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Sep 25, 2026 · 30m

The Life and, for Now, the Death of the Kennedy Center

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For 50 years, the Kennedy Center was a sprawling public home for opera, theater, jazz and free programs. Last week, it closed its doors for the time being. Elizabeth Williamson traces how President Trump decided to take over and now shut down Washington’s biggest and most celebrated home for the arts. Guest: Elizabeth Williamson, a feature writer for The New York Times. Background reading: Internal emails and documents demonstrate how President Trump broke the Kennedy Center.The center removed a sculpture called “Blue” that had been a gift from the artist. Photo...

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