A Day in Miami Show
by A Day in Miami
Welcome to A Day in Miami Show. We're here to tell about everything happening in the Magic City - from Heats and Dolphins dubs, through best local restaurants, to upcoming events in the city. We talk with local movers-and-shakers, influencers, politicians, business owners, and more. Follow us on Instagram to stay up to date with everything going on in Miami. Enjoy!
Episodes
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The Judge Candidate Breaking Down How Our Courts Really Work
Attorney Marty McNeil has spent 19 years in the courtroom — first as a public defender, then in private practice, and now back at the public defender’s office in a specialized unit. In this episode, the Circuit Court Judge candidate for Group 5 breaks down how the court system actually works in a...
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Why Coral Gables Is Florida's Best-Run City
Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago is back — and this time he’s laying out everything he’s accomplished and what’s on the line for November 3rd. From getting FPNL to pay for a $275 million power line undergrounding project at zero cost to taxpayers, to securing six acres of $150 million property from...
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Everything You Need to Know Before Voting on November 3rd
Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections Alina Garcia joins us to break down exactly how your vote is counted and why Florida gets results by 7:30 PM while other states take weeks. She explains the full process — from new machines that photograph every ballot to signature verification, logic and…
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You Might Be Overpaying Property Taxes Without Knowing It
Tomás Regalado is Miami's former mayor and current property appraiser — and in this episode, he breaks down everything you need to know about Amendment 3, your property taxes, and whether you might be overpaying without even realizing it. He explains exactly how the amendment works, what it means...
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What’s Really Changing in South Miami Right Now
South Miami Commissioner Lisa Bonich ran for office for one reason — she was tired of watching her city waste money. Now she’s been re-elected unopposed and the city is in a completely different place.She breaks down how South Miami reached functional zero homelessness, what’s happening with…
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The Senator Whose District Stretches From Key West to Kendall
State Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez represents one of the most diverse districts in Florida — stretching from Key West through the Everglades and Homestead all the way up to parts of Kendall. In this episode she walks us through the unique challenges that come with covering that much ground, from...
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The Senator Fighting to Make Child Care Affordable in Miami
State Senator Alexis Calatayud is back on A Day in Miami — and this time she’s breaking down exactly what she’s accomplished for Miami families. She created Florida’s first down payment assistance program for first-time homebuyers through Hometown Heroes, expanded child care eligibility for the...
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Hialeah Kid Who Lowered Your Property Taxes and Protected You From Data Centers
Bryan Avila grew up in East Hialeah and started knocking on doors for campaigns at 14 years old. Now he’s the Republican pick for Lt. Governor of Florida alongside Byron Donalds. In this episode he tells us how he got the call, what the Lt. Governor actually does, and why lowering property taxes...
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What Went Wrong with Virginia Key - Former Miami Commissioner Explains
Keon Hardemon currently serves as a Miami-Dade County Commissioner and previously served as a City of Miami Commissioner and Chairman — which means he was there when the Virginia Key RFP went through the process. In this episode he breaks down exactly what happened, why the deal was recommended...
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From Training NBA Players to Coaching Miami's Kids | Reese Wood
Reese Wood has trained NBA players like Kyle Lowry and Joe Johnson — and now he's using that experience to develop Miami's next generation of basketball talent. In this episode he shares his journey from growing up in Philly to moving to Miami, switching from therapy to coaching, and building the...
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Miami's Superintendent on What Parents Don't Know About Public Schools
Miami-Dade County's Superintendent Rafael Villalobos sits down with us to address what most parents don't know — or get wrong — about the public school system. With over 300,000 students, 300+ schools, and seven straight years as an A district, he makes the case that Miami's public schools are…
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Florida's CFO Exposes $470 Million in Wasted Tax Dollars in Miami-Dade
Where does your property tax money actually go? Florida's CFO Blaise Ingoglia has been digging into every government budget in the state to find out — and the results are not pretty. In this episode he breaks down how Miami-Dade alone had $470 million in excessive spending, why local governments...
