The award-winning series MetroFocus premieres new episodes in the New York and tri-state region weeknights at 5 p.m. on WLIW21, 5:30 p.m. on NJTV and 6 p.m. on THIRTEEN. All episodes are available at metrofocus.org following the broadcast.
The description for the edition of MetroFocus for Wednesday, March 8, 2017 follows below. Please note episode descriptions are subject to change. Please visit metrofocus.org for the latest information. Watch a preview of tonight's show
here
Wednesday, March 8 at 5:00 p.m. on WLIW21, 5:30 p.m. on NJTV and 6:00 p.m. on THIRTEEN
GOP VS. AARP SHOWDOWN! Republicans in Washington finally came out with their plan to repeal and replace Obamacare however, not every conservative is on board. While some Republicans and the AARP strongly oppose the new plan, President Donald Trump is backing it. We'll have an expert tell us what this replacement plan means for your healthcare, your family and the entire metro area.
"NEWS AND AMERICA'S KIDS" With a barrage of fake news and alternative facts it's hard to shield the headlines away from our kids. Tonight, Common Sense Media shares the results of their groundbreaking study, 'News and America's Kids' and explain how this 'new media' is affecting our children.
BACKSTAGE AT "AVENUE Q" The 'Sesame Street' style musical comedy for adults 'Avenue Q' is celebrating its 13th anniversary on Broadway. But the show is not only known for its laughs but for its diversity on stage. Get a sneak peek behind the puppets and meet the actors who bring them to life!
MetroFocus Series Overview MetroFocus is an award-winning multi-platform news magazine focusing on the New York and tri-state region. The MetroFocus television program features interviews, in-depth reporting, content from many partners and solutions-oriented reports from the community. Major areas of coverage include sustainability, education,
Science and technology, the environment, transportation, poverty and underserved communities. metrofocus.org amplifies that reporting with daily updates and original stories that also cover culture, government and politics, the economy, urban development and other news in the metropolitan region. More information at: thirteen.org/metrofocus/about-us-faq/
Comments
To post a comment, you must
register and
login.
.png)
