A Day in Miami Show

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!

  1. 2d ago

    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 with the current District 27 representative.We also get into his priorities if elected — tackling the federal debt, fixing insurance rates, term limits, fraud, law enforcement, and immigration reform including the Dignity Act, TPS protections for Venezuelans and Haitians, and the Dreamers Act 2025. He also shares his perspective on the Cuba situation and what a real negotiated deal could look like.The Republican primary is August 18th — hear his full case before you vote.A Day in Miami Website:https://adayinmiami.com/Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro0:58 Why He Decided to Run for Congress1:38 Michael’s Background3:31 Why He Believes Congress Needs Competent Lawyers4:10 The Moment He Decided to Run5:34 District 27 Area5:59 Why the Congressional District Representative is So Important6:56 The Issue with Current District 27 Representative9:44 His Priorities When Elected10:53 Why We Need to Do Something About Debt12:08 How Can We Fix Insurance Rates14:43 Term Limits and Not Taking Pay During Shutdowns16:30 Fraud18:45 Law Enforcement19:46 Immigration21:51 Dignity Act27:18 TPS for Venezuelans and Haitians31:10 Cuba Situation34:40 Negotiating Cuba Deal35:35 Dreamers Act 202538:35 Why Vote for Michael Arias for Congress39:25 Top 3 Restaurants41:54 Outro

  2. 2d ago

    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 grant selection process work, and why applicants don't even need to live downtown to qualify.We also get into Martu's background in fashion events and consulting, why Miami has become the place every creative wants to be, iconic spots in downtown, what's coming for the FIFA World Cup, and how new businesses can get support opening in the area. Plus their top 3 Miami restaurants.The application deadline is August 17th — don't miss it.A Day in Miami Website:https://adayinmiami.com/Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro0:57 ACE Commitee1:27 What Does it Mean for Kim to Work for DDA3:20 What Does DDA Actually Do4:30 Grants6:22 What Does it Mean for Martu to Be on the Board of DDA7:40 How She Became a Board Member8:07 Martu’s Fashion Events10:24 Fashion Industry Consulting11:18 Why Everyone Wants to Be in Miami12:06 ACE Committee Meetings13:05 Grant Selection Committee14:56 Grant Applicants Don’t Have to Live in Downtown15:42 New Businesses in Downtown17:57 History and Art Experience in Downtown 22:26 How DDA Can Help You in Opening Your Business in Downtown25:42 Iconic Spots in Downtown28:19 Downtown During FIFA World Cup31:07 Content Creators33:41 Get a Grant to Create an Event in Downtown35:43 Shoutout to Suzanne Gibson37:25 Top 3 Restaurants39:37 August 17 Deadline for Grants41:38 Outro

  3. 4d ago

    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 Miami-Dade's infrastructure and government funding, and why being informed and involved at the local level matters more than most people realize.He covers his endorsement from Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, SBA 2.0, community based organizations, traffic and transit corridor redevelopment, property taxes, and why local governments deserve more autonomy and state funding. Plus his top 3 Miami restaurants.From Miami Gardens to the County Commission to Congress — this is his case.A Day in Miami Website:https://adayinmiami.com/Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro2:01 Knocking Doors2:28 His District3:09 Issues of Miami Gardens5:55 Speeding Up the Permitting Process 6:36 Opening Topgolf7:54 County Commission Meetings and Voting Based on His Principles12:09 Running for Congress12:59 Why Congresswoman Frederica Wilson Endorsed Him18:48 Is Miami-Dade County Commission Harder than Congress?21:25 Why Being Involved is So Important24:59 SBA 2.0 26:10 Traffic33:18 Why People Don’t Want to Use Public Transit and How to Fix It34:40 Redevelopment Along the Transit Corridors37:17 Why Building Public Transit is Important41:43 Budget for Transit45:15 Impact of Reduced Property TaxesWhy We Need to Be Getting More Funds from the State49:58 Why Local Governments Should Have More Power55:20 Community-Based Organizations56:50 Why Being Informed Is Crucial1:00:20 Top 3 Restaurants1:02:30 Outro

  4. 6d ago

    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 bringing in new guests — including his honest take on whether influencers should get paid.We also get into double tipping without disclosure, new laws around restaurant service fees, tipping on takeout, delivery app fees, why omakase has exploded across Miami, and whether Michelin distinctions actually matter. Plus his top 6 restaurants and the mentors who shaped his career.This is the real story behind what happens before your meal ever hits the table.A Day in Miami Website:https://adayinmiami.com/Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro0:49 Miami Spice Menu1:49 Giving Great Value at Affordable Prices3:07 Does Miami Spice Actually Work?4:04 Preparing for Miami Spice and Creating the Menu5:36 The Role of Social Media in Bringing in New Guests 7:41 Should Influencers Get Paid for Posting?9:54 Content Performance Issue11:20 Influencers that Actually Bring in Real Traffic 12:19 Free Meal vs Paying Influencers12:46 Focusing on Hospitality14:16 Service Charge15:46 Double Tipping17:24 New Laws Regarding the Restaurant Fees19:55 Tipping on Takeout20:34 Novikov23:40 Delivery Apps Fees26:14 Omakase Trend29:21 Top Omakase Spots30:23 Do Michelin Distinctions Matter?31:32 Do Michelin Inspectors Actually Eat at the Recommended Spots?34:35 How the Michelin Guide Was Created34:55 Top 6 Restaurants45:59 Favorite Caesar Salads46:19 Join Our Business Network47:22 Top Mentors52:20 Nu Stadium Going Up Super Quickly53:57 Outro

  5. Aug 4

    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 completely changed politics, and why so many people still vote for a party instead of the actual issues.We also get into property taxes, the 836 extension to Kendall, the Urban Development Boundary, Miami's traffic problems, AI's growing role in political campaigns, the county's budget issues, and his thoughts on Zohran Mamdani's campaign. Plus meeting Bill Clinton, the Cuba situation, and his top 5 Miami restaurants.This is Miami politics explained by someone who has lived every side of it.A Day in Miami Website:https://adayinmiami.com/Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro1:56 About Pepe3:38 Getting into Law and Government 6:57 Pay as a Public Official8:16 How Has Politics Changed9:44 How Social Media Influenced Politics11:51 Knowing Your Local Politicians13:16 Crazy Calls from Constituents16:28 New Job18:27 What is Lobbying22:35 Not Taking On Certain Clients/Cases24:18 People Voting for Parties and Not Issues28:10 Zohran Mamdani’s Campaign29:31 AI as the Future of Political Campaigns30:31 Crossing the Party Lines33:55 Property Taxes38:47 DOGE 41:27 Bureaucracy43:07 836 Extension to Kendall46:10 Moving the Urban Development Boundary Line49:20 Downtown50:03 Little River and Little Haiti51:51 Being on “The Apprentice” and Meeting Donald Trump54:23 Meeting Bill Clinton55:21 County’s Budget Issues56:39 Can Miami’s Traffic Be Fixed?58:40 Who Will Hurt the Most from Reduced Property Taxes?1:00:36 Running for Office?1:01:39 The Bridge in Downtown1:05:32 Private Suites at the MIA Airport1:08:01 America 250 and Meaning of It for Pepe1:12:02 Cuba Situation1:16:56 How AI Will Change the Market1:19:16 Top 5 Restaurants1:25:36 Restaurants Wishlist1:28:50 Meeting Nick Pascual1:30:50 Outro

  6. Jul 29

    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 toughest case of her career, and why she believes temperament and dedication matter just as much as legal knowledge on the bench.We also get into her time as Chief of the Misdemeanor Domestic Violence Unit training over 50 new prosecutors, what a typical day looks like for a judge, judicial college, how countywide judicial elections work, and her focus for her first days in office if elected. Plus her top 3 Miami restaurants.Know who you're voting for on the bench — hear her full story.A Day in Miami Website:https://adayinmiami.com/Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro1:52 Why ADIM Focused on Bringing In Judges2:59 Why is She Running for Judge3:50 Human Trafficking6:09 Disconnecting6:37 Decision to Run for Judge and Temperament8:41 Dedication9:17 Which Judge Inspired Her9:48 Her Background10:52 Typical Day of a Judge12:36 Judicial College and Getting Assigned to Divisions13:38 Group 6914:30 Campaigning15:43 Human Trafficking Awareness Campaigns16:55 Most Common Place of Human Trafficking17:44 Hardest Case19:17 Focus for First Days If Elected20:19 Law School21:32 Winning Cases Statistics 22:49 Tough Case She’s Most Proud Of 26:01 County-wide Elections26:37 Preference Civil vs Criminal27:21 How to Vote28:12 Campaign Team30:38 Why You Should Vote for Yaneth31:24 Top 3 Restaurants37:11 Outro

  7. Jul 28

    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, and thriving part of Miami's waterfront once again.He covers the feasibility studies, potential hospitality development around the site, why the stadium needs to stay open to everyone, its unique status as a green stadium, and why the timing has never been better for restoration. Plus stories from the stadium's past and what voters need to know before making their decision.City of Miami residents can vote on restoring Marine Stadium on August 18th. Learn more at restoremarinestadium.org.A Day in Miami Website:https://adayinmiami.com/Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro2:22 Vote on Bringing Miami Marine Stadium Back5:25 About Don’s Mission to Restore Miami Stadium6:57 History of the Marine Stadium14:57 Can Boat Racing Come Back?17:58 What Other Activities Could Marine Stadium Host19:29 Why Marine Stadium is Perfect for Concerts23:01 Vision for Hospitality Around Marine Stadium24:22 Feasibility Studies27:59 Stories from the Marine Stadium29:32 Why the Marine Stadium Has to be Available to Everyone31:43 Marine Stadium is a Green Stadium32:26 Preserving and Restoring the Marine Stadium34:00 Why Restoring Marine Stadium is Such a Good Opportunity36:16 Treating Marine Stadium Area like a Park38:07 Why Did Don Make Restoring the Marine Stadium His Mission39:08 Why the City is Moving in the Right Direction to Restore the Marine Stadium41:28 Jimmy Buffett’s Involvement44:21 Graffiti on the Marine Stadium45:20 Message to Voters47:00 Marine Stadium as a Historic Landmark48:29 ADIM Will Visit the Marine Stadium?52:14 Top 3 Restaurants56:13 Outro

  8. Jul 22

    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 foreclosure for free. She believes compassion has a place in the courtroom, and she makes the case for why that matters more than people think.We also get into how judicial elections work countywide, judicial term limits, AI in the legal field, her experience in the 11th Circuit Court, and why estate planning isn't just for the wealthy — including how having a will doesn't always avoid probate. Plus everything you need to know about voting on August 18th and her top 3 Miami restaurants.Before you fill out your ballot for judge — hear her story.A Day in Miami Website:https://adayinmiami.com/Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro0:33 People Criticising Guests on ADIM1:39 Introducing the Guest2:24 Ballots are Out and How to Check Registration3:13 Voting for Judges County-wide4:24 Yenly’s Background12:16 Public Speaking Skills13:52 AI in Legal Field14:41 Cases in the 11th Circuit Court17:11 Judicial College18:29 Most Satisfying Part of Being a Lawyer20:37 What She Brings to the Table22:24 6-Year Terms for Judges23:59 Thoughts on Term Limits25:01 Estate Planning is Not Only for the Rich27:49 Probate After Passing30:50 Having a Will Doesn’t Avoid Probate34:00 Details of the Elections on August 18 34:59 Top 3 Restaurants39:12 Outro

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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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