Richard Lambert

In this discussion, Richard Lambert, a British journalist and former chairman of the British Museum, dives deep into the Smithsonian's challenges under political fire. He outlines the museum's immense role in education and research, revealing its reliance on federal funding. Lambert explores Trump's controversial 'Restoring Truth and Sanity' executive order, aimed at reshaping American history narratives. He also evaluates Lonnie Bunch's leadership amidst threats of funding cuts and potential self-censorship, highlighting the precarious future of cultural institutions.