Episode
A Kennedy Center Insider Explains Its Shocking Plan to Dump Art
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- City Cast DC
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- May 6, 2026
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- 2195
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Summary
Josef Palermo is the author of an explosive recent piece in the Atlantic recounting what he saw as a senior staffer at the Kennedy Center. Palermo’s an interesting case because he was actually hired by the new leadership that came in after Donald Trump took over the center. But that didn’t stop him from being aghast at the ineptitude and financial shenanigans he witnessed. He breaks it down for us. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey 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 May 6th episode: TodayTix Window Nation Alliance Française Washington DC Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.