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Florida Matters Preview: Dr. Susan MacManus And Florida's Minority Trailblazers

Dr. Susan MacManus

This week on Florida Matters, our ongoing "Newsmaker" series features Dr. Susan MacManus.

The USF political science professor is one of the most sought-after political analysts in Florida and the nation. She has a new book out – "Florida's Minority TrailBlazers: The Men and Women Who Changed the Face of Florida Government."

In this preview, Dr. MacManus talks with Florida Matters host Carson Cooper about some of the political figures mentioned in her book, including Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Edmond “Eddie” Gong.

I cover health care for WUSF and the statewide journalism collaborative Health News Florida. I’m passionate about highlighting community efforts to improve the quality of care in our state and make it more accessible to all Floridians. I’m also committed to holding those in power accountable when they fail to prioritize the health needs of the people they serve.
Carson Cooper served as host of WUSF’s "Morning Edition" for 18 years. He took the job in 2000, after working in Tampa Bay radio for decades. He was a fan favorite of our listeners, bringing his friendly and familiar voice to listeners as they started their weekday mornings.