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Friday, March 1 @ 7:30 PM and Sunday, March 3 @ 12:30 PM


ISSUE ONE: Jackson CEO Carlos Migoya on Trauma Center
ISSUE TWO: Sequester Deadline
ISSUE THREE: Brazil in Global Economy

This Week on Issues - 3/01 & 3/03

Friday, March 1 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 3 @ 12:30 PM

 


Jackson CEO Carlos Migoya on Trauma Center
Carlos Migoya, CEO of Jackson Health, joins us on the program to discuss topics such as his thoughts on the ideal number of trauma centers in Miami-Dade County and how the Affordable Care Act will impact Jackson’s figures.

Guest:
Carlos Migoya, Jackson Health System

 

Sequester Deadline
Automatic budget cuts to the federal budget are slated to begin Friday, March 1, 2013.  What does it say about our leadership?  How will this “sequester” impact Florida?

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



Brazil in Global Economy
Brazil has been hailed as an economic superpower—a country that will play a prominent part in our global economy in the years to come.  What can we learn from the country’s growth over the past 20 years? 

Guest:
Armando Castelar, Ph.D., University of Miami

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

ISUE ONES: Interview with Former U.S. Senator George LeMieux
ISSUE TWO: Florida’s Health Rankings

This Week on Issues - 12/14 & 12/16

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

 
 

Interview with Former U.S. Senator George LeMieux
Former U.S. Senator George LeMieux joins us on the program to discuss a variety of issues, such as the fiscal cliff and rising national debt, the future of the Republican Party, and why Republicans blocked the nomination of Susan Rice for Secretary of State.

Guest:
George LeMieux, Gunster Law Firm


Florida’s Health Rankings
According to America’s Health Rankings, an annual study, the state of Florida ranks 34th in the country in terms of overall health.  Why is Florida in the bottom half and what can we do to improve our score?

Guests:
Jeffrey Ritter, D.B.A., Barry University
Nicholas Zaffiris, UnitedHealthcare South Florida

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Friday, November 23 @ 7:30 PM and Sunday, November 25 @ 12:30 PM


ISSUE ONE: Interview with Jackson CEO Carlos Migoya
ISSUE TWO: Marlins Fire Sale?
ISSUE THREE: Seven50 Project

This Week on Issues - 7/06 & 7/08

Friday, July 6 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, July 8 @12:30 PM


Healthcare Reform
This past week, Governor Rick Scott announced that he would not implement two aspects of President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act.  We gathered a panel to discuss this and how the new healthcare law might impact Florida’s medical and business communities.

Guests:
Kathy Cerminara, J.D., LL.M., J.S.D., Nova Southeastern University
Barbara Hales, M.D., The Medical Strategist
John McFadden, Ph.D., CRNA, Barry University
Penny Shaffer, Ph.D., Florida Blue

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Friday, June 29 @ 7:30 pm and Sunday, July 1 @ 12:30 pm


ISSUE ONE: Supreme Court Rulings: Constitutional Law
ISSUE TWO: Supreme Court Rulings: Political Ramifications

This Week on Issues - 6/29 & 7/01

Friday, June 29 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, July 1 @ 12:30 PM

 

Supreme Court Rulings: Constitutional Law
This week, the U.S. Supreme Court opined on a variety of topics, such as life sentences for minors, immigration law, campaign financing, and the Affordable Care Act.  We discuss the legal interpretations of these rulings.

Guests:
Doug Donoho, J.D., LL.M., Nova Southeastern University
Frances Hill, Ph.D. J.D., University of Miami

 

Supreme Court Rulings: Political Ramifications
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the majority of President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act this week, scoring a big political win for Democrats.  For Republicans, this ruling presents an opportunity to re-energize the party base as we head into the November election.  We discuss the political impact of the Court’s decision.

Guests:
David Cardenas, The Cardenas Group
Daniel Masvidal, Masvidal Partners
Sean Foreman, Ph.D., Barry University

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


ISSUE ONE: UM Athletics Scandal
ISSUE TWO: Interview with Jackson Chief Carlos Migoya
ISSUE THREE: Advisory Commission on Hispanic Education

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