Thursday, May 5, 2016
Our panel discussed the lack of civility and other questions surrounding the political landscape.
Rick Albin has been associated with Wood TV 8 for over 20 years and hosts “To the Point”, a weekly show that examines local, state, and national political issues. He has interviewed every sitting President of the U.S. since meeting Gerald Ford in 1976.
Dr. J.H. “Joe” Schwarz has practiced medicine in Battle Creek for over 41 years, all while serving as City Commissioner, Mayor, and member of the Michigan Senate from 1987-2002, including President Pro-Tempore from 1993-2002. He was elected and served as a member of the US House of Representatives from 2005-2007. He holds nine honorary degrees.
Joan Bauer served as a member at-large on the Lansing City Council for eleven years. She was elected to the Michigan House in 2007 and served as chair of the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee and Vice Chair of the Community Colleges Appropriations Subcommittee. Since retiring from active political life, Joan has become highly involved in significant volunteer work including board memberships for the Michigan Maritime Museum and the South Haven Speakers Series.
