Quick Study
The WGTE Quick Study examines an issue from every angle, using resources and reports from trusted public media sources to get the whole story on important issues. Every week we will be bringing you a new issue to explore. Be smart. Learn more.
Views: 66 Mortgages & RefinancingHas the U S progressed out of the mortgage crisis yet? Is refinancing a home mortgage a good idea at this time? Follow the links below to examine these questions and more. Be smart. Learn more.
A Look At Mortgage Rates and Credit
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Views: 75 Understanding the Super CommitteeWho is on the Super Committee? Has the committee made any progress? How will the nation's budget be affected if a plan is not finalized? Follow the links below to examine these questions and more. Be smart. Learn more.
Supercommittee Debt Deal Appears Elusive
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Views: 104 Education Challenges for AmericaWhat are the graduation rates around the country? What is the future of education in America? How can the community help our schools? Follow the links below to examine these questions and more. Be smart. Learn more.
WGTE Town Hall: American Graduate
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Views: 240 The Challenge of Clean EnergyWhat is the future of energy in the U.S.? Will relatively new, clean energy sources like solar and wind be able to take the place of traditional fossil fuels? Who will need to push the change – public demand or government – or both? Follow the links below to examine these questions and more. Be smart. Learn more.
WGTE Town Hall: Alternative Energy in Ohio/Michigan
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Views: 306 Are we Ready for a Disaster?With so many natural disasters happening with greater intensity, is the United States prepared? Is the risk worth the cost? Are there ways to prepare for a large scale disaster? Follow the links below to examine these questions and more. Be smart. Learn more.
Is The U.S. Prepared For The Next Disaster?
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Views: 221 What is the Future of Automobiles?Can non-gasoline-powered cars be a viable option in the United States? What is the future of electric or hydrogen powered cars? Who will lead the world in this new technology? Follow the links below to examine these questions and more. Be smart. Learn more.
The Future of the Auto Industry on DeadlineNow
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Views: 242 The Nuclear Energy DebateAfter the disaster in Japan, countries all over the world are discussing the drawbacks and benefits of nuclear energy. Is it safe? Are the positive and negative trade-offs worth it? Will we continue investing in nuclear energy? Follow the links below to examine these questions and more. Be smart. Learn more.
Deadline Now: Nuclear Power in Northwest Ohio/SE Michigan
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Views: 178 The Science of SpiritualityAcross all belief systems many people report spiritual experiences that have changed their lives. Are these experiences authentic or can they be explained by modern science? Or, are they a combination of both? Follow the links below in this 5-part series. Be Smart. Learn More.
The God Chemical: Brain Chemistry And Mysticism
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Views: 341 The Arab SpringLibya, Egypt, Tunisia…is an Arab Spring truly on the way? Is this a smokescreen for something else? How involved should the United States be? Follow the links below to examine these questions and more. Be smart. Learn more.
Will The Arab Spring See The Summer?
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Views: 208 Understanding TornadosIn the wake of the recent string of tornados, we examine a few of the questions on everyone's mind. Can we do a better job of predicting tornados? Is there an increase in tornados? Is global warming to blame? Follow the links below to examine these questions and more. Be smart. Learn more.
The Science Of Predicting Tornadoes
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Views: 190 U.S. Money TroublesWhat is the true state of the economy? Will we be able to balance the budget and, if so, how? Is this a money management issue or a political issue? Follow the links below to examine these questions and more. Be smart. Learn more.
The Budget Battle: WWHD? (What Would Hayek Do?) AK? (And Keynes?)
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Views: 175 World Reactions to Osama Bin Laden's DeathRead accounts of various reactions around the country and the world to the killing of Osama Bin Laden. Follow the links below. Be smart. Learn more.
World Reaction to Bin Laden Death Ranges From Caution to Glee
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Views: 170 Air Traffic Controllers and SafetyIs there a problem with the FAA? Is sleeping on the job a management or personal responsibility issue? Can Americans feel safe flying? Follow the links below to examine these questions and more. Be smart. Learn more.
LaHood: 2 Controllers Fired, but All Must Take 'Personal Responsibility'
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Views: 180 Rising Gas PricesAll Americans are feeling the pinch at the pump. What's causing gas prices to climb? How can the average American keep up? What, if anything, should the government do? Follow the links below to examine these questions and more. Be smart. Learn more.
The Price of Oil: A Brief History
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Views: 206 The Health Care DebateHealth care reform has been an ongoing discussion for many Americans, but who actually understands it? How does it affect different groups? Has public opinion changed? Follow the links below to examine these questions and more. Be smart. Learn more.
How Much Will Federal Health Law Cost States? Depends Whom You Ask
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Views: 202 The Arts in EducationAmid cutbacks in the public school systems are the arts an important part of education? Should art and music classes be the first to go or are they an integral part of our children's education? Follow the links below to examine these questions and more. Be smart. Learn more.
Georgia Schools Offer Lesson In Living With Cutbacks
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Views: 199 The Pressing Issue of LiteracyHas the importance of reading been pushed aside in our high-tech world or is it still an essential part of the three R's? Are our children where they need to be? Follow the links below to examine these questions and more. Be smart. Learn more.
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Views: 339 The Economics of College AthleticsWhile America has always had a love affair with sports, what is becoming of the "student athlete?" Are students playing a favorite sport for the glory of their school or is it all just big business? Follow the links below to examine these questions and more. Be smart. Learn more.
Sporting Scouts Recruiting Kids at Age 10?
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Views: 280 Religion in AmericaThe quest for religious diversity and tolerance have been at the heart of the American story since the founding of our nation. Follow the links below to examine how far we've come, and how far we still have to go. Be smart. Learn more.
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Views: 244 The Epidemic of Global ObesityThe epidemic of obesity is touching almost every country in the world. What are the causes? And what will be the effects of an overweight world? Follow the links below to examine these questions and more. Be smart. Learn more.
Knowledgestream: Obesity in Lucas County
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Views: 466 The Labor Union DebatePublic sector unions, collective bargaining and organized labor – how will these state battles affect the rest of the country? How is organized labor viewed by non-union voters? Follow the links below to examine these questions and more. Be smart. Learn more.
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Views: 226 The Economy and The RecessionTake a closer look at the economy and recession through a few different lenses. Where are we now? Where are we heading? How do we measure joblessness and unemployment? Is there blame and where does it belong? Follow the links below to examine these questions and more. Be smart. Learn more.
WGTE Town Hall: Mortgage Foreclosure Crisis
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