Issues - A Production of WPBT2

Thursday Sneak Peek

On this week's program we discuss census redistricting and gerrymandering, the U.S. Senate panel approval of drilling off Florida's coast, and talk to former State Sen. Steven Geller on Florida Democrat's chances in the 2010 state races.

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Friday, June 12th & Sunday, June 14th

ISSUE ONE: Cost of Local Government: Broward Sheriff's Office Overtime Pay
ISSUE TWO: Cost of Local Government: Miami-Dade's Possible Property Tax Increase
ISSUE THREE: State Race Review

This Week on Issues - 06/12 & 06/14

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

ISSUE ONE: Cost of Local Government:  Broward Sheriff’s Office Overtime Pay
Local governments are reeling from revenue shortages.  The Broward School Board is considering the possibility of a tax increase and the Broward County Commission is looking at cutting overtime spending by the Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO).  We review the fiscal and political intricacies driving the BSO and Commission dispute.

Guests:
Anthony Man, SunSentinel
Joy Reid, South Florida Times

ISSUE TWO: Cost of Local Government: Miami-Dade’s Possible Property Tax Increase
Miami-Dade County officials have raised the possibility of raising property taxes and imposing a fire fee to help alleviate their budget deficit.  Should the County be raising taxes during a recession?  What about the use of their discretionary funds?

Guests:
Mayor Michael Pizzi, Town of Miami Lakes

ISSUE THREE: State Race Review
Many polls have been published touting the 2010 Governor's race between Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink and Attorney General Bill McCollum.  We review some of those poll results and explain the importance of the Republican primary in the open U.S. Senate seat.

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

 

Thursday Sneak Peek

On this week's program we'll discuss local government and finances.  In Broward County, the management of overtime pay by Broward Sheriff's Office has been put into question.  And in Miami-Dade, the consideration of raising property taxes and the use of discretionary funds has left many wondering about the County's use of their funds.  We'll also review the latest on the state races.

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Friday, June 5th & Sunday, June 7th

ISSUE ONE: Interview with Miami Today's Michael Lewis

ISSUE TWO: Cuba's Future in the OAS

Additional Materials - This Week's Program (06/05)

On this week's program, Miami Today's Michael Lewis references a Harvard University study in regards to his opinion that school systems would be better managed as smaller districts rather than one large unit.  Here's an article discussing Caroline Hoxby's research on this topic.

In our second segment, El Nuevo Herald columnist Armando Gonzalez mentions fellow guest panelist Marifeli Perez-Stable's op-ed published the day of the taping.  Click here to read the piece in its entirety.

 

This Week on Issues - 06/05 & 06/07

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

ISSUE ONE: Interview with Miami Today’s Michael Lewis
In his recent editorial, Michael Lewis, editor and publisher of Miami Today, challenges local leaders to address three key areas: schooling, transit and government.  He joins us on the program to share his thoughts on how to approach these critical topics.

Guest:
Michael Lewis, Miami Today

ISSUE TWO: Cuba’s Future in the O.A.S.
This week, the Organization of American States (O.A.S.) overturned a 1962 resolution which denied the Cuban government an active participation in the organization.  We gathered a panel to analyze this controversial O.A.S. decision.

Guests:
Armando Gonzalez, El Nuevo Herald
Orlando Gutierrez Boronat, Ph.D., Cuban Democratic Directorate
Tim Padgett, TIME Magazine
Marifeli Perez-Stable, Ph.D., Inter-American Dialogue

Thursday Sneak Peek

On this week's program we discuss the ongoing story of Cuba and the Organization of American States (OAS) and talk one-on-one with Miami Today's Michael Lewis.

uVu Question of the Week: South Florida Living?

U.S. Representative Mario Diaz-Balart asks uVu's Question of the Week: What do you find interesting about living in South Florida?

Crist Signs 'Growth Bill'

The AP is reporting that Governor Charlie Crist quietly signed the much talked about growth management bill or SB360.

Read the full story here.