Public Funding of the Arts

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
The chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts is set to leave his job to return to the world of poetry. Today: Dana Gioia talks about government funding for arts and culture in an uncertain economy. Also: trombonist and composer William Cepeda is a member of a legendary musical family with Puerto Rican roots. He joins us for a live performance.

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