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The National Press Club

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00:28:47

Gary Powers, Jr. Discusses 1960 U-2 Incident...

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2024/04/08

On May 1, 1960, American pilot Francis Gary Powers was shot down in his U-2 Spy plane over Sverdlovsk in the former Soviet Union. After being captured, sentenced and imprisoned, Powers was later exchanged for Soviet Spy Colonel Rudolph Abel. In this edition of Update-1, Broadcast Podcast Team member Lincoln Smith talks with Gary Powers Jr. about his father's story, his dad's destiny as an American hero of the Cold War era, and the ensuing media coverage of this international incident.

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00:20:33

Emily Wilkins Details Priorities as 117th NPC President

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2024/02/16

CNBC Washington correspondent Emily Wilkins looks forward to progress on numerous fronts during her upcoming year as president of the National Press Club. In this edition of Update-1, Wilkins speaks with Broadcast/Podcast Team co-chair Adam Konowe about planned enhancements to the Club’s services and physical infrastructure, as well as its relentless commitment to press freedom, including the release of captured journalists around the world. Other topics included media literacy, the rise of

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00:13:09

Israel Hamas War Beyond Compare for Media Deaths

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2024/02/06

Dozens of journalists have been killed covering the Israel Hamas war, resulting in what the International Federation of Journalists says is the deadliest conflict ever for media deaths. The Committee to Protect Journalists says so far 85 journalists and media workers have died while covering the war. Why has this war been so deadly for members of the media, and which group has had the most deaths? In this edition of Update-1, Jessica Jerreat, the press freedom editor at Voice of America, talks to

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00:12:22

Didier Saugy Discusses Member-Centric Approach as New...

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2024/01/21

Swiss-born Didier Saugy took the reins as National Press Club executive director in June 2023, following a five-year stint as general manager of the Foreign Correspondents Club of Hong Kong. Since then, the accomplished private club manager, food and beverage director, and executive chef has been considering how to best serve club members and encourage them to spend more time in the facility. In this edition of Update-1, Saugy speaks with Broadcast/Podcast Team Co-chair Adam Konowe about what drew

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00:27:16

A Military Veteran Who's Also an Author Talks About...

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2023/12/13

Iraq war veteran and author Matt Gallagher has traveled to Ukraine as both a military trainer and as a journalist. That background provides a unique perspective to his reporting. In this edition of Update-1, Gallagher talks with Tom Young of the NPC's Broadcast Podcast Committee about the war in Ukraine and some of the volunteer soldiers he met there.

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00:17:08

Are Some Journalists the Targets of Raids Because...

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2023/11/10

Is it possible that journalists can be the targets of police raids because they do their jobs too well? That's one of the questions some freedom of the press advocates are asking after an FBI raid in May on the newsroom home of journalist Tim Burke.The FBI raidedBurke’s home after he obtained outtakes of Tucker Carlson’s interview with Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) in which Ye made antisemitic and other offensive remarks. The raid prompted more than 50 organizations, including the National Press

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00:23:29

A Presidential Candidate Talks About the Media's...

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2023/10/06

The paramount role of the press in presidential elections is to inform the public about the issues and their voting options, and to act as a watchdog over government officials and candidates for public office. When one candidate for a major political party’s nomination is an incumbent president, do the other candidates in the race fade into the background of press coverage? What happens when a challenger comes from outside the political establishment?One 2024 presidential candidate has been vocal

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00:34:25

War Correspondent Talks Craft and Challenges in New Book

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2023/09/03

Sean Carberry has covered conflict in more than 20 countries, including Syria, Yemen, Sudan, Pakistan, the DRC and Colombia. But it’s his time in NPR’s Kabul, Afghanistan bureau that takes center stage in the new book,Passport Stamps: Searching the World for a War to Call Home. In this episode of Update-1, NPC Broadcast/Podcast Team Co-Chair Adam Konowe asks Carberry what drew him from the comfort of WBUR’s studios in Boston to many of the world’s hottest war zones. Related topics include

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00:25:12

Remembering James Foley Nine Years After His Death

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2023/08/25

In August of 2014, James Foley, a young videographer and journalist withGlobalPost, was killed by ISIS. Foley was covering the conflict in Syria and held hostage for two years before he was beheaded by the terrorist group who brutally showed his murder on video. Shortly after their son’s death, as a tribute to him, Diane and John Foley started the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation, to “advocate for the freedom of all Americans held hostage” and wrongfully detained. Gemma Puglisi, a member of the

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00:11:33

Analyzing the Russia-Ukraine War's Impact on...

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2023/08/10

The war in Ukraine has been a major global event for the past 18 months, with far-reaching implications for the future of Europe and the world. But how do non-Western countries see the conflict? In this edition of Update-1, Broadcast Podcast Committee co-chair Mike Hempen talks to National Press Club member Flavius Mihaies, an investigative journalist and food security consultant, about the war and its impact on non-Western nations. They discuss how non-Western countries have been responding to the

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00:25:30

A Chaplain for Virginia's Death Row Recounts Some of...

