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Press Club Member Discusses New Crisis Management Book, Issuing A Wake-Up Call For Business Leaders

November 17, 2025

Surveys show most business leaders say their companies are not prepared to handle a major crisis when one arises. In this episode of Update-1, NPC member Edward Segal discusses his new book, "The Crisis Casebook: Lessons in Crisis Management from the World’s Leading Brands," which offers a roadmap…

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Bestselling Novelist Discusses Plot Development, Literacy In Latest Update-1 Podcast

November 3, 2025

How does a globally recognized novelist weave thrillers out of reality?  In the latest Update-1 episode, New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci joins NPC Broadcast Podcast Committee co-chair Mike Hempen to discuss using real-life situations in fiction. Baldacci is a prolific writer with…

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Defense Editor Explains Opposition To Controversial Pentagon Reaccreditation Process

October 22, 2025

October 14 marked a deadline set by the Pentagon for accredited members of the media to sign a controversial pledge to retain access rights to the building. Dozens of outlets, including right-leaning Fox News and the Washington Times, refused with only a couple agreeing to unprecedented and…

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Former Post Reporter Talks About Impact Of January 6 Riots

October 8, 2025

Former Washington Post reporter Kate Woodsome was at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, and saw firsthand the riots that occurred that day. Her life was forever changed, and now she helps others deal with stress and trauma. In this edition of Update-1, Woodsome talks with NPC Board of Governors…

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California Wildfire Photos Featured In NPC Annual Photo Exhibit

September 3, 2025

Documentary photographer Ben Sarao is no stranger to drought, having experienced the weather condition up and down the western United States. That drove him to self-publish a book titled "Drought" and then to photograph the devastation caused by California's Palisades Fire in January 2025. In this…

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Former BLS Commissioner Discusses Trust In The Financial System

August 22, 2025

The financial system depends on robust and credible economic data. But some observers say the credibility of that data took a blow when President Trump fired Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer. Without evidence, Trump said July job numbers from the BLS were rigged against him…

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Mideast Observer Doesn't See Israel-Hamas Conflict Ending Anytime Soon

August 8, 2025

Israel says it plans to take over Gaza City, escalating its 22-month war with Hamas and drawing a dismissal from the militant group. Israel's intentions have renewed international calls to end the conflict and have stirred fears for the hostages still in Gaza. Karim Elsammak has been involved in…

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Press Club Member Tom Young Discusses New Novel in Latest Update-1 Podcast

July 20, 2025

National Press Club member Tom Young has made a successful transition from journalism to fiction writing, leveraging his journalistic skills to craft compelling narratives. In the latest Update-1 episode, Young talks with Broadcast Podcast co-chair Adam Konowe about a new book he has coming out, "…

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Aviation Reporter Discusses The Human Toll Of Midair Collision At Reagan National

July 10, 2025

It will still be several months before the National Transportation Safety Board issues its final report as to the cause of January’s deadly midair collision between a passenger jet and a Black Hawk helicopter at Reagan National Airport. Sixty-seven people died in what was the deadliest U.S. plane…

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Aerospace Media Awards Recognize Journalistic Excellence In 22 Categories

June 26, 2025

Held on June 15 at the Aero-Club de France, this year's Aerospace Media Awards highlighted excellence in journalism across the industry. The event attracted approximately 200 attendees to celebrate the winners of 22 categories from best new journalist to three lifetime achievement winners. In this…

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