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

By Stephanie Colombini,
Carson Cooper
Published June 6, 2017 at 8:38 AM EDT
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.

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Stephanie Colombini
I’m the editor for Your Florida, a project focused on connecting people with state government and policies passed in Tallahassee that affect their lives. I’m passionate about highlighting community efforts to improve the quality of life in our state and am committed to holding those in power accountable when they fail to prioritize the needs of people they serve.
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Carson Cooper
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.
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