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Update-1 Podcast
April 30, 2025
Navy Veteran Discusses Effort To Get More Vets Into America's Newsrooms
Lincoln Smith talks with Navy veteran and journalist Zach Baddorf about his career and Military Veterans in Journalism - a group he co-founded in 2019 with a goal to place more veterans in America's newsrooms by focusing on building community, supporting career growth and advocacy.
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Freedom of the Press
View MoreThe Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club defends press freedom by assisting detained, threatened or exiled journalists through advocacy, direct support and community.
The National Press Club Journalism Institute powers journalism in the public interest through training and support for journalists across the country. The Institute, a nonprofit affiliate of the National Press Club, provides online educational programs, a daily industry newsletter, a weekly writing community, and more.
Aviation Editor Reflects on Trends, Career Path and Journalism Business
From humble beginnings as a blogger in trade media to noteworthy stints at the Wall Street Journal and CNN, Jon Ostrower has covered the aviation industry with an unrivaled passion. Now as founder and editor-in-chief of The Air Current, he's built an award-winning, subscription-based media outlet that continues to grow. Yet fundamental challenges persist for him and other publishers.
Staying Cyber Safe in 2024
How secure is your data? In this episode of Update-1, Press Club member and cybersecurity industry analyst Richard Stiennon speaks with NPC Broadcast Podcast team member Shannon Fisher about the dynamic nature of the IT industry and his annual security yearbook. Stiennon's book, "Security Yearbook 2024: A History and Directory of the IT Security Industry," is an in-depth look at the ever-shifting world of cyberthreats and the industry experts trying to stop them. Stiennon offers practical suggestions for newsrooms, journalists, companies, and individuals to keep their data secure.
Meteorologist Talks About Being Harassed for His Work on Climate Change
Weather forecasters and climatologists have received pushback for their work on climate change. But for meteorologist Chris Gloninger, the harassment became extreme. He discusses his experience with NPC Broadcast Podcast Committee member Tom Young in the latest edition of Update-1. Gloninger says newsrooms fail to do their jobs if they let extremists dictate what they will and will not cover.