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Austin Monitor Radio: John Riedie
Monday, May 13, 2019 by Jack Craver
Austin Monitor reporter Jack Craver chats with John Riedie, CEO of the Austin Creative Alliance, to discuss the challenges the arts economy faces in Austin and why Riedie opposes plans to fund an expansion of the convention center.
Austin Monitor Radio is produced in partnership with KOOP 91.7 FM.
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