As president of the U. of Florida, Ben Sasse, a former U.S. senator, steered millions of dollars toward consultants and hired his Republican allies to serve in lucrative jobs. And he threw some expensive parties.

Related Reading:

• Sasse’s spending spree: Former UF president channeled millions to GOP allies, secretive contracts (The Independent Florida Alligator) 
• Lavish Catering Under Ex-UF President (Fresh Take Florida) 
• Ben Sasse Spent Far More Than His Predecessor. Including on These Reports. 
• Ben Sasse is U. of Florida’s Next President. His Critics are Seeing Red. 

Guest: Garrett Shanley, reporter for The Independent Florida Alligator / intern at The Chronicle of Higher Education

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