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Actor and radio show host Sean Astin is not impressed with the state of journalism
November 14, 2014
Actor and radio show host Sean Astin says preparation is the key to public discourse. Astin is often interviewed by reporters but he's not impressed with the state of journalism, saying many of the journalists he interacts with are not as prepared as they should be. Austin prides himself on being…
Read MoreA Reference Guide to the Language of Politics
October 17, 2014
Politics is the focus of the latest edition of Update-1. Specifically, the language of politics and the terms and phrases we hear on a daily basis. Broadcast Committee member Jared Rizzi, the White House correspondent for SiriusXM Satellite Radio, interviews Chuck McCutcheon, a co-author of "Dog…
Read MoreFrom The Diet Food We Eat To Why Men Cheat, An Evolutionary Biologist Argues Misconceptions Abound
October 7, 2014
From popular diets that encourage us to eat like our ancestors to the idea that a man who cheats can blame his behavior on his DNA, misconceptions about evolution abound, argues evolutionary biologist Marlene Zuk on the latest edition of Update-1, the National Press Club podcast. In reality, she…
Read MoreKen Burns discusses his new PBS series “The Roosevelts: An Intimate History” at an NPC luncheon
September 22, 2014
The latest edition of Update-1 features filmmaker Ken Burns and his recent trip to the National Press Club to promote his new series, “The Roosevelts: An Intimate History.” The seven-part series looks at Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt and recently ran on PBS stations. Burns says no other…
Read MoreCharlie Rose honored with the National Press Club's Fourth Estate Award
September 16, 2014
Charlie Rose says he has many people to thank for the success he has had as a television journalist. Rose is the 42nd winner of the National Press Club's Fourth Estate Award, which honors journalists who have made significant contributions to their field. Rose hosts the interview program "Charlie…
Read MoreImmigration Reform in the Spotlight after Thousands of Unaccompanied Children Cross into the U.S.
August 27, 2014
The issues of immigration and border security have been getting a lot of attention in recent months as the United States considers how to deal with the thousands of unaccompanied children from Central America who have crossed the Mexican border into the U.S. In this edition of Update-1, Broadcast…
Read MoreJournalists Fight for the Public's Right to Know
August 11, 2014
The White House has responded to a July 8 letter from journalism organizations and open government groups urging President Barack Obama to honor his pledge for openness by relaxing the control federal agencies have over reporter access to federal government newsmakers. Society of Professional…
Read MoreHigher Fares and More Fees Mean a Stronger Bottom Line for U.S. Airlines
July 23, 2014
From the development of new aircraft to the recent tragedies of Malaysian Airlines flights MH370 and MH17, commercial air travel continues to play a prominent role in today’s news. In this edition of Update-1, National Press Club broadcast committee member Adam Konowe interviews Edward Russell, an…
Read MoreSPJ's Code of Ethics Adapts to the Digital Age
July 7, 2014
The Society of Professional Journalists, the nation’s most broad-based journalism organization, is dedicated to stimulating high standards of ethical behavior by journalists. Its Code of Ethics has stood for years as a benchmark for newsrooms. Now, that Code is under revision to recognize the…
Read MoreRepublicans Hope for a Big November
June 20, 2014
Which party has the advantage heading into the midterm elections? And what will Eric Cantor's stunning primary defeat mean for the tea party and the GOP? SiriusXM Satellite Radio White House correspondent Jared Rizzi discusses these topics and others with American Enterprise Institute political…
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