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On Friday @ 1PM, Wes and Michael will be joined by the UM's College Democrats President Gaurav Dihman to discuss the U.S's drop in Press Freedom Index following 2011, The Occupy Year. The eruption of the Occupy movement in September launched a battle between the government and the governed that America has not seen in decades. Needless to say covering the protests of the 99% have been a favorite for topic for reports. But how police and public officials have handled reporters and protestors has caused Reporters Without Borders to drop U.S' Press Freedom Index. Michael and Wes will also uncover an interview with Egyptian Ambassador Sameh Shoukry, who stopped by the University of Miami to discuss Egypt's Democracy and the Arab Spring.

COUNTERPOINT: Ascension of Kim-Jong Un
By Michael Matthiesen posted Jan 25, 2012 at 02:36 AM

On Friday @ 1pm, Our Counterpoint hosts will discuss the current change of power in North Korea. The dawn of 2012 has also seen the rise of a new leader for North Korea, Kim-Jong Un. For the past decade America has had there eyes set on the reign of Kim-Jong Ill especially during the late dictators nuclear pursuits (similar to Iran today). On December 30th, the decade came to an end and the reign of Kim-Jong Un saw it's inauguration with the welcoming of a new year. Jessica Zucker will join on-air to discuss what the rise of a new dictator means for the U.S and the world.

You can put in your opinions and questions on Friday by: facebook or twitter

COUNTERPOINT: U.S vs. The Internet Round 1! - SOPA/PIPA
By Wesley Rogerson posted Jan 19, 2012 at 05:04 PM

On Friday 1/20 @ 1pm, Our Counterpoint co-hosts are going to take on the SOPA/PIPA debate that has already rippled through the internet - shutting down sites, both through government action and privately backed protest. Already the United States has felt the initial backlash of a united internet community, accounting for over 4.5 million petition signatures on Google alone. As discontent has grown we have seen a budding war between generations, questioning whether our current legislature is capable of comprehending the ramifications of such a broad and explosive use of power. Tune in with us as we delve into the depths of the bill and the background behind it - shoot us your questions, comments and concerns via twitter @CPWVUM or facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/WVUM-Counterpoint/190204587678869

Animated Sweeper: Pet WVUM
By Josh Rice posted Dec 16, 2011 at 12:36 AM

Theater of the mind is one thing, but WVUM is now providing you with a little bit of theater of the eyes. Enjoy this new animated sweeper by Josh Rice!

COUNTERPOINT: Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice and the Arab Spring
By Michael Matthiesen posted Nov 16, 2011 at 08:25 PM

Friday November 18, 2011 @ 1pm, Michael and Wes will be joined by Model United Nations competitive team member Jessica Zucker and Will Leveille Iraqi War Veteran to discuss the current Arab Spring movement across the Middle East, and it's impact on the world. Our Counterpoint hosts will also be premiering a special interview with Former U.S Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice provided by the Cobb Leadership Lecture Series.

INTERVIEW: Irv Rosenfeld Tuesday 5PM
By Dustin Doing posted Nov 08, 2011 at 05:42 PM

If you walk by Irv puffing a fat one in Coconut Grove, or anywhere in the U.S. for that matter, know that he has a note from Uncle Sam to do so legally. Hear his story on WVUM at 5PM

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