Architect, public historian talks Trump’s changes to DC’s physical landscape

About this episode

Ida Liben interviews Neil Flanagan about the impact of President Trump's policies on Washington D.C.'s architectural landscape.

On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, reporter Ida Liben speaks with Neil Flanagan of the Heurich House Museum about the history of D.C.’s architectural landscape and President Donald Trump’s vision for the city.

People in this episode

Guest: Neil Flanagan

Topics covered

• architecture
• history
• politics
• urban development

Keywords

• Trump
• D.C.
• Heurich House Museum

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