

Jonathan L. Fisher
Senior editor at The Atlantic who writes about culture and institutions. In this episode, he discusses the Trump-era takeover and transformation of the Kennedy Center.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 28min
Trump vs. DC
Philip Kennicott, a Washington Post architecture critic, and Jonathan L. Fisher, a senior editor at The Atlantic, dig into Trump’s bid to remake Washington. They track the Kennedy Center takeover, the backlash from artists and audiences, and the shift in programming. They also explore how monuments, design rules, and a proposed victory arch could change the capital’s civic meaning.


