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Alzheimer’s: A Generation’s Epidemic
Aging baby boomers are adding to the growth of Alzheimer’s cases – an estimated 300% increase nationwide by 2050 and a 21% increase in the next five years in Florida alone. What are state and local policy makers doing to strengthen Florida’s commitment to end this devastating disease and related dementias? What are they doing to improve care and research and ultimately remove the stigma associated with Alzheimer’s disease?

Following the GOP Debate at the University of Miami on March 10th, Republican front-runner Donald Trump was asked about the alleged assault by his campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski (who has since been charged with misdemeanor battery - 3/29) on a female reporter.

Between a polarizing presidential election, ongoing racial tensions and the largest terror attack on U.S. soil since 9/11, it’s been a trying year for Americans and our belief systems. On this month’s program, religious leaders from across South Florida share what’s on the minds of their congregations and how faith can help rebuild communities moving forward.

Guests:
Very Rev. Wilifred Allen-Faiella, St. Stephens Episcopal Church
Rabbi Jaime Aklepi, Temple Beth Am
Shaikh Shafayat Mohamed, Darul Uloom Institute
Pastor Danny Slavich, Pembroke Road Baptist Church

In November of last year, two major Miami-Dade expressways, the 836 and the 112, went under dramatic toll expansions. Prior to November 15th, only a portion of these roads were tolled -- now it's the entire highway, leading drivers to dig deeper into their pockets. Miami-Dade's Expressway Authority (MDX) said this added revenue would help finance improvements and ease congestion. But seven months later, commuters are still up in arms. In last Sunday’s Miami Herald, a calculator was available for on-line readers to figure out the new cost of these tolls -- leaving most commuters outraged. Opponents to these toll hikes feel consumer outrage will bring about necessary reforms, but have these increased tolls been a benefit to decrease congestion?

Guest:
Doug Hanks, The Miami Herald

Last week, Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez proposed a plan to privatize Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. The plan, which has already drawn some criticism, would turn over control of the historic site to a non-profit board. In opposition are County Commissioner Xavier Suarez, who is toying with the idea of running for mayor, and school board member Raquel Regalado, who is officially running against Gimenez. Both argue that there should be other options on the table. Interestingly, those that work at Vizcaya are in favor of a public-private partnership -- so what does the plan entail?

Guest:
Michael Spring, Miami-Dade County, Dept. of Cultural Affairs