Deeper Dive with Dara Kam

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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 hurrica...

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.

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

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...

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

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

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

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 A...

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!

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!

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!

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Kei...

'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 & Foun...