Ana Sofía Peláez is the author of "The Cuban Table" cookbook and executive director of the Miami Freedom Project. She joins us to talk about her goal of making sure that progressives in Miami have a seat at the table.

Giancarlo Rodaz is the artistic director of Area Stage Company in Miami. He is behind the production of Disney’s "The Little Mermaid" at the Arsht Center, playing through August 27.

Marie Vickles tells us about bringing the arts to people — and people to the arts. She is the director of education at the Perez Art Museum and she’s also the curator-in-residence at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex.

Yaddyra Peralta is a Honduran-American poet and essayist in Miami. Her poetry doesn't just take us places. It bravely stands up for the places that are important to South Floridians.

Evan Snow is an arts leader and creative entrepreneur in Broward County. We talk to him about how his work celebrates the arts community and the challenges of earning a living as an artist in South Florida.

Amy Reyes is the Miami Herald arts and entertainment editor. We talk about the biggest art stories of summer 2023 and what’s ahead this fall.

Dalhia Perryman is the inaugural poet laureate of the City of West Palm Beach. She’ll tell us about her work as a poet, arts organizer and advocate against gun violence.

We're joined by long-time DJ and Power 96 radio personality DJ Laz. He’ll tell us about growing up in South Florida, the creation of "Miami booty music" and why he’s known as “the pimp with the limp.”

Author Ana Menéndez's new novel brings an apartment in Miami Beach to life. Menéndez tells the stories of the people who live there over the span of 70 years, from newlyweds and war vets to refugees and concert pianists.

We’re getting ready for the start of the new school year this month across South Florida. So we wanted to bring you one of our favorite conversations with a Broward County teacher.We first spoke to Natalie Stuart in June. The Viral TikToker and elementary school teacher joined us to share how she uses dance and social media to connect with her students.