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Friday, February 25 @ 7:30 PM and Sunday, February 27 @ 12:30 PM

ISSUE ONE: Recall Election Ruling
ISSUE TWO: Scott and the Legislature

This Week on Issues - 2/25 & 2/27

Friday, February 25 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 27 @ 12:30 PM



ISSUE ONE: Recall Election Ruling
On Friday, a judge ruled against Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez’s effort to stop the recall special election, saying the petition pieces had been handled and processed in accordance to the law.  Norman Braman, the person behind the Mayor’s recall effort, joins us on the program to discuss this and the start of early voting next week.

Guest:
Norman Braman, Braman Management Association



ISSUE TWO: Scott and the Legislature
The Florida Legislature will convene in March with a Republican majority in the state house, senate, and cabinet.  But Republican Governor Rick Scott has already been facing opposition from members of his own party.  How will Scott's agenda play out in Tallahassee?

Guests:
Sean Foreman, Ph.D., Barry University
Daniel Ricker, Watchdog Report
Charles Zelden, Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University

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Friday, February 18 @ 7:30 PM and Sunday, February 20 @ 12:30 PM


ISSUE ONE: Miami Commissioner Marc Sarnoff on Gun Violence
ISSUE TWO: Commission on Hispanic Legal Rights

This Week on Issues - 2/18 & 2/20

Friday, February 18 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 20 @ 12:30 PM

 

ISSUE ONE: Miami Commissioner Marc Sarnoff on Gun Violence
City of Miami Commissioner Marc Sarnoff joins us on the program to discuss gun violence and how these “arms of destruction,” such as extended clips, should be restricted in City and County limits.

Guest:
Marc Sarnoff, City of Miami Commission, District 2



ISSUE TWO: Commission on Hispanic Legal Rights
The American Bar Association recently created the "Commission on Hispanic Legal Rights and Responsibilities," a committee to identify key legal issues facing the Latino community in the United States.  Stephen Zack, president of the ABA explains.

Guest:
Stephen Zack, Esq., American Bar Association

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Friday, February 11 @ 7:30 PM and Sunday, February 13 @ 12:30 PM

ISSUE ONE: 1 of 2 Governor Scott’s Budget
                    2 of 2 Governor Scott’s Budget
ISSUE TWO: Jackson Internal Audit

This Week on Issues - 2/11 & 2/13

Friday, February 11 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 13 @ 12:30 PM

 

ISSUE ONE: Governor Scott’s Budget
On Monday, Florida Governor Rick Scott unveiled his budget, which cuts funding to social services and state labor but increases support for private business.  We discuss the strengths and weaknesses of his proposal.

Guests:
Manuel Lasaga, Ph.D., StratInfo
Jack Pinkowski, Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University
Alexander Watts, Northwood University



ISSUE TWO: Jackson Internal Audit
An audit released this week on Jackson's Foundation Health Services showed questionable expenses, such as spending $735 on supplies that appeared to be for personal use.  We discuss the latest in Jackson’s ongoing fiscal fiasco.

Guest:
Daniel Ricker, Watchdog Report

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Friday, February 4 @ 7:30 PM and Sunday, February 6 @ 12:30 PM


ISSUE ONE: Florida Healthcare Ruling
ISSUE TWO: Human Trafficking in South Florida
ISSUE THREE: Polling Governor Scott

This Week on Issues - 2/04 & 2/06

Friday, February 4 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 6 @ 12:30 PM



ISSUE ONE: Florida Healthcare Ruling
On Monday, a Florida judge ruled that President Barack Obama's healthcare law is unconstitutional, saying the federal government is overreaching when it forces individuals to buy health insurance.  We discuss the ruling and the future of this law.

Guests:
Doug Donoho, J.D., LL.M., Nova Southeastern University
Michael Gennett, Esq., Akerman Senterfitt LLP.

 

ISSUE TWO: Human Trafficking in South Florida
South Florida has the unfortunate distinction of being one of the top cities in the country for human trafficking cases and the sexual exploitation of minors.  We discuss this and how sex trafficking tends to increase around large sporting events, such as this weekend's Super Bowl game.

Guest:
Debi Harris, Women’s Fund of Miami-Dade

 

ISSUE THREE: Polling Governor Scott
A recent Quinnipiac University poll suggests that new Florida Governor Rick Scott's proposals have a good approval rating but the governor himself does not.  Sean Foreman, political science professor from Barry University explains.

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