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Last week, the Kennedy Center’s board voted to uphold its previous decision to close for two years of renovations, while also approving a new inscription crediting Trump for restoring the building. But — these plans are still subject to court approval.The Washington Post’s art, architecture and performing arts critic Philip Kennicott has been closely following the turmoil at the Kennedy Center, and he joins us to answer what closure could mean for its future.
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