 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.
Broadcast Schedule:
Saturdays at 6:30 pm, repeating Sundays at 1:30 pm on Public TV13
Saturdays at 1:00 pm, repeating Mondays at 3:30 pm on Public Radio 90
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“2008 Year in Review”
With the recent election and roller-coaster economy, this past year has been an unusually eventful one. Reporters from local media will review the top local, regional and national stories of 2008.
Saturday, January 10 at 6:30 pm ET
Sunday, January 11 at 1:30 pm ET
“Mental Health Recovery”
Mental illness can affect life to the point where a person can no longer function in society. Becoming well and staying well was the focus of a recent conference. We’ll get a review of the event, and talk with two people who have sought help through recovery.
Saturday, January 17 at 6:30 pm ET
Sunday, January 18 at 1:30 pm ET
“Surviving the Economy”
What are the best strategies for riding out the storm of unprecedented economic events hitting U.S. consumers? Financial and economic experts will talk about how to survive the crisis, in Michigan and the world.
Saturday, January 24 at 6:30 pm ET
Sunday, January 25 at 1:30 pm ET
“Juvenile Crime”
A report shows there’s a high rate of youth in custody in Michigan. What’s causing this growing problem? We’ll hear from adolescence experts about the well-being of Michigan’s youth.
Saturday, January 31 at 6:30 pm ET
Sunday, February 1 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 $15, 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. |
