Issues - A Production of WPBT2

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Friday, August 21st @ 7:30 PM and Sunday, August 23rd @ 12:30 PM

ISSUE ONE: Interview with Broward School Superintendent James Notter
ISSUE TWO: Panel Discussion on Community Renewal Act (SB 360)

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Friday, May 22nd and Sunday, May 24th

ISSUE ONE: Is the Growth Bill good for Florida?
ISSUE TWO: The State of Higher Education
ISSUE THREE: Gas Prices

This Week on ISSUES - 5/22 & 5/24

Friday, May 22 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, May 24 @ 12:30 PM

ISSUE ONE: Is the Growth Bill good for Florida?
A controversial bill loosens state oversight and eliminates fees for developers.  Will it provide a needed economic boost, or will it prove disastrous for the state's ability to manage growth?

Guests: 
State Rep. David Rivera, (R) District 112
State Rep. Oscar Braynon, II, (D) District 103
Jim Murley, Florida Atlantic University

ISSUE TWO: The State of Higher Education
State universities explore avenues to ensure financial stability, including possible tuition hikes.  How will this affect the access and affordability of a university education in Florida?

Guest:
Mark Rosenberg, Florida International University

ISSUE THREE: Gas Prices
As the summer driving season approaches, gas prices start to spike.  What's behind the increase and when will the price of fuel reach its peak?

Guest:
Jorge Pinon, University of Miami

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Friday, May 15th and Sunday, May 17th

ISSUE ONE: Transportation Tax Troubles?

ISSUE TWO: Election Shuffle

This Week on Issues - 05/15 & 05/17

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

ISSUE ONE: Transportation Tax Troubles?
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Carlos Gimenez joins us to discuss the county's half-penny transportation tax debate and his plan to bring the issue to the voters.

Guest:
Carlos Gimenez, Miami-Dade County Commission, District 7

ISSUE TWO: Election Shuffle
On Tuesday, Florida Governor Charlie Crist confirmed long-held rumors that he would run for the U.S. Senate being vacated by Mel Martinez.  His announcement kickstarted a political shuffle with various candidates posturing themselves for their own 2010 race.  We gathered a panel to discuss how Crist’s move will influence state politics.

Guests:
Carlos Curbelo, Capitol Gains
Steven Geller, Esq., Greenspoon Marder
Richard Perez, Esq., Holland & Knight
Ray Ruga, CVOX Group

This Week on Issues - 03/13 & 03/15

Friday, March 13 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 15 @ 12:30 PM

ISSUE ONE: Interview with Broward School Superintendent James Notter
Superintendent James Notter joins us on the program to discuss the novel proposal to switch Broward County high schools to a four day school week and of the fiscal challenges the school system faces given our weakened economy.

Guests:
James Notter, Broward County Public Schools

ISSUE TWO: U.S. Sugar Deal:  Is Now the Time?
Last June, Governor Charlie Crist announced plans to buy land from the U.S. Sugar Corporation in an ambitious project to restore the Everglades.  But given the $1.34 billion dollar price tag, is now the time for such a large purchase?

Guest:
Paul Brinkmann, South Florida Business Journal
Eric Buermann, South Florida Water Management District

ISSUE THREE: Mass Transportation in Palm Beach County
Government stimulus funds have promised to aid infrastructure needs--but what about improving mass transportation in a traffic-heavy area such as South Florida?  What can be said of the balance between the needs of the general population versus those who are disadvantaged?

Guest:
Chuck Cohen, Palm Tran