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EPISODE · Oct 14, 2025 · 25 MIN

The New Deal Treasures Potentially Slated for Demolition | Tim Noah

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The pending sale of an historic federal building by Trump could mean the wrecking ball for the “Sistine Chapel of New Deal Art.”  Journalist Timothy Noah discusses the masterpieces of New Deal Art housed at the Wilbur Cohen Building in Washington, D.C. that Americans should fight to save. Hosts: Anne Kim and Garrett EppsGuest: Timothy NoahChapters00:00 The Hidden Treasures of American Art03:48 The Legacy of Public Art Programs06:10 The Life and Work of Ben Shahn11:50 The Significance of the Cohen Building's Murals16:27 The Threat to Cultural Heritage21:59 The Call to Action for Preservation

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