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Why Does the Government Pay for Art?

Is art a public good? Why is the government even paying for art in the first place? Today, Danielle explores the US government's history of commissioning art and how that lead to the NEA.
Season 2 Episode 18 Length 10:39 Premiere: 05/08/19

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S2 E22 Length 11:01 Premiere Date 07/09/19

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