Update-1 Podcast

Latest Episode

May 20, 2026

Former CBS Radio Anchor Sam Litzinger Discusses the End of an Era

CBS News Radio will shut down following the last national newscast on Friday, May 22, after nearly 100 years of broadcasting. In the latest Update-1 podcast, former CBS Radio anchor and reporter Sam Litzinger, a press club member, talks with Broadcast Podcast team co-chair Mike Hempen about his nearly 20 years at the network, its history and tradition.

More >>

Listen Now:

 

Listen/Subscribe

Listen on Google Podcasts
Listen on Apple Podcasts
Listen on Spotify
RSS Feed

 

Want to be notified when the latest episode of the Update-1 podcast becomes available? Give us your adress below and we'll email you when they go live!

Past Episodes

CNN’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 More

Photojournalist 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 More

NPC 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…

Read More

NPC’s 116th President Prioritizes Press Freedom, Media Literacy And In-Person Events

March 23, 2023

Eileen O’Reilly, managing editor of standards and training at Axios, recently began her one-year term as the 116th president of the National Press Club. In this episode of Update-1, O’Reilly speaks with Broadcast/Podcast Team Co-Vice Chair Adam Konowe about her priorities in office. Not…

Read More

Covering The Newest Lawmakers On Capitol Hill

March 4, 2023

How can reporters do a better job covering Congress? What do advocates need to consider to communicate effectively with members of Congress? With the 118th Congress underway, the Congressional Management Foundation is working with members to improve their operations and make Congress more effective…

Read More