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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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01:01:20

Episode 83: Beth Matuga Gets Spicy in the Terracotta...

Deeper Dive with Dara Kam ·

2024/03/24

Longtime Democratic political consultant Beth Matuga joins Dara this week for a Deeper Dive into the 2024 elections, the importance of 'institutions,' and voter turnout. Plus, tips on online dating!

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33:23

Episode 82: Defending Civil Rights with ACLU of...

Deeper Dive with Dara Kam ·

2024/03/17

This week's Deeper Dive features Howard Simon, interim executive director of the ACLU of Florida. Howard dishes with Dara about nearly five decades of fighting to uphold constitutional rights to free speech, voting and abortion. Simon also calls balls and strikes on the 2024 legislative session. Don't miss it!

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55:41

Episode 81: Sine Die! Deeper Dive Drops the Hanky on...

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2024/03/10

Coming to you from the Florida Capitol, Dara visits the fourth floor rotunda and chats with people involved in The Process as we wrap up the 2024 legislative session. This week's guests are: Lobbyists Yolanda Jackson, Chris Doolin & Steve Schale, with a special appearance by Florida House Chaplain Tim Perrier

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36:05

Episode 80: Lobby and Politics with Nick Iarossi

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2024/03/03

Top-tier lobbyist Nick Iarossi, who also played an instrumental role in Gov. Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign, shares insights into GOP politics and chats about how lobbying in Florida has morphed over the past two decades. The owner of Capitol City Consulting discusses what's happening now on the Fourth Floor in the run-up to the end of session. Plus, 2024 election predictions!

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37:50

Episode 79: Reporter Roundtable With Steve Bousquet

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2024/02/25

Should kids under 16 be banned from social media? Longtime Capitol reporter Steve Bousquet joins Dara this week to discuss Gov. Ron DeSantis' doubts about the effort - a priority of House Speaker Paul Renner - and to chat about other bills as the session winds down.

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01:06:51

Episode 78: Celebrating Black History Month

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2024/02/18

This week's Deeper Dive commemorates Black History Month with state lawmakers who highlight some of Florida's African American leaders, share their personal stories and much more! Our guests this week are Sen. Geraldine Thompson, D-Windermere, and Rep. Michele Rayner, D-St. Petersburg.

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48:24

Episode 77: Republicans Speak Up About Abortion Rights

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2024/02/11

Former state Rep. Carlos Lacasa, a Republican, and fellow GOP'er Carol Whitmore, who served on the Manatee County Commission, join the podcast this week to discuss their work with the Florida Women's Freedom Coalition and why they - and other Republicans - support a proposed constitutional amendment that would protect abortion rights in Florida.

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58:41

Episode 76: Gary Fineout Visits the Terracotta Room

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2024/02/04

Politico Florida's Gary Fineout and Dara dish about Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature, a Trump v. Biden matchup, and some of the 2024 session's hot topics.

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Episode 75: All Things GOP (and more) With Al Cardenas

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2024/01/28

Al Cardenas, a former chairman of the Republican Party of Florida, joins Dara weigh in on Gov. Ron DeSantis' 2024 presidential campaign and offer some advice for the GOP.

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01:15:18

Episode 74: Waterbeds, AI & Healthy Living:...

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2024/01/21

In the second of a two-part series, Dara's back with more from the 2024 Florida Chamber of Commerce Legislative Fly-In. This week, hear your host chat with: Beth Cicchetti, executive director, Florida Economic Development Council Derrick McGhee, chief operating officer, Johnson & Blanton Devin Stephenson, president, Northwest Florida State College H. Lee Moffitt, founder, Moffitt Cancer Center Keith Koenig, chairman, Florida Chamber of Commerce

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56:53

Episode 73: Karma, Cher & Braciole: Dishing Up...

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2024/01/14

‘Live’ from the 2024 Florida Chamber of Commerce Legislative Fly-In, Dara chats with movers and shakers about their priorities for the session and much more! In Part One, Dara has some fun with: Florida Agriculture & Consumer Services Commissioner Wilton Simpson Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples Florida Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Mark Wilson The Moore Agency CEO & Founder Karen Moore Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers CEO Chris Hart

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42:26

Episode 72: Oyez, Oyez, Oyez! Florida Supreme Court...

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2024/01/07

Florida Supreme Court Justice John Couriel joins the show for the second of a two-part episode to discuss what's on his reading list, his previous run for public office and how many U.S. presidents he has met.

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32:58

Episode 71: Oyez, oyez, oyez! Florida Supreme Court...

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2023/12/24

Florida Supreme Court Justice John Couriel joins Dara in the Terracotta Room to chat about his approach to serving on the state's highest court, discuss his Cuban-born parents' influence on his life, and reveal how long he intends to stay on the job. Come for the gratitude, stay for the 'posse of nerds!'

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42:01

Episode 70: Rick Wilson Zeroes in on DeSantis'...

Deeper Dive with Dara Kam ·

2023/12/17

Rick Wilson - Lincoln Project Co-Founder, onetime GOP political consultant and #Florida man - joins Dara for Episode 70 to give the scorching lowdown on Gov. Ron DeSantis' political future, First Lady Casey DeSantis' ambitions and the Republican Party of Florida.

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Episode 69: Barbara Petersen on the Fight for Access...

Deeper Dive with Dara Kam ·

2023/12/10

Barbara Petersen has long been a champion for Floridians’ access to public records from their government. Now the executive director of the Florida Center for Government Accountability, Petersen chats with Dara this week about how her team of investigative journalists uncovered records related to an accusation of sexual assault against the chairman of the Republican Party of Florida, her fears about the future of "Government in the Sunshine" and much more.

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37:43

Episode 68: Steve Bousquet Returns for Reporter Roundup

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2023/12/03

Back by popular demand in the Terracotta Room this week is Steve Bousquet, opinion editor and columnist for the South Florida Sun Sentinel. Dara and Steve chat about legislation filed for the upcoming session that would result in “dismantling” some of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush's top educational priorities, Gov. Ron DeSantis' approach to public records and much more!

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Episode 67: David Jolly on 2024, 2026, and Leaving...

Deeper Dive with Dara Kam ·

2023/11/19

You've seen him on TV, now take a Deeper Dive with MSNBC & NBC News Analyst David Jolly into Florida's biggest political players and their chances in upcoming elections. Jolly also dishes about leaving the GOP, third-party candidates and his time in Congress with Ron DeSantis.

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Episode 66: 'Never Again Means Now:' Jewish Lawmakers...

Deeper Dive with Dara Kam ·

2023/11/09

Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and State Rep. Michael Gottleib join the show this week to discuss the war between Israel and Hamas, a rise in anti-Semitism in America and a special legislative session that concluded this week.

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Episode 65: Future Senate Minority Leader Jason Pizzo

Deeper Dive with Dara Kam ·

2023/11/05

Sen. Jason Pizzo, who is in line to become Senate minority leader after the 2024 elections, joins Dara this week to talk about Democrats' chances in state Senate races, the 2024 presidential race and much more! Come for the political chat, and stay for the commentary on Sunday gravy

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47:15

Episode 64: Steve Bousquet Breaks Down The Randy...

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2023/10/27

On episode 64 of the Deeper Dive podcast, Dara chats with South Florida Sun Sentinel Opinion Editor Steve Bousquet about state Rep. Randy Fine’s very public break with Gov. Ron DeSantis, the governor's presidential campaign and more

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