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4/23: Face The Nation

This week on “Face the Nation,” host John Dickerson interviews Sen. Marco Rubio, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Gov. John Kasich and Gen. John Kelly to discuss North Korea, healthcare, homeland security and a possible government shutdown along with this week in politics. Source

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Almanac: The birth and death of Shakespeare

April 23, 1564 was the day traditionally given for the birthdate of the great English playwright, while April 23, 1616 found the Bard of Avon “passing through nature to eternity.” Jane Pauley reports. Source

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Defending support for the arts

President Trump has announced plans to end government funding of the National Endowment for the Arts and other agencies that have supported America’s cultural life for decades. Erin Moriarty talks to non-profit administrators, educators and theatre producers about the importance of federal arts funding, and “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda talks about how NEA support helped him achieve an otherwise unattainable career. Source

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Lin-Manuel Miranda on gov’t funding for the arts

The career of Lin-Manuel Miranda, the Pulitzer- and Tony Award-winning creator of the Broadway sensation “Hamilton,” has benefited from grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, one of the government agencies threatened with elimination by the Trump administration. A strong proponent of arts education, especially when it comes to kids in underserved regions of the country, Miranda spoke with Erin Moriarty and “Sunday Morning” about the importance of federal funding for the arts. Source

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Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell on writing music for movies

Chris Cornell, front man for the group Soundgarden, is about to embark on a new tour with his band and also has a studio album in the works. Over the years, he’s kept busy with numerous side projects, including writing songs for movies like the theme song for the new film “The Promise.” Anthony Mason reports. Source

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New Heath Ledger documentary explores actor’s life and work

Heath Ledger’s acting career was tragically brief, but in a few short years he established himself as an unforgettable talent. Derik Murray, the maker of a new documentary about his life titled “I Am Heath Ledger” and the actor’s sister, Kate Ledger, join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss his life and work. Source

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