World Sep 08 Lonnie Bunch on his legacy and protecting the Smithsonian from political pressure Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch announced that he is stepping down as the institution he leads faces an escalating battle with the Trump administration over how it tells the American story. Geoff Bennett spoke with Bunch about the political pressure, what’s…
Arts Sep 02 Painter Alex Katz reflects on his career and artistry ahead of 100th birthday Artist Alex Katz is an American great who just celebrated his 99th birthday. What better way to celebrate than to have an exhibition in Nice, France, this fall titled "Henri Matisse - Alex Katz." Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown visited…
Arts Aug 28 Riley Downing sings about the overlooked corners of American life in 'Landfill Poetry' Riley Downing is a founding member of The Deslondes, the New Orleans Americana band known for its earthy mix of country soul and roots music. Now on his second solo album, "Landfill Poetry," Downing turns stories from his days working…
Arts Aug 26 Martina McBride shares her favorite Dolly Parton memories Tributes continued to pour in for Dolly Parton a day after her death. Singer-songwriter Martina McBride, named female vocalist of the year four times by the Country Music Association and three times by the Academy of Country Music, joined Amna…
Arts Aug 24 In new novel 'Under the Falls,' Richard Russo explores places left behind Richard Russo has penned 10 novels, won the Pulitzer Prize, and collaborated on screen adaptations and TV series based on his work. In his latest book, "Under the Falls," Russo continues to revisit the community of his youth. Senior arts…
Arts Jul 28 Board packed with Trump allies votes to weaken protections for historic sites An advisory council packed with Trump allies voted to weaken federal oversight of construction projects affecting historic sites. Critics are concerned that this move will open the floodgates to endangering preservation of historic and cultural places across the country. Jeffrey…
Arts Jul 09 Hermanos Gutiérrez perform 'Los Ojos del Cóndor' and reveal inspiration for new album The music of Hermanos Gutiérrez carries listeners across imagined landscapes, blending Latin, surf rock, folk and cinematic Western sounds into new instrumental journeys. Now the brothers are turning their gaze homeward, drawing on the traditions of their family's roots in…
Arts Jun 25 America's oldest hospital preserves the nation's history of medicine and health care There's a new museum in Philadelphia, but its building and mission date back to before this country was founded. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown went to see how the past and present meet at the Pennsylvania Hospital Museum. It's part…
Arts Jun 16 Shockoe Institute explores enduring impact of slavery and how to expand freedom today The Shockoe Institute in Richmond, Virginia, opened its doors this spring to try to open minds about the enduring impact of enslavement and how to seek solutions to improve civic life now. Amna Nawaz has a look at the effort…
Arts Jun 08 Dave Eggers on 'Contrapposto' and supporting the next generation of writers Best-selling author Dave Eggers has a new novel out this week, telling the story of two art-obsessed friends over many decades. There’s much more to the author’s own story as well. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown reports from San Francisco…