Washington D.C. as Arts Mecca?

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
Today: we kick off the first in an occasional series called "The Culture of Change: Obama's first 100 Days," by looking at Washington, D.C. While sometimes maligned as being a little straight-laced, that may change as the Obama administration makes its mark on the arts and culture there. We find out what may change and what may stay the same. Also: New York-born and London-raised singer-songwriter Leona Naess shares her ethereal pop-folk songs.

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