#BecauseMiami: Making of a Miami Mafioso
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What experiences shaped Phil Ehr's perspective on duty and service?
On a Navy aircraft carrier, hundreds of miles at sea, everyone remains calm. 26 years in the Navy, reconnaissance missions in the danger zone. The Cold War, Balkans, Desert Storm. But my first mission was rescuing Cubans in the Florida Straits. When Putin invaded Ukraine, I knew what I had to do. You answer when duty calls. Got a van and completed dozens of humanitarian aid delivery missions across Ukraine. Driving in a war zone isn't easy. Bombs dropping in the distance, fields laced with landmines, destroyed homes, and many Ukrainian casualties. Inspired by their courage, I looked home. For eight years, politicians have stood by Trump's war on the truth. They're the axis of lies, spreading disinformation at all costs.
They want to keep us confused, to hold on to power. So once again, duty calls.
Oh boy, if this lasts longer than four hours, I'm gonna have to call my doctor.
How does Phil Ehr's military background influence his political campaign?
That was damn exciting stuff there. Holy cow, my nipples are hard. Well, this is the Because Miami program. Later on in the show, we'll be returning to Miami City Hall for all the corruption, dysfunction, and nonstop construction. But first, Phil Eyre, that is E-H-R-F-O-R-Congress.us, is running for Congress again. Third time's the charm? Fourth time. Fourth time's the charm. Sorry, I lost count there. This guy runs for Congress again. He gets a free smoothie, I think.
It's called persistence and resilience. We're getting the damn job done.
You are a retired Navy commander. You are running against Republican Carlos Jimenez in, is that still District 28?
What issues does Phil Ehr identify in Miami's political landscape?
It's still District 28, running for the people. And guess what, Billy? I had to show up looking like Rick Scott. Yeah, we were a little scared. I'm told.
Yeah, we thought you were Jared Leto from the Masters of the Universe movie.
I'm told that's the only way to get detention around this town. But I'll tell you what, I'm done with it. Off with that, because I'm authentic Navy, and I'm going to put on something that makes me comfortable here in this cold studio. That's why I like my civilian flight jacket.
Top Gov over here. Top Gov? Yeah, I don't know. That was a thing. What was that?
How does Phil Ehr plan to address corruption in local government?
Oh, that was that ridiculous commercial that Ron DeSantis did. Do you honestly believe that's credible? So, there you go. Looking good. Wait, was Rick Scott in the Navy? Why does he always wear that hat?
He was in the Navy for one tour of duty on a ship that was dry docked for a while. Big difference, dry dock meaning import, not operational as I did. My whole career has been operational enlisted service and commissioned officer service in the air, at sea, and on command posts in wartime. So you're saying it was in the Navy and never got wet? Is that what you're saying? Never got his feet wet. You could say that, and he tells a story about selling Coca-Cola for profit and thinking, wow, this is great stuff because I'm bringing something to the sailors. Well, what he did was he made a lot of profit off of the thirsty sailors who were doing a lot of work on the ship, as I used to do. And, you know, there's a big difference between his brand of service and mine.
What are the challenges facing Phil Ehr in his congressional run?
He knew how to start bilking the system then.
Exploiting the taxpayers early and making off like a bandit. He's a weird dude, Phil. Let's talk a little bit about you. You are running against Carlos Jimenez again. Yes. You previously ran against Matt Gaetz all the way up in the panhandle in District Numero Uno.
Yes, Matt Gaetz.
So what brings you down here for this race again?
Well, what brings me down here to start with was because South Florida is a place where I've served. My first mission in the Navy was the Mario Boatlift because I love the diversity here. 1980. 1980. That's a long time. I was a 19-year-old sailor on what people call a mothership these days.
What impact did the Mariel Boatlift have on South Florida's demographics?
The survivors have called a mothership. And it was just an inspiring, a really inspiring mission because we actually saved people's lives at sea. We repudiated that cruel regime of Fidel Castro. And it was a bipartisan event, meaning Carter ordered it controversially. Open hearts, open arms.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What experiences shaped Phil Ehr's perspective on duty and service?
0:02–1:12
2
How does Phil Ehr's military background influence his political campaign?
1:12–1:55
3
What issues does Phil Ehr identify in Miami's political landscape?
1:55–2:22
4
How does Phil Ehr plan to address corruption in local government?
2:22–3:14
5
What are the challenges facing Phil Ehr in his congressional run?
3:14–3:53
6
What impact did the Mariel Boatlift have on South Florida's demographics?
3:53–4:51
7
How does James Torres view the current political dynamics in Miami?
4:51–5:58
8
What controversies surround the recent elections in Miami?
5:58–43:41
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