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Million Dollar Quartet, Chuck D, Michael Oatman and Mary Weems

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Dee Perry speaks with the two creators of the Tony-award-winning musical Million Dollar Quartet onstage at Playhouse Square this month. Plus, legendary rap star Chuck D of 'Public Enemy' sounds off on the First Amendment prior to his appearance for The City Club today at the Allen Theater.
And, local poet Mary Weems and playwright Michael Oatman discuss the poetry found in the music of James Brown in their new book "Say It Loud: Poems About James Brown."Eric Schaeffer
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Dave DeOreo is coordinating producer for Ideastream Public Media’s arts and culture team.