What happens when a national performing arts gem becomes a bauble for a president? Our look at the Kennedy Center in crisis.

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What happens when a national performing arts gem becomes a bauble for a president? Our look at the Kennedy Center in crisis.

Former Washington Post classical-music critic Anne Midgette joins us for an in-depth discussion of the turmoil at the capital's showcase for music, theater and dance.

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Feb 21, 2025

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Things are about to get spicy — and dicey — at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts!

Now that Donald J. Trump has proclaimed himself chairman, purged Biden nominees from the board, fired president Deborah F. Rutter and installed Richard Grenell as interim president, what could possibly be in store for that institution? To get a sense of th…

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What happens when a national performing arts gem becomes a bauble for a president? Our look at the Kennedy Center in crisis.

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