Discusses his new book, dangerous melodies. Classical music and america from the great war through the cold war. It explores the intersection of politics and music in the first half of the 20th century. Mr. Rosenberg describes how music can serve as a tool of both outreach and xenophobia depending on the Political Climate of the era. Good afternoon. Hello everyone. Im amanda sciandro and on behalf of smithsonian associates, its my pleasure to welcome you here for Classical Music and American Foreign relations, a complicated to it. Thank you to our members. Its your support they keep this going all year round. Thank you very much. We are going deep into december for the holidays. It is a pleasure to have you. If you are not yet a member or curious about our membership levels or programs, please feel free to talk to me or any of our lovely volunteers just outside the doors. You can also pick up a copy of the magazine if you do not have one already. You can find us online at smithsonian a
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From the chilly state of u. S. russian relations, to what he can do to put an end to the syrian crisis. Ill also get his take on the 2016 president ial race in america. His answers to allegations of widespread doping by russian athletes. And much more. Well get to st. Petersburg and Vladimir Putin in a moment. First heres my take about the United States. Once donald trump locked up the nomination, republicans were confident about his next moves. He would tone down his rhetoric, and pivot to the center. Rnc chairman Reince Priebus said donald trump understands that this is not a primary season anymore. Trump himself promised only last month, im going to be so president ial, that you people will be so bored. So much for getting bored. On june 12th, 2016, the United States suffered its worst terrorist attack since 9 11. A particularly sickening blow, because the killer targeted a Minority Group long subject to discrimination. Trumps reaction was to congratulate himself in a tweet. Over th
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