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The Science Behind Going Viral
February 8, 2017
We often hear about something becoming so popular is goes "viral." But what does that mean and why does it happen? National Press Club member Matthew Ballard discusses this topic with Derek Thompson, senior editor at The Atlantic who writes about economics and media. They discuss the science behind…
Read MoreThe Press And Its "Unprecedented" Relationship With The Trump Administration
February 1, 2017
What will the Trump Administration mean for press freedom? And will the media cover the White House differently with Donald Trump as president? Former National Press Club President Angela Greiling Keane, the deputy technology editor for Politico Pro and a former White House correspondent for…
Read MoreJournalist And Educator Frank Sesno Discusses The Importance Of Asking The Right Questions
January 26, 2017
Questions help all of us communicate and for journalists they are a way of getting the information needed to report the news. But how many of us know how to ask the right questions, whether on the job or in our daily lives? In this episode of Update-1, Bankrate.com Washington Bureau Chief and…
Read MoreThe Many Benefits Of Joining The National Press Club
December 26, 2016
The National Press Club offers tons of opportunities for professional development and socializing. With so many ways to take advantage of the Press Club, where should one begin? In this Update-1 podcast, Press Club member Julia Haskins talks to Press Club Board member and Membership Secretary Molly…
Read MorePotential Threats To The Internet's Freedom Of Expression
December 15, 2016
The advent of the internet has provided anyone with a laptop or a smartphone the capability to become a citizen journalist. Consumer reviews on sites like Amazon and Google have provided everyday users an opportunity to share their own opinions. However, technology’s rise has triggered debate…
Read MoreAnalyzing Media Coverage Of The 2016 Presidential Campaign
December 3, 2016
This edition of Update-1 focuses on the media's failure to predict one of the biggest upsets in political history: Donald Trump's stunning win over Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential race. Host Violet Ikonomova talks with Poynter.org Managing Editor Ben Mullin about whether the reputation of…
Read MoreThe Challenges Facing Women Reporters In Science Journalism
November 23, 2016
Just how bad is gender bias in science journalism? That's one of the topics in this edition of Update-1. Broadcast/Podcast Committee member Candace Smith interviews Laura Helmuth, Health, Science and Environment Editor at The Washington Post, about the challenges facing science writers who are…
Read MoreMaureen Dowd and The Year of Voting Dangerously
November 8, 2016
Maureen Dowd is a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist for the New York Times and best-selling author of The Year of Voting Dangerously, a book about the 2016 presidential campaign. In this Update-1 podcast, Gallup Managing Editor and NPC Broadcast/Podcast Committee member Art Swift discusses with Dowd…
Read MoreBy Targeting Millennials, The Young Turks Dominate Online News
October 20, 2016
Millennials are the first generation of news consumers to receive most of their news content online. As legacy media organizations continue to adjust their platforms to effectively reach millennials, a news organization that solely targets this generation has grown into the largest online news…
Read MoreThe Future Of Journalism Education
October 8, 2016
How does journalism education keep pace with a rapidly changing industry? In this Update-1 podcast, Press Club member Scott Maucione talks with University of Maryland journalism professor Sean Mussenden about the modern media landscape. They discuss the importance of having a professional and…
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