Judge Cooper
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Judge Cooper is the judge referenced in the excerpt as presiding over legal proceedings involving the Kennedy Center board. The excerpt indicates that this refers to Christopher “Chris” Cooper.
3 episodes featuring Judge Cooper
Letters from an American
Trump’s Kennedy Center takeover faces legal and public resistance
The dispute tests whether a president can reshape a national cultural institution—and its identity—without meaningful oversight.
Sep 21, 2026 · 12 min
Up First from NPR
War costs collide with rate hikes and Kennedy Center turmoil
The episode connects wartime inflation, mounting military costs and institutional upheaval to decisions affecting the economy, national security and public culture.
Sep 16, 2026 · 15 min
Fearless with Jason Whitlock
Attorneys challenge public accusations in Nolan Wells case
The episode examines how public allegations against three teenagers are colliding with an unresolved investigation and a threatened defamation suit.
Sep 2, 2026 · 47 min