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State of the Arts for April 29, 2005

State of the Arts for April 29, 2005
We discuss how involved the government should be in controlling content on TV. Plus, how a Rodin sculpture changed one man's life and a local jazz.

Who Should Control Your TV
The Pew Research Center for the People and the Press released a study that says that over 70% of Americans think that the government should have stricter enforcement of government rules when kids are watching. We're joined by Scott Keeter, director of survey research at Pew. Then Gerard Jones, author of "Men of Tomorrow: Geeks, Gangsters and the Birth of the Comic Book" joins us to talk about what we are afraid our children might see.

The ShadeThe Shade
We're starting an occasional series today about how particular works of art changed the lives of MPR listeners. Today Jim Peck tells us how a sculpture taught him he wasn't alone.

Question What piece of art has marked you forever? Changed your life? Saved you from dark times? Let us know by sharing your experiences.
The Shade Jeremy Walker
The former owner of the jazz club Brilliant Corners has started a new combo called Jazz Now! Karl Gehrke reveals how Jeremy Walker moved from club owner to performer.

The Timeless Music of E.L.O.
Dominic Papatola weighs in on the trend of weaving together pop hits and a thin storyline to make a hit musical.

Answer to Dominic's quiz:
Color My World
Ladies of the Canyon
Thunder Road and Strange Magic — made up.

 

 


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