Deeper Dive with Dara Kam

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.

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!'

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.

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 abo...

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!

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.

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.

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

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

Jim Rosica, editor-in-chief of City & State Florida, hosts the show this week and talks with News Service of Florida reporter Jim Turner about the potential field of candidates for Florida governor in 2026, and more!

Episode 61 of the Deeper Dive podcast looks back at Hurricane Michael, five years after the destructive storm made landfall in the Panhandle and devastated Bay County. This week's guests are Bay County Manager Bob Majka and State Rep. Griff Griffits, R-Panama City Beach.

On this week's Deeper Dive, Film Florida Executive Director John Lux gives Dara the downlow about the Sunshine State's film industry.

This week's episode is a live taping of City & State Florida's Above and Beyond Awards honoring women in government and public service. Hear from keynote speakers and sponsors as we celebrated this year's honorees!

John Stemberger, president and general counsel of the Florida Family Policy Council, joins the show to talk about the Florida Supreme Court's recent arguments in a challenge to a law banning abortions after 15 weeks, which could open the door to a 6-week abortion restriction in the state.

This week's guests join the Deeper Dive podcast to discuss the response to Hurricane Idalia. Tune in for insight from State Rep. Allison Tant, D-Tallahassee; Levy County Commissioner John Meeks; Kaitlynn Culpepper, Community Relations Director, Tri-County Electric Cooperative; and Shayne Morgan, Columbia County Emergency Management Director.

State Rep. Angie Nixon, a Jacksonville Democrat, speaks out against racially charged rhetoric that she blames for a hate crime that left three Black people dead in Duval County.

Visit Lauderdale President and CEO Stacy Ritter joins Deeper Dive to talk with Dara about Broward County being an "international destination," the importance of making travel inclusive and accessible, and her effort to draw tourists -- via the Rose Parade.

John Lockwood, founder of Tallahassee-based Lockwood Law Firm, again brings his regulated-industries expertise to the Terracotta Room this week to dish with Dara about the state of the cannabis industry and the future of gaming in Florida.

Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried is back on the show, this time discussing her efforts to boost enthusiasm among Florida Democrats and dig into some proposed constitutional amendments for 2024.

Former state senator Jeff Brandes is the man behind the Florida Policy Project, a group that researches and reports on better practices in an effort to "produce better outcomes." Brandes chats with Dara about his new venture, his time in the Legislature and the 'Housification' of the Florida Senate, and much more!

State Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson joins Deeper Dive for the second of a two-part episode to discuss immigration, his priorities for the next legislative session and why he hasn't endorsed a candidate in the 2024 presidential race.

City & State Editor-In-Chief Jim Rosica and News Service of Florida staff writer Ryan Dailey are back on Deeper Dive, this time to commemorate the 50th episode of the show! The trio delve into a range of topics, including hot higher-education issues and political leaders' use of cuss words -- with a generous serving of bleeps!

State Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson joins Deeper Dive this week to talk with Dara about the state's gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe and Gov. Ron DeSantis' veto of $100 million for a land-protection program that's one of Simpson's legislative priorities. Don't miss the first of this two-part series!

Episode 48 of Deeper Dive brings together three long-time reporters who combined have more than a century of experience to talk about journalism and walk down memory lane to share some of their fave stories. Veteran reporter and City & State Florida columnist Bill Cotterell joins the two mooks, Dara and Jim Rosica.

For episode 47 of Deeper Dive, Senate President Kathleen Passidomo chats with Dara about her approach to leadership, legislation that came out of the 2023 session and her priorities going into her second session leading the chamber. Stick around to hear Passidomo talk about her famous pasta sauce recipe!