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Host: Carson Cooper
Produced by: WUSF Public Broadcasting
E-mail: letters@wusf.org

 
 

Florida Matters “The Future of Cuba ” (January 26, 2006)

 
Cuban leader Fidel Castro
On July 31, 2006 Cuban leader Fidel Castro transferred power to his younger brother Raúl after undergoing intestinal surgery.

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Speculation continues as to the health of Fidel Castro, but it's nearly certain that a permanent change in leadership is on the way for Cuba. We discuss what may lie ahead for our neighbor to the south and how future changes might affect Florida with our guests:

Al Fox - Founder and President, Alliance for Responsible Cuba Policy Foundation

Jose Valiente Immediate Past Chair, Tampa Chamber of Commerce; Partner at Valiente Hernandez PA

Noel Smith - Curator of Education / Latin American and Caribbean Art at USF Contemporary Art Museum

Join WUSF's Carson Cooper for Florida Matters Friday evening at 6:30 pm, and Saturday at Noon, on WUSF 89.7, your NPR Station.
 

Online Resources - Please note: The relationship between Cuba and the United States is a divisive issue of long standing. The following links are provided for informational purposes only, and in no way represent a viewpoint of the producers of Florida Matters, WUSF Public Broadcasting, or the University of South Florida.

  NPR - Castro's Health and Cuba's Future
  PBS’s American Experience – Fidel Castro
 

US Department of State: Cuba Info

  South Florida Sun-Sentinel Cuba Section
 

Miami Herald Cuba Section

 

Wikipedia – "Cuba"

  Wikipedia – "Fidel Castro"
 

Wikipedia – "Opposition to Fidel Castro"

 

About Florida Matters

 

Florida Matters is WUSF 89.7's forum that goes beyond the daily headlines and explores issues that matter to you and your community. 

Florida Matters addresses critical issues identified by listeners in our Ascertainment Survey 2006. The top five issues that matter most to you are: education, transportation, growth management, environment and affordable housing. Hear directly from decision makers, experts and other concerned citizens. Our purpose is not only to stimulate conversation, but to advance the discussion.

Learn more about WUSF's Ascertainment Survey 2006.

   
 

Florida Matters WUSF Host Carson Cooper

 

Carson Cooper


Carson Cooper has been a favorite of listeners as Host of "Morning Edition" on WUSF 89.7 since 2000. He also reports for other WUSF 89.7 broadcasts. Carson has worked in Tampa Bay radio for more than two decades.