Issues - A Production of WPBT2

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

ISSUE ONE: Death Penalty Ruling
ISSUE TWO: Achievement Gap for Hispanic Students
ISSUE THREE: Workplace Bullying

 

This Week on Issues - 6/24 & 6/26

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



Death Penalty Ruling
A U.S. District judge recently declared the process behind Florida’s death penalty unconstitutional.  We discuss this and how it may affect Florida’s high profile court cases, such as the Casey Anthony trial.

Guest:
David Weinstein, Esq., Clarke Silverglate, P.A


Achievement Gap for Hispanic Students
A study released this week says that Hispanic students are testing lower than their non-Hispanic White counterparts.  How does Florida rank and what does this mean for the country’s growing Hispanic population?

Guest:
Steve Thompson, Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University

 
Workplace Bullying
Federal laws protect employees from discrimination based on their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or age.  But what about harassment, such as workplace bullying?

Guest:
Kerri Stone, J.D., Florida International University

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

ISSUE: Miami-Dade County Mayor’s Race 1 of 2
            Miami-Dade County Mayor’s Race 2 of 2

This Week on Issues - 6/17 & 6/19

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

Guest Host: Sean Foreman, Ph.D.

ISSUE ONE: Miami-Dade County Mayor’s Race
The two remaining candidates in the Miami-Dade County mayor’s race join us on the program to discuss their thoughts on various topics such as the Urban Development Boundary (UDB), the future of the embattled Jackson hospital, and the county budget.

Guests:
Carlos Gimenez, Candidate, Miami-Dade County Mayor
Julio Robaina, Candidate, Miami-Dade County Mayor

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

ISSUE ONE: "Docs vs. Glocks" Lawsuit
ISSUE TWO: Real Estate Update
ISSUE THREE: Presidential Campaign Review

 

This Week on Issues - 06/10 & 06/12

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

 

ISSUE ONE: “Docs vs. Glocks” Lawsuit
The "Docs versus Glocks" law signed by Florida Governor Rick Scott restricts what doctors can ask their patients in regards to gun ownership. We discuss this and the new lawsuit doctors groups have filed to stop it.

Guest:
Donald Jones, J.D., University of Miami

ISSUE TWO: Real Estate Update
We hear of the risk of a double-dip in the U.S. economy, but how is local real estate market doing?

Guest:
Jack McCabe, McCabe Research and Consulting

 
ISSUE THREE: Presidential Campaign Review
This week, Newt Gingrich's campaign staff resigned, Sarah Palin's emails as governor are being scrutinized and President Barack Obama's poll numbers are slipping.  How is the 2012 presidential race shaping up so far?

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

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

ISSUE ONE: Urban Weekend Worries 1 of 2
                    Urban Weekend Worries 2 of 2
ISSUE TWO: Foreclosure Mills

This Week on Issues - 6/03 & 6/05

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



ISSUE ONE: Urban Weekend Worries
The tension between Urban Beach Week attendees and Miami Beach residents is rising, especially given this weekend’s police shooting that resulted in one dead and four injured.  Is this unofficial gathering more violent than other large events?  Or does it just receive more attention?

Guests:
James Burnett III, The Miami Herald
Luther Campbell, Luke Entertainment Group
Henry Crespo Sr., Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
Joy Reid, The Miami Herald

 

ISSUE TWO: Foreclosure Mills
The foreclosure crisis placed many in a bind.  Some believe the Florida Bar is not properly investigating lawyers for their part in the debacle.  Lawyers argue they are just fulfilling the duties of their job.  We discuss foreclosure mills and the issues surrounding them.

Guest:
Julie Kay, Daily Business Review