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Sen. Joe Gruters was a key player in the drama surrounding plans to help carry out one of President Donald Trump's top priorities -- boosting enforcement of illegal immigration. On this week's Deeper Dive, the Sarasota Republican chats with Dara about potential legislative fallout from the GOP family squabble over the immigration proposals. The senator, who's treasurer of the Republican National Committee, also says (mostly) nice things about Gov. Ron DeSantis, talks about how Trump's "monster" power in Florida will shape the 2026 races (including his own campaign for CFO), and so much more. Plus, pot gummies and the Oura ring!
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Senate Minority Leader Jason Pizzo, R-Sunny Isles Beach, gives Dara his take on GOP legislation aimed at addressing illegal immigration ("It's crap!"), offers some alternate solutions, and weighs in on Republican leaders' showdown with the governor. The "candid and comprehensive" former prosecutor also offers a frank assessment of Florida Democrats, saying his caucus is "a lot less progressive and more practical than a lot of the people that are really loud on Twitter maybe want us to be." Also, will he or won't he? Listen as the pair discuss his ambitions for 2026. Plus, prisons, condos and so much more!
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In this week's Reporter Roundtable, POLITICO politics reporter Kimberly Leonard and The Miami Herald's Ana Ceballos join Dara to dissect the showdown between Gov. Ron DeSantis and GOP legislative leaders. Who will emerge the winner in a brutal messaging war over how best to implement President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration? How will the standoff affect the 2026 governor's race & other key players' political ambitions? The trio break down the multi-layered tug-of-war involving DeSantis, House Speaker Daniel Perez, Senate President Ben Albritton, Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson & other GOP power players. Plus, key lime pie!
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Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Wilton Simpson rejoins Dara this week for a wide-ranging, lively discussion Divas will not want to miss! The Ag Commissioner gives Dara an update on how recent historic snowfall in North Florida is affecting nurseries, cattle ranchers and other ag producers in the state. Commissioner Simpson also enthusiastically welcomes President Donald Trump's return to the White House, and shares predictions about the role the president will play in Florida's midterm elections. Plus, special session, immigration, raw milk, land preservation, and so, so much more!
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Florida House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell chats with Dara this week about what keeps her motivated, as Republicans continue to make political gains in the Sunshine State. The Democratic leader also explains how the GOP's looming crackdown on immigration could affect Florida families and the state's economy. Tune into this episode of Deeper Dive to find out what's on Leader Driskell's legislative bingo card and so much more! Plus, guess who's the Oprah of Florida?
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Former Brevard County School Board member Jennifer Jenkins joins Dara this week to discuss what drove her to launch Educated We Stand, a group aimed at countering Moms for Liberty. Jennifer shares details about harassment and intimidation she endured as a school board member in ruby-red Brevard after defeating Tina Descovich, a co-founder of Moms for Liberty, in 2020. Jennifer also talks about what Educated We Stand is doing to protect public schools. Plus, Desperate Housewives and haikus!
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Innocence Project of Florida Executive Director Seth Miller joins Dara this week to discuss wrongful convictions in Florida. Seth gives insights into what can be a decades-long exoneration process for people who've been convicted of crimes they did not commit. The pair delve into Seth's efforts to free Leo Schofield, the subject of Gilbert King's "Bone Valley" podcast. Mr. Schofield spent 36 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted of murdering his wife before being released on parole in March. Seth also explains how the Innocence Project supports exonerees to re-enter their communities. PLUS Seth tells Dara how his 5-week journey on the Camino de Santiago changed his life. Divas, do not miss this episode!
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Capitol reporter Forrest Saunders joins Dara in the Speakeasy to dig into the biggest Florida stories of the year. Hurricanes. Elections. Abortion. State parks. We say goodbye to 2024 with Mar-a-Lago as the center of the political universe & as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to Make America Great Again -- with the help of the Sunshine State!
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Former Senate President Kathleen Passidomo gave up her gavel last month, but the Naples Republican has two more years to go before exiting the upper chamber. Sen. Passidomo, who's now chairwoman of the Rules Committee, shares insights with Dara about returning to the floor as one of 40 Somalian warlords after being president. The duo also discusses some of the hot issues for the upcoming 2025 legislative session, including condos, Dreamers and her Live Local affordable-housing plan. The senator also says she's not yet finished with Live Local yet.
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Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Nikki Fried visits Dara in the Speakeasy to conduct a postmortem on the 2024 elections. How did Donald Trump -- an affluent celebrity -- become the torchbearer of working-class voters? Nikki tells Dara that Dems missed the mark on messaging. The pair discuss weed, abortion, and much more, including The Scandal Bar!
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John "Mac" Stipanovich, a veteran Republican party operative, left the GOP years ago because he considered President-elect Donald Trump to be an "existential threat" to democracy. The erudite Vietnam vet returns to Deeper Dive this week to dissect the MAGA movement. Mac and Dara have a LIVELY discussion about feminism, liberal autocracy, and so much more. Mac called Dara after the show wrapped to add an extra history lesson, quoting from the Greek philosopher Thucydides: "The strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must."
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Karen Woodall, a legend in the Florida Capitol, has devoted more than 40 years advocating for people from marginalized communities, including immigrants, farmworkers, children and the poor. On this week's Deeper Dive, Karen tells Dara about her decade-long battle to get breakfast for school kids and talks about how powerful personal stories can help shape legislation. Karen -- who's also the co-founder of the Florida Center for Fiscal and Economic Policy -- also shares how the Tallahassee-based Florida People's Advocacy Center is serving as a hub for stakeholders fighting for social and economic justice. Plus, the pair swap stories about out-of-this-world shoes and fabulous jewelry!
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To brine or not to brine? Chef Justin Timineri, Culinary Ambassador for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, returns to Deeper Dive this week to help divas prep for the holidays. Chef Justin dishes up some seasonal recipes, gives Dara some tips for the perfect turkey (or chicken!) and serves up some Sunshine State-style cocktails & mocktails as we head into fall!
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Whew! We finally made it through Nov. 5!
Republicans made gains up and down the ballot in Florida and throughout the nation, handily returning President-elect Donald Trump to the White House. A majority of Florida voters approved measures that would have allowed recreational marijuana and enshrined abortion rights in the state Constitution -- but the proposals failed to reach the 60 percent threshold required to pass. University of Florida political science professor Daniel Smith joins Dara this week for an early analysis of voter turnout, the future of ballot initiatives and the path forward for Dems. -
Investigative journalist Jim DeFede has been covering Florida politics from the #305 for more than three decades. The host of CBS News Miami's "Facing South Florida" joins Dara on this week's episode to discuss the upcoming elections, reminisce about the campaign trail ("We're all a little nuts!"), and give a peek into the bare-knuckle politics in Miami-Dade. Also, hear how Jim won a $25 bet with former Gov. Jeb Bush. Spoiler alert: It involves the catwalk.
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In this week's Reporter Roundtable, state capital reporters Jason Delgado of Spectrum News and Forrest Saunders of EW Scripps join Dara in the Speakeasy for a fresh take on journalism, politics and so much more. How does social media affect broadcast news? Do TV reporters get more access to state leaders than print journos? What are real voters talking about on the campaign trail? Listen and find out! Plus, someone feels VERY strongly about Crocs ...
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Can Democrats bust the GOP's supermajority in the state House? Longtime Democratic political consultant Beth Matuga digs into House seats Dems are fighting to hang onto and dishes on districts they're aiming to flip. Beth, general consultant for state House Democratic campaigns, christens Deeper Dive's new recording space with Dara this week as they get in some quality H&H time (listen and find out). The pair also discuss the potential impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on the upcoming election. And, we kick off Deeper Dive's naming game!
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Remember the shark swimming down the street after Hurricane Ian? Didn't happen! But fake memes and dangerous rumors continue to swirl on social media as Florida grapples with the one-two punch of Hurricanes Helene and Milton AND as voting in the presidential election is already underway. Janet Coats, the managing director for the Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology at the University of Florida's College of Journalism and Communications, joins Dara on Deeper Dive this week to share tips on boosting confidence in the news and combatting misinformation.
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Deadly Hurricane Helene slammed into storm-torn Taylor County and caused widespread damage in Tampa Bay and inland. In today's episode of Deeper Dive, Florida Municipal Electric Association Executive Director Amy Zubaly gives Dara the inside scoop on how city-owned utilities prep for and respond to storms. Amy also gives Dara a redecorating tip for when the lights go out!
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In Part 2 of Deeper Dive's pre-election series, Dara speaks with Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections Julie Marcus. Supervisor Marcus, whose career in the elections office spans more than two decades, discusses how she and her colleagues plan for Election Day and shares what gives her "heartburn" about changes to voting laws. Dara and her guest dig into all-things-elections in the run-up to Nov. 5!
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