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Deeper Dive with Dara Kam

Hosted by the News Service of Florida"s Senior Reporter, Dara Kam, A Deeper Dive with Dara is a weekly podcast that dissects Florida"s top political stories. Each episode captures exclusive updates from Florida legislators, insights from policy influencers and industry experts who shape the political discourse across the Sunshine State.

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01:15:10

Episode 103: The People who Brought You Weekends with...

Deeper Dive with Dara Kam ·

2024/08/18

Rich Templin, director of politics and public policy for the Florida AFL-CIO, tells Dara why labor unions "are needed now more than ever" and talks about the impact of recent laws aimed at dismantling them. Rich also gives Dara an update on how Vice President Kamala Harris has shaken things up in down-ballot races in Florida. The pair swaps notes on The Modern Lovers, Elvis Costello and Tracy Chapman, and so much more!

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39:43

Episode 102: From the Soapbox to Substack: Protecting...

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2024/08/11

Join Dara and First Amendment Foundation Executive Director Bobby Block for a dive into Florida's expansive public-records laws and efforts to chip away at what was once a national model for government in the sunshine. Bobby also warns about the "growing threat" to citizens' ability to hold government officials accountable.

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01:00:17

Episode 101: Journalism Roundtable with Florida Editors

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2024/08/04

Dara takes Deeper Dive on the road to the annual Florida Media Conference! Join Dara and editors in as they dig into what's happening at media outlets of all sizes in an ever-evolving world of journalism. Also, discerning consumers of news get some tips amid a highly charged political season. Hear about podcasts, investigative journalism, fact-checking ... donkeys!

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Episode 100: Gov. Jeb Bush

Deeper Dive with Dara Kam ·

2024/07/28

Former Gov. Jeb Bush joins Dara for Deeper Dive's 100th episode! Gov. Bush shares insights about some of his most controversial policies, such as the "One Florida" plan scrapping affirmative action in university admissions and state hiring and the sweeping "A-plus" education plan that assigned grades to schools, provided school vouchers for students and much more. The former governor also gives some words of wisdom during a turbulent political season: "Lighten up!" Don't miss what Gov. Bush has to

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01:05:46

Episode 99: Rep. Vicki Lopez

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2024/07/14

State Rep. Vicki Lopez, R-Miami, returns to Deeper Dive to give us an update on "vertical living," following changes to the state's condo regulations. Rep. Lopez, aka the "Condo Queen," gives Dara the down-low on issues facing condominium owners and condo boards, shares some takeaways from a recent "life-changing" sojourn to Israel, and much, much more!

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01:05:03

Episode 98: Senator-Elect Carlos Guillermo Smith,...

Deeper Dive with Dara Kam ·

2024/07/07

Carlos Guillermo Smith won't appear on the ballot in November, but he'll be joining the Florida Senate this fall after cruising to victory without an opponent. The senator-elect chats with Dara about his priorities for the 2025 session, his passion for the arts, his advocacy for the LGBTQ community and much, much more. Plus, find out what he and Senate President-Designate Ben Albritton have in common!

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Episode 97: House Speaker-Designate Daniel Perez R-Miami

Deeper Dive with Dara Kam ·

2024/06/30

House Speaker-Designate Daniel Perez talks about his love for the 305 (watch out, Pitbull!), shares his priorities for the upcoming 2024 session and makes predictions about state House races. The incoming Speaker also chats about Cuban-American culture and reveals one of his not-so-hidden talents!

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01:04:44

Episode 96: 'Pot Daddy' John Morgan

Deeper Dive with Dara Kam ·

2024/06/23

You've seen him on billboards and on your TV... Trial lawyer extraordinaire John Morgan joins Deeper Dive this week to talk medical marijuana, politics, the 2024 elections and some legislative races he's interested in.

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49:26

Episode 95: Florida's CFO Jimmy Patronis

Deeper Dive with Dara Kam ·

2024/06/16

Florida's Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis talks about being a "people person," shares insights into the state's insurance market, discusses his political future, and much, much more!

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37:41

Episode 94: Incoming Senate President Ben Albritton...

