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Dinner At The Press Club With The Iraqi Ambassador To The United States

December 3, 2017

Iraq's ambassador to the U.S. says Iraqi forces could not have defeated the Islamic State group without help from the U.S.-led coalition and paramilitary troops. In this edition of Update-1, Fareed Yasseen tells Press Club President Jeff Ballou that the battle with ISIS militants has been a…

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A Career In Writing: From Journalism To Fiction

November 15, 2017

Tom Young is a former Associated Press broadcast editor and reporter who has leveraged an accomplished military and commercial aviation career to write fiction and non-fiction. In this episode of Update-1, NPC broadcast/podcast team member Adam Konowe asks Tom about making the jump from journalism…

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The Trump Phenomenon: What the Media Got Wrong

October 31, 2017

The election of Donald Trump as president of the United States came as a surprise to many, particularly in the mainstream media and political establishment. But should it have been a surprise? Did the mainstream media miss a beat? And could they still be? Leonard Steinhorn, a professor of…

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Champion Whistler And PR Pro Shares Insights In New Book

October 2, 2017

Four-time international whistling champion Chris Ullman’s message is as clear as his music: everyone has a special talent, an individual version of his award-winning whistle. In a new book titled Find Your Whistle, Chris chronicles the development and sharing of his gift, along with a distinguished…

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A Retired Political Scientist And His New Book About America As A Divided Nation

September 21, 2017

In his new book "Divided We Fall" David Sonius argues that it takes an informed and empowered public to keep America great. In this edition of Update-1, Sonius tells Broadcast/Podcast Committee member Irv Chapman that the president isn't as powerful as many Americans think and that many members of…

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Covering A Solar Eclipse

August 17, 2017

The solar eclipse on August 21 is not just a boon for scientists, but also an opportunity for citizens and journalists alike. In this Update-1 podcast, NPC Broadcast/Podcast team member Adam Konowe interviews Irene Klotz, space editor at Aviation Week & Space Technology. Klotz discusses why…

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Communications In The Trump Administration

August 3, 2017

The recent high profile departures from the Trump administration have some Americans questioning whether the White House is in chaos, and if so, the impact that has had on communications. In this episode of Update-1, Broadcast/Podcast Committee member Mike Hempen discusses the administration's…

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A One-On-One With Washington Post Award-Winning Columnist Michelle Singletary

July 17, 2017

Washington Post columnist Michelle Singletary says regardless of income level, the key to successful money management is living below your means. In an Update-1 interview with Bankrate.com senior economic analyst and former NPC President Mark Hamrick, Singletary discusses why even high wage…

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NPC Member Irv Chapman Talks About His More Than 50 Years In The Business

July 10, 2017

National Press Club member and Bloomberg Radio Washington reporter Irv Chapman reviews his more than 50 years of broadcast network news reporting for Radio Press International, six bureaus of ABC, and now Bloomberg in a new Update-1 interview with Broadcast/Podcast Committee member Bill McCloskey.…

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Trade Media Covering A Global Event

June 27, 2017

The biennial Salon du Bourget or Paris Air Show is recognized as one of the world's largest industry events. For one week, thousands of reporters descend on the show in search of relevant news. In the bustling media center, NPC broadcast/podcast team member Adam Konowe interviews Thomas Withington…

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