Issues has responded to the community’s need for in-depth representation of local concerns for almost 30 years, bringing together local leaders and journalists to discuss the important topics facing South Florida. The weekly half-hour public affairs and news program provides the type of extensive and probing analysis that addresses the community’s continuous concerns.
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.
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.
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
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
Friday, April 26 @ 7:30 PM Sunday, April 28 @ 12:30 PM
Two High School Degrees? Florida Governor Rick Scott signed into law this week a bill that would create two classes of high school degrees--one for college-bound students, and another for students who plan to enter the workforce after high school. Miami-Dade school board member Carlos Curbelo joins us to share his thoughts.
Guest: Carlos Curbelo, Miami-Dade County School Board, Dist. 7
Tallahassee Recap The Florida Legislative session is set to end next Friday, May 3rd. We discuss the week’s top legislative stories, such as Medicaid and ethics reform.
Guest: Sean Foreman, Ph.D., Barry University
Alimony Bill A proposal to eliminate permanent alimony is pending Governor Rick Scott’s approval or veto, but the issue is contentious because it would also allow for retroactive changes to alimony and would award 50-50 child custody to divorcing parents. We discuss this controversial proposal.
Guest: Barry Finkel, Esq., The Law Offices Of Barry I. Finkel, P.A.
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