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Friday, December 24 @ 7:30 PM and Sunday, December 26 @ 12:30 PM


A Look Ahead - Political Predictions for 2011: 1 of 2
A Look Ahead - Political Predictions for 2011: 2 of 2

This Week on Issues - 12/24 & 12/26

Friday, December 24 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, December 26 @ 12:30 PM

 
ISSUE: A Look Ahead - Political Predictions for 2011
On our previous program, we looked at the major political stories of 2010.  On this week’s program we take a look ahead at stories that could shape 2011.

Guests:
Tim Elfrink, Miami New Times
Darcie Lunsford, South Florida Business Journal
Michael Mayo, SunSentinel
Joy Reid, The Miami Herald

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Friday, December 17 @ 7:30 PM and Sunday, December 19 @ 12:30 PM

2010 Year in Review: 1 of 2
2010 Year in Review: 2 of 2

This Week on Issues - 12/17 & 12/19

Friday, December 17 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, December 19 @ 12:30 PM


ISSUE: 2010 Year in Review
From Broward ethics scandals and Miami-Dade recalls to the economic crisis and political outsiders winning elections, we discuss the top news items of 2010.

Guests:
Michael Lewis, Miami Today
Doug Lyons, SunSentinel
Myriam Marquez, The Miami Herald
Tim Padgett, TIME Magazine

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Friday, December 10 @ 7:30 PM and Sunday, December 12 @ 12:30 PM

ISSUE ONE: Homeless Awareness Day
ISSUE TWO: U.S. Education Rankings
ISSUE THREE: Real Estate Market Review

This Week on Issues - 12/10 & 12/12

Friday, December 10 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, December 12 @ 12:30 PM



ISSUE ONE: Homeless Awareness Day
This Thursday, December 9th was Homeless Awareness Day in Miami-Dade County.  We discuss the importance of this day and some of the local initiatives in place to combat chronic homelessness.

Guest:
Ron Book, Miami-Dade Homeless Trust


ISSUE TWO: U.S. Education Rankings
International education rankings released this week show the U.S. with “below average” scores in math and lagging behind in other areas, prompting Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to deem it "an absolute wake-up call."  We discuss the country’s weak educational ratings.

Guest:
Walter Secada, Ph.D., University of Miami


ISSUE THREE: Real Estate Market Review
Real estate expert Jack McCabe joins us to share his thoughts on the real estate market for the coming year.

Guest:
Jack McCabe, McCabe Research and Consulting

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Friday, December 3 @ 7:30 PM and Sunday, December 5 @ 12:30 PM


ISSUE ONE: Interview with Miami-Dade County Commissioner Natacha Seijas
ISSUE TWO: Role of Public Health Trust
ISSUE THREE: “WikiLeaked” Cables

This Week on Issues - 12/03 & 12/05

Friday, December 3 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, December 5 @ 12:30 PM
 


ISSUE ONE: Interview with Miami-Dade County Commissioner Natacha Seijas
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Natacha Seijas joins the program to share her thoughts on how to ensure Miami-Dade's Jackson Health System continues to be a viable resource for the community.

Guest:
Natacha Seijas, Miami-Dade County Commission, Dist. 13



ISSUE TWO: Role of Public Health Trust
The Miami-Dade Public Health Trust is a volunteer commission created by the county to oversee Jackson Health System.  What role should the Trust take in managing versus the County Commission?

Guest:
Angel Medina, Jr., Miami-Dade Public Health Trust


 
ISSUE THREE: “WikiLeaked” Cables
WikiLeaks, a website that posts internal memos from companies and government bodies, released U.S. diplomatic cables this week outlining the country's relationship with other nations. Is WikiLeaks chief Julian Assange a whistleblower or a terrorist?
 
Guest:
Fred Blevens, Ph.D., Florida International University