Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Sure you can enjoy performing arts in the theater, but can ballet or opera have an effect on the community and your daily life? Our Urban Institute series continues with a look at how to quantify and qualify the contribution of the performing arts.
Guests
- Mary Kopczynski Research Associate, Public Management Program, Urban Institute
- Marc Scorca President and CEO, Opera America
- Katherine Tyson Director of Communications, Denver Center Theatre Company
- Terry Lierman Maryland Democratic Party Chairman
- Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minnesota); member of the Congressional Arts Caucus; member of the National Council on the Arts
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