This Week on Issues - 8/26 & 8/28

Friday, August 26 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, August 28 @ 12:30 PM



UM Athletics Scandal
The University of Miami athletics program has been under investigation by the NCAA for allegations made by a former booster that he supplied athletes with money, parties, and prostitutes for 8 years.  What did the University know and when?  Should the system be reformed to give student athletes an additional spending stipend?

Guest:
Tim Elfrink, Miami New Times


Interview with Jackson Chief Carlos Migoya
New Jackson Health System CEO Carlos Migoya joins us on the program to discuss his thoughts on how to best handle the hospital’s finances, including the possibility of hiring an additional 200 nurses to reduce staff overtime.

Guest:
Carlos Migoya, Jackson Health System


Advisory Commission on Hispanic Education
Modesto Abety-Gutierrez, president of The Children’s Trust of Miami-Dade County, was recently appointed to President Barack Obama’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics.  He joins us to discuss his thoughts on raising the educational outcomes for Hispanic students.

Guest:
Modesto Abety-Gutierrez, The Children’s Trust