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Episode 33: Bottoms Up! Advocating for Florida's Breweries
Dara chats with the Florida Brewers Guild president Brooke Malone and lobbyist Josh Aubuchon about advocating for the folks who churn out beer for Floridians every day
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Episode 32: The Deeper Dive '23 Session Kickoff
The dynamic duo is back: City & State Florida Editor-In-Chief Jim Rosica joins your host, Dara Kam, to discuss the opening week of the 2023 legislative session
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Episode 31: Deeper Dive 'Live' from the Florida Chamber's Legislative Fly-In
Dara and the Deeper Dive crew talk with industry leaders and other movers and shakers during the Florida Chamber of Commerce's Legislative Fly-In event
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Episode 30: AAC&U President Digs into Florida's Liberal Arts Higher-Ed Policies
Lynn Pasquerella, president of the American Association of Colleges and Universities, chats with Dara about Florida's recent moves in higher education
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Episode 29: Steve Schale Dishes on Democrats
With Democrats outnumbered now more than ever in the Florida Legislature, veteran Democratic strategist Steve Schale chats with Dara about what the party needs to do to become more competitive
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Episode 28: Commemorating the 2018 Mass Shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS with Sheriff Bob Gualtieri
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri, who is chairman of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission, reflects on the progress made on school safety, and challenges that still exist, after the horrific mass shooting at the Parkland high school five years ago.
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Episode 27: DeSantis' Quest To Remake Higher Education
News Service of Florida education reporter and Deeper Dive producer Ryan Dailey hops on the mic to chat with Dara and City & State Florida Editor-In-Chief Jim Rosica about Gov. Ron DeSantis' recent moves targeting "trendy ideology" in higher education
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Episode 26: Andrew Warren Discusses His 'Vindication' By a Federal Judge
Suspended Hillsborough County State Attorney joins Dara again for a Deeper Dive into his legal battle with Gov. Ron DeSantis, after a judge decided the governor broke the law by suspending the prosecutor but the court lacked the power to reinstate him.
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Episode 25: The Importance and Challenges of Meeting Mental Health Needs
Dara is joined by two experts in the mental-health field for episode 25 of Deeper Dive
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Episode 24: John Lockwood Returns to Talk Gaming
Attorney John Lockwood, who specializes in regulated industries, joins Dara on episode 24 to talk all things gaming in Florida
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Episode 23: Desmond Meade Embodies the Effort for Rights Restoration
Desmond Meade, executive director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, joins Dara on this episode of Deeper Dive to talk about his role in spearheading a 2018 constitutional amendment to restore voting rights for felons.
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Episode 22: Nikki Fried Reflects On Her Time As Agriculture Commissioner
To kick off 2023, Dara sat down with state Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried for one of the Democrat's last media appearances in the role
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Episode 21: How Will Changes to Florida's Insurance Laws Affect Homeowners?
Dara is back in the Terracotta Room talking about property insurance, this week with consumer advocate Amy Bach, executive director of United Policyholders
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Episode 20: DeSantis Inauguration, Special Session ... And More!
City & State Florida Editor-In-Chief Jim Rosica joins Dara once again for a Deeper Dive Variety (half) Hour to discuss Gov. Ron DeSantis' inauguration festivities, an upcoming special legislative session and much more
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Episode 19: House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell on Energizing Dems
For episode 19 of Deeper Dive, Dara chats with House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell about efforts to energize Democrats after the November elections, and some of Driskell's priorities heading into the 2022 session
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Episode 18: Cannabis Law Expert Talks 'Potlandia'
Attorney John Lockwood, who specializes in regulated industries, visits the Terracotta Room to chat with Dara about medical marijuana in Florida
Episode 17: House Speaker Paul Renner Talks Priorities
Dara brings you a can't-miss Deeper Dive from the Terracotta room, chatting with House Speaker Paul Renner about the 2022 elections, Republicans' power in the House and his priorities as he prepares to take the helm
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