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Friday, October 28 @ 7:30 PM and Sunday, October 30 @ 12:30 PM


ISSUE ONE: Braman on Gambling
ISSUE TWO: Local Elections Review

This Week on Issues - 10/28 & 10/30

Sunday, October 30 @ 12:00 PM
Thursday, November 3 @ 7:30 PM



Braman on Gambling
Businessman Norman Braman joins us on the program to share his concerns on the quality-of-life issues surrounding increased gambling now that legislators are working on a bill to allow resort casinos throughout South Florida.

Guest:
Norman Braman, Braman Management Association



Local Elections Review
Next Tuesday, voters in Miami, Miami Beach, Hialeah and Homestead will cast their ballots for mayoral and commission seats.  We gathered a panel to discuss these races and what to expect on Election Day, November 1st.

Guests:
Charles Branham-Bailey, SunPost Weekly
Kevin McNeir, The Miami Times
Daniel Ricker, Watchdog Report

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Friday, October 21 @ 7:30 PM and Sunday, October 23 @ 12:30 PM


ISSUE ONE: Interview with Miami-Dade Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr.
ISSUE TWO: Gaming and Genting

This Week on Issues - 10/21 & 10/23

Friday, October 21 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, October 23 @ 12:30 PM



Interview with Miami-Dade Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr.
Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr. joins us on the program to discuss Tuesday’s charter reform vote and his thoughts on several of the 2008 task force committee recommendations.

Guest:
Esteban Bovo Jr., Miami-Dade County Commission, District 13

 

Gaming and Genting
The Malaysian company Genting Group recently bought the waterfront Miami Herald building and surrounding area in an effort to build a sprawling resort complete with casino gaming.  Should South Florida be open to more gambling?

Guests:
Carlos Curbelo, The Genting Group
Michael Lewis, Miami Today

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Friday, October 14 @ 7:30 PM and Sunday, October 16 @ 12:30 PM


ISSUE ONE: Casino Expansion in Miami
ISSUE TWO: Republican Presidential Primary
ISSUE THREE: Scott’s Economic Proposal

This Week on Issues - 10/14 & 10/16

Friday, October 14 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, October 16 @ 12:30 PM

 

Casino Expansion in Miami
Frank Nero, president of the Beacon Council, joins us on the program to discuss his thoughts on gaming in Miami-Dade County and why he is calling for an independent study of casino gaming expansion to aid lawmakers in casting their votes.

Guest:
Frank Nero, The Beacon Council

 
Republican Presidential Primary
On Tuesday, the Republican presidential candidates met once again for another primary debate.  This time, the focus appeared to be on Herman Cain and his 9-9-9 tax plan.  Did Cain steal the spotlight?

Guests:
David Cardenas, The Cardenas Group
Daniel Masvidal, Masvidal Partners


Scott’s Economic Proposal
On Wednesday, Florida Governor Rick Scott gave a speech outlining his 2012 economic plan which centers on attracting more businesses to our state.  We review the main points of Scott’s proposal.

Guest:
Jack Pinkowski, Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University

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Friday, October 7 @ 7:30 PM and Sunday, October 9 @ 12:30 PM


ISSUE ONE: “Fast and Furious” Weapons
ISSUE TWO: “Occupy” Rallies

This Week on Issues - 10/7 & 10/9

Friday, October 7 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, October 9 @ 12:30 PM



“Fast and Furious” Weapons
The U.S. program dubbed "Fast and Furious" allowed for American weapons to enter Mexico in an effort to combat crime.  Could this be the reason for the increase in violence in Mexico?

Guests:
Susan Kaufman Purcell, Ph.D., University of Miami


“Occupy” Rallies
Two Republican favorites announced they won’t run for president this week and the Wall Street protests continue to grow.  Will the “Occupy Wall Street” movement be the Tea Party for the left?

Guests:
Sean Foreman, Ph.D., Barry University
Doug Lyons, SunSentinel
Daniel Ricker, Watchdog Report