In this discussion, Alisa Solomon, Director of Arts and Culture at Columbia Journalism School, and Katy Waldman, New Yorker staff writer, dive into how Donald Trump is reshaping the arts scene. They explore Trump's controversial role at the Kennedy Center and the chaos surrounding grant cancellations at the National Endowment for the Arts. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by artists, particularly regarding diversity and funding under shifting political landscapes, and emphasizes the resilience of the artistic community amidst these pressures.