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, May 31 @ 7:30 PM and Sunday, June 2 @ 12:30 PM


ISSUE ONE: No Delays for Trayvon Martin Trial
ISSUE TWO: U.S. Losing Influence over Latin America?
ISSUE THREE: Mortgage Foreclosure Bill

This Week on Issues - 5/31 & 6/02

Friday, May 31 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, June 2 @ 12:30 PM



No Delays for Trayvon Martin Trial
Attorney Eric Padron joins us to discuss the latest in the Trayvon Martin saga, including a judge’s decision this week to deny a delay of the trial.

Guest:
Eric Padrón, Esq., Law Office of Eric C. Padrón


U.S. Losing Influence over Latin America?
The Obama administration has been attempting to engage Latin American leaders lately, but is this a case of too little, too late?

Guest:
Guillermo Martinez, Sun Sentinel


Mortgage Foreclosure Bill
House Bill 87 on mortgage foreclosures is awaiting Governor Rick Scott's approval.  The bill is intended to speed up the foreclosure process, but it also brings forth a variety of legal challenges.  Real estate attorney Roy Oppenheim explains.

Guest:
Roy Oppenheim, Esq., Oppenheim Law

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


ISSUE ONE: Miami Loses Super Bowl Bids
ISSUE TWO: State of Florida’s Economy

This Week on Issues - 5/24 & 5/26

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




Miami Loses Super Bowl Bids
The Miami Dolphins lost their bid to host Super Bowls L and LI after a failed attempt to get public financing for repairs to Sun Life Stadium.  In response, Florida House Speaker Will Weatherford commented on his blog that the deal had "three strikes against it."  But did it?

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



State of Florida’s Economy
We invited two economists to discuss the state of Florida’s economy and to offer their suggestions for diversification and entrepreneurial growth.

Guests:
Manuel Lasaga, Ph.D., StratInfo
Albert Williams, Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University

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


ISSUE ONE: LeMieux on Legislative Session
ISSUE TWO: Miami Beach Convention Center Renovation
ISSUE THREE: Retirement and Florida’s Economy

This Week on Issues - 5/10 & 5/12

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



LeMieux on Legislative Session
Former U.S. Senator George LeMieux joins us on the program to discuss the winners and losers of the 2013 Florida Legislative session.

Guests:
George LeMieux, Gunster Law Firm

 
Miami Beach Convention Center Renovation
Miami Beach Commissioner Jonah Wolfson joins us on the program to explain why he thinks the convention center renovation should be voted upon by residents.

Guests:
Jonah Wolfson, City of Miami Beach Commission, Group 4

 
Retirement and Florida’s Economy
A recent study by Bankrate ranked Florida number 19th in the top states to retire.  We discuss this and the health of Florida’s economy.

Guests:
Manuel Lasaga, Ph.D., StratInfo
Albert Williams, Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University

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


ISSUE ONE: End of Legislative Session
ISSUE TWO: Boston Bombings and Immigration Reform

This Week on Issues - 5/03 & 5/05

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

 

End of Legislative Session
The Florida Legislative session is coming to a close.  We gathered a panel to discuss this year’s highlights.

Guests:
Sean Foreman, Ph.D., Barry University
Doug Lyons, Sun Sentinel
Charles Zelden, Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University



Boston Bombings and Immigration Reform
The terror attacks on Boston have altered the conversation regarding immigration reform.  Could a stronger immigration policy have helped? 

Guests:
Rudy Fernandez, Republican Political Strategist
Michael Hernandez, Penn Schoen Berland

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Friday, March 22 @ 7:30 PM and Sunday, March 24 @ 12:30 PM


ISSUE ONE: Trains and Mass Transportation
ISSUE TWO: Weekly Legislative Review
ISSUE THREE: Learning from Callers