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!