Deeper Dive with Dara Kam ·

2024/06/09

In the second part of a two-part episode with Senate Majority Leader Ben Albritton, the incoming Senate president chats with Dara about the citrus industry and resilient citrus trees, his priorities for the 2025 legislative session and much more!

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44:07

Episode 93: Incoming Senate President Ben Albritton...

Deeper Dive with Dara Kam ·

2024/06/02

It's a big episode of Deeper Dive this week, as Senate Majority Leader Ben Albritton, who will take the gavel as Senate president after the November elections, chats with Dara about his faith, his family, 2024 Senate races and much more! This is the first of a two-part episode.

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01:13:07

Episode 92: The Deeper Dive Hurricane Season Preview...

Deeper Dive with Dara Kam ·

2024/05/26

Hurricane season is about to start in Florida, and Deeper Dive has you covered with the latest and greatest information. Dara chats this week with Mark Wool, warning coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service, about the forecast for this coming hurricane season (spoiler alert, we’re expecting more and stronger storms), the effect of climate change on storms’ intensity, and hurricane preparedness education.

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Episode 91: Mike Watkins Talks Mental Health

Deeper Dive with Dara Kam ·

2024/05/19

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and NWF Health Network CEO Mike Watkins joins Dara this week to chat about increases in the need for mental health and substance abuse services. Mike talks about resources available to families in need, the effects of COVID and natural disasters - and shares successes about adoption.

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Episode 90: Dave Aronberg Returns to Deeper Dive

Deeper Dive with Dara Kam ·

2024/05/12

State Attorney Dave Aronberg, Deeper Dive's second-ever guest, returns for Episode 90 to chat with Dara about former president Donald Trump’s legal trials, campus protests, and whether Florida is in play for Democrats in 2024

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50:31

Episode 89: Sure, AI Is Scary Good... But There's No...

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2024/05/05

Dara dives into the hottest topic in tech this week, as she is joined by two experts in generative artificial intelligence from the firm KPMG. The trio discuss how AI is so good at mimicking human intelligence that it may seem creepy - but don't be scared! Learn how businesses, students, government and even professional sports can benefit from the powerful tech tool. This week's guests are: Arthur Higbee, Managing Director, Transformation Delivery Bharat Gorantla, Managing Director, Global Data &

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39:59

Episode 88: April's Reporter Roundtable with Jim Rosica

Deeper Dive with Dara Kam ·

2024/04/28

Dara gets the band back together! Jim Rosica brings his new title with him to the Terracotta Room, where the two mooks dig into this week in politics

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Episode 87: Abortion in Florida: Opponents Speak Out...

Deeper Dive with Dara Kam ·

2024/04/21

Dara chats this week with opponents of Amendment 4, a proposal that would enshrine abortion rights in the state Constitution. Mat Staver and John Stemberger talk about efforts to block the measure from passing. Check out Episode 85 to hear from supporters of the proposal. This week's guests are: Mat Staver, Chairman, Liberty Counsel John Stemberger, President, Liberty Counsel Action

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01:10:03

Episode 86: Could Recreational Weed Start Budding in...

Deeper Dive with Dara Kam ·

2024/04/14

Pass the dutchie! Dara dives into Potlandia with two experts this week to discuss Amendment 3, which will give voters the chance to legalize recreational marijuana in November. This week's guests are: John Lockwood, regulated industries attorney and founder, Lockwood Law Firm Steve Vancore, veteran political consultant and pollster

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45:34

Episode 85: Abortion on the Line in Florida

Deeper Dive with Dara Kam ·

2024/04/07

Dara chats this week with proponents of Amendment 4, which will be on the ballot in November in a bid to enshrine abortion rights in the Florida Constitution. Dara and guests also discuss a six-week abortion restriction set to go into effect May 1, and dig into one of 2024's most contentious issues. This week's guests are: Laura Goodhue, executive director, Florida Alliance of Planned Parenthood Affiliates Chelsea Daniels, staff physician, Planned Parenthood of South, East and North Florida Ashley

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Episode 84: March's Reporter Roundtable with Steve...

Deeper Dive with Dara Kam ·

2024/03/31

South Florida Sun Sentinel Opinion Editor and Columnist Steve Bousquet chats with Dara about decisions pending at the Florida Supreme Court, controversial vacation rental legislation, Trump endorsements and much more!

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