When to Hold, When to Fold, When to Play a Different Game

Leading an arts organization isn’t about luck—it’s about judgment. Hold when trust matters, fold when the model’s busted, and when the casino’s rigged? Start your own game in the parking lot.

What Happens When Public Funding Disappears? A Test for Public Radio—and Its Supporters

After Congress cut public media funding, some stations raised millions from new donors. Is this a win—or a warning sign? Here’s what I’m watching, and what I hope comes next.