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2023/07/19

Rev. Russ Ford witnessed 28 executions during his time as chaplain for Virginia's death row. The experience challenged his own faith--but also demonstrated the potential for spiritual growth among the most hardened criminals. Ford's new book, "Crossing The River Styx: The Memoir of a Death Row Chaplain," is a moving work of reportage. Ford and co-author Dr. Todd Peppers discuss the book with Broadcast Podcast Committee memberTomYoungin the latest edition of Update-1. This podcast contains graphic

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00:14:36

Aerospace and Defense Analyst Identifies Trends,...

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2023/07/04

Industry analysts often serve multiple roles, providing unique insight to institutional investors, as well as journalists in business and trade media. In this edition of Update-1, NPC Broadcast/Podcast Team co-chair Adam Konowe speaks with Sash Tusa of Agency Partners LLC, a London-based firm that provides independent equity research. The interview, recorded on location at the biennial Paris Air Show, also captures trend-related civil and military news from the week-long event, the aviation’s

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00:10:46

Aerospace Media Awards In Paris Recognize Excellence...

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2023/06/23

On the eve of the biennial Paris Air Show, the first one in four years due to the pandemic, Peter Bradfield held the 11th annual Aerospace Media Dinner and Awards to recognize excellence in journalism across the industry. The June 18 event attracted approximately 200 attendees to celebrate the winners of 22 categories, including new ones for best space submission and best advanced air mobility submission. In this edition of Update-1, NPC Broadcast/Podcast Team Co-chair Adam Konowe interviews event

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00:26:55

Analyzing America's Global Competition with China

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2023/06/07

In this edition of Update-1, National Press Club Broadcast Podcast teammember Lincoln Smith talks to Dr. Jonathan Ward about Ward's latest book, "The Decisive Decade: American Grand Strategy for Triumph Over China." The book is a call to action for the U.S. in terms of its economic, diplomatic and military actions and ideas. Dr. Ward discusses the role of the free press and media in this modern day contest. Dr. Ward has advised the U.S. Department of Defense, and has led American companies in the

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00:26:42

CNN’s Pete Muntean Talks Transportation Journalism

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2023/05/10

Pete Muntean was born into aviation but a tragic airshow accident that took his mother’s life forced him to consider his future as a pilot and journalist. In this edition of Update-1, Muntean speaks with NPC Broadcast/Podcast co-vice chair and aviation industry communicator Adam Konowe about that fateful day and the coverage that followed. Muntean also addresses his approach to journalism as a certified flight instructor, challenges associated with covering aviation and other transportation modes,

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00:14:25

Photojournalist Talks About Documenting Democracy

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2023/04/20

Sue Dorfman is a photojournalist who has traveled more than 45,000 miles visiting polling sites and watching activities that promote voting. In this edition of Update-1, she talks with Broadcast Podcast member Debra Silimeo about how attending a "Don't Vote" rally in South Africa convinced her of the importance of people exercising their right to vote. She discusses driving to more than two dozen states to document the 2020 presidential election, saying "What could possibly happen in a normal

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00:29:27

NPC Executive Director McCarren Reflects on His Tenure

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2023/04/06

After more than 15 years of distinguished service to the National Press Club, Bill McCarren has announced his upcoming retirement. On this edition of Update-1, McCarren speaks with Broadcast/Podcast Team Co-vice Chair Adam Konowe about what drew him to the club, what he found when first hired as general manager, the business transformation that followed, the challenges of integrating broadcast and digital media into the club’s membership and operations, as well as the challenges posed by COVID-19

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00:12:40

NPC’s 116th President Prioritizes Press Freedom,...

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2023/03/23

Eileen O’Reilly, managing editor of standards and training at Axios, recently began her one-year term as the 116th president of the National Press Club. In this episode of Update-1, O’Reilly speaks with Broadcast/Podcast Team Co-Vice Chair Adam Konowe about her priorities in office. Not surprisingly, press freedom and media literacy top the agenda, but so do in-person events to help journalists and communicators derive maximum benefit from their membership. O’Reilly also discussed the importance of

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00:14:13

Covering the Newest Lawmakers on Capitol Hill

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2023/03/16

How can reporters do a better job covering Congress? What do advocates need to consider to communicate effectively with members of Congress? With the 118th Congress underway, the Congressional Management Foundation is working with members to improve their operations and make Congress more effective. On this edition of Update-1, CMF President Brad Fitch talks with Broadcast Podcast team member Debra Silimeo about what he has learned about the newest lawmakers, tips for reporters covering Congress,

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00:25:16

MVJ Advocates For Diversifying Newsrooms By Hiring...

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2023/02/17

Military Veterans in Journalism is a professional association that works to get more veterans into newsrooms. According to Census data, about seven percent of Americans have served in the Armed Forces, but only two percent of media workers have military experience. The group has recently launched an initiative to fight the disinformation aimed at military members and veterans by extremist groups. MVJ founder Zack Baddorf discusses these issues on the latest episode of Update-1.

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