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 by host Bill Hart and producer/director Bob Thomson.
Broadcast Schedule:
Saturdays at 6:30 pm, repeating Sundays at 1:30 pm on Public TV 13
Sundays at 7:30 am, repeating Mondays at 3:30 pm on Public Radio 90
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Schedule of Program Topics:
Fixing the Debt
A discussion of the history, economics and politics of the national debt, including positions on big government, entitlement issues, unfunded mandates and taxation. (Repeat from March)
Saturday, April 27 at 6:30 pm ET
Sunday, April 28 at 1:30 pm ET
Michigan House Democrats 2013
Michigan House Minority Leader Tim Greimel (D-Auburn Hills) talks about Michigan Democrats’ commitment to bipartisanship, the record since Republican Governor Rick Snyder took office, and the need to improve education investment, overturn ‘right to work’ laws, and restore lost benefits to needy citizens. (Repeat from April)
Saturday, May 4 at 6:30 pm ET
Sunday, May 5 at 1:30 pm ET
Law Enforcement and Mental Health
A discussion about the impacts of untreated psychiatric disease on the criminal justice system and the new demands and dangers the failing mental health system places on law enforcement.
Saturday, May 11 at 6:30 pm ET
Sunday, May 12 at 1:30 pm ET
Michigan, the Trail State
From Belle Isle in Detroit, to Ironwood in the Upper Peninsula, a look at connecting the hiking and biking trails in Michigan. Topics include trail development and the economic impact on local communities. (Repeat from April)
Saturday, May 18 at 6:30 pm ET
Sunday, May 19 at 1:30 pm ET
John Kivela: Mayor to State Rep
New 109th District State Representative and former Marquette City Mayor John Kivela talks about his first 4 months in office. Education reform, budget cuts, right to work laws, and bipartisan government will be some of the topics addressed.
Saturday, May 25 at 6:30 pm ET
Sunday, May 26 at 1:30 pm ET
Program topics are subject to change in order to cover timely news and events.
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