About this episode

Clint Smith discusses the implications of a Trump administration report on the Smithsonian and its leader, Lonnie Bunch.

A new Trump administration report says the Smithsonian institution is run by radicals who aren’t trustworthy. And while the report focused on the American history museum, a lot of people read it as a shot at the institution's leader, Lonnie Bunch. Clint Smith is the author of a recent piece in the Atlantic that profiles Bunch and ponders the future of the Smithsonian. He’s here to walk us through what all of this may portend.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter City Cast DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: (202) 642-2654. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 13th episode: DC Department of Behavioral Health Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

People in this episode

Guest: Clint Smith

Topics covered

• Smithsonian
• Trump administration
• Lonnie Bunch
• Clint Smith
• American history museum
• cultural institutions

Keywords

• Smithsonian
• Trump
• Lonnie Bunch
• Clint Smith
• American history
• cultural institutions
• report

Sponsors

DC Department of Behavioral Health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Smithsonian, Trump administration, Atlantic

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