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Kennedy Center renovation tour

President Trump announced the Kennedy Center will close for two years beginning July 4th. He says the building is in bad shape and needs repairs. Members of congress and two lawsuits contend the real reason is mismanagement, artist cancellations and declining ticket sales.

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Elizabeth Blair
Elizabeth Blair is a Cultural Trends Correspondent for NPR.

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