The Culture of Change: Stimulus, Then and Now

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
Politicians can't agree on how much, if any, of the economic stimulus package should go to the arts. But controversy is nothing new when it comes to funding culture. As part of our series "The Culture of Change: The First 100 Days," we find look at past and present plans for supporting artists and arts organizations in tough economic times. Joining us are New York Times culture reporter Robin Pogrebin and Nick Taylor, author of American-Made: The Enduring Legacy of the WPA.

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