Issues - A Production of WPBT2

This Week on Issues - 6/14/ & 6/16

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



Noorani on Immigration
Ali Noorani, executive director of the National Immigration Forum, joins us on the program to discuss immigration reform and his organization’s project to pair area businesses with civic groups to help legal residents in attaining their U.S. citizenship.

Guest:
Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum
 

FIU Extends In-State Tuition to Dreamers
Florida International University recently decided to extend in-state tuition to Dreamers—young students who are the recipients of deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA).  We discuss the legal complexities surrounding this action.

Guest:
Ediberto Roman, J.D., Florida International University


Scott and Living Wage
A bill presented to Governor Rick Scott's office on Monday would prohibit local governments from providing more sick-leave, living wage, and other benefits than already required by state and federal law.  We discuss this proposal.

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

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Friday, April 5 @ 7:30 PM and Sunday, April 7 @ 12:30 PM


ISSUE ONE: Dolphins Renovation Update
ISSUE TWO: Yoani Sanchez Speaks in Miami

This Week on Issues - 4/05 & 4/07

Friday, April 5 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 7 @ 12:30 PM

 

Dolphins Renovation Update
SunSentinel news columnist Michael Mayo joins us on the program to share his thoughts on the latest surrounding the Dolphins stadium renovation plans and how a series of missteps have brought national attention to Florida Atlantic University.

Guest:
Michael Mayo, SunSentinel

 
Yoani Sanchez Speaks in Miami
Cuban dissident blogger Yoani Sanchez spoke at the Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College and Florida International University on Monday.  What is the impact of Sanchez's visit to the United States?

Guest:
Jorge Duany, Ph.D., Florida International University

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Friday, March 28 @ 7:30 PM and Sunday, March 31 @ 12:30 PM


ISSUE ONE: Cuban Blogger in Miami
ISSUE TWO: New Pope’s First Easter

This Week on Issues - 3/28 & 3/31

Friday, March 29 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 31 @ 12:30 PM



Cuban Blogger in Miami
Cuban blogger Yoani Sanchez has been on an international tour and is slated to speak in Miami next week.  How critical is she to accelerating the democratic process in Cuba? 

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


New Pope’s First Easter
Newly installed Pope Francis has been at the helm of the Catholic Church for a few weeks now, but he has already distinguished himself from his predecessors. We gathered a panel to discuss this and the Pope’s first Easter celebration.

Guests:
Elsie Miranda, D.Min., Barry University
Maria Pascuzzi, S.T.D., S.S.L., St. Thomas University

This Week on Issues - 12/21 & 12/23

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


 

Newtown Shooting
The elementary school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut last week stirred many strong emotions, including calls to tighten gun regulations and an increased funding for mental health.  We gathered a panel to discuss the complexities of this national tragedy.

Guests:
Alejandro Angée, Ph.D., Miami-Dade College
Steven Geller, Esq., Greenspoon Marder, P.A.
Juan-Carlos “J.C.” Planas, Esq., Kurkin Forehand Brandes, L.L.P.
Linda Sachs, L.C.S.W., JAFCO



Fiscal Cliff Update
With the fiscal cliff deadline soon approaching, is the Republican leadership being clever regarding the fiscal cliff?  Or are they losing the political fight?

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

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

ISSUE ONE: Arts as Economic Engine
ISSUE TWO: Future of Gambling in Florida?
ISSUE THREE: Florida and the Fiscal Cliff

This Week on Issues - 12/07 & 12/09

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



 
Arts as Economic Engine
Besides tourism, how do art-related events such as this weekend’s Art Basel affect the local economy?

Guest:
Dennis Scholl, Knight Foundation

 

Future of Gambling in Florida?
Genting, the Malaysian company who purchased the Miami Herald building with grandiose plans to make the world's largest casino, scaled back on their goals when their original proposal was met with resistance.  But is gambling out of the picture entirely? 

Guest:
Erik Bojnansky, Biscayne Times



Florida and the Fiscal Cliff
Lawmakers need to come to a consensus in order to tackle the upcoming "fiscal cliff."  If they do not come to an agreement, how might this affect Florida's economy?

Guests:
Jorge Salazar-Carrillo, Ph.D., Florida International University
Alexander Watts, Clinical Economist

This Week on Issues - 7/27 & 7/29

Friday, July 27 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, July 29 @ 12:30 PM

 
 
Tragedy Renews Gun Debate
The Aurora, Colorado shooting tragedy has brought renewed attention to gun rights in the U.S., with some politicians asking for an open discussion on the topic.  Former State Senator Steven Geller joins us on the program to discuss this and the Stand Your Ground debate in Florida.

Guest:
Steven Geller Esq., Greenspoon Marder, P.A.

This Week on Issues - 6/15 & 6/17

Friday, June 15 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, June 17 @ 12:30 PM

 
 
WFOR Holocaust Special
News reporter Ted Scouten joins us on the program to discuss WFOR’s “March of the Living: Return to Auschwitz,” a program that follows three holocaust survivors as they return to their hometowns and participate in the annual March of the Living.  This program will be rebroadcast on WPBT Sunday, June 17th at noon and Tuesday, June 19th at 7:30 pm.

Guest:
Ted Scouten, WFOR CBS 4

 
Real Estate Update
Real estate expert Jack McCabe joins us to discuss how international buyers are boosting real estate sales in South Florida and how a “second wave” of foreclosures may affect the local market.

Guest:
Jack McCabe, McCabe Research and Consulting