “swing” status in this year's midterm election.

Guests:
Jennifer Reem, Nova Southeastern University
Daniel Ricker, Watchdog Report
Justin Sayfie, SayfieReview
Michael Williams, WFOR CBS4

 

ISSUE TWO: Paying for Stadium Renovations?
It was announced recently that Sun Life Stadium—or Dolphin Stadium as it is more popularly known—needs to undergo renovations to make it competitive with newer stadiums in other cities.  Michael Lewis from Miami Today shares his thoughts on whether taxpayers or tourists should be responsible for paying for upgrades.

Guest:
Michael Lewis, Miami Today

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Friday, January 22 @ 7:30 PM and Sunday, January 24 @ 12:30 PM

ISSUE ONE: Message Behind Massachusetts Win?
ISSUE TWO: Spence-Jones Suspension
ISSUE THREE: Women in Business

This Week on Issues - 1/22 & 1/24

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

ISSUE ONE: Message Behind Massachusetts Win?
On Tuesday, Democrats were handed a heavy defeat in Massachusetts when Republican Scott Brown beat Martha Coakley for the Senate seat left vacant by the late Ted Kennedy.  What led to this unlikely republican victory?  And what implications, if any, are there for Florida's 2010 elections?

Guests:
Sean Foreman, Ph.D., Barry University
Casey Klofstad, Ph.D., University of Miami

 

ISSUE TWO: Spence-Jones Suspension
Last week, voters in the City of Miami District 5 re-elected Michelle Spence-Jones despite her being charged for grand theft and subsequently being suspended by Governor Charlie Crist.  We discuss how absentee ballots played a part in her win and how strong finances and political ties helped strengthen campaign.

Guest:
Joy Reid, The Miami Herald

ISSUE THREE: Women in Business
The role of women in business world has changed dramatically over the last several decades. Have women broken the glass ceiling in South Florida?

Guest:
Phillis Oeters, Orange Bowl Committee

Haiti: A Community Conversation

WPBT2's Pulse will be airing a special live call-in program, Haiti: A Community Conversation, Wednesday, January 20th at 8:00 PM.  The purpose of this one hour special is to be an outlet for members of the South Florida Community to share their thoughts, stories and other information regarding the tragic earthquake that has ravaged Haiti. 

Wednesday, January 20th, 8-9 PM on WPBT2

Community Call In: 1-800-222-9728

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Friday, January 15 @ 7:30 PM and Sunday, January 17 @ 12:30 PM

ISSUE ONE: Earthquake Ravages Haiti
ISSUE TWO: Future for South Florida’s Dialysis Patients?

This Week on Issues - 1/15 & 1/17

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

 
ISSUE ONE: Earthquake Ravages Haiti
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Tuesday, destroying much of the capital city of Port-au-Prince and beyond.  Communication to the island nation is sparse and aid is slow in arriving.  We discuss the reaction from the South Florida community and the different ways to provide assistance.

Guests:
Yves Colon, University of Miami
Markenzy Lapointe, Esq., Haitian Lawyers Association

 

ISSUE TWO: Future for South Florida’s Dialysis Patients?
Baptist Health South Florida recently proposed a public/private healthcare partnership to aid dialysis patients who can not continue to receive treatment at Jackson Memorial due to budget cuts.  Baptist CEO Brian Keeley explains.

Guest:
Brian Keeley, Baptist Health South Florida

HAITI RELIEF EFFORT

PBS' NewsHour has put together a list of organizations accepting donations for those of you who are interested in contributing.

For the full list, click here.

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Friday, January 8 @ 7:30 PM and Sunday, January 10 @ 12:30 PM

ISSUE ONE: Interview with City of Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado
ISSUE TWO: Miami Airport Security

This Week on Issues - 1/08 & 1/10

Friday, January 8 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, January 10 @ 12:30 PM

ISSUE ONE: Interview with City of Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating the City of Miami for possibly misrepresenting the city's financial health.  Mayor Tomas Regalado shares his thoughts on this plus the city’s upcoming special election and the issuing of a check to former Mayor Manny Diaz for unpaid time.

Guest:
Mayor Tomas Regalado, City of Miami
 

ISSUE TWO: Miami Airport Security
The attempted Christmas airplane attack has elevated security measures in U.S. airports and abroad.  We discuss screening measures at Miami International Airport and the ongoing construction projects currently underway.

Guests:
José Abreu, P.E., Miami-Dade Aviation
Lauren Stover, Miami-Dade Aviation