Update-1 Podcast
Past Episodes
CPJ Calls For Strong Statement About Press Freedom
February 11, 2021
The advocacy director for the Committee to Protect Journalist, Dr. Courtney Radsch, believes the Biden administration has the opportunity to restore U.S. press freedom leadership after what she says has been an abdication of that role over the past several years. In this edition of Update-1, she…
Read MorePivoting To Success During The Year Of The Coronavirus
January 26, 2021
The NPC's 2020 President Michael Freedman had the daunting challenge of leading the club during the coronavirus pandemic. In this edition of Update-1, Freedman discusses with Broadcast Podcast Committee member Irv Chapman how the club suspended all in-person services in March and then successfully…
Read MorePhotographer Discusses The Dangers Of Being At The U.S. Capitol During Deadly Attack
January 20, 2021
National Press Club member Christy Bowe says she was in a "dangerous situation" when Trump supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6 realized she was a member of the media and began chanting insults directed at news organizations. In the second of a two-part series featuring journalists…
Read MorePhotojournalist Recalls Her Experience At U.S. Capitol During Deadly Attack
January 14, 2021
The January 6 deadly siege on the U.S. Capitol endangered not only lawmakers but also journalists who were on duty for what turned out to be a direct attack on a hallowed democratic institution. In the first of a two-part series featuring journalists who were on the scene, NPC Broadcast Podcast…
Read MoreRadio Making A Difference In Developing Countries
December 16, 2020
Despite huge advances in communications technology, radio remains one of the most effective media--especially in developing countries. Radio can help farmers with better growing practices, encourage the use of clean water, and promote free elections. A nonprofit organization called Developing Radio…
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