Join Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle as she exposes the alarming reality of human trafficking in South Florida. Drawing from her decades of experience in law enforcement, Rundle breaks down why Miami has become a hub for this crime and the innovative strategies her office uses to combat it. Hear about her most challenging cases, the emotional toll of prosecuting traffickers, and the ongoing struggle to recruit and retain public attorneys amid a housing crisis. From her family's influence on her career to her deep commitment to victims' advocacy, this conversation reveals both the personal and professional sides of one of Florida's most influential prosecutors.Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/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 Intro2:41 River Landing Story5:14 Importance of Staff to Kathy7:11 Kathy’s Background and Family14:10 Becoming a State Attorney17:38 Focusing on Human Trafficking20:53 Miami’s Human Trafficking Problem29:58 2 Hardest Cases36:37 Reason for Shortage of Public Attorneys41:19 Workforce Housing43:53 Top Restaurants48:51 Outro