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Everything You Never Knew About the Meat Industry | Nicholas Vigil
Nicholas Vigil of Quirch Foods joins us to break down everything that goes into getting meat from the source to your plate. He walks us through the meat grading system, why Quirch stays focused on distribution instead of retail, the process behind producing different cuts, and why prices are…
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What Every Woman & Men Should Know About Menopause | Dr. Jila Senemar
Menopause is something every woman will go through — yet most doctors barely talk about it, and most women go in unprepared. Dr. Jila Senemar, Miami's leading menopause and midlife wellness specialist, is working to change that. In this episode she explains why women today are living longer and...
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Virginia Key Redevelopment: Your Questions and Concerns Answered
After our first Virginia Key episode, we got flooded with questions and concerns from viewers — so we brought the team back to answer every single one. David Filler of Suntex Marinas and Bobby Christoph of RCI Group sit down with us again to address the biggest concerns: Gramps is staying, there...
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Byron Donalds Breaks Down His Plan for Florida
Congressman Byron Donalds, the Republican nominee for governor of Florida, joins A Day in Miami for a wide-ranging conversation about his plan for the state. He shares his journey from growing up in Brooklyn with a single mom to entering politics after the 2008 financial collapse, and lays out...
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The State Senator Fighting for Her Part of Miami | Alexis Calatayud
State Senator Alexis Calatayud represents District 38, an area entirely within Miami-Dade County, and in this episode she breaks down exactly what her work looks like on behalf of her constituents. She covers school funding, why enrollment is declining, teacher pay, and where property tax dollars...
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Ludlam Trail Is Just the Beginning - Here's the Bigger Plan | Ralph Rosado & Julio Robaina
Commissioner Ralph Rosado and Julio Robaina join us to tell the story of the Miami Loop — an idea first conceived 26 years ago that's finally becoming a reality. They walk us through how the plan came together, the dozen agencies and jurisdictions involved in projects like the Ludlam Trail, and…
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The Man Running to Help Fix Coral Gables' Biggest Issues | Nestor Menendez
Nestor Menendez joins us to make his case for why he's running for Coral Gables Commission. He shares his background, what the role of a commissioner actually involves, and the top issues Coral Gables residents care about most right now — from Centennial Park and Ponce Park to the ongoing debate...
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The Man Designing Miami's Restaurants, Strip Malls, and More | Chris Vidal
Chris Vidal of Gershen Associates joins us to break down what actually goes into designing and developing Miami's restaurants, strip malls, and retail spaces. He shares the origins of the firm, how AI is starting to influence architecture, and how rising land prices have completely changed the…
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Inside the Plan to Save Virginia Key | Robert Christoph Jr.
Robert W. Christoph Jr., President of RCI Group and the man behind Monty's and Nick's Beach, joins us to share his plan to finally save Virginia Key. He walks us through why preserving Miami's most iconic waterfront spots has always been central to his projects, why this particular redevelopment...
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The HR Mistakes Costing Small Businesses Thousands | Joel Esquenazi
Joel Esquenazi of Vensure HR joins us to break down the most common — and most expensive — HR mistakes small business owners make. He explains why putting all your employees on 1099s can be a dangerous shortcut, what proper HR structure actually looks like, and why so many businesses don't…
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The Arena, Trading Cards, and Courtside's Next Chapter | Courtside Basketball
Fui Martinez, Bryant Besu, and Juseff Puchara return to give us the full update on everything happening at Courtside Arena. They look back at the first two seasons, break down a recent star-studded event featuring Jake Paul and the Ball Brothers, and share behind the scenes stories from visiting...
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What Property Tax Reform Really Means for the County Budget | Daniella Levine Cava
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava joins us to break down the biggest financial question facing the county right now — what happens if property tax reform actually passes. She explains the real challenges behind this year's county budget, what services and community based organizations...
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Why Miami-Dade Police Officers Deserve to Get Paid More | Rosie Cordero-Stutz & Robert Gonzalez
Miami-Dade's Sheriff and Commissioner Rob Gonzalez join us to make the case for why police officer salaries need to go up — and why the county actually has the money to do it. They break down why salaries have stayed so low for so long, how raising corrections officers' pay already helped...
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The Monster Is Back - Uly Diaz Returns to Bare Knuckle Boxing | Uly Diaz
Uly "The Monster" Diaz is coming out of retirement — and in this episode he tells us why. He opens up about how difficult bare knuckle fighting really is, what his family thinks about his return, and how he's preparing for the unique challenge of the triangle ring ahead of BKB 58 on August…
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The Married Couple Behind Miami's Most Iconic Sandwich Shop | Daniel Figueredo & Rosa Romero
Daniel Figueredo and Rosa Romero built Sanguich de Miami together — as business partners and as husband and wife. In this episode they open up about what it's really like to run one of Miami's most beloved food brands together, how they navigated COVID as a couple and as business owners, and what...
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From America's Got Talent to Her First Music Video | Bella Cianni
Bella Cianni just released her first single and music video — and in this episode, she takes us through the entire journey that led to this moment. The Miami-born and raised artist opens up about her early beginnings, her experience on America's Got Talent, and what it took to write, record, and...
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43 Years of Community Work - Now He's Running for Congress | Marshall Davis Sr.
Marshall L. Davis Sr. has spent over 40 years guiding kids and building community programs across Miami — and now he's running for Congress in District 24. In this episode he shares what pushed him into politics, the impact of the McDuffie riots on his path, and the success stories that have come...
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The Former Prosecutor Running to Fix District 27 | Michael Arias
Michael Arias, a former prosecutor and financial regulatory attorney, joins us to explain why he's running for Congress in Florida's District 27. He shares the moment he decided to run, why he believes Congress needs more competent lawyers making decisions, and what he sees as the biggest issue...
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You Could Get $50,000 to Host an Event Downtown | Miami DDA
Kim Hills of the Miami DDA and board member Martu Freeman join us to break down one of the best kept secrets in Miami — the DDA grant program, which can provide up to $50,000 to help bring your event or business idea to downtown. They explain what the DDA actually does, how the ACE Committee and...
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The Man Who Transformed Miami Gardens Is Running for Congress | Oliver Gilbert
Before Oliver Gilbert was a Miami-Dade County Commissioner, he was Mayor of Miami Gardens, where he helped shape the city into what it is today. Now he's running for Congress, and in this episode he makes the case for why that experience matters. He breaks down what's actually broken in...
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The Truth About Miami Spice, Tipping, and Influencers | Andrew Mayer
Andrew Mayer returns to break down what's really happening behind the scenes in Miami's restaurant industry. He covers how his team builds a Miami Spice menu that actually delivers value, whether the promotion really works for restaurants, and the growing role social media and influencers play in...
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The Man Who Has Seen Miami Politics From Every Angle | Jose Felix Diaz
Jose Felix Diaz has seen Miami politics from nearly every angle — as a state representative, a lobbyist, and even a contestant on "The Apprentice" where he met Donald Trump. In this episode he breaks down what lobbying actually is, why he turns down certain clients, how social media has…
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The Judge Candidate Fighting Human Trafficking in Miami | Yaneth del Carmen Baez
Yaneth del Carmen Baez is running for Circuit Court Judge, Seat 69 — and she brings nine years of experience as an Assistant State Attorney in the Human Trafficking Unit, where she was named 2025 Human Trafficking Prosecutor of the Year. In this episode she shares what led her to law, the…
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Miami Marine Stadium Could Be Coming Back - Here's How | Don Worth
Miami Marine Stadium was once one of the most beloved venues in the city — and Don Worth believes it can be again. In this episode he breaks down the rich history behind the stadium, the incredible concerts and boat races it once hosted, and his vision for turning it into a restored, accessible,...
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Why This Judge Candidate Believes Compassion Belongs in the Courtroom | Yenly Dominguez
Yenly Dominguez is running for Circuit Court Judge — and her story starts with her family arriving in Miami during the Mariel boatlift. In this episode she shares that journey, what led her to law, and one of the most moving moments of her career: saving a 93-year-old woman's home from…
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The Post-Surfside Laws Every Miami Condo Owner Must Know About | Julio Robaina
Julio Robaina served as Mayor of South Miami — and now he's using everything he learned in public service to protect Miami's condo owners through JA Group Florida. In this episode he breaks down the post-Surfside condo compliance situation, the new laws he helped write to hold condo associations...
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What Miami-Dade's District 5 Commissioner Wants Every Resident to Know | Vicki Lopez
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Vicki Lopez joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about everything happening in District 5. She shares what drives her public service, how her family shaped her values, and her journey from State Representative to County Commissioner — including facing racism…
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From $88 Million Seafood Biz Exit to Developing Miami's Future | Henry Torres
Affordable housing in Miami feels impossible — but Henry Torres of Astor Companies is doing something about it. In this episode the developer and former seafood mogul breaks down his two flagship projects, Havana Enclave and Flagler Enclave, and why he's committed to building homes Miami…
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Inside the University of Miami's Elite Cheerleading Program | UM Cheer
Head Coach and Spirit Coordinator Cecilia Esteban along with cheerleaders Yva Cao and Mae Cline join us to pull back the curtain on one of college sports' most demanding and rewarding programs. They walk us through what work week really looks like, the intensity of the first football game against...
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The Coaches Behind Columbus's New Defense | Coach Jube & Coach Dub
What does it really take to build a championship football program in Miami? Coach Jube and Coach Dub of the Go for 2 Podcast have the answer — and in this episode they hold nothing back. From tough love and failure as a growth tool to the moment they knew their partnership was something special,...
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How HSA Hospitals Is Fixing Miami's Most Struggling Hospitals | Faisal Gill
Most people don't think about what happens behind the doors of a hospital until they need one — but Faisal Gill thinks about it every single day. As CEO of HSA Hospital System he oversees multiple Miami facilities that were on the verge of collapse before his company stepped in. In this episode…
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What It Really Takes to Become a Judge in Miami | Destiny Alvarez
Destiny Alvarez is running for Circuit Judge in Miami-Dade — and in this episode she makes the case for why she's the right person for the bench. She shares her background, what led her to law, the case that changed how she sees justice, and what qualities she believes matter most when someone is...
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How Manjay Became Miami's Favorite Caribbean Fusion Restaurant | Christian Dominique
Manjay isn't just a restaurant — it's a celebration of Caribbean culture on a plate. Christian Dominique joins us to break down how he built one of Miami's most unique food concepts, what makes his honey jerk chicken so legendary, and why the fusion of Haitian, Dominican, and West African flavors...
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How City Park Will Solve West Kendall's Biggest Problems | Carlos Gonzalez & Ed Easton
Miami is growing faster than almost any city in America — and the land to accommodate that growth is running out. In this episode, Carlos Gonzalez of Lennar and Ed Easton of The Easton Group join us to break down what smart growth actually looks like and how their City Park project in West…
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How Subbin' Subs is About to Take Over Miami | EJ Martinez
Miami's sandwich scene has never been hotter — and Subbin' Subs is right at the center of it. EJ Martinez joins us to break down what makes Subbin' different, how the cheesesteak rivalry with Peppi's has been great for business, and why Miami is finally becoming a city that takes sandwiches...
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From Backyard BBQ Pop-Up to Miami's Top BBQ Spot | Raheem Sealey
Raheem Sealey didn't start out as a BBQ pitmaster — but a pandemic, a backyard pop-up, and an obsession with perfecting brisket changed everything. In this episode the chef and founder of Drinking Pig BBQ walks us through his full journey, from growing up in the US Virgin Islands and opening KYU…
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How to Fix Congestion, Allergies and Snoring - ENT Doctor Explains | Dr. Agustin Arietta
Most people have been doing the same health habits their entire lives — and Dr. Agustin Arietta is here to tell you which ones are completely wrong. In this episode Miami's go-to ENT doctor goes through everything from Q-tips and Vicks VapoRub to sleeping with wet hair and blowing your nose to...
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The Plan to Turn Tropical Park Into Miami-Dade's Central Park | Anthony Rodriguez
Miami-Dade Commissioner Anthony Rodriguez joins us for a wide ranging conversation about what's happening in District 10 — starting with the biggest transformation Tropical Park has seen in decades. He walks us through the new running track, updated restrooms, shade for the bleachers, the...
About this show
Welcome to A Day in Miami Show. We're here to tell about everything happening in the Magic City - from Heats and Dolphins dubs, through best local restaurants, to upcoming events in the city. We talk with local movers-and-shakers, influencers, politicians, business owners, and more. Follow us on Instagram to stay up to date with everything going on in Miami. Enjoy!
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