 Media Meet is a weekly public affairs program which delves into the issues that are important to the people of the Upper Great Lakes Region. During the half-hour program, local media representatives, community leaders and special guests of regional, national, and international prominence, engage in intelligent discussion and candid debate regarding topics of local interest.
Media Meet, with its unbiased, quality public affairs reporting, has been a cornerstone of Public TV 13’s local production schedule for more than 20 years. Past guests of Media Meet have included astronaut Jerry Linenger, civil rights leader Roger Wilkins and five Michigan Supreme Court Justices.
Media Meet is produced and hosted by Sonya Chrisman, with assistance from alternate host Bill Hart and producer/director Bob Thomson.
Broadcast Schedule:
Saturdays at 6:30 pm, repeating Sundays at 1:30 pm on Public TV13
Sundays at 7:30 am, repeating Mondays at 3:30 pm on Public Radio 90
Listen to this week's Media Meet via audio podcast from Public Radio 90.
“Smoke Free State”
Wisconsin is very close to passing legislation to become a smoke free state. Will Michigan follow? We’ll examine the new smoke-free laws and find out how they might effect our area. (Repeat from June.)
Saturday, October 31 at 6:30 pm ET
Sunday, November 1 at 1:30 pm ET
“Health Care Reform and Medicare”
A discussion of key U.S. House and Senate proposals for healthcare reform with an emphasis on the Baucus bill and implications for Medicare.
Saturday, November 7 at 6:30 pm ET
Sunday, November 8 at 1:30 pm ET
“Michigan State Bar”
A conversation with State Bar president Charles Toy covering the bar’s mission, public attitudes toward the law, legal education, the courts and similar topics.
Saturday, November 14 at 6:30 pm ET
Sunday, November 15 at 1:30 pm ET
“Bart Stupak Congress Update”
Congressman Bart Stupak discusses passage of the Affordable Health Care for America Act, including his controversial amendment upholding restrictions on government funding of abortion, plus other timely topics affecting Upper Peninsula citizens.
Saturday, November 21 at 6:30 pm ET
Sunday, November 22 at 1:30 pm ET
[The episode orginally scheduled for this weekend, “Mental Health Update,” has been postponed.]
“Volunteerism”
As Michigan and the nation cope with the ongoing recession, volunteers are likely to take on a more critical role in providing services to citizens. Guests will discuss programs, trends and opportunities in volunteerism. (Repeat from September.)
Saturday, November 28 at 6:30 pm ET
Sunday, November 29 at 1:30 pm ET
Program topics are subject to change in order to cover timely news and events.
Recordings of recent Media Meet programs are available on DVD for $19.95, which includes shipping. Call 800-227-9668, or 227-1300 during regular business hours (8 am-5 pm ET weekdays) and order by phone with your credit card. Please let us know the program title or broadcast date of the program you want to purchase when you call. Or download our video order form. |
