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War Correspondent Talks Craft and Challenges in New Book
September 3, 2023
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…
Read MoreRemembering James Foley Nine Years After His Death
August 25, 2023
In August of 2014, James Foley, a young videographer and journalist with GlobalPost, 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…
Read MoreHow The Russia-Ukraine War Is Impacting Non-Western Countries
August 10, 2023
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…
Read MoreA Chaplain for Virginia's Death Row Recounts Some of What He Saw
July 19, 2023
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…
Read MoreAerospace and Defense Analyst Identifies Trends, Explains Editorial Role
July 4, 2023
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…
Read MoreAerospace Media Awards In Paris Recognize Excellence In 22 Categories
June 23, 2023
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…
Read MoreAnalyzing America's Global Competition With China
June 7, 2023
In this edition of Update-1, National Press Club Broadcast Podcast team member 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…
Read MoreCNN’s Pete Muntean Talks Transportation Journalism
May 10, 2023
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…
Read MorePhotojournalist Talks About Documenting Democracy
April 20, 2023
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…
Read MoreNPC Executive Director McCarren Reflects On His Tenure
April 6, 2023
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…
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