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Episode #212
May 8, 2008 @ 8:00pm
The Topic: Indiana Primaries
On this episode of Michiana Speaks, we will be analyzing the results and reaction to the Indiana and North Carolina primaries.
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The Guests:
Elizabeth A. Bennion, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Political Science
Campus Director, American Democracy Project
Indiana University
Jack Colwell
Political Columnist
South Bend Tribune
Teresa Ghilarducci
Bernard L. and Irene Schwartz Chair in Economic Policy Analysis
The New School for Social Research
New York
Sean Savage, Ph.D.
Department of Political Science
Saint Mary's College
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About The Show:
This one-hour program features issues current and vital to viewers in our region. Through insightful analysis and thoughtful conversation, Michiana Speaks! will review the most current topics that are relevant to our viewership. Additionally, the live format offers viewers the opportunity to call or e-mail their questions or comments to the program’s host and guests. This engagement provides a broader forum and unique unscripted content.
About The Host:
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There's a lot more to Gary Sieber than meets the eye. Best known for weather poetry on Saturday morning,
Gary
is also Program Director and Operations Manager for Newsradio 1340 WTRC in
Elkhart
, and serves as host of the new program “Michiana Speaks” on WNIT public television.
Gary
served as Director of News and Public Affairs at WNDU-TV from 1985-1991. He has worked at Channel 16 since 1980. Sieber supervised the education programs offered through WNDU for the University of Notre Dame for many years, and still teaches Broadcast Journalism specializing in News Writing, Ethics, and Law as an Adjunct Instructor in Film, Television, and Theatre at Notre Dame. |
In addition, Sieber has managed FCC regulatory and First Amendment legal matters for WNDU, and has twice won finalist awards from the prestigious New York Festivals for his documentary writing. Sieber also serves in an advisory capacity with
St. Joseph
County
’s Law/Media Committee established by the local chapter of the American Bar Association.
Currently,
Gary
co-anchors "NewsCenter 16 Saturday Morning” and fills in as needed for Mike Hoffman, Cindi Clawson, and Gordy Young.
Gary and Linda Sieber have two children: Joseph and Miranda. Sieber is an admitted golf nut. In fact, he recently played 13 golf courses in 7 days on a trip to
Scotland
, nearly hitting the Lord of Fife with a stray drive. Fore!